Gulfood 2023 will address global food challenges

Gulfood 2023 will address global food challenges

The largest annual food and beverage sourcing event, will bring together F&B communities from around the world at Dubai World Trade Centre from February 20-24 to chart the way forward. The 28th edition is set to be 30 per cent larger than the previous year, with 1,500 of the 5000+ confirmed exhibitors new to the show. Gulfood 2023’s record scale is due in part to the introduction of Gulfood Plus, a brand-new bespoke hall, where first-time exhibitors will showcase product innovations across 10,000 square metres of added floor space. Leading global brands exhibiting include Unilever, GMG, Americana, Agthia, Fonterra, McCain, Monin, USAPEEC, Hunter Foods, ASMAK, Minerva Foods, US Dairy Export Council, Frinsa Group, Emirates Snacks Foods and Al Rabie to name a few; as well as newcomers such as Brazilian food processing company, BRF Global, and India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). Globally, a series of world events are causing inflation and a rise in the cost of consumer goods, food, utilities and fuel. The food industry has a huge role to play in helping reverse these trends and moving towards healthier, more resilient food systems. With the UAE preparing to host COP28 this year, Gulfood