Victoria returns to Gulfood

Victoria returns to Gulfood

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Victoria, known as Australia’s largest food and fibre exporter, has returned to participate in Gulfood 2023.

The 28th edition of the world’s largest food and beverage sourcing event is taking place from February 20-24 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

The Victorian Government has maintained a continual presence at Gulfood, attending each edition in the office’s 25-year history. As the largest Australian state exhibitor, Victoria will see up to 50 businesses attend the show – spanning meat, dairy, coffee, horticulture, gourmet goods, grains, and seafood – of which 14 will be showcasing products on the stand itself in Sheikh Saeed Halls. Thirteen companies will also be exhibiting with Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA), and the remainder will be attending as delegates as part of the Victorian Government’s ‘Gulfood Programme’.

Kassem Younes, General Manager, Middle East, Africa and Türkiye for the State Government of Victoria, said: “Australia, in particular Victoria, has a global reputation as a clean, green, and safe supplier with high-quality biosecurity, reliability standards, and environmental protection efforts.”

“Victoria plays a significant role in supplying quality food and fibre products to the MENA region valued at AUD $1.2 billion, with the United Arab Emirates within Victoria’s top 10 food and