Dubai
becomes the global headquarters of food trade as Gulfood 2026 delivers 100%
more scale, suppliers, business and innovation
The biggest F&B sourcing and
innovation event returns with a historic dual-venue expansion
Set to welcome 8,500+ exhibitors
and visitors from 195 countries, unlocking new high-growth sectors, major
partnerships and a transformative focus on AI and food-economy intelligence
DUBAI – December 9, 2025: The global food and
beverage industry is entering a defining era of change, powered by the
convergence of health, technology, sustainability, transparent sourcing and
AI-enabled performance1. With the global food & beverages market
projected to hit $11.37 trillion by 20302, combined with the MENA
region recording the world’s fastest F&B growth rate2,3,
businesses are seeking platforms that provide scale, intelligence and
cross-border opportunity.
LatinGulf.ae will participate as an official media partner, providing strategic coverage and insights that connect global food industry leaders with Latin America and the Gulf region.
At the centre of this momentum
stands Dubai, one of the world’s most connected trade hubs and a powerhouse for
logistics, innovation and future-driven food systems3. Against this
backdrop, Gulfood 2026 emerges as the first and biggest sourcing event
of the year, expanding across two mega-venues and opening a limitless landscape
of opportunity, discovery and participation for the entire global food universe.
Gulfood 2026 will accelerate
outsized scale to seize macro-trend advantage, with 8,500+ exhibitors, 1.5
million+ products and participation from 195 countries. The 31st
edition is set to transform Dubai into the global headquarters of a connected,
intelligent food economy. It will host multiple strategic Government and
industry alliances including Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority (APEDA) India, Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion
Agency (ApexBrasil), Business France, Canadian Trade Commissioner Service,
Dubai Holding, ICEX Spain Trade and Investment, Meat & Livestock Australia,
National Aquaculture Group (NAQUA) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia along with major
industry powerhouses Americana, Barakat, BRF, Camelicious, Fresh Del Monte,
Fage, JBS, Maersk, Monin and Oatly, as well as investors, unicorns and a
dynamic mix of buyers, distributors, wholesalers and innovative startups poised
to scale into global brands.
Mark Napier, Vice President
Exhibitions Department, Dubai World Trade Centre, stated: “Gulfood 2026 opens
the global F&B calendar as the first and most influential sourcing event of
the year setting the industry’s strategic direction. As the first major
international event to activate the Dubai Exhibition Centre and Dubai World
Trade Centre, we are delivering unprecedented scale and visibility. Expanding its
reach across five new sectors, Gulfood becomes the only truly complete platform
for the entire food and beverage ecosystem. An unmissable destination for every
brand serious about growth, innovation and global market access. We look
forward to welcoming forward-thinking partners, igniting a new era for the
industry.”
100% More Scale: Two Mega Venues,
One Global Food Universe
For the first time in global food
trade history, a sourcing event will run at full scale across Dubai World Trade
Centre (DWTC) and the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai,
expanding the show to 240,000 sqm and delivering the largest F&B
trade footprint ever assembled.
This dual-venue expansion creates
a seamlessly connected universe that enables buyers to source finished goods,
fresh categories, commodities, national pavilions, innovations and
next-generation technologies in a single, streamlined journey. It serves as a
strategic anchor to extract greater value from adjacent, high-growth domains
across the food ecosystem, unlocking powerful new opportunities for buyers,
suppliers and investors.
The 2026 edition will also
feature new exhibiting nations, including: Ghana, Kazakhstan, Kuwait,
Kurdistan Region, Luxembourg, Maldives, Qatar, Rwanda, Slovakia, Sweden and
Uganda. Meanwhile, some of Gulfood’s most influential
pavilions, Egypt, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Türkiye and the USA
will expand to their biggest footprints to date. New exhibitors will come from
across the globe and every sector of the food ecosystem, including Choco, Bustanica,
Farm Frites, MSC, Ostrich Oasis and RANA.
Dubai Defines a New Global Model
for Food Trade
Dubai World Trade Centre will be home to
high-growth sectors, retail powerhouses and startup innovation, across Beverages,
Dairy, Fats & Oils, Meat & Poultry, Power Brands and two new sectors
for 2026, Seafood and Gulfood Startups, reflecting the explosive
expansion of the global F&B startup ecosystem.
Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at
Expo City Dubai
will feature the world’s most innovative and impactful national pavilions, bulk
commodity trade, strategic government delegations, procurement hubs and
high-level global dialogue. It is also home to major categories, including Extended
National Pavilions, Rice, Pulses & Grains, World Food and three new
sectors, Gulfood Fresh, Gulfood Grocery Trade and Gulfood Logistics.
Anchored by the global dialogue shaping
economic, regulatory and trade frameworks, DEC will set the stage for the Gulfood
World Economy Summit, an exclusive event convening CEOs, policymakers,
investors, visionaries, leading scientists, academics and leaders, as well as those
with the impetus to reengineer the world food economy.
India as the Official Country
Partner for Gulfood 2026
With its F&B market projected
to grow at a CAGR of 12.4 per cent through 20284, India
enters Gulfood 2026 as the Official Country Partner, delivering its
largest-ever presence with 600+ exhibitors and a powerful showcase of
the world’s most dynamic food production economy. Leading exhibitors will be in
attendance, including Amul, Everest, MDH, Mother Dairy, Rasna
and many more.
Together, these platforms will
transform Gulfood 2026 into a powerful ecosystem for strategic networking,
cutting-edge insights and commercially meaningful connections for stakeholders
across the global food value chain.
For more information and to
register at early bird prices, visit: www.gulfood.com
– ENDS –
About Gulfood
Gulfood 2026, taking place from 26–30
January, marks the 31st edition of the world’s largest and most
influential F&B sourcing and innovation event. With 8,500+ exhibitors,
195 countries, 240,000 sqm across Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo
City Dubai, and five first-time sectors, Gulfood 2026 reinforces
Dubai’s position as the global headquarters of food trade and food
intelligence.
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contact:
LatinGulf.ae will participate as an official media partner, providing strategic coverage and insights that connect global food industry leaders with Latin America and the Gulf region.
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