Gulfood

23/02/2026

Fresh produce. Direct sourcing. Global reach.

Fresh produce proved to be one of the standout successes at Gulfood, strengthening international supply chains and supporting consistent, high-quality sourcing across global markets year-round.

For long-standing exhibitor Fresh Del Monte, Gulfood continues to deliver impact, with two new product ranges launched at this year’s edition.

The sector also welcomed new and expanding players embracing more diversified, sustainability-aligned models, reinforcing fresh produce as a strategic growth category within the global food trade ecosystem.

📅 15–19 March 2027
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai

20/02/2026

May the holy month of Ramadan bring you peace, joy and blessings. Wishing everyone a blessed Ramadan Kareem. 🌙

17/02/2026

Gulfood brings new markets within reach.

Hear from Karin Miller, CEO of Estonia-based Bon Vegan, one of Northern Europe’s early plant-based producers, connected its functional food range with international buyers across retail and foodservice at Gulfood 2026. Its natural nutritional yeast, shortlisted for the Gulfood Innovation Awards, delivers a parmesan-style umami taste while providing 300% Vitamin D and over 200% Vitamin B12.

From product discovery to commercial conversations, Gulfood turns innovation into business opportunity. The global food community returns in 2027.

📅 15–19 March 2027
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai

16/02/2026

13/02/2026

Asia Africa brings its diverse product range to Gulfood.
From grains, pulses and spices to edible oils, canned foods and dried fruits, the company supplies staple food products designed for wholesale, retail and foodservice sourcing, with a growing focus on sustainability and healthier products.

What makes Gulfood different? The connections.
Importers, distributors and foodservice operators from around the world come together in one place, giving exhibitors like Asia Africa direct access to markets that are otherwise difficult to reach.

At Gulfood, conversations turn into partnerships and introductions lead to real business.

📅 15–19 March 2027
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre & Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai

11/02/2026

From breakthrough product launches to bold new flavours, smarter supply chain solutions and future-shaping food tech, Gulfood once again brought the global food and beverage industry together under one roof.

Across every hall, visitors discovered innovations that sparked new ideas, unlocked real business opportunities and connected buyers, suppliers and decision-makers from across the world. For many it was the starting point for partnerships, growth and global expansion.

📅 Gulfood returns from 15-19 March 2027
🔗 Visit our website https://www.gulfood.com/ and be part of what’s next for the global food industry.

03/02/2026

What a milestone edition. Gulfood 2026 truly raised the bar and it wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors and partners.

Your trust, collaboration and shared ambition helped deliver 100% more across two mega venues, transforming Gulfood into a global hub of trade, innovation and opportunity. From record-breaking scale and new sectors to powerful partnerships and game-changing deals, your support was felt in every hall, every connection and every moment that mattered.

Thank you for standing with us, believing in the vision and helping make this the most impactful Gulfood yet.

This year was historic. What comes next will be even bigger.

30/01/2026

Gulfood 2026 didn’t just grow, it doubled down.
Two mega venues. Record-breaking crowds. More countries, more exhibitors, more sectors, more firsts. Dubai became the centre of the global food universe as the industry showed up ready to connect, trade and move fast.

The energy was electric.
The conversations were serious.
The deals were real.

From bold new launches to game-changing partnerships, this edition proved that when the world comes together in Dubai, business happens at scale.

100% more delivered.
A milestone year unlocked.
And just the beginning of what’s next.

See you at Gulfood 2027.
Stay tuned, the future is already cooking.

30/01/2026

The Gulfood World Agri-foodtech Startup Competition at the Nxt Stage delivered a first-of-its-kind showdown, bringing the world’s boldest food innovators and tech disruptors face to face with the capital, partnerships and platforms that matter.

With 250+ startups, 150+ investors and $135,000 on the line, this wasn’t theory, it was real innovation tackling real-world food and hospitality challenges, live on stage.

Big ideas were tested. Brave founders stepped up.
And when the final pitch landed, one thing was clear: the next frontier of global food has officially arrived.
Congratulations to the winners of the Gulfood World Agri-FoodTech Startup Competition.

We witnessed it. We felt it. And it was a showdown to remember.

See you for anouther showdown at