H.E Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri
Cabinet Member & Minister of Economy and Tourism
Ministry of Economy & Tourism
In this edition, explore the technologies, partnerships and strategies helping manufacturers strengthen resilience, expand production capacity and respond to a rapidly evolving food landscape.
From next-generation ingredients and advanced processing to smart packaging, automation and supply chain solutions, Gulfood Manufacturing brings together the full manufacturing ecosystem at a time when innovation, efficiency and food security have never been higher on the industry’s agenda.
The region’s largest cross-sector gathering of decision-makers across manufacturing, retail, hospitality and foodservice
From supply chain resilience and manufacturing efficiency to AI, automation and investment, FoodTech Summit brings together the voices shaping the industry’s response to today’s biggest challenges.
Join 100+ experts, business leaders and policymakers for three days of insights, discussion and practical perspectives from across the global food manufacturing value chain.
Cabinet Member & Minister of Economy and Tourism
Ministry of Economy & Tourism
President & General Manager IMEA
SIG
Product Supply Director
Savola Foods Company
Director – QHSE
Silal
General Manager
Talabat Mart
CEO
Hunter Foods
Regional Director Private Brand & Imports
Talabat
Co-founder
Koala Picks
Director
Kai Gourmet Foodstuff Supply LLC, AE
Global Chief Markets Officer
SIG
Founder & Creator
Marsh'N'Mallow
Director Global Insights Research Food & Beverages
Symrise Ag
General Manager
FSL/Nadura
Technical Director Africa, Middle East & Central Asia
Symrise Ag
Global Head of Science and Technology
Givaudan
Managing Director, Gulf Countries
Ferrero
Presenter
Dubai Eye 103.8 FM
Chief Commercial Advisor
Arla Food Ingredients
Acting CEO
Camelicious
Group Sustainability Officer
Bühler Group
Managing Director
Zest Associates
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer
PepsiCo
Middle East Africa Enterprise Planning Director
Mars
CEO
Emirates Growth Fund
Vice President Taste – RD&A APMEA
Kerry
Managing Director
Pure Food Processing Industries LLC
Marketing Director Africa, Middle East, Central Asia
Symrise Ag
Agri Food Sector Director
Australian Trade & Investment Commission (Austrade)
Vice President, New Product Development, Chocolates and Confectionery
ITC Food Division
Founder & CEO
Tabchilli
President Taste, Texture & Health
dsm-firmenich
Managing Director
Perfetti Van Melle
Director, Regional Head of Ocean Contract Products, IMEA
A.P. Moller - Maersk
Managing Director
Basamh Trading Company (Basamh Group)
Culinary Medicine Chef & Co-Founder,
Nadura Foods
Former Board and Member Vice Chairman
Coop Trading
Commercial Head-GCC, Grocery Food & Frozen
Choithrams
Commercial and Marketing Director
Coop Italian Food
General Manager MENA
Flora Food Group
Founder
HSAT and CropGPT
Founder & CEO
Stonefield Flavours
CEO & Founder
Idea Atelier
Director, Technical & Marketing
Nova Ingredients
Fractional CMO
Momentum Marketing
SVP- Innovation Research & Development
Almoiz Industries Ltd
Managing Director and Strategic Growth Partner
Angel Advisory LLC-FZ
President
India Middle East Agri Alliance / BSAF
Director of R&D
Al Hatab
General Manager
Emirates Bio Farm
Partner, Lab Hub Studios and Global Travel Retail Director & Advisor
Lab Hub Studios / VALRHONA
Speaker Profile
The industry’s biggest production challenges are being met with smarter, more precise processing solutions.
Discover the technologies helping manufacturers improve throughput, reduce waste and maintain product quality at scale. From advanced inspection and thermal systems to cutting, forming and laboratory testing solutions, explore the innovations leading the next phase of food production.
Packaging innovation has become imperative as material costs continue to shift in 2026, compliance requirements tighten globally, and buyers still expect consistent quality at the right price.
At the same time, manufacturers across the region are investing heavily in new production capacity, opening up fresh sourcing and partnership opportunities. Stay ahead of the curve by switching to smarter materials, upgrading production lines and building supplier relationships that protect margin for years to come.
Across the region, formulators are rethinking what "functional" really means, sourcing teams are moving closer to the raw material itself, and the F&B manufacturing businesses getting it right are turning that thinking into real commercial advantage.
At Gulfood Manufacturing, taste and experience new solutions on the show floor, from colour additives, emulsifiers, enzyme preparations and essential oils to flavours and aromas, preservatives, stabilisers, starches, sugars and sweeteners, and yeast.
F&B manufacturing is becoming fully data-driven. The ability to monitor, predict and optimise in real time is transforming how factories perform.
Integrate intelligent systems that connect sensors, robotics and cloud-based platforms into a unified operational layer. With digital twins, image recognition and advanced data analytics working alongside SCADA and IoT networks, manufacturers can achieve precise control, reduce downtime and continuously optimise performance.
Volatility has redefined supply chain strategy. Visibility, flexibility and control are now critical to maintaining continuity and competitiveness.
Engage with integrated systems that connect storage, handling and distribution into a single, responsive network. From automated guided vehicles and conveyor systems to cold storage infrastructure, blockchain traceability and predictive forecasting tools, supply chains are becoming more transparent, efficient and resilient.
Discover a full spectrum of solutions on the show floor, including
Uncover the systems redefining modern production, now live on the show floor, including:
Taste and experience new solutions on the show floor, including:
Uncover the systems redefining modern production, now live on the show floor, including:
Experience these solutions brought to life on the show floor, including:
With thousands of products, technologies and solutions across the show floor, Innovation Tours help visitors identify the innovations attracting attention across the industry.
Led by industry experts, each tour highlights developments in processing, packaging, automation, ingredients and supply chain operations, connecting participants with the companies bringing these innovations to market. A focused way to experience the latest advancements in food manufacturing.
Bunge
Bunge's award-winning CBT Gold is redefining confectionery production by delivering an authentic chocolate taste profile while eliminating the need for tempering. Compatible with cocoa mass and offering up to 70% cost savings compared to traditional chocolate, it provides excellent gloss, snap, mouthfeel and bloom resistance, making it a game-changing solution for confectionery manufacturers looking to balance premium quality with production efficiency.
GEA
Designed for ammonia refrigeration, the new GEA CompaX semi-hermetic screw compressor combines compact design with high energy efficiency. Its shaft seal-free architecture helps minimize refrigerant leakage risks, while low vibration and noise levels make it ideal for modern food production facilities focused on sustainability, reliability and operational performance.
SIG
SIG's latest aseptic carton innovation removes the aluminium foil layer while maintaining full barrier protection. The result is a packaging solution that can reduce carbon footprint by up to 25% while delivering the product protection manufacturers require. For brands looking to accelerate sustainability targets without compromising performance, this is a must-see innovation.
Thompson Meat Machinery
Combining advanced liquid nitrogen injection with intelligent temperature control, the 91000C Cryogenic Mixer Grinder delivers rapid cooling, consistent processing and enhanced food safety. Designed to minimise protein denaturation and microbial growth while preserving texture, colour and flavour, it helps food processors achieve superior product quality with lower nitrogen consumption and reduced operating costs. Discover how precision temperature control can optimise processing efficiency without compromising on quality at the show.
Krones
Krones is bringing its latest high-performance ErgoBloc L solution to Dubai, capable of handling up to 104,000 PET bottles per hour. Designed to improve line efficiency while reducing resource consumption, the solution highlights how beverage manufacturers can scale production without compromising sustainability goals.
Heat and Control
For snack producers seeking greater flavour consistency and reduced waste, the FastBack Symphony On-Machine Seasoning System is one of the most exciting launches at this year's event. The breakthrough solution delivers precise seasoning application while improving operational efficiency and sustainability across snack production lines.
Sidel
Sidel will showcase EvoBLOW Laser, the world's first industrialised laser-powered heating system for PET bottle blowing. The technology enables lighter, stronger bottles, improves consistency, reduces start-up times and enhances performance with recycled PET, offering manufacturers a powerful combination of sustainability and productivity.
Gulfood Manufacturing
Processing & Packaging
Halls 1-4, Za'abeel Halls 1-3
Trade Centre Arena
Sheikh Saeed Halls
Ingredients
Halls 5-9, Pavilion
Sheikh Maktoum Hall
Sheikh Rashid Hall
ISM Middle East
Za'abeel Halls 4 – 5
Gulf Host
Za'abeel Halls 6
Private Label Middle East
Za'abeel Hall 1
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Food Business Pakistan is the premier B2B trade publication and news portal dedicated to the food manufacturing, packaging, ingredients, and processing industries. It provides daily technology and trade updates to keep industry professionals, manufacturers, and traders ahead of the curve.
Food Magazine, available at newsstands in Morocco, North and West Africa and Europe, aims at developing the food industry and offers a platform for the sharing of ideas to the industry’s different actors: food manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, importers, retailers, institutions, professional organisations and food service.
Food Trade Journal is an international B2B food export magazine published from Istanbul. It connects exporters, manufacturers and private-label producers with importers, distributors and retail buyers across Europe, the Gulf and Africa. Each edition is distributed at leading international food trade fairs, in print and digital.
Packaging Suppliers Global connects businesses worldwide with packaging suppliers, products and solutions. Alongside the latest industry news and developments, we showcase packaging companies and technologies through our website, digital magazines, newsletters and social media.
With exquisite color printing and aimed at the packing market, Asia Food provides introductions to the manufacturers in English and releases the newest machinery.
It helps Taiwanese manufactures to strive for the international market, being the optimal reference book for your company to enter foreign markets. The directory publishes annually and delivers about 20,000 copies. It’s readership mainly includes food machinery manufactures, package machinery manufactures, exhibitors, visitors, and buyers.
Blooming is a professional platform dedicated to providing global trade data.
We deliver precise, reliable and prompt trade data and insights to enterprises, empowering them to make informed decisions and achieve sustained growth.
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Dairy Industries International is the only global dairy magazine published 12 times a year, supported by a new website, weekly newsletter, and active social media. We deliver real-time news, trends and market intelligence, plus our dedicated events, keeping dairy professionals worldwide informed, connected, and ahead for 90 years.
DairyNews.today is a leading international business media and market intelligence platform dedicated to the global dairy supply chain. Powered by advanced AI tools like Milkypedia, DairyNews.today delivers real-time news, deep analytics, and market insights, bridging the gap between global dairy producers, ingredients suppliers, packaging innovators, and automation experts.
Launched in 2015, www.echemi.com is the professional digital cross-border chemical B2B platform, aiming at helping our platform buyers analyze the market and purchase high quality chemicals, and in the meanwhile, assisting platform suppliers to promote their superior products. We are serving more than 120,000 buyers and 23,000 suppliers across the world.
Founded mid 2023, our company identified a market opportunity in the post-pandemic landscape. Instead of merely filling this gap, we aimed to surpass the offerings of 5-6 other magazines by excelling in multiple facets.
We established a robust pipeline for gathering global news, publishing between five to ten stories daily on our website. This approach starkly contrasts with our competitors, who typically release around five to eight stories per week, often batched for weekly newsletters. Our strategy has successfully cultivated a consistent readership by ensuring that our content remains fresh and engaging. Our website attracts over 125,000 users and generates 600,000 page views monthly, with all data verified through Google Analytics. Monthly updates on these metrics are published on our Media Information page.
Initially, our focus was solely on our website and newsletter, which currently boasts over 11,000 subscribers. However, responding to audience demand, we launched our first digital magazine in December 2023. As our website’s profile grew, we also began receiving invitations to be media partners at various exhibitions, which led us to start printing physical copies of our magazine for distribution at these events.
The number of copies distributed varies significantly per show, ranging from 300 to 2,000, based on the specific allowances of each event. Unlike many competitors who claim ‘readership’ figures without disclosing distribution specifics, we provide transparent figures. Some events have transitioned to requesting no physical magazines, preferring a QR code for online access, reflecting a broader industry trend towards digital consumption.
The average readership of our digital magazines stands at approximately 4,000-5000 users, underscoring our growing influence and the effectiveness of our multi-platform publishing strategy.
Food & Drink Technology delivers real-time coverage of ingredients, processing, and packaging for the food and beverage industries. Our free-to-read magazine, new website, weekly e-newsletter and active social media keep professionals informed on the latest innovations, products, and market trends, along with essential insights from major events, sector reviews, and industry leaders.
Istanbul Magazine Group is the most leading trade magazine group in Turkey. It has specialty magazines almost for all sectors. For the food and beverage industry it has Food & Ingredients International.
Food & Ingredients International monthly publication is published as digital and print copies and distributed worldwide. It participates in all leading food fairs and distributes free copies. Some examples of those fairs are: Gulfood, Gulfood Manufacturing, SIAL, Anuga, Fi Europe, Fi Global, World Food fairs, Food Drink Expo UK, ISM, IFFA, etc. The magazine offers excellent worldwide promotion.
Food Business Gulf & Middle East magazine is designed to serve the fast growing Food and Beverages, Hotel, Ingredients, Restaurant, Bakery, Hypermarkets, Flight & Catering industries in the Gulf and Middle East region by providing the expert information to our readers in our four comprehensive issues in a year.
It is circulated throughout Middle East region and worldwide in addition to the extra distribution at various foods, beverages, catering & hotel events, fresh and perishable shows. The magazine provides editorial coverage on a wide range of topics which are of interest to industry professionals.
Food Ingredients First has been a leading source of news in global the food and beverage space for over 25 years. As an independent publisher, we strive to provide in-depth analysis, expert views and exclusive data from our partner Innova Market Insights. Our editorial team combines passion with extensive experience to cover FMCG business, policy, new product developments, and insights on the top food and beverage trends shaping consumer needs
PotatoPro is a top online platform for the global potato industry, offering news, insights, and updates on all things potato, from farming to processing. To learn more about the mission, and the story behind PotatoPro, visit our About section.
Monthly technical magazine dedicated to the most important technologies for the food and beverage industry and food packaging. Available in English and German /French/Thai /Spanish /Arabic /Hindi/ Farsi
FoodTechBiz is a Noida-based B2B platform that aims to offer actionable insights that empower, educate and provide direction to food and beverage industry stakeholders including manufacturers, R&D professionals, technologists, and packaging experts among others. We aim to offer all you need to know about food and drink industry innovation, updates, and latest trends around the world and interpret them to help you improve your business in India.
Established as a digital platform for the food and beverage industry aims to become an easy and handy directory for the food and beverage businesses. Our daily updates on the website provide our audience with timely news, views, and insights from across the food and beverage industries. In addition, you can find out how your industry is progressing and the innovations being made from our face-to-face interviews with the brand owners, industry leaders, and decision-makers.
FoodTechBiz also offers a range of useful tools for businesses including events information (time, place, and latest updates on exhibitions, webinars and trade shows) and a range of Weekly Newsletters reaching brand owners, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, R&D professionals, technical experts, and academicians.
Innovation and excellence come together in the FoodTech Village , the virtual destination where the future of the food and beverage sector takes shape.
This digital ecosystem explores the latest frontiers of milling technology , the beverage industry , and food innovation on a global scale. FoodTech Village is a hub of inspiration and encounter for professionals and enthusiasts , a central platform where knowledge multiplies and opportunities become reality.
Foodtechgulf.ae is your go-to digital platform for the latest insights, industry updates, and technological advancements in food processing, packaging, and manufacturing across the Middle East.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your brand visibility or launch a new product, FOODTECHGULF provides the perfect stage. Your products will be showcased to a broader audience across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, maximizing your market reach.
Hospitality News Middle East is the must-have regional bi-monthly trade magazine for the hospitality and foodservice industries. Discover the region’s new hotel projects, new restaurants, as well as industry solutions by the experts, in depth insight and interviews with the industry’s key players. There are country reports, expert interviews, regional news and much more. The buyers’ guide section features the latest products and services on the market, including food, beverage, equipment, technology and design, as well as the hospitality events happening across the region.
Since 1972, Industrie delle Bevande has consolidated its role as a point of reference for the entire beverage industry, combining technical and scientific information and advanced marketing to promote Italian excellence worldwide. With an omnichannel strategy aimed at optimizing audience engagement, lead generation , and brand positioning in international markets, Industrie delle Bevande World Wide Bottling reaches a qualified audience of decision makers, fostering product awareness and strengthening commercial partnerships. The bilingual edition expands its reach to distant markets such as Asia and North America.
Through free international distribution at key trade shows, Italian Food & Packaging Technology ensures strategic brand engagement , facilitating direct contact with potential international partners and offering an effective channel for Italian companies seeking global visibility. English-language content enhances the effectiveness of audience segmentation, ensuring a targeted presence in the most important markets for Italian exports.
Italian Food News is an online platform providing news, useful information and an online marketplace. It is dedicated to all professionals and companies operating in the food & beverage sector: producers, importers, distributors, retailers, the food service industry and ho.re.ca. All of the information is organised in three main sections:
Italian Food Tech is an international online magazine in English language that supports producers of food processing technologies willing to export their products worldwide. The magazine is conceived to provide continuous updating on new food processing up to packaging technologies throughout the food production chain: pasta and pizza, bakery, chocolate, coffee, confectionery products, meats and sausages, preserved fruits and vegetables. The magazine guarantees continuous updates on latest developments concerning machines, materials and processes, as well as market trends, research and technologies for the food industry. Specific section dedicated to the world of packaging, with the analysis of all its aspects: latest trends in design and innovation, materials, packaging and end-of-line technologies (labeling, marking, coding, handling, palletizing).
Packaging Insights is a go-to hub for global packaging news and analysis. Our editorial team uses their extensive experience to deliver actionable insights on the latest industry developments, from circular economy to packaging technology, policy, and trends. As an independent publisher, we strive to provide diverse perspectives and delve into cross-industry packaging debates and solutions.
Bimonthly technical magazine, dedicated to the most important technologies for the food and beverage industry and food packaging, distributed to the Italian market and the most important exhibition events in the sector
Into its thirteenth year, this standalone annual book is a ready reckoner that lists all the players connected to the HVACR industry. The book, in Super-A5 format, is a comprehensive directory of manufacturers, resellers, agents and service providers, so that readers across the Middle East are able to find products in their territory. The book – primarily consisting of product-wise and company-wise listings – offers vendors targeted distribution to customers they need to reach, unlike the usual crowded directory in a general-industry magazine. Today, thousands of consultants, contractors and buyers of HVACR products (including representatives of master developers and developers), in general, consider CCG&D as the most-focused HVACR reference book for the Middle East region. Furthermore, as the only dedicated portal on the regional HVACR industry products and suppliers, its appeal to end-users, contractors, consultants, building owners is growing at a record pace.
Published every November, the book enjoys immediate exposure, thanks to The Big 5 Show, Dubai (www.thebig5exhibition.com), held in the same month. Further, it is distributed at all major HVACR- and construction-industry events in the Middle East and elsewhere, including AHR EXPO, The Big 5 Saudi, The Big 5 Kuwait, WETEX, Project Qatar, IDEA’s Annual Conference & Trade Show, ISH, Mostra Convegno, Chillventa, Saudi Air-Con and Saudi Build. In addition, it is extensively distributed through CPI Industry’s very own bouquet of marquee conferences and events. In short, it enjoys a year-long shelf-life.
The online version that you are viewing enhances the whole experience through giving you the information at the touch of a button. An additional feature is the opportunity for you to receive up-to-date information, as and when we receive advisories from the listed companies asking for their contact details and other profile information to be revised to reflect recent changes.
www.sesameinfo.in is formed with a unique objective to bring together all stakeholders of the sesame industry, be it the processors, producers, exporters, importers, technology providers, value adders, logistics, quality systems firms, banks, governmental agencies and all allied service providers.
This initiative is a combined effort and expertise of a team which is passionate about sesame and its developmental activities for 20 years. Through www.sesameinfo.in, we aspire to work for the industry and contribute in all possible ways to grow and nurture the cashew industry.
Apart from the market information on the website, www.sesameinfo.in will continue to release the weekly newsletter “Sesame Week”, which is well received and read by subscribers from across the world.
Tea & Coffee Trade Journal connects the global coffee and tea industries ‘from bean and leaf to cup’. Alongside the magazine, our events, updated website, weekly newsletter and active social media deliver the latest on sustainability, technology, products, and market trends, keeping professionals informed across the supply chain.
Italian editor EDITRICE EDF TREND offers insights into new technology, trends and innovations with publications that cover advanced solution from the food & beverage, plastics & rubber, and pet food industries. It also publishes Catalogues in English, Spanish/English, Arabic/English and English only, for different market areas of the world.
Part of the Tecnica Molitoria brand, Tecnica Molitoria International is aimed at an international audience with a selection of exclusive technical and scientific articles. Published twice a year, it is distributed at major global trade fairs to promote Italian excellence in the sector and increase the brand’s visibility in international markets.
Tecnofood collects news and specials on technologies related to the food process. Find the best players in the sector, the most established technicians and all the information on the world of food, in a direct and effective perspective.
The World of Food Ingredients is a specialist international journal for beverage and food product developers. It focuses on the technical challenges of combining ingredients in the product development process. The publication includes information on food design trends, formulation and nutrition advances plus all the latest news on matters affecting the industry.
Trade India is one of India’s largest and oldest B2B marketplace that connects buyers and suppliers to create a customer-driven value chain for all businesses, including SMEs, large enterprises, and individuals.
PFI Online is a leading B2B information resource, from Computype Media, for professionals across the global food and beverage manufacturing sector. For more than two decades, the platform has delivered trusted reporting, expert analysis, and industry intelligence that help manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, and decision-makers stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
