- October 28, 2024
- Posted by: Waqas Siddiqui
- Categories: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Technology & Innovation

Gulfood Manufacturing 10th Edition Largest and Most Comprehensive
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Gulfood Manufacturing, the only global event covering the full spectrum of the food manufacturing ecosystem, is set to host its largest edition ever from November 5-7, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The landmark event will bring together over 2,500 exhibitors from 70 countries, marking a 30% increase in size compared to previous editions (2023 and 2022). This growth underscores the event’s pivotal role in advancing the food manufacturing industry.
Since its inception, Gulfood Manufacturing has attracted top-level executives, board members, and industry leaders from all sectors of food manufacturing, including processing, packaging, ingredients, and supply chain solutions. The event continues to showcase cutting-edge innovations aimed at enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. This year’s event highlights include advancements in food biofortification, AI-powered ingredients, nanotechnology in packaging, precision fermentation, and smart supply chains, enabling brands to gain a competitive edge and drive industry growth.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Future of Food Technology
In particular, this milestone event will coincide with the recently concluded GITEX Global, at which AI was in the spotlight, with many firms keen on adopting AI to gain a competitive advantage and drive industry growth. It also signaled the UAE’s readiness for taking strategic initiatives such as the Dubai Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence to foster a culture of innovation. The 10th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing will continue to unveil groundbreaking innovations and the future of food technology. Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of DWTC, emphasized the food and beverage sector’s growth and the transformative trends, such as Industry 5.0, in shaping food production and processing. She noted that the expanded scale of this year’s show demonstrates the industry’s increasing need for sustainable, innovative, and efficient solutions.
Insightful Sessions at the FoodTech Summit
A key event feature is the FoodTech Summit, where industry experts will address the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the F&B industry. This summit reinforces the event’s position as an essential gathering for global food industry professionals. In addition, this year’s event will see representation from 90% of the world’s top F&B manufacturing brands, including international giants like Danone, Foster Clark, Kellogg Tolaram, Kraft Heinz, McCain Foods, McDonald’s, Nestle, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Reckitt, Unilever, and Ferrero Lux. Regional leaders such as Agthia Group, Almarai Co, Al Ain Farms, and Oman Flour Mills will also attend.
Exhibitors specializing in functional and non-functional ingredients, such as Apical, Cargill, Givaudan, IFF, Kerry, and Wilmar, will showcase the latest ingredient innovations. Additionally, leaders in processing and packaging, including GEA, Husky, Ishida, Krones, Sidel, SIG, Tetra Pak, and TNA, will unveil state-of-the-art processing and packaging solutions, including several global product launches. Please register here to visit the Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 event.
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