Gulfood 2026
One of the industries largest food and beverage sourcing and innovation shows is kicking off the year. Gulfood 2026 is taking place in Dubai, UAE at Expo City Dubai – with country partner, India, supporting the event.
For the first time ever, Gulfood spans Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, encompassing 100 per cent more floor space, dual access hubs and seamless connectivity.
The organisers state there is something for everyone:
- Trade Authorities & Ministries
Come to unlock bilateral cooperation, align policy direction, and connect their producers to international markets. - Retail & Hospitality Chains
Come to find high-demand products, regionalise portfolios, and connect with global supply networks. - Investors & Private Equity Firms
Come to scout scalable ventures, benchmark future-fit technologies, and shape climate-aligned portfolios. - Startups & Foodtech Innovators
Come to gain visibility, secure partnerships, and launch into new regional or global markets. - Manufacturers & Distributors
Come to identify high-volume ingredients, form OEM partnerships, and stay ahead of pricing and packaging shifts. - Academics & Sustainability Leaders
Come to exchange data, present research, and align industry action with science and systems-based thinking.
