Gulfood, the world’s biggest annual F&B event, will host its next edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre between 17 and 21 February 2025. Numerous leading food and beverage companies, renowned chefs, and other industry experts will gather under one roof for four days of collaboration, innovation, and good food. Register your interest for the Gulfood 2025 edition through the official event website.
The upcoming 29th trade fair will showcase over 150,000 new products from more than 190 countries in the following sectors: Beverage, Dairy, Fats & Oil, Pulses & Grains, Meat & Poultry, Power Brands, and World Food. Gulfood 2025 will host exciting supporting events and features, including the Gulfood Top Table, the world’s largest live culinary showcase, the YouthX Young Chef Challenge, and the Innovation Awards.
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Information
Since its establishment in 1987, Gulfood, the largest annual F&B sourcing event globally, gathers F&B professionals for 5 days of premieres, discussions and business deals. More than 5000 companies exhibit their products and services at Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre (DICEC).
The food and beverage trade show provides over 90,000 trade visitors from various countries with the information they need to be relevant in this competitive and constantly changing sector.
Who can you meet there
Past editions
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| Exhibitors | 2,531 | ||
| Visitors | 59,378 | 36,221 | 23,157 |
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| Exhibitors | 5,000 | 330 | 4,670 |
| Visitors | 98,695 | 39,478 | 59,217 |
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| Exhibitors | 5,000 | ||
| Visitors | 98,482 |
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| Exhibitors | 4,055 | ||
| Visitors | 97,423 | 38,970 | 58,453 |
What makes it special
Gulfood Dubai’s main eight segments represent a global picture of the industry. Attendees are treated to the latest in the areas of Beverages, Dairy, Fats and oils, Health, wellness and free-from, Meat and poultry, Power brands, Pulses, grains and cereals, as well as World food.
In addition, Gulfood boasts highlights such as the Discover Zone for recently introduced products, YouthX and Gulfood Innovation Summit. The summit delves into topics like futuristic food, licensing, foreign markets’ outlook, new technology and social media.
Another Gulfood Dubai highlight include the Gulfood Inspire conference, featuring over 200 speakers and five packed days of compelling and essential content for the F&B community.
Quick info
| Organiser: | DWTC - Dubai World Trade Centre |
| Founded: | 1987 |
| Frequency: | every year |
| Next Edition: | Gulfood 2026 |
| Sectors: | Food and beverage | Food processing and packaging machinery |
| Website: | Gulfood official website |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
- 5000+ Gulfood exhibitors
- 120 country pavilions
- 120,000 sq m of exhibition area
- 90,000+ visitors
- Gulfood Top Table premiere
- Gulfood Zero Waste premiere
Next editions
Gulfood 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre
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