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THE REGION’S LEADING EVENT FOR THE GOURMET & FINE FOOD INDUSTRY

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EXCEPTIONAL FOOD, EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES – GOURMET & ARTISAN MARKETPLACE

The finest moments in fine dining business – Speciality Food Festival is where the most powerful collaborations, trade deals and exciting new discoveries in the gourmet world are made. What new opportunities will appeal to food connoisseurs worldwide? Which new obscure ingredients will become a raging trend? Experience and explore these and many more redefining moments this November.

SAFE, SMART, SEAMLESS

Speciality Food Festival continues our successful trend of hosting the world’s safest live, in-person business events. The highest standards of health & safety measures are in place to make the event experience safe, smart and seamless.

In February 2021 - Gulfood became a benchmark F&B success story by welcoming thousands of businesses from 85 countries to kick-start 2021 with major business orders. Here’s what the industry had to say:

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Masks on, business on

The safest new way of doing business

99%

Found the health & safety measures to be ‘excellent’ and ‘adequate’

98%

Attendees felt ‘safe’ and ‘very safe

92%

Attendees rated Dubai as the 'top destination in the world for safety standards & overall business traveler experiences'

SIGNATURE FOOD COMPANIES READY FOR BIG BUSINESS

Join the leading line-up of gourmet and speciality food brands from around the world.

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DAZZLING NEW LAUNCHES ACROSS SECTORS

Artisan & Gourmet

Top quality is the bare necessity here. Handmade, slow-grown/cooked, premium ingredients, line-caught, matured – all the food products where no efforts have been spared or no compromise made get sourced here.

Artisan & Gourmet

Speciality Beverages

Speciality coffee and tea is growing beyond the echelons of connoisseurs to find huge mainstream demand. Capitalise on the rapidly growing category with a global assortment of coffee, tea, ingredients, syrups and more on show.

Speciality Beverages

Organic & Fresh

Balancing a healthy lifestyle with great flavours. Organic, health, wellness and fitness foods are more than a fad, they are here to stay. Dive into the innovations driving this sector ahead.

Organic & Fresh

Fair Trade & Ethnic

Celebrate the culture diversity while having foods from all of the world at one’s door.

Fair Trade & Ethnic

“Never before have the health of people and the health of the planet been so closely interconnected. We continue to evolve to create more resilient business models and even more relevant brands, joining forces with all of our stakeholders to accelerate the food revolution.”

–Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber

‘’At this time, it is about adaptation. The quicker you adapt to new market trends, to new rules, the better chance that you will be able to survive, you will be able to continue, you will be able to show your product’’

–Thuraya Baalbald, Coffee Consultant, Fairouz Coffee & Roastery

‘’Governments will focus on adopting modern agricultural technologies and utilising renewable natural resources in food production’’

–H.E. Mariam Horeb Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security

LIVE FEATURES & ATTRACTIONS

UAE National Barista Championship

Baristas, Stretch your Imagination, Incorporate your Coffee Knowledge and Express your Creativity in a Winning Signature Beverage.

Certified by World Coffee Events and organized by the Specialty Coffee Association UAE Chapter, the UAE National Barista Championship attracts regional baristas to compete for industry acclaim at this internationally renowned platform.

4 Espressos. 4 Milk Drinks. 4 Original Signature Drinks. 15-Minute Electrifying Performance. One Champion!

National Latte Art Championship

This Championship challenges the barista aka artists and create stunning drawings aka masterpieces in a cup.

Held in a competition format, baristas are judged based on visual attributes, creativity, identical patterns in the pairs, contrast in patterns, and overall performance.

GULFOOD CRUNCH-TALKS

Definitive food ideas, insights and perspectives – tune in to stay ahead

Michael Desouza @ Gulfood CrunchTalks - Season 3- Episode 8 - in partnership with Chef JKP

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Martin Koebke @ Gulfood CrunchTalks - Season 3- Episode 7 - in partnership with Chef JKP

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Gregoire Berger @ Gulfood CrunchTalks - Season 3- Episode 6 - in partnership with Chef JKP

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Mary Pratt @ Gulfood CrunchTalks - Season 3- Episode 5 - in partnership with Chef JKP

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Alannah Francesca @ Gulfood CrunchTalks - Season 3- Episode 4 - in partnership with Chef JKP

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A to Zaatar @ Gulfood CrunchTalks - Season 3- Episode 3 - in partnership with Chef JKP

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3Fils @ Gulfood CrunchTalks - Season 3- Episode 2 - in partnership with Chef JKP

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BUSINESS RAISED TO THE POWER OF FOUR

Speciality Food Festival happens alongside three major food events to multiply your business prospects

The MENA region’s only Private Label and Licensing Exhibition bringing global private label suppliers together in one place.

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Gulfood Manufacturing is the MEASA region’s biggest food and beverage processing and packaging industry event, showcasing the latest F&B manufacturing business improvement tools.

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yummex ME is the No.1 platform for manufacturers of sweets, confectionery and snacks to display their products and innovations to the region's snacks and confectionery professionals.

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NEWSFLASH: THE STORIES THAT MATTER

COVID-19: Saudi Arabia resumes passenger flights to and from UAE, South Africa and Argentina

Gulf News

Acrobatics and escargot: new Dubai Marina restaurant Nova promises fine dining with a show

22/09/2021 | The National News

Merchant Gourmet launches plant-based jar range

22/09/2021 | FoodBev Media

The rise of gourmet food at home in India

06/09/2021 | The National News

Edible luxuries: why premium snacks are trending

19/08/2021 | Speciality Food Magazine

Convenience is back on the menu for fine food retailers

19/08/2021 | Speciality Food Magazine

Pandemic triggers increased demand for healthy energy boosts

06/08/2021 | Food Turkey

Pandemic slump gives Baker’s Quality Pizza Crust time to innovate

06/08/2021 | Baking Business

Bridor releases bread line inspired by global flavors

14/07/2021 | Super Market Perimeter

As Covid rules ease, retail revival begins

09/07/2021 | Speciality Food Magazine

Pandemic-proof catering

09/07/2021 | Bakers Journal

How retailers can reinvent the high street experience

09/07/2021 | 08-06-2021 | Speciality Food Magazine

EXPO 2020 DUBAI

Do business in one of the world’s most well-connected and thriving F&B markets. EXPO Dubai 2020 will welcome millions of trade visitors from around the world to further boost your business opportunities.