Gulfood Manufacturing to Spotlight F&B’s Smart Future
The landmark 10th edition will unveil the next era of food manufacturing, digital adoption, and breakthrough innovations in a critical year for the manufacturing chain
Over the course of three days, food and beverage manufacturers will convene in Dubai to showcase the latest production and packaging solutions from countries around the world in Gulfood Manufacturing, the MEASA (the Middle East, Africa and South Asia) region’s largest and leading food and beverage processing and packaging event.
Celebrating a Decade of Excellence
To be held from 5-7 November, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), this year’s landmark 10th edition will unveil the next era of food manufacturing, digital adoption, and breakthrough innovations in a critical year for the manufacturing chain. The event will feature products, services, and solutions covering four sectors that are expected to move the F&B manufacturing industry forward, including Ingredients, Processing, Packaging, and Supply Chain Solutions.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 promises to be the largest ever, bringing together over 2,500 exhibitors from 72 countries spread over 19 halls offering groundbreaking innovations, including some of the biggest global brands in F&B production, besides anticipating a huge global audience of more than 45,000 industry professionals. Reinforcing Gulfood Manufacturing’s position as the must-attend event for the global food industry, 90% of the world’s leading F&B manufacturing brands will be represented at the 2024 edition.
DWTC Executive Vice President Trixie LohMirmand comments, “As we celebrate this milestone tenth edition of Gulfood Manufacturing, we reflect not only on the remarkable growth and innovation within the food manufacturing sector over that time, but also forces such as Industry 5.0 that are shaping the future of food production and processing. The scale of this year’s show reflects the industry’s ever-growing demand for cutting-edge solutions that address sustainability, innovation, and efficiency challenges. We are committed to fostering these conversations, bringing together industry leaders together and driving the transformation of the global food manufacturing landscape.”
Nanotechnology in Food Packaging & Other Top Food Manufacturing Trends of 2024
Like all other industries, food manufacturing is being revolutionised by the adoption of innovative solutions and futuristic technologies.
Nanotechnology-enhanced packaging for improving food safety, quality, and shelf life with antimicrobial protection and real-time condition monitoring is one of the breakthrough technologies to be featured this year. Nanoparticles with antimicrobial properties when integrated into packaging materials inhibit the growth of bacteria and other pathogens, keeping the food safe and wholesome.
The global nanotechnology for food packaging market, valued at $20 billion in 2023, is expected to reach $46.50 billion by the year 2031 at a robust CAGR of 11.32% for the 2024-2031 forecast period.
Precision fermentation for added nutrition; the use of automation, IoT, AI, and 3D printing for customised food products and blockchain transparency and traceability; the use of AI in ingredient discovery and identifying new components to enhance food products; Industry 5.0 integrating AI, automation, and IoT to improve food production quality, safety, and sustainability; and building resilient supply chains by leveraging smart systems, sensors, and distributed production models are the other main areas of focus.
Foodtech Summit
The Foodtech Summit will continue to be a key feature this year too, where over 100 of the world’s most influential industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries will assemble to reflect on the industry’s transformation and tackle the key trends driving the next era of food manufacturing and technology over the next decade. This year’s summit features an agenda packed with cutting-edge topics ranging from packtech innovations and advanced AI ingredient solutions to scaling plant-based production and Industry 5.0 breakthroughs, as well as unmissable expert-led workshops. The global challenge of food waste is another critical issue that will be tackled head-on.
Hall of Fame Makes Debut: Pinnacle of Innovation & Excellence
Featuring for the very first time at Gulfood Manufacturing, this dedicated space showcases groundbreaking technologies and innovations in ingredients, processing, and packaging from the past decade that have transformed the manufacturing landscape in the region.
Innovation Tours
Always the most anticipated feature, Innovation Tours will enable exhibitors to unveil their global launches and tech innovations, taking visitors on an exclusive and highly informative discovery of high-tech machinery solutions and ingredients innovation across the show floor.
Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Awards 2024
Celebrating a decade of excellence, the awards will honour the trailblazing pioneers whose innovative products and technologies have revolutionized the F&B manufacturing industry. This year’s milestone edition will have 10 award categories set to recognize the crème de la crème of innovation from the past decade and any game-changing contributions that have redefined industry standards and inspired a wave of investment in technological progress.
Gulfood Manufacturing offers a comprehensive showcase of solutions for industry professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of the industry. The event also presents a prime opportunity to network, form new global partnerships, and announce new innovative products, deals, collaborations, and signings.
Opening Hours:
(5-6 November, 2024): 10 am – 6 pm. (7 November, 2024): 10 am – 5 pm.
