Dubai will host Gulfood 2025, the largest annual food and beverage sourcing event in the world, to be held at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 17-21 February, 2025.
Celebrating the 30th edition of shaping the global foodscape, Gulfood 2025 will be at the epicentre of sweeping transformations in food systems powered by groundbreaking technologies, sustainability breakthroughs, and visionary ideas. The event is set to be larger than ever before, bringing together F&B communities from across the world to the bustling metropolis to chart the way forward for this rapidly evolving sector.
For over three decades, Gulfood has been the driving force at the heart of global food commerce, igniting innovation, sparking cross-cultural collaboration, and redefining the future of food.
The world’s largest arena of food innovation and brand power will host over 5,500 leading global companies from more than 129 countries with around a million products to source, transcending a mere trade show to become a global hub for F&B excellence.
Gulfood 2025 is a show that promises to launch new industry trends, power fast-paced global sourcing, bring together the most diverse world of F&B, and ultimately push the sector conversations from agenda to action. Game-changing dialogues in food security and resilience, sustainable sourcing, digitalisation and traceability, and circular economy practices will take centre stage.
On display will be the latest trends and innovations in the F&B industry spanning seven sectors, including beverages, dairy, fats and oils, meat and poultry, pulses and grains, power brands, and world food.
Pioneering F&B Innovation & Sustainability
Power brands are at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the F&B industry, investing in research and development to create new products and processes that meet consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable, and convenient options. Dominating the global F&B market by accounting for over 50% of sales, power brands are constantly evolving and adapting to changing consumer preferences by investing in sustainability initiatives and ethical sourcing practices, and exploring innovative packaging solutions to reduce environmental impact.
Food500: New Strategic Summit
Food500 will welcome CEOs, policymakers, investors, visionaries, technology innovators, leading scientists, renowned academics, and industry leaders from around the world, uniting the brightest minds and the most innovative ideas under one roof.
Key issues including international trade, investment strategies, legislation, environmental concerns, health and well being, and the socioeconomic challenges impacting global food security will be discussed at the summit.
Connexions Programme
Connexions offers an opportunity to engage with clients, discover new prospects, and connect with businesses from a huge number of countries, bringing trending products and fresh perspectives.
Culinary Futurism to Unveil Groundbreaking Techniques
Top Table returns with a captivating line-up of visionary global and local chefs, including Michelin-starred chefs, who are redefining the way food is supposed to be experienced. With a bold focus on culinary futurism, this year’s edition showcases chefs unveiling groundbreaking techniques by reimagining flavours, transforming textures, and challenging traditional presentations, all debuting for the first time ever at Gulfood.
The Culinary Debate will also witness global culinary icons tackling the industry’s most pressing issues, be it on sustainability, sourcing, healthy eating, and more.
Celebrating artistry of beverages with immersive masterclasses, blend Studio will see industry experts craft never-before-seen creations, be it in the world of coffee or the trendiest crafted drinks.
YoungX Young Chef Challenge
Another highlight of Gulfood 2025 is YouthX, where emerging young chefs battle it out to win a carrier-defining prize.
This year, the contestants will be judged on cutting-edge futuristic techniques and their ability to transform ingredients, setting a bold new standard for the industry’s rising chefs.
Championing Innovative Products
As always, this year’s Gulfood Innovation Awards will honour excellence in new product development, championing groundbreaking new products launched within the past calendar year. The awards highlight groundbreaking products that demonstrate creativity, ingenuity, and impact within the food and beverage sector.
Opening Hours: (17-20 February, 2025): 10 am – 6 pm, (21 February, 2025): 10 am – 5 pm.
For latest updates visit www.gulfood.com
