GULF FOOD INDUSTRIES COMPANY

In 1989 we built the most modern bean processing facility in the Middle East. Only the finest selection of bean crops, and best quality spices are used to produce our famous bean delicacies which are exported to more than twenty countries around the world. Our licensee in the Middle East is Gulf Food Industries – California Garden, a joint venture partnership between California Garden Products, Inc. and Kuwait Food Company. We process and can over 32 different types of bean products at this facility which is HACCP and ISO certified. Our most popular bean is Fava. We also manufacture our own cans with white lacquer to give the best flavor and keep the cans rust free. We give the same consideration to our other fine products. Today we offer over two hundred products processed in over twenty countries around the world. We work closely with factories across the world to ensure they meet our high quality standards. The milestone 30th edition has concluded, but the ripple effects of this mega event will be felt for months to come as business deals are brought to life, new agreements drive forward industry progress, innovations are adopted and 100,000s of new products hit shelves and enter kitchens around the world. The five-day event reaffirmed its status as the ultimate platform for business, trade, connection and innovation. Expanding global food trade, generating stratospheric trade volumes, pushing innovation faster and further demand and importantly the opportunity finally for Gulfood to include new sectors offering tremendous value-add to all participants, expanding the food trade and innovation ecosystem necessary to boost the advancement of the global food industry. Leading and new-to-market F&B brands will have ample opportunity to showcase a broader array of products and services on the expansive show floor. Gulfood Global 2026 will launch Gulfood Logistics, a new colocated sector hosted at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC). This dedicated platform will bring together all aspects of logistics, from supply chain management and cold chain solutions to cutting-edge innovations in transportation and storage, offering a wide-ranging view of the logistics ecosystem shaping the F&B industry. As the UAE cements its role as a global trade hub, Gulfood Green creates vital connections between importers, exporters, and service providers, driving growth and innovation. Fresh Products, Fresh Produce Trading, Agritech, Fresh Produce Safety, Technical Equipment, Cold chain & Logistics and Fresh Produce Services. The accelerated growth of startups in the F&B industry is revolutionizing the way challenges in food production are addressed. These emerging companies are applying innovative technologies to improve efficiency, sustainability, and productivity in the food industry. The AED10 billion expansion masterplan, approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, in September 2024, will transform Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) into the region’s largest indoor events venue upon completion. Innovation and inspiration, conversation and collaboration are in abundance every day at Gulfood. * * * * * * * * *

For the first time in Dubai, 21 Michelin-starred Chef Alain Ducasse joined the prestigious line-up of UAE-based and international chefs. With his wealth of talent and experience at the highest level of culinary excellence, his participation inspired and educated his peers and audiences alike. After an intense final competition, SLS Dubai Hotel emerged victorious. The talented young chefs showcased their culinary expertise and creativity, winning an exclusive internship at Spain’s Aponiente, led by Chef Ángél León. Congratulations to the team for this incredible achievement, setting the stage for their bright future in gastronomy. Gulfood Discovery Tours wasn’t just a walkthrough—it was a first-hand experience of what’s next in F&B. Across six unique routes, visitors explored breakthrough innovations, cutting-edge product launches, and the biggest industry shifts. Missed it? Here’s what you need to know! Join us as we honour the trailblazers shaping the global food industry. The Gulfood Innovation Awards celebrate groundbreaking products that showcase creativity, ingenuity, and impact within the F&B sector. * * * * *