For the first time in history, the Gulfood exhibition will be held simultaneously at two venues: Dubai World Trade Centre and in Dubai Exhibition Center at Expo City Dubai. This monumental expansion, in 2026, will add 100% more exhibition space and redefine the standards of global food trade. , two key access points
Exhibition Sections (Official 2025 Version)
Drinks.
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Dairy products.
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Meat, poultry and seafood.
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Legumes, grains and cereals.
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Fats and oils.
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World Food.
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Power Brands.
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(Additionally, features 2025 on site:) Gulfood Logistics and Gulfood Startups.
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The organizer indicates that in 2025 the exhibition covered 8 specialized areas; the list above reflects the categories presented on the official website of the 2025 edition.
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Gulfood has a separate section for "Meat, Poultry, and Seafood."«
- Different supply chain. Cold chain logistics, HACCP, refrigerated trucks, and strict temperature control are all needed. It's more convenient to group these suppliers together.
- Regulation and certifications. Veterinary approvals, halal certification, health certificates, labeling, and expiration dates are all checked on-site when participants are grouped together.
- Specialized procurement. This is handled by dedicated category managers and importers. It's important for them to quickly compare suppliers based on clear requirements.
- Precise product specifier. Raw materials and finished products are linked to specifications (category, origin, slaughter method, MDM percentage, bone-in/boneless, etc.). This makes side-by-side comparisons easier.
- Contracts and prices are like on the stock exchange. The protein market is volatile; terms (INCOTERMS, MOQ, mixed containers) are easier to compare within a single sector.
- Security and traceability. Checking BRC/IFS, ISO, Halal authorities, serial numbers and recall procedures is more convenient in a dedicated area.
- Tastings and culinary trials. For poultry and fish, marinade, yield, and texture are important. A separate area allows for cooking and tasting without disturbing other sections.
- Related services nearby. Blast freezing equipment, packaging, IQF lines, inspection, cold storage – everything is linked to this sector.
- Regional demand. For Gulf countries, protein is a strategic import. A dedicated sector simplifies the search for reliable supplies from various countries.
in meat, poultry and seafood special requirements for quality, logistics and documentation, so a separate section is the traditional and most effective format for working at an exhibition.
At Gulfood you will find hundreds of Chinese companies
offering everything from inexpensive raw materials to increasingly sophisticated ready-to-eat food and beverage products under private labels. They use the exhibition to enter markets in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and other regions, while simultaneously purchasing specific, in-demand products and technologies for the Chinese market.
Availability professional RussianкChinese translator/guide at the stand of a Russian company is not just convenience, but a key condition for successful negotiations and deals.
Many Chinese buyers (especially those from the regions) often lack the necessary English skills for complex technical or commercial negotiations. Their native language is Mandarin.
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