The timely return of Gulfood Manufacturing, the largest food and beverage processing and packaging show in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) and first in-person global F&B manufacturing event in the past 12 months, has set the tone for a resurgence of worldwide industry trade, according to exhibitors at the three-day show.
More than 1,250 exhibitors from over 55 countries, gathered for the seventh edition of Gulfood Manufacturing at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) this week to reconnect on a strong note following one of the most challenging years ever for the industry.
Ananya Narayan, managing director, of UAE’s homegrown Hunter Foods, a leading company manufacturing and packaging innovative and ‘Better for You’ snacks and foods to 45 countries, said: “Gulfood Manufacturing is the place where we meet all our supplier partners. And to have everyone back, meeting face-to-face, and see what’s going in the industry is perfect opportunity.”
SIG Combiloc, a leading system and solutions provider for aseptic packaging, leverage its participation and the reconvening of the global industry to launch its new Technology Centre. Samuel Sigrist, CEO, SIG Combiloc, said: “Gulfood Manufacturing is an important annual event, especially this year as we our celebrate 20th anniversary in the region. For us it’s a very special show this year.”
Gulfood Manufacturing returns next year from 8 – 10 November 2022.