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8-12 FEBRUARY 2015DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE
THE WORLD’S BIGGEST ANNUAL FOOD& HOSPITALITY SHOW CELEBRATED ITS
EDITION
POST SHOW REPORT 2015
PROUDLY ANORGANISED BY
SHOW INFORMATION GULFOOD
DUBAI WORLDTRADE CENTRE
156
ANNUALT R A D ES H O W
WWW.GULFOOD.COMDUBAI WORLDTRADE CENTRE LLC
8-12 FEBRUARY2015
84,642VISITORS FROM
COUNTRIES
PARTICIPATINGEXHIBITORS FROM
4,800+
120COUNTRIES
20TH
EDITION
SHOW SIZE
120,000SQM
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AfghanistanAlgeriaArgentinaArgentina - CFIAustraliaAustralia - VictoriaAustralia - WAAustriaAzerbaijanBahrainBangladeshBelgium - AWEXBelgium - FITBrazilBrazil - ABBABrazil - ABIC
Brazil - ABICABBrazil - ABIECBrazil - ANIBBrazil - Apex/CCABBrazil - Brazilian RiceBrazil - IBRAFBrazil - OCBBrazil - UBABEFBulgariaCanadaCanada - Canada BeefChileChinaColombiaCyprusCyprus - CTCI
CzechDenmarkEcuadorEgyptEthiopiaFrance - Food & DrinkFrance - EquipmentFrance - UbifranceGeorgiaGermanyGermany - EquipmentGreeceGreece - KMHungaryIndiaIndia - Apeda
India - Cashew BoardIndia - IOPEPCIndia - Spices BoardIndonesiaIranIrelandItalyItaly - BeverageItalyItaly - Ali GroupItaly - AspinItaly - GemcoItaly - PromosItaly - TradizioneJapanJordan
KenyaKoreaKuwaitLatviaLebanonLibyaLithuaniaMalaysiaMexicoMoldovaMoroccoNetherlandsNetherlands - EquipmentOmanPakistanPalestine
PeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalPortugal - EquipmentQatarRomaniaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSouth AfricaSpain - AFEHC - BeverageSpain - AFEHCSpain - BasqueSpain - ICEXSri Lanka - SLEDB
Sri Lanka - SLTBSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTaiwan - TAITRAThailandThailand - EquipmentTunisiaTurkeyUAE - SMEUKUK - CESAUK - Invest Northern IrelandUK - ScotlandUK - UKTI
UK - WelshUkraineUruguayUSAUSA - MNDOAUSA - NCAUSA - SUSTAUSA - USAPEECUSA - USDECUSA - WUSATAVietnam
COUNTRY PAVILIONS
KEY EXHIBITORS❙ Agthia Group PJSC❙ Al Ghurair Foods❙ Al Maya Trading Co❙ Al Rawabi Dairy Co L.L.C.❙ Al Saeed Trading Co. Y.S.C❙ ALI S.P.A❙ Alokozay Tea International Limited❙ Al-Rabie Saudi Food Company Limited❙ Alrifai For Food Industries❙ Arabian American Technology (ARAMTEC)❙ Aujan Industries Co❙ BIS Group❙ Coffee Planet L.L.C.❙ CSM Deutschland GmbH❙ D&S Exports❙ Del Monte Foods (UAE) FZC❙ Doux❙ Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
❙ Dubai World Central❙ Electrolux Professional SpA❙ EMF Emirates LLC❙ Emirates Macaroni Factory❙ Emirates Meat (Galadari - EDAM) L.L.C.❙ Emirates Modern Poultry Co❙ Emke Group❙ Eurochef Gulf❙ Excel Kitchens L.L.C.❙ Falcon Professional Kitchen L.L.C.❙ Farm Fresh❙ French Bakery L.L.C.❙ Freshly Frozen Foods L.L.C.❙ Freshmate Co.❙ Gyma Food Industries L.L.C.❙ IFFCO Group of Companies❙ Iacobucci Middle East FZCO❙ JBS Middle East
❙ KRBL Limited❙ La Marquise International Trading L.L.C.❙ Lactalis International❙ Libbey Inc❙ M K Overseas Pvt Ltd❙ Manitowoc Foodservice❙ Modern Bakery L.L.C❙ Nadec❙ Nadiya Ltd.❙ Nestle Professional - Dubai❙ Ocean Spray International Inc.❙ The Middleby Corporation❙ Truebell Marketing & Trading L.L.C.❙ Tyson Foods Inc.❙ Uhrenholt A/S❙ Unilever Gulf FZE
OF LIMITLESS BUSINESSOPPORTUNITIES, NETWORKING& MARKET EXPOSURE
4,800+ 120
2 EXHIBITOR PROFILEFOOD ANDBEVERAGE(F&B)COMPANIES
RESTAURANTS,CAFÉS &BAKERIES
HOSPITALITYEQUIPMENT,SUPPLIESAND SERVICES
F&B AGENTS,DISTRIBUTORS& TRADEASSOCIATIONS
COUNTRYPAVILIONS
EXHIBITORS
5 DAYS
EXHIBITOR FEEDBACK
OF EXHIBITORS WILLRETURN NEXT YEAR
OF EXHIBITORS RATEDTHE SHOW AS GOOD TOEXCELLENT
Gulfood is the right place to connect with people from Asia, Africa andthe Middle East.”
Gulfood is a must-go destination for our industry. Gulfood in its inception was anoption, but now it’s a necessity.”
Sudhakar Gupta, Director, International Business Development, IFFCO (UAE)
Dilhan C. Fernando, Director, MJF Holding LTD, Dilmah (Sri Lanka)
Gulfood is the perfect platform for us to showcase our products to Chefs, F&Bprofessionals and the purchasing managers coming in from around the globe.”
Bhushant J. Gandhi, Divisional Manager - Retail & Foodservice,Truebell Marketing & Trading LLC (UAE)
We have been participating at Gulfood for the past 20 editions - it is the leadingexhibition for us. Every year is better and better.”
Fadi Al Shebli, Assistant Commercial Counsellor, Cyprus Trade Centre,Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus (Cyprus)
95%
90%
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OF VISITORS RATED THE SHOW AS GOODTO EXCELLENT
OF VISITORS ARE LOOKINGTO PURCHASE WITHINTHE NEXT 6 MONTHS
VISITOR PROFILE
BAKERY
BAR / CLUB
CATERER
DISTRIBUTOR
EDUCATION / TRAINING
GOVERNMENT / ASSOCIATION
HOTEL / HOSPITALITY
TRADER / WHOLESALER
RETAIL / SUPERMARKET / GROCERY
RESTAURANT / CAFE
OTHER
10%
8%
9%
18%
3%
5%
12%
14%
8%
9%
4%
BUYERS BY COMPANY’S MAIN ACTIVITY
I am a local distributor and I came to Gulfood to study the market and to buy and see new product lines. This year has been better than any other - excellent new prospect suppliers from around the globe. I will surely be visiting next year!”
Sanjeev SachdevaGeneral Manager,
GFC General Trading, UAE
84,642 VISITORS
FROM156 COUNTRIES
64% INTERNATIONAL
36% UAE
97%
83%
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was created for global policy makers, public & private sector professionals and opinion leaders to explore strategies and lead the way for sustainable practices within the world’s food arena, with the singular mandate to ensure food security for the global population.
Presenting the A to Z of franchising within the regional context, the forum was attended by franchisors, franchisees, investors, entrepreneurs and F&B consultants who explored the franchising climate in the region, proposed strategies, discussed best business practices and provided fresh insights on the success formula for franchises.
GULFOODCONFERENCES
LEADING THE WAYIN F&B INDUSTRYEXCELLENCE
CONVERGINGGLOBAL INDUSTRYINTELLIGENCE
SHAPINGFOREIGN POLICY
1,042 DELEGATES FROM 32 COUNTRIES ATTENDED
3 DAYS OF INDUSTRY-INTENSIVE CONFERENCES
OF DELEGATES RATED THE CONFERENCES AS GOOD TO EXCELLENT.89%
WORLD FOOD SECURITY SUMMIT (A GULFOOD LEADERS EVENT) HALAL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
FOOD FRANCHISING FORUM
The Halal Investment Conference brought together key halal sector players and senior government decision makers who discussed commercial and business opportunities within the $1.1 trillion global halal market. More than 400 global Halal food companies participated in this forum.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 2015Felix KoskeiCabinet Secretary, Agriculture,Livestock and Fisheries,Kenya
H.E. Tumusiime Rhoda PeaceCommissioner for Rural Economy and AgricultureAfrican Union
Prof. Mirghani Osman Mohammed IbnoafAdviser, Ministry of Science & Technology,Sudan
Ad SpijkersSubregional Office Coordinator - GCCFAO Representative in UAE
H.E. Khadim Abdullah Al DareiCo- Founder and Managing DirectorAl Dahra Agriculture
Quintin GrayAgricultural Counselor, Office of Agricultural AffairsU.S. Consulate - Dubai
Eckart WoertzAuthor, Oil for Food, SeniorResearch FellowBarcelona Centre forInternational Affairs (CIDOB)
Robert PowellGlobal Risk Briefing Manager; Senior Economist and EditorEconomist Intelligence Unit
H.E. Essa Al GhurairChairmanAl Ghurair Resources LLC
Ravi PokhriyalPresident and Regional Head - West Africa& MENA RegionOlam International Ltd.
Great opportunity to meet global stakeholdersin the food industry.”
Femi Ayodele, Director, Wakis Food & Beverage
of attendees rated franchiseworkshops as good to excellent93%
Excellent opportunity to establish relationships!”Dr. A.E.A Elmansouri, Al Rawabi Dairy
It is the perfect forum for anyone who intends to enter the food market or expandbusiness in the region.”
Sara Mohamed El Awad, Wheat Industrial Co.
Lead SponsorExclusive Lead Sponsor
Official SupporterSponsor
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EMIRATESINTERNATIONALSALONCULINAIRE
One of the world’s largest single entry, multi-category chef competitions - this is where the cream of Middle East’s culinary talent performed live cooking in 16 different kitchens across the venue, with a 25-member panel of the world’s best culinary minds deliberating on their buffet & banqueting masterpieces.
LIVE EVENTS
The world’s best and brightest food, beverage and hospitality industry pioneers were recognised at the sixth edition of Gulfood Awards, which has established itself as one of the region’s most revered industry accolades. More than 300 exhibiting companies participated in the awards and over 500 industry leaders attended the stunning gala dinner.
Supported by
MAJOR BUYER’S LOUNGESenior business professionals attended this VIP Networking Club and benefitted from a range of exclusive privileges to ensure they have the most enjoyable and productive exhibition visit.
THE BARISTA BONANZA Gulfood, in association with the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe - representing leading equipment producers, growers and roasters, returned with this popular feature, where visitors met and greeted baristas and tasted the difference that a professional brew makes!
THE TEA HOUSE This was a rare treat for visitors where they discovered surprising new flavours and blends, and tasted authentic, premium teas at the China Tea House.
EXPORT ADVICE CLINICIndependent, impartial advice from market experts. Key government, industry, trade authorities, consultants and market analysts were on hand to guide and inform in areas of Foodservice, Import/Export, Meat, Bakery and many others.
ASK THE FCSI EXPERTS F&B professionals got access to industry secrets revealed by “TEAM FCSI” on new F&B concepts, kitchen design, refurbishments, trend tracking in a “What’s Hot” segment and all the advice they need to excel.
WORLD CUISINE Visitors experienced the thrill of professional live cooking and got the opportunity to extend their taste palate with signature dishes freshly prepared by international chefs from participating country pavilions, where authentic national ingredients were also showcased.
WHERE MORE THAN 1,300 CHEFSPEAKED THEIR PERFORMANCE
OVER
500GUESTS
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MARKETING &PR CAMPAIGN
The show’s year-long Marketing and PR campaign garnered 633 media clippings across print, online and broadcast media. A total of 13 press releases were published between Nov 2014 and Feb 2015. Advertising investment exceeded US$ 3,818,395 with PR exposure generating over 167 Million impressions worldwide.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Platinum Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Major Buyer Lounge Sponsor
Registration Area Sponsor
Lanyards And Registration Staff T-Shirts Sponsor Visitor Pouch Badges Sponsor
Visitor Trade Invitation Sponsor Pre-Registration Sponsor Carrier Bag Sponsor Directional Signage Sponsor
Conferences Exclusive Lead Sponsor
Exclusive Official PublicationsGold Sponsor Diamond Sponsor
Halal Investment Conference Sponsor Official Airline
SPONSORS PARTNERS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
Official Publisher
Official Courier Handler
Official Travel PartnerTrade Partner
Official Regional Magazine
Banking Partner
Supporting Media Partners Knowledge Partner – Conferences
Official Media Partners
Exclusive Online Media Partner
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BOOK YOUR STAND FOR 2016: 21-26 [email protected] CONTACTS
Salima DadlaSponsorship Sales ManagerT: +9714 308 6746E: [email protected]
Tim MaunderSenior Operations ManagerT: +9714 308 6577E: [email protected]
Zelena JoyOperations ManagerT: +9714 308 6354E: [email protected]
SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES
OPERATIONSAND LOGISTICS
Mark NapierDirector Exhibition & EventsE: [email protected]
Goli VossoughSenior Project ManagerT: +9714 308 6062E: [email protected]
Peter BenjaminSales Project ManagerT: +9714 308 6748E: [email protected]
Eisa AlMarzooqiSales Manager T : +9714 308 6253E : [email protected]
Precilla D’SouzaAdministrative ExecutiveT: +9714 308 6047E: [email protected]
Imee MengoyProject AdministratorT: +9714 308 6968E: [email protected]
Magdalene NjauProject AdministratorT: +9714 308 6968E: [email protected]
Yogita ThanwaniProject AdministratorT:+ 9714 308 6081E: [email protected]
Sarah GellaProject AdministratorT:+ 9714 308 6081E: [email protected]
Eva ClaramonteHead of MarketingT: +9714 308 6039E: [email protected]
MARKETING Sofia KhanMarketing Manager T: + 9714 308 6451 E: [email protected]
Ashish SakhardandeMarketing Manager T: + 9714 308 6467 E: [email protected]
Amanda SequeiraMarketing AdministratorT: +9714 308 6284E: [email protected]
Tanya MurrayHead of Events - Operations T: + 9714 308 6915E: [email protected]
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The Middle East & AfricaSeafood Exhibition.
The new trade show dedicated to the F&Bprocessing, packaging, ingredients and logistics
industries in the Middle East and Africa.
An exclusive event forgourmet professionals.
Your gateway to the Middle Eastconfectionery & snacks market.
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