Gulfood 2023 is bigger and better this year, and it is happening at Dubai World Trade centre. It’s regarded as the world’s largest F&B event, and rightly so. After all, the much-talked-about ongoing event that opened on Monday, the 20th of February, has been creating headlines for its innovative food products. So, if you still haven’t checked it out yet, then we’re here with not just one but 8 fantastic highlights from the mega-event. We’re sure you’ll want to land up here as soon as you finish the list!
1. Over 125 Countries Are Participating At The World’s Largest F&B Event
This is the 28th edition of the ongoing Gulfood, which is the world’s largest F&B event. And this year over 125 countries are participating and bringing their quirky albeit innovative food products here. Brunei Darussalam, Germany, Brazil, Australia, India, Colombia, Greece, Jordan, and many more countries are a part of this prestigious event. So, it’s safe to say that they have all brought along a bunch of niche and exciting products native to their culture, which will make you want to reach for your wallets real quick.
2. 5000+ Exhibitors Are Participating At Gulfood 2023
As mentioned, there are easily more than 100 countries participating. So, it’s hardly surprising that over 5000 exhibitors have put up stalls here. And since this is their biggest edition yet with it being 30 per cent larger, you have 24 halls to explore! Not to mention, about 49 per cent of the exhibitors are new, so you will certainly find some novel products here! Did you know you get to cover 1 million+ square feet of the latest food & beverage products? Yes, so, don’t forget to be on the lookout for brands like Mother’s Recipe (bringing the taste of India) and Abu Ayyash Farms (bringing Medjool dates from Jordan).
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3. Find Canned Sea Urchin, Foie Gras Crisps & More Innovative, Quirky Products
Since we were talking about products in the previous point, it makes sense to shine some light on the innovative and quirky finds that you will stumble across here. As it happens, you will come across 1,00,000+ new and innovative F&B products that belong to distinct sectors. Canned Sea Urchin by Seatree, a South Korean company, Foie Gras Crisps by Hunter Foods, a Dubai-based brand, and Keto Cola by Laperva, also a Dubai-based company are just some of the many products that are making headlines at Gulfood 2023.
4. Top Table At Gulfood Plus Will Feature Globally-Renowned Chefs
A key feature of the event, Top Table will be located at the Gulfood Plus arena. For those who aren’t aware, it is a brand new hall spread over 10,000 square metres that will also present first-time exhibitors. It will feature some of the most celebrated individuals in the culinary world, such as Esben Holmboe Bang, Peeter Pihel, Andrew Walsh, and Michael Wilson, to name a select few. Not to mention, you will get to experience their signature dishes. Yes, this makes it the world’s only live platform that reflects the diversity of the global culinary landscape.
5. The Entire Food Show Is Divided Into 7 Segments
As mentioned previously, the innovative food products at Gulfood 2023 belong to several sectors. There are seven such sectors, including beverage, dairy, fats & oil, pulses & grains, meats & poultry, power brands, and world food. From halal and organic meat to grains, beans, and rice, there’s something for everyone under a single roof.
6. A Special Foodverse Area To Grab NFT
There’s a special Foodverse Arena at the ongoing event that all you curious folks have to attend when you do visit. One of the biggest highlights of this arena is the NFT, as it is linked to a Michelin-star restaurant. This means it will pay for a dinner for two at the said restaurant! But don’t confuse this with a voucher, as once you purchase it, it will belong to you unless someone else purchases the same from you.
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7. An Opportunity Of A Lifetime For Budding Chefs At YouthX Young Chef Challenge
You must especially attend the next two days of the event if you’re a budding chef. The long-awaited international finals of the YouthX Young Chef Challenge will challenge the young hotel chefs and you get to witness the 4 best hotel teams from Mexico, Thailand, India, and UAE, in their element. The winning team of the Young Chef Challenge will get a one-week internship at ‘La Pergola’ in Rome. On 24th February, you can watch the YouthX Academy Challenge, where the skills of culinary school students will be tested. And the winner will get to intern for 3 months at Dubai’s most sustainable kitchen of the year.
8. Partake In The Most Inspiring Conversations In The F&B World
Bringing together some of the most influential names, you can attend these insightful sessions at Gulfood 2023. From culinary masters to change makers, there are some really interesting sessions planned out throughout the event that you must be on the lookout for. Not to mention, you also get a head start on all the trends and topics that matter. H.E. Mariam Almheiri, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment had also recently spoken at the event!
So, go ahead and visit the event before it’s over and don’t forget to register before you decide to land up here!
Where: Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Rd – Trade Centre – Trade Centre 2 – Dubai – United Arab Emirates
On Till: 24th February
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