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Event Name: Gulfood Manufacturing
Category: Food and Beverage
Event Date: 03 – 05 November, 2026
Frequency: Annual
Location: Dubai World Trade Centre – Sheikh Zayed Rd, Dubai UAE
Organizer: Dubai World Trade Centre, P.O. Box 9292 Dubai UAE
Phone: +971 4 332 7387
Email: gfmmarketing[at]dwtc.com
Timings: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM
Tickets: Visitor Registration Required – Click Here!
The only show unveiling the next era of food manufacturing, digital adoption and breakthrough innovations in a critical year for the manufacturing chain
Gulfood Manufacturing 2026: About
Gulfood Manufacturing is the world’s leading gathering for food and beverage manufacturers, supply chain leaders and technology pioneers. This year’s edition united 2,500+ exhibitors from 79 countries, including new national pavilions from Korea, Japan and Russia. Their next-gen solutions filled 21 halls, showcasing innovations that streamline production, improve quality control and boost long-term profitability.
Join us from 03 – 05 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre for the most significant gathering of its kind in the MEASA region.
Why Exhibit at GFM:
Seize your share in a high-growth manufacturing market
The momentum of doing high-value business, swapping and networking face-to-face is greater than ever. The only show unveiling the next of food manufacturing, digital adoption and breakthrough innovations in a critical year for the manufacturing chain
Why is Gulfood Manufacturing good for business?
- Access the biggest business matchmaking programme dedicated to Gulfood Manufacturing
- Meet and connect with top buyers and leverage the power of face to face meetings
- Sign major deals at the show. 96% visitors said the show was important for sourcing
- Do business in one of the world’s safest and well-connected hubs for business travelers. Gulfood Manufacturing is organised by DWTC, with a proven track record of hosting the world’s safest events during the pandemic
- Benefit from the powerful co-location of 4 specific shows in one: Gulfood Manufacturing, PRIME, Speciality Food Festival and ISM ME
Why Visit GFM?
The Only Annual & Most Influential F&B Manufacturing Event In The World
Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 is set to unveil the next era of food manufacturing including new ingredients and advanced technologies that will enable your business to reduce costs, grow and innovate. Don’t miss the chance to see all the mega trends and innovations of 2024, first hand, across our 5 event sectors: Ingredients, Processing, Packaging, Supply Chain Solutions, and Control & Automation. Allowing the industry the opportunity to connect, learn, engage, and move food & beverage manufacturing to a more sustainable, resilient, agile, and efficient future.
Seize your share in a high-growth manufacturing market:
Gulfood Manufacturing will be the convening platform for the industry, as it addresses optimizing operational efficiency, driving responsible sourcing with traceable supply chains, navigating entry barriers in new markets, adopting sustainable practices, and generating new funding sources.
Your reason to visit Gulfood Manufacturing
- Source new opportunities and prospects from 2168+ exhibitors in over 69 countries.
- Stay relevant with your target audience and ahead of the competition.
- Engage with the entire value chain. Network with 36,000+ industry professionals, make new connections and reinforce existing relationships.
- Hear from 100+ industry leaders, learn and gain insights on the latest trends and topics.
- Benefit from direct communication and face-to-face marketing.
Visitors Profile:
- Food Technologists
- Product Development
- Research & Development
- Plant Design & Production
- Manufacturing / Production
- Quality Control And Maintenance
- Purchasing
- Sales And Marketing
- Large-Scale Butchers
- Bakeries
Visitors by Business Type:
- Factories And Production Plants
- Project Contractors
- Hypermarkets
- Hotels & Resorts
- Food Service
- Retail Stores
- Industrial Kitchens
- Cash & Carry Operations
- Wholesalers
- Retailers
- Distributors
