Powering Food Security Through Manufacturing Innovation

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Recalibrating the Production Lines of the Future

Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 stands as the region’s definitive platform for advancing food security through industrial strength, bringing the full F&B manufacturing ecosystem together from next-generation ingredients to advanced processing, packaging, automation, and supply-chain systems at a time when the UAE is accelerating localisation, expanding domestic production, and investing in future-ready technologies.

Taking place from 3-5 November 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre, this edition reinforces the nation’s commitment to building a resilient, high-capacity food system powered by innovation, industrial capability, and strong regional value chains. It is where manufacturers, technology leaders, ingredient specialists, and industry decision-makers converge to scale capability, deepen production excellence, and unlock new opportunities in one of the world’s most strategically driven food-manufacturing markets. For every stakeholder, this is the moment to engage with a country shaping its food future through action, investment, and industrial ambition.

The region’s largest cross-sector gathering of decision-makers across manufacturing, retail, hospitality and foodservice

2,500+ Exhibitors
80+ Participating Countries
80,000+ Industry Professionals
100+ Expert Voices

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Sectors Defining the Future of F&B Manufacturing

Processing

The industry’s biggest production challenges are being met with smarter, more precise processing solutions.

Discover the technologies helping manufacturers improve throughput, reduce waste and maintain product quality at scale. From advanced inspection and thermal systems to cutting, forming and laboratory testing solutions, explore the innovations leading the next phase of food production.

Packaging

Packaging innovation has become imperative as material costs continue to shift in 2026, compliance requirements tighten globally, and buyers still expect consistent quality at the right price.

At the same time, manufacturers across the region are investing heavily in new production capacity, opening up fresh sourcing and partnership opportunities. Stay ahead of the curve by switching to smarter materials, upgrading production lines and building supplier relationships that protect margin for years to come.

Ingredients

Across the region, formulators are rethinking what "functional" really means, sourcing teams are moving closer to the raw material itself, and the F&B manufacturing businesses getting it right are turning that thinking into real commercial advantage.

At Gulfood Manufacturing, taste and experience new solutions on the show floor, from colour additives, emulsifiers, enzyme preparations and essential oils to flavours and aromas, preservatives, stabilisers, starches, sugars and sweeteners, and yeast.

Automation & Control

F&B manufacturing is becoming fully data-driven. The ability to monitor, predict and optimise in real time is transforming how factories perform.

Integrate intelligent systems that connect sensors, robotics and cloud-based platforms into a unified operational layer. With digital twins, image recognition and advanced data analytics working alongside SCADA and IoT networks, manufacturers can achieve precise control, reduce downtime and continuously optimise performance.

Supply Chain

Volatility has redefined supply chain strategy. Visibility, flexibility and control are now critical to maintaining continuity and competitiveness.

Engage with integrated systems that connect storage, handling and distribution into a single, responsive network. From automated guided vehicles and conveyor systems to cold storage infrastructure, blockchain traceability and predictive forecasting tools, supply chains are becoming more transparent, efficient and resilient.

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LEADERS BUILDING THE FOOD SYSTEMS OF TOMORROW

Hear directly from 100+ visionaries, including government leaders, global CEOs, AI and automation experts and category innovators sharing practical insights, case studies and strategies to future-proof your business.

Meet the Industry's Most
Influential Voices

Reinier Weerman

Reinier Weerman

General Manager MENA

Flora Food Group

Sumit Malik

Sumit Malik

Director of R&D

Al Hatab

Shoaib Awan

Shoaib Awan

SVP- Innovation Research & Development

Almoiz Industries Ltd

Maher El-Tabchy

Maher El-Tabchy

Founder & CEO

Tabchilli

Dhruv Dhawan

Dhruv Dhawan

General Manager

FSL/Nadura

Sharad Barlingay

Sharad Barlingay

Director, Technical & Marketing

Nova Ingredients

Yazen Al Kodmani

Yazen Al Kodmani

General Manager

Emirates Bio Farm

Neha Jamani Dhawan

Neha Jamani Dhawan

Culinary Medicine Chef & Co-Founder,

Nadura Foods

Jeffrey Beyer

Jeffrey Beyer

Managing Director

Zest Associates

Abhijoy Dasgupta

Abhijoy Dasgupta

Product Supply Director

Savola Foods Company

Jay O'Nien

Jay O'Nien

Group Sustainability Officer

Bühler Group

Alison Watson

Alison Watson

Director – QHSE

Silal

Abdelghany Eladib

Abdelghany Eladib

President & General Manager IMEA

SIG

Sandeep Devgan

Sandeep Devgan

Founder & CEO

Stonefield Flavours

Hesham Yehia

Hesham Yehia

Acting CEO

Camelicious

Khaled Kamal

Khaled Kamal

Middle East Africa Enterprise Planning Director

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See Innovation
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Join a guided tour of standout technologies and solutions on the show floor. See what’s new, how it works and where manufacturers are investing across processing, packaging, automation, ingredients and more.

Bringing the industry together in a single food ecosystem

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Processing & Packaging

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