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Manufacturing Innovation Moves to the Centre of Food Security

In this edition, explore the technologies, partnerships and strategies helping manufacturers strengthen resilience, expand production capacity and respond to a rapidly evolving food landscape.

From next-generation ingredients and advanced processing to smart packaging, automation and supply chain solutions, Gulfood Manufacturing brings together the full manufacturing ecosystem at a time when innovation, efficiency and food security have never been higher on the industry’s agenda.

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

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Food Security, Technology and Investment on the Agenda

From supply chain resilience and manufacturing efficiency to AI, automation and investment, FoodTech Summit brings together the voices shaping the industry’s response to today’s biggest challenges.

Join 100+ experts, business leaders and policymakers for three days of insights, discussion and practical perspectives from across the global food manufacturing value chain.

Meet the Industry's Most
Influential Voices

H.E Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri

H.E Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri

Cabinet Member & Minister of Economy and Tourism

Ministry of Economy & Tourism

Abdelghany Eladib

Abdelghany Eladib

President & General Manager IMEA

SIG

Abhijoy Dasgupta

Abhijoy Dasgupta

Product Supply Director

Savola Foods Company

Alison Watson

Alison Watson

Director – QHSE

Silal

Alix de Zelicourt

Alix de Zelicourt

General Manager

Talabat Mart

Ananya Narayan

Ananya Narayan

CEO

Hunter Foods

Anna Aletti

Anna Aletti

Regional Director Private Brand & Imports

Talabat

Aya Assaf

Aya Assaf

Co-founder

Koala Picks

Bruce Woolner

Bruce Woolner

Director

Kai Gourmet Foodstuff Supply LLC, AE

Christoph Wegener

Christoph Wegener

Global Chief Markets Officer

SIG

Claire Kanj

Claire Kanj

Founder & Creator

Marsh'N'Mallow

Dr. Dariah Lutsch

Dr. Dariah Lutsch

Director Global Insights Research Food & Beverages

Symrise Ag

Dhruv Dhawan

Dhruv Dhawan

General Manager

FSL/Nadura

Diaa Abulela

Diaa Abulela

Technical Director Africa, Middle East & Central Asia

Symrise Ag

Fabio Campanile

Fabio Campanile

Global Head of Science and Technology

Givaudan

Fabio Grilli

Fabio Grilli

Managing Director, Gulf Countries

Ferrero

Georgia Tolley

Georgia Tolley

Presenter

Dubai Eye 103.8 FM

Henrik Jacob Hjortshøj

Henrik Jacob Hjortshøj

Chief Commercial Advisor

Arla Food Ingredients

Hesham Yehia

Hesham Yehia

Acting CEO

Camelicious

Jay O'Nien

Jay O'Nien

Group Sustainability Officer

Bühler Group

Jeffrey Beyer

Jeffrey Beyer

Managing Director

Zest Associates

Karim ElFiqi

Karim ElFiqi

Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

PepsiCo

Khaled Kamal

Khaled Kamal

Middle East Africa Enterprise Planning Director

Mars

Khalifa Al Hajeri

Khalifa Al Hajeri

CEO

Emirates Growth Fund

Dr. Ki Won Um

Dr. Ki Won Um

Vice President Taste – RD&A APMEA

Kerry

Kunal Pagarani

Kunal Pagarani

Managing Director

Pure Food Processing Industries LLC

Laura O'Connell

Laura O'Connell

Marketing Director Africa, Middle East, Central Asia

Symrise Ag

Maha Ben Slimene

Maha Ben Slimene

Agri Food Sector Director

Australian Trade & Investment Commission (Austrade)

Mahendra M Barve

Mahendra M Barve

Vice President, New Product Development, Chocolates and Confectionery

ITC Food Division

Maher El-Tabchy

Maher El-Tabchy

Founder & CEO

Tabchilli

Maurizio Clementi

Maurizio Clementi

President Taste, Texture & Health

dsm-firmenich

Milad Rouhana

Milad Rouhana

Managing Director

Perfetti Van Melle

Morten Berg Thomsen

Morten Berg Thomsen

Director, Regional Head of Ocean Contract Products, IMEA

A.P. Moller - Maersk

Mustafa Farouq

Mustafa Farouq

Managing Director

Basamh Trading Company (Basamh Group)

Neha Jamani Dhawan

Neha Jamani Dhawan

Culinary Medicine Chef & Co-Founder,

Nadura Foods

Nichlas Olofsson

Nichlas Olofsson

Former Board and Member Vice Chairman

Coop Trading

Pankaj Sajnani

Pankaj Sajnani

Commercial Head-GCC, Grocery Food & Frozen

Choithrams

Paolo Bonsignore

Paolo Bonsignore

Commercial and Marketing Director

Coop Italian Food

Reinier Weerman

Reinier Weerman

General Manager MENA

Flora Food Group

Rob Weston

Rob Weston

Founder

HSAT and CropGPT

Sandeep Devgan

Sandeep Devgan

Founder & CEO

Stonefield Flavours

Seda Solmaz

Seda Solmaz

CEO & Founder

Idea Atelier

Sharad Barlingay

Sharad Barlingay

Director, Technical & Marketing

Nova Ingredients

Shipra Bhatt

Shipra Bhatt

Fractional CMO

Momentum Marketing

Shoaib Awan

Shoaib Awan

SVP- Innovation Research & Development

Almoiz Industries Ltd

Sudhakar Gupta

Sudhakar Gupta

Managing Director and Strategic Growth Partner

Angel Advisory LLC-FZ

Sudhakar Tomar

Sudhakar Tomar

President

India Middle East Agri Alliance / BSAF

Sumit Malik

Sumit Malik

Director of R&D

Al Hatab

Yazen Al Kodmani

Yazen Al Kodmani

General Manager

Emirates Bio Farm

Zeyneb Larabi

Zeyneb Larabi

Partner, Lab Hub Studios and Global Travel Retail Director & Advisor

Lab Hub Studios / VALRHONA

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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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A Curated Tour of the Industry’s Latest Advancements

With thousands of products, technologies and solutions across the show floor, Innovation Tours help visitors identify the innovations attracting attention across the industry.

Led by industry experts, each tour highlights developments in processing, packaging, automation, ingredients and supply chain operations, connecting participants with the companies bringing these innovations to market. A focused way to experience the latest advancements in food manufacturing.

DON'T MISS THESE MUST-SEE
NEW LAUNCHES

Bunge

CBT Gold: Real Chocolate Experience, Without the Complexity

Bunge's award-winning CBT Gold is redefining confectionery production by delivering an authentic chocolate taste profile while eliminating the need for tempering. Compatible with cocoa mass and offering up to 70% cost savings compared to traditional chocolate, it provides excellent gloss, snap, mouthfeel and bloom resistance, making it a game-changing solution for confectionery manufacturers looking to balance premium quality with production efficiency.

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GEA CompaX: The Future of Sustainable Industrial Refrigeration

Designed for ammonia refrigeration, the new GEA CompaX semi-hermetic screw compressor combines compact design with high energy efficiency. Its shaft seal-free architecture helps minimize refrigerant leakage risks, while low vibration and noise levels make it ideal for modern food production facilities focused on sustainability, reliability and operational performance.

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SIG

SIG Terra Alu-free + Full Barrier: Next-Generation Sustainable Cartons

SIG's latest aseptic carton innovation removes the aluminium foil layer while maintaining full barrier protection. The result is a packaging solution that can reduce carbon footprint by up to 25% while delivering the product protection manufacturers require. For brands looking to accelerate sustainability targets without compromising performance, this is a must-see innovation.

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Thompson Meat Machinery

91000C Cryogenic Mixer Grinder: Precision Processing with Nitrogen Technology

Combining advanced liquid nitrogen injection with intelligent temperature control, the 91000C Cryogenic Mixer Grinder delivers rapid cooling, consistent processing and enhanced food safety. Designed to minimise protein denaturation and microbial growth while preserving texture, colour and flavour, it helps food processors achieve superior product quality with lower nitrogen consumption and reduced operating costs. Discover how precision temperature control can optimise processing efficiency without compromising on quality at the show.

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Krones

ErgoBloc L: High-Speed PET Filling Reimagined

Krones is bringing its latest high-performance ErgoBloc L solution to Dubai, capable of handling up to 104,000 PET bottles per hour. Designed to improve line efficiency while reducing resource consumption, the solution highlights how beverage manufacturers can scale production without compromising sustainability goals.

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Heat and Control

FastBack® Symphony On-Machine Seasoning System: Smarter, Cleaner, More Accurate

For snack producers seeking greater flavour consistency and reduced waste, the FastBack Symphony On-Machine Seasoning System is one of the most exciting launches at this year's event. The breakthrough solution delivers precise seasoning application while improving operational efficiency and sustainability across snack production lines.

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Sidel

EvoBLOW Laser: A World First for PET Bottle Production

Sidel will showcase EvoBLOW Laser, the world's first industrialised laser-powered heating system for PET bottle blowing. The technology enables lighter, stronger bottles, improves consistency, reduces start-up times and enhances performance with recycled PET, offering manufacturers a powerful combination of sustainability and productivity.

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Bringing the industry together in a single food ecosystem

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Za'abeel Halls 4 – 5

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