Gulfood Manufacturing: Impressive premier

Source：Ringier Food Release Date：2014-11-28 252

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Trade professionals delighted with full industry coverage, from ingredients to processing machinery and packaging equipment to logistics, warehousing and cold chain solutions

THEY need not travel far to see the latest products and equipment, because Gulfood Manufacturing had most major companies waiting to do business with the region’s food processors at the event.

Visitors found the one-stop shop concept convenient for those looking to buy new and healthful ingredients, processing machinery, packaging equipment and logistics, warehousing and cold chain solutions for more efficient manufacturing.

“The growth of any economy requires industry, industry requires machinery and Gulfood Manufacturing brought that specialist equipment directly to us,” said Saleh Abdullah Lootah, Chairman of the Food & Beverage Manufacturers Business Group and Managing Director of Al Islami Foods. “Previously, local food processors had to travel to Germany or Italy and visit companies one by one to see the latest machinery – it was very difficult. The fast-moving consumer goods industry is constantly changing and it is not easy to stay on top of technology innovations or consumer trends. As a dedicated platform, Gulfood Manufacturing eradicated these problems and raised the bar; it will take the local and regional food processing industry to the next level. The show recognises there is a great opportunity for local companies and gives everyone a chance to gain more know-how and to buy on-the-spot – it hit the nail on the head.”

As the first and only food and beverage event in the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia (MEASA), Gulfood Manufacturing was certain to attract a large number of exhibitors and visitors. More than 1,100 exhibitors including 26 country pavilions occupied 50,000sqm of floor space. According to organisers, 26,329 visitors representing 156 countries were in attendance.

“The fact Gulfood Manufacturing was so big and popular on its first outing highlights the demand for a specialist show in this sector,” said His Excellency Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “The industry is always interested in discovering the next big thing in food processing and this exhibition opens up doors for businesses to expand and learn from each other. As a business channel, Gulfood Manufacturing will drive investment in the regional food processing sector as local and regional companies invest in equipment and machinery to improve their manufacturing and packaging lines.”

Ready for the Middle East booming market

“Gulfood Manufacturing underlined how major international suppliers across the global food processing, packaging and manufacturing sectors view the Middle East as a key growth territory,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice-President, Events & Exhibitions Department, DWTC. “With the creation of this tailored investment platform, we have accelerated international equipment, logistics and cold chain suppliers’ access to securing operational footholds in one of the world’s fastest growing markets. Gulfood Manufacturing has the potential to be the springboard for multi-billion dollar investments in burgeoning food processing markets across the show’s catchment areas.”
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