Sell out success for Gulfood 2012

DUBAI -- Gulfood 2012 reaffirmed its position as the world’s largest and most influential annual trade show for the food and beverage industry, with reports of outstanding sales, unprecedented numbers of visitors, exhibitors and business transactions recorded during the four day event. 

The record participation this year of 3,800 exhibitors from 88 countries and 110 international pavilions highlights the pivotal role that the show plays in facilitating trade between suppliers and buyers from every corner of the globe, and the exclusive access it provides to the highly lucrative markets of the region.

The show which ran from 19 February – 22 February 2012 is the biggest exhibition to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracting 68,681 trade visitors – an increase of 11% over last year, who flocked to the 1 million square foot exhibition to learn about the latest products and services available from every corner of the world.

“Gulfood has become a critical part of the business plans of the global food and beverage industry. With the exhibition consistently delivering results and growing year on year, its global stature is unquestioned,” said Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre, organiser of the exhibition. “The continued support from countries within our region as well as those around the world has enabled Gulfood to play the role it does in delivering billions of dirhams in transactions for local, regional and international manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers.”

Country Pavilions

The truly international flavour of Gulfood was demonstrated in the more than 110 international pavilions participating this year.  This year the ProChile pavilion not only housed a total of 17 Chilean companies, all of whom reported brisk trade and promising opportunities, but also scooped its first Gulfood Award for Best Trade Pavilion over 100 square metres.  

Felix de Vicente, ProChile director commented:  "We are very impressed by the opportunities that Dubai offers as the hub for the Middle East, especially for the Food and Beverage sector where Chile is one of the world class producers and exporters. For the last couple of years, Chile has been growiAir Jordan III 3 Shoes