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9/23/25, 4:54 PM Future Food Forum 2025 to transform food sector as UAE F&B market eyes US$ 44bln valuation by 2029
His Excellency Abdullah Bin Touq: "The UAE is adopting cutting-edge solutions to drive food
sector growth, ensure sustainable food security, and boost the sector’s contribution to the national
economy."

United Arab Emirates, Dubai - Under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism, the

Future Food Forum returns for its seventh edition on 23-24 September at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel &
Conference Centre. Organised by the Ministry and hosted by the UAE Food & Beverage Business
Group (F&B Group), the Forum will convene decision makers from across the global food value chain to
align on strategies for resilient and sustainable food systems.

The event assumes special significance as it coincides with the UAE’s food and beverage sector surging
in value to US$ 13 billion in H1 2024 – and projected to nearly triple to US$ 43.98 billion by 2029 at a
compound annual growth rate of 17.09%.

The Forum is an initiative of the UAE Food & Beverage Manufacturers Group, which represents the UAE
Food Cluster and serves as a strategic platform to strengthen cooperation across the food ecosystem. It

brings together stakeholders from farming and agricultural production to manufacturing, distribution, and
trade. The initiative supports the UAE’s food security and sustainability strategy, while the sector’s rapid
expansion underscores the Cluster’s role in expanding partnerships and driving long-term industry
growth.

His Excellency Abdullah Bin Touq, Minister of Economy and Tourism, noted that the UAE, under the
directives of the country’s leadership, is adopting cutting-edge solutions to drive the growth of food
industry and achieve sustainable food security for all. He stressed that the Forum serves as a significant
opportunity to showcase the UAE’s economic vision for this vital sector, in line with "We the UAE 2031"
vision and its goal of building a diversified, competitive economy, founded on knowledge and innovation.

The Minister added: "This event reflects the UAE's commitment to supporting global partnerships in the
food industry and fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors and academia. In
addition, it highlights innovative technologies and initiatives to achieve integrated food systems and
enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of our economy."

His Excellency Bin Touq pointed out that the UAE Food Cluster is a promising economic model for
enhancing sector-wide growth and competitiveness. He noted that the Cluster supports new
generations of skilled producers and farmers to adopt best practices in food and agriculture.

The Forum is guided by the UAE Food Cluster; a national strategic initiative designed to unify
stakeholders and drive the UAE’s food security and sustainability agenda. This year’s edition aims to

bring together stakeholders throughout the value chain from farm to fork, while connecting the UAE with
global food ecosystems across Africa, Central Asia, and Europe. Furthermore, it seeks to advance
impactful initiatives that strengthen trade partnerships and long-term industry growth.

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