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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$ 44 Bn Valuation by 2029

Future Food Forum 2025 to Transform Food Sector as UAE F&B
Market Eyes US$ 44 Bn Valuation by 2029

The UAE's F&B sector is projected to nearly triple in value to US$ 43.98 billion by 2029 [1] , emerging as a high-
growth market globally.
Over 600 CEOs and participants from 40+ countries will gather to share insights and align on future growth.
The Forum will showcase the UAE Food Cluster's role in unifying stakeholders and launching new initiatives to
strengthen international trade connections and food security.
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, 22 September 2025 - 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%.

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