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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%.
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

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