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Gulfood Is Back For Its 30th Edition

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Gulfood 2025, marking its landmark 30th edition, is set to kick off today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)

This year’s event, under the theme ‘The Next Frontier in Food,’ will bring together over 5,500 exhibitors from 129 countries, solidifying
its position as one of the most prominent global platforms for the food and beverage sector.

The event will feature an exclusive keynote address by H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, who will speak on
Day 2 at the inaugural Food500 Summit. His address will focus on the UAE’s economic strategy, underscoring the country’s commitment
to becoming a global leader in food security and production. He will also highlight the UAE’s food cluster strategy, a key initiative aimed
at driving local production, increasing food exports, and supporting the UAE’s ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision to elevate the national GDP to
AED 3 trillion in the next decade.

The Food500 Summit will see top industry leaders and policymakers come together to address pressing challenges and opportunities
across the global food value chain. Notable speakers include Ananya Narayan, CEO of Hunter Foods; Dr. Edwini Kessie, Director of the
Agriculture and Commodities Division at the World Trade Organization; Alvyn Severien, CEO of Montaigne Nutrition and Co-founder of
Algama; Tisha Livingston, CEO of Infinite Acres; and Daniel Levine, global trends expert, among others. The summit will focus on
shaping the future of the food industry, highlighting innovation, sustainability, and new food strategies.

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