GULFOOD 2022

What's on

Spanish companies are gearing up for Gulfood 2022 in Dubai scheduled for February 13th to the 17th. ICEX participates in the 2022 edition of the Gulfood fair with an Official Pavilion composed of 121 companies that are distributed in halls, depending on their activity: Dairy (8), Fats and Oils (16), Beverage (11), Meat and Poultry (6) and World Food (80). The space will have a permanent tasting area where the products of the exhibiting companies will be displayed, including a container and a technical sheet of each product.

As for the drinks pavilion, 11 Spanish exhibitors will be present. This is a productive area with high potential in the region, so it is necessary to boost the Spanish pavilion with a promotional space, in line with the trend perceived in recent editions in which the pavilions of different European countries incorporated tasting areas similar to this one.  

Spain at Gulfood 2022 (PDF)

Due to the characteristics of the market, a permanent space for tasting Mocktails (non-alcoholic drinks) will be developed, which represent a healthy, natural and halal product. One professional and expert bartender will show the tasting of combinations from Spanish products exhibited that will be combined with non-alcoholic wines (sparkling and non-sparkling).

In addition, the Spanish pavilion will have a permanent exhibition area for Spanish virgin olive oils. These are the Spanish virgin olive oils will be exhibiting:

This major event will be held at the Dubai World Trade Center and includes all kinds of activities such as the Gulfood Innovation Awards that had some very original, bold and imaginative entries. 11 categories, hundreds of entries from around the world, and some truly managed to impress the jury panel of industry leaders and culinary personalities. Three Spanish products are in the final of the Gulfood Innovation Awards and the winners will be announced on the 13th of February.

The Spanish firms that have participated in the awards are:

About Gulfood

The fair launches new industry trends, powers fast-paced global sourcing, brings together the most diverse world of Food and Beverages and moves the sector conversations from agenda to action. Some numbers of this edition are: 120 countries, more than 4000 companies, over 150 speakers, 21 halls of awe-inspiring food exploration and hundreds of award-winning chefs, business leaders and government heads.