It was an exhilarating day as Gulfood Manufacturing welcomed a whopping 3000 exhibitors hailing from 80 different countries. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, and excitement was in the air.
Tariq AlHashmi, Director of Technology Adoption & Development at MoAIT, assumed center stage to inaugurate the Foodtech Summit. He eloquently addressed the audience on the theme of ‘Bringing the F&B Manufacturing Sector into the Era of Smart, Sustainable Solutions.’ The summit boasted an impressive array of speakers from industry giants like Kraft Heinz, SIG, EIT Food, Siemens, Johnsons Controls, among others. They delved into crucial topics that are shaping the future of the industry, from the Future of Green Food to Manufacturing in the UAE in a New Financial Context, and Procurement in the Age of Constantly Changing Challenges. The insights shared were nothing short of invaluable.
A notable development was the introduction of FoodTech Focus Sessions. These sessions featured hour-long workshops conducted by experts from Halal Trade and Marketing Centre, V-label, and The Green Spoon. The workshops explored the importance of vegan certification, decoding the global halal F&B market, and the growing commitment to sustainability among F&B manufacturers.
Day 1 at Gulfood Manufacturing was not just about the main event. It also played host to The Speciality Food Festival, ISM Middle East, and Private Label Middle East, all happening concurrently. Attendees had a wide array of options, from networking opportunities to witnessing exciting product launches, gaining expert insights, participating in culinary masterclasses, and even competing in nail-biting cooking competitions. These co-located events provided a tantalizing preview of what lies ahead in the F&B industry.
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This year’s Gulfood Manufacturing promises to be bigger, bolder, and better than ever before. The audience can hardly contain their excitement and is eagerly looking forward to experiencing it all. For those who might have missed out on today’s action, there’s no need to worry. Join them tomorrow for Sustainability & Innovation tours, FoodTech workshops, chef challenges, F&B masterclasses, and much more. The future of the food and beverage industry is unfolding right here at Gulfood Manufacturing, and they’re bringing you all the updates as they happen. Stay tuned for more, and don’t miss out on this incredible journey!
