UAE | As the first major gathering on the global F&B calendar, Gulfood 2026 brings together the full breadth of the international food ecosystem, including manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, distributors, innovators, and policymakers from 195 countries.
The 2026 edition is the most ambitious in Gulfood’s history, expanding across two mega venues and featuring 8,500+ exhibitors and more than 1.5 million products.
This is a defining moment in the UAE–India trade relationship under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Since CEPA’s signing, food and agri-trade between the two nations has surged, laying the foundation for deeper collaboration and faster market access.
With India’s food market on track to reach USD 400 billion by 2027, powered by innovation, digital transformation and the rise of premium products, Gulfood stands at the very forefront of these global shifts, witnessing new trends emerge first-hand.
For industry buyers, distributors and manufacturers, this partnership opens a gateway to one of the fastest-growing food economies in the world. India’s participation brings over 600 exhibiting companies across key sectors, including grains, pulses, dairy, beverages, meat, poultry, world foods and more.
Proudly supported by major government organisations such as APEDA, MPEDA, CEPCI, the Tea Board of India, and the Spices Board of India, this unified showcase will present India’s vast sourcing capabilities and its growing role as a global food supplier.
Visit Gulfood and discover the India Pavilion, which will be a focal point for sourcing, networking and investment, representing the scale, ambition and resilience driving UAE-India’s rise as a leader in global food trade.
Gulfood 2026 will be taking place from the 26th to the 30th of January 2026 across the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Dubai Expo City.
