UAE | Running from the 26th to the 30th of January 2026, Gulfood enters a new era as the first and biggest sourcing and innovation event of the year.
With over 8,500 exhibitors, more than 1.5 million products, and participation from 195 countries, the 31st edition transforms Dubai into the global headquarters of food trade.
No other platform offers this level of access, influence and immediate sourcing power, making Gulfood 2026 the definitive marketplace for buyers looking to build a full year of product pipelines in just five days.
This year also marks a major milestone for New Zealand, with key exhibitors including Taylor Preston, Green Farm Group, Milkio Foods Limited, Open Country Dairy Ltd, and Springbank Honey. Their presence reinforces New Zealand’s global footprint and its strategic alignment with Dubai’s rapidly expanding sourcing landscape.
For the first time ever, Gulfood will span two mega venues: Dubai World Trade Centre and the legacy Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai. This monumental expansion delivers 100 percent more floor space, a seamless connection between venues, and an elevated visitor experience designed around comfort, efficiency, and discovery.
As global sourcing faces rising tariffs, shifting regulations, and tightening food security standards, Gulfood’s expanded scale offers the most future-proof platform for buyers seeking reliability, diversity, and speed to market.
Across both venues, visitors will explore 12 sector-focused halls and an expanded universe of new verticals, including Fresh Produce, Startups, Logistics and Grocery Trade, each engineered to meet the urgent sourcing needs of retailers, importers, distributors and manufacturers worldwide.
From essential staples and pantry goods to next-generation packaging, cold-chain solutions and disruptive foodtech, Gulfood offers unparalleled visibility into what’s shaping global supply chains.
Expo City Dubai will host the Gulfood World Economy Summit, an exclusive convening of global CEOs, ministers and policymakers shaping the future of international food systems.
Meanwhile, the Future Food 500 at Dubai World Trade Centre will spotlight cutting-edge innovation from startups and digital pioneers redefining how the world produces, moves and consumes food.
The Gulfood NXT Stage and Startup Investor Lounge will power the industry’s next wave of unicorns by connecting entrepreneurs with investors, corporate leaders, and global talent.
For established F&B brands and new-to-market disruptors, Gulfood provides unmatched access to a diversified global community of decision-makers ready to discover, negotiate and scale.
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