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Global food processing leaders laud 1st essay of Gulfood Manufacturing
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Friday, 28 November, 2014, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Dubai
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fiogf49gjkf0d Global food processing industry majors praised Gulfood Manufacturing’s inaugural edition, which concluded at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) recently. A sector-specific spin-off of Gulfood (which takes place in the emirate in February every year), the three-day event hosted over 1,100 companies from 56 countries (including 26 official country pavilions), and was attended by 26,329 visitors from 156 countries.
The show, billed as one of the largest dedicated food processing trade events in the Middle-East, Africa and South-East Asia (MEASA), was spread over 50,000sq m of exhibition space.
“The fact that Gulfood Manufacturing was so big and popular on its first outing highlights the demand for a specialist show in this sector,” said Abdul Rahman Saif Al Ghurair, chairman, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
“The industry is always interested in discovering the next big thing in food processing, and this exhibition opens up doors for businesses to expand and learn from each other. As a business channel, Gulfood Manufacturing would drive investment in the regional food processing sector, as local and regional companies invest in equipment and machinery to improve their manufacturing and packaging lines,” he added.
The show provided a one-stop-shop for regional food processors to source the latest ingredients, processing machinery, packaging equipment and logistics, warehousing and cold chain solutions to enable faster, cheaper and cost-effective production of safer and more reliable products, and brought cutting-edge business improvement solutions to Dubai.
“The growth of any economy requires industry; industry requires machinery, and Gulfood Manufacturing brought that specialist equipment directly to us,” said Saleh Abdullah Lootah, chairman, Food & Beverage Manufacturers’ Business Group and managing director, Al Islami Foods.
“Previously, local food processors had to travel to Germany or Italy and visit companies one by one to see the latest machinery, which was very difficult. The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is constantly changing, and it is not easy to stay on top of technology innovations or consumer trends,” he added.
“As a dedicated platform, Gulfood Manufacturing eradicated these problems and raised the bar. It would take the local and regional food processing industry to the next level. The show recognises that there is a great opportunity for local companies, and gives everyone a chance to gain more know-how and to buy on-the-spot. It hits the nail on the head,” Lootah said.
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