Navigating the Plate: Key Takeaways from the Gulfood 2023 Exhibitor List
If 2022 was about the hype, 2023 was about the supply chain . Beyond Meat shared a wall with local UAE startup Switch Foods , while giants like Kerry showcased binders and flavor solutions for plant-based meats. The list showed a 40% increase in "alternative protein" keywords.
Whether you are a buyer looking for the next big snack trend or a logistics firm looking for clients, that Excel spreadsheet is more than a list of names—it's a roadmap of global trade.
March 2023 (Post-Event Recap)
The usual suspects were present in force. Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Unilever used Gulfood to launch their regional halal-certified and "better-for-you" lines. Their presence signals a shift from general consumption to functional wellness in the MENA region.
Need the official PDF? Visit the Dubai World Trade Centre’s post-show report portal or check your email for the official Gulfood matchmaking app archive.
Now that the doors have closed, the Gulfood 2023 Exhibitor List serves as a goldmine of market intelligence. Who was there? Who wasn't? And what does the lineup tell us about where the industry is heading?
If you weren’t among the 150,000 attendees walking the 1 million+ square feet of the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) in February, you likely suffered from a serious case of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). Gulfood 2023 wasn't just a trade show; it was a barometer for the global food economy.