The inaugural Gulfood Green will bring together the global community to forge a path to food security and sustainable, nutritious food development. A global exhibition and summit dedicated to promoting healthier and sustainable food systems - presenting fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, plant-based/alternative proteins, functional foods/health and wellness, organic produce, and groundbreaking sustainable and commercially scalable technologies protecting food, preventing loss and waste, and positively impacting people and the planet.
SECTORS MAKING AN IMPACT
FRESH & PERISHABLES
- Fresh fruit and veg
- Frozen green produce
- Transport and logistics
- Fresh produce trading/services
- Refrigeration
- Produce innovations
PLANT-BASED ALTERNATIVES
- Future foods/next-gen ingredients
- Alternative proteins
- Fermentation/Preservation systems
- Biotechnology
- Research & Development
- Innovation Centres/Laboratories
OUR GREEN REVOLUTIONARIES EXHIBITING
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WHAT TO EXPECT
FOOD FOR FUTURE SUMMIT
Setting the agenda for a more sustainable and equitable secure future of food, the Food for Future Summit will comprise the Main Stage hosting international ministers, C-suite executives, and visionary NGO profiles, as we'll as the Impact in Action stage featuring first-hand accounts and meaningful discussions between change-makers on the ground.
INVESTOR LOUNGE
Providing a curated business-to-Investors matchmaking programme set in a private section of the show, designed to connect qualified exhibitors and investors helping them build fresh and reliable relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to have valuable and efficient pre-scheduled meetings to enhance the show experience and help participants maximise their commercial opportunities.
GULFOOD GREEN INNOVATION AWARDS 2024
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ENTRIES OPENING SOON!
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ENTRIES OPENING SOON!
Celebrating excellence in sustainability and encouraging green best practices across the food & beverage value chain. The Gulfood Green Awards aims to help F&B businesses and professionals gain recognition for their achievements throughout the year in protecting and enhancing the environment.
2024 AWARD CATEGORIES
CONVENING GLOBAL ECOSYSTEM PLAYERS AND LEADERS
AND PUTTING THE BIGGEST AGENDAS ON THE TABLE
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FRESH AND PERISHABLE
Experience the richness of farm-to-table goodness, and learn about the latest trends and technologies in fresh and perishable logistics.
PLANT BASED ALTERNATIVES
Explore cutting-edge plant-based products, alternative protein sources, sustainable farming practices and much more.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
With the increasing interest in health and wellness among consumers, Functional Foods offer health benefits beyond their nutritional value including probiotic-containing products, fermented products, collagen, phytochemicals, electrolytes, botanicals, antioxidants, and added protein and fibre.
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GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY
Learn how innovative technologies are helping to produce safe and nutritious food for all.
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REDUCING FOOD LOSS & WASTE
Discover innovative technologies can help to reduce food waste at all stages of the food supply chain, from production to consumption contributing to a sustainable food system.
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