"Gulfood is the door to the world food industry!

~

Nikhil Vibhakar

CEO

Invest in the best.

G U Ifood is a tried and tested business generator. The

independent audit shows Gulfood attendance continues to grow in both quality and quantity. With 55,379 visitors you can be sure your products are gaining maximum exposure with the

region's biggest buyer market.

Number 1

... and sti

~I no longer have to go to Germany or France to find the latest trends in food and hospitality."

Ibrahim el Moslemany Managing Director

African Arabian Best Foods

81

international pavilions

growing!

55,379

International

Attracting buyers from the entire

Middle East, Africa and Asia.

Visitor growth

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37,618

39,147

32,022

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45,489

~As an annual event GULFOOD is the single largest international food show in the world." Sudhakar Tomar Managing Director

Hakan Agro DMCC

Established 24 years ago, Gulfood has grown in stature to become one of the most important food shows in the world. 81 international pavilions were represented at Gulfood illustrating the buyer interest in sourcing from the widest range of new suppliers. Buyers from 152 countries travel from every corner of the globe to make Gulfood a truly international event generating sales from across the entire region and beyond.

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Dubai

First choice for business.

World-class hotels, restaurants and leisure facilities make Dubai a first choice for the region's business cognoscenti. First to market with the principle of Free Trade Zones, Dubai has long established a leading position in attracting international businesses wanting to trade in and from the Middle East. This unique blend of economic incentive, infrastructure and luxury setting ensures that doing business in the region really is as enjoyable as it is productive.

98%

of exhibitors met their expectations at Gulfood 2010

"An excellent place to network with food & packaging companles.w

Tarun Sainani

Country Manager

Dupont Products SA

G u Ifood I ive events ... energy, passion and i nspi ration

The Emirates International Salon Culinaire

Gulfood is the ultimate destination for chefs to source products, be inspired and review the latest innovations

Now one of the biggest competitions in the world, the Emirates International Salon Culinaire is a genuine highlight in the region's culinary calendar. Visitors can enjoy the energy, inspiration and passion as more than

1 ,300 chefs compete for top honours. From practical cooking competitions to buffet and banqueting show pieces, visitors will be able to observe a wide range of skills and techniques as chefs showcase their talent. Competitors are evaluated by a panel of 25 renowned experts, mandated by

the World Association of Chefs Societies 0N ACS) to judge culinary events across the globe, ensuring the highest competition standards.

Gulfood Conference 2011 Global Trends

Regional Opportunities

A world-class learning programme, delivered by captains of industry, visionaries and global experts, the Gulfood conference offers sponsors and exhibitors the opportunity to align their business with the intellectual high ground and position themselves as market authorities and experts in their field. Present a paper. Sponsor the programme. Share in the brand and marketing equity or simply take advantage of the unique networking and business connections exclusive to exhibitors. Bespoke sponsorship on application. Email: gulfood@dwtc.com

The 2011 Gulfood Awards

The highly successful Gulfood Awards celebrate the people and companies behind the region's exceptional food and drink industry. Twenty categories reward, recognise and champion innovation and excellence. Entries are open to products and initiatives launched since 1 March 2010 and will be judged by an international panel of independent industry experts who will announce the winners at a special awards ceremony and industry reception during the Gulfood exhibition. For the full programme and schedule, or to register your interest in submitting an entry email gulfood@dwtc.com. Table reservations on application.

The Baking & Pastry Guild Competition Finals

"Gulfood gets

better and better every year attracting more people from around the world.~ Abdul Qayyum Chaudhari National Sales Manager IFFCO

The official, Baking & Pastry Guild endorsed Culinaire Finals will be held at Gulfood 2011. A showcase of regional and international talent and expertise alongside live seminars where the experts and international demonstrators from around the world show the secrets of thei r success and share everything from bread making techniques through to the finer details of pastry preparation.

"The organisational details and planning are inspirational." Amirali Lakhani Operations Head Chef Emirates Leisure Retail

"An essential part

of our growth strategy in the Middle East." Anthony Wilkinson Business Manager INTERTEK