1,500 firms to attend Dubai food manufacturing event

 More than 1,500 international companies will showcase their advanced food manufacturing equipment, packaging, logistics and technology solutions at the Gulfood Manufacturing 2015, next month, in Dubai, UAE.
 
The event will take place from October 27 to 29, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
 
Gulfood Manufacturing, recognised as the largest and most influential trade exhibition in the Middle East, Africa and South East Asia (MEASA) for the food manufacturing, processing and packaging industry, will deliver solutions and opportunities across the supply chain to meet the business growth demands of manufacturers, suppliers and retailers operating in the region, said a statement.
 
The increasing global populations and rising income levels deliver baseline success for companies in the food manufacturing industry, those looking for top-line growth will require proactive efforts at a number of levels, it added.
 
These include new product development, harnessing emerging trends, increasing operational efficiencies, and adopting new technology, it said.
 
The three-day exhibition is expected to attract an estimated 30,000 targeted trade professionals from the region looking to drive growth for their businesses, said the statement.
 
Trixie LohMirmand, senior vice president events and exhibitions department, DWTC, said: “Gulfood Manufacturing offers a 360-degree platform for the food manufacturing and processing industry, the show is able to deliver the necessary elements to ensure future success for businesses in each sector.”
 
“From raw ingredients to the latest technological advances in packaging, and from logistics service providers to the latest processing equipment, visitors and exhibitors can be assured of connecting and transacting with the right and most relevant business partners,” she said.