30 OCT - 1 NOV 2018 DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE Bringing fine food together is our speciality Unlock opportunities at the largest gourmet and artisan food trade show in MENA Co-located with Powered by
Fine Foods, from farm to fork. Why target the Middle East & North Africa market? The Speciality Food Festival is back for business in its 9th edition from 30 October - 1 November 2018. Unveil business opportunities as the Dubai World Trade Centre is transformed into a one-stop shop for hospitality, food service, retail and food trade professionals. What to find at The Speciality Food Festival Organic & Fresh Speciality Beverages Bakery & Cereals Artisanal & Gourmet Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruits Fair Trade & Ethnic High disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation and a large and growing group of young consumers strongly influence F&B sales across the region. Gulf countries will spend $53.1 billion in 2020 on food imports due to an increasing population and influx of tourists. *Euromonitor International, Alpen Capital, Mintel Premiumisation is a growing trend as the number of middle-class and wealthy consumers increases, with many young consumers favouring international brands and consumption through foodservice. The average UAE household spends more on premium and gourmet products than equivalent households in the US, Japan, UK, Korea and China. The UAE food sales are projected to reach $16.7 billion with an annual average growth of 7.3% by 2020; just behind Saudi Arabia, growing at 8.8%. A multi-cultural society, where expatriates represent 88% of the population, show growing demand for different types of cuisines and healthier food options. The approximate retail space stocking organic products in UAE has increased by 60% over the last four years, a trend that is spreading across the Gulf.
Why Exhibit? Guaranteed ROI Effective Targeting Put your business first & secure your ROI: $1,003,324 average sales value per exhibitor. 96%of visitors consider attending The Speciality Food Festival important for their businesses. The show went very well; we made big promotions around the market and we have received great numbers of visitors and enquiries. Sophia Salmi, Conseiller en Commerce International, Business France Unrivalled Marketing Showcase your latest artisanal, gourmet and organic products to 15,000+ buyers FROM 110+ countries. Place your latest products and innovations at the heart of the global trade. 77% of exhibitors looking to meet with agents and distributors were satisfied with their participation in 2017. Likewise, 74% of companies launching new products were satisfied with their investment. I have visited the Speciality Food Festival a couple of times and have always been impressed. I came here to check business opportunities for my brother, who retails in India. It s really exciting how the variety of exhibitors never fails to impress. I am happy to say, I m happy with everything. Chris Lewis, UAE-based entrepreneur
Features that Attract the Right Audience Global Date Market Dates are ingrained in the Arabic culture a nutritious, staple food synonymous with fast-breaking, celebration and gift bearing throughout the seasons. The world s largest gathering of date buyers is back Connect with top distributors, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and other specialist traders sourcing a wide range of date varieties. Chef s Theatre Cooking competitions, masterclasses and demonstrations by key regional and international chefs, across all the 3 days of the event. Witness Michelin and celebrity chefs take seafood, organic, gluten free and artisan cuisines to the next level in a bustling festival environment. Meetings Programme Let the right buyers come to you. Through the mobile app, buyers are encouraged to pre-book meetings with desired suppliers before the show starts. The matchmaking feature is coupled with an interactive floor plan and calendar functionalities, ensuring visitors and exhibitors get the most out of their show time. +6 million tonnes estimate world s annual date harvest* +80% produced across Middle East & North Africa *Food and Agriculture Organization, Technavio 7.18% 2017-2021 forecasted global date palm market* Experience & Networking Explore a variety of features for all tastes and needs across all Gulfood-powered shows. Explore state-of-the-art products and equipment innovation at the Yummex ME Awards and the Gulfhost Innovation Awards. Savor artisanal flavors at National Barista & Latte Art Championship, Gelato Campus and the Italian Pizza Lab. Learn about the latest trends impacting the food service industry at the Restaurant Development Conference.
A Holistic Gourmet & Artisan Marketplace Raise your profile among global leaders. This is where international trend insight, price benchmarking and quality comparison takes place between the East & West of the globe. Network with global leading suppliers Sell to qualified buyers Meet With the Entire Supply Chain HOSPITALITY Hoteliers, Executive Chefs, Restaurateurs, HORECA Professionals, Bars/Clubs, Caterers Resorts & Spas TRADING Distributors, Exporters Importers, F&B Traders, Wholesalers, Trade Associations, Government Institutions RETAIL Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, Bakeries, Speciality Stores, Neighborhood Stores and Gift Shops FOOD SERVICE Quality Control, Packaging Services, Foodtech, F&B Development Consultancies, Culinary Schools, Bloggers & Influencers, High-end corporate gift procurers
Opportunity Awaits You Unleash the power of Gulfood s global F&B community through its speciality events. Secure a prominent location for your stand. The Speciality Food Festival is co-located with yummex Middle East MENA s leading sweets and snacks event, jointly powered by ISM and Gulfood. SEAFEX Middle East Pick the perfect catch at MENA s only professional seafood event. All-inclusive package (min 9 sqm) Standard AED 1,880/ USD 520 per sqm Includes: walling, carpet, name plate in English, 1 x 13 amp socket, 3 x spot lights, 2 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x lockable cupboard. Space Only stand (min 24 sqm) Standard AED 1,585/ USD 438 per sqm Open floor space for exhibitors who wish to design & build their custom stands. Power charges apply. Gulfhost MENA s complete hospitality equipment sourcing expo, covering Back and Front of House Equipments, Tableware, Gelato & Bakery, Cafe & Bar and HORECA Supplies. Insurance & Enhanced Internet Listing (Mandatory costs) To book your stand, contact: speciality@dwtc.com AED 1,745/ USD 486 per exhibitor Note: UAE has introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) from January 1st 2018. A separate charge of 5% will be need to be added to the above pricing. Hossain Ossamah +971 4 308-6507 Hossain.Ossamah@dwtc.com Ahmad Abbas +971 4 308-6328 Ahmad.Abbas@dwtc.com