The Gulfood 2026 Trade Show took place from 26–30 January 2026 at both the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. This edition marks a transformative milestone in the show’s history as the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade event expands across two major venues for the first time, reflecting growth in exhibitor demand, new market segments, and global industry dynamics.

Why Participate?

Unrivaled Business Opportunities: Network with thousands of buyers, suppliers, and industry leaders from around the world in a single marketplace.
Showcase Your Brand: Increase visibility and introduce your products to a global audience.
Explore Innovations: Discover cutting-edge trends and technologies shaping the future of food and beverage.
Industry Insights: Participate in seminars, panel discussions, and thought-leadership sessions on food safety, supply-chain optimization, consumer dynamics, and more.

Dual-Venue Format & Sectors

For 2026, Gulfood’s exhibitor halls and key sectors are strategically distributed across the two venues:

At Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC):

• Beverages (functional drinks, juices, coffee, tea)
• Dairy (milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt, alternatives)
• Fats & Oils (edible and industrial oils)
• Meat & Poultry (fresh, frozen, processed)
• Seafood (fish, shellfish, aquatic proteins)
• Power Brands (international packaged food and beverage leaders)
• Gulfood Startups (emerging food-tech innovators)

At Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC):

• World Food & National Pavilions (global cuisines, packaged foods)
• Rice, Pulses & Grains (core staples and bulk commodities)
• Gulfood Fresh (fresh produce and perishables)
• Gulfood Logistics (cold-chain, supply-chain solutions, transport)
• Gulfood Grocery Trade (pantry staples, retail supply networks)

This venue expansion allows Gulfood to cover more than a dozen key sectors, ranging from traditional food categories to future-focused segments like logistics, start-ups, and fresh produce markets.

JEA at Gulfood – A Legacy of Success

We are pleased to announce that 70 Jordanian companies participated this year in Gulfood under the Jordanian Pavilion organized by the Jordan Exporters Association, representing double the number of participating companies in 2025 — a milestone that reflects the rapid growth and increasing confidence of Jordanian businesses in this global platform.Leveraging this platform to build international partnerships, increase exports, and strengthen global business linkages.

Over the past 21 years of continues participating in Gulfood , the Jordan Exporters Association’s (JEA) pavilion has been instrumental in enhancing the international profile of Jordanian exporters in the food and beverage sector, helping them forge valuable, long-term business relationships across diverse markets.

As we prepare for another impactful year — now with a dual-venue structure — JEA remains dedicated to supporting Jordanian businesses in exploring new avenues for growth, collaboration, and innovation on the world stage.