Gulfood Green 2024 In Dubai: Spearheading Sustainable Food Industry Innovation

Launching in September, Gulfood Green aims to become the leading platform for global food industry leaders to promote sustainable innovation. The event will unite key players across the food ecosystem to explore advanced technologies, regulatory developments, and transformative practices shaping the future of food. The primary goal is to achieve sustainability in all aspects: from farming and supply chains to food production, improved nutrition, and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies like AI, blockchain, and smart agriculture.

From 24 to 26 September at Dubai World Trade Centre, Gulfood Green will gather the world's top companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. They will engage in critical discussions and showcase innovations driving the future of sustainable food systems.

Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President at Dubai World Trade Centre commented: "The launch of Gulfood Green marks a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering innovation and environmental stewardship. By bringing together the world's policymakers, sustainability pioneers and startups, we are creating a platform that not only addresses the urgent global challenges of climate change and environmental impact but also paves the way for a transformative future in the F&B industry.

"This event underscores our dedication to driving positive change and setting new standards for sustainability in the global F&B community. Gulfood Green is not just an event—it's a call to action for a more sustainable and resilient future for our planet."

The event will feature over 500 exhibiting companies from 50 countries including Thryve, Pure Harvest, Fresh Fruits Company, Yalla Yum, Al Bakrawe, Nice Tech, Banex, Barakat, Armela Farms. Additionally, 132 startups such as Livestock Labs, Niyog, Farm to Plate, Carob Way, FAZLA and Alphacath will share emerging concepts and products. Andrew Ive from Big Idea Ventures stated: "The UAE is emerging as a vital centre for growth and innovation in food, agriculture, and climate technologies. Big Idea Ventures is excited to participate in Gulfood Green."

The Food for Future Summit promises valuable insights with over 90 world-class innovators participating. Notable speakers include Dr. Flávia Fayet-Moore of FOODiQ Global; Daniel Skavén Ruben; Dr. Vincent Walsh; Bjorn Oste; Andrew Ive; Sharon Cittone; Rohan Shirwaiker; Genevieve Leveille among others.

The Green Shoots Startup Pitch Competition will spotlight innovative startups in sustainable food and agriculture sectors. Supported by the UAE Ministry of Economy, it offers start-ups a chance to pitch to VCs and industry leaders with a USD 50,000 prize fund available. The competition includes panel sessions and workshops over three days.

Andrew Sayles from Livestock Labs remarked: "At Livestock Labs we are pioneering the future of food by leveraging advanced genetic engineering data analytics machine learning develop process-ready cell lines revolutionize cultivated meat industry Gulfood Green crucial platform connect innovators industry leaders share vision sustainable efficient delicious food solutions UAE positions itself global hub novel food technologies this event represents unparalleled opportunity collaborate push boundaries what's possible food tech."

On its first day Gulfood Green will host the Gulfood Green Terra Awards celebrating visionary businesses individuals pushing boundaries sustainability F&B value chain ten categories including Green Food Innovation Agricultural Technology Sustainability Trailblazer Sustainability Company Year more.

Gulfood Green has already secured support from stakeholders like Switch Intertek Silal JAFZA KPMG who will publish white paper 'From farm finance Unlocking investment nature-positive agriculture’ first day event.

Co-located with ISM Middle East region's largest trade fair sweets snacks Private Label Middle East convening global food suppliers private labels contract manufacturers from 40+ countries September 24-26 Dubai World Trade Centre.