Gulfood Manufacturing, will host two French pavilions spanning across the Hall 7 and Sheikh Saeed Halls under the “Choose France” banner. The French pavilions will showcase innovation in the food processing equipment, F&B ingredients, packaging material, and supply chain solutions. Professionals, buyers, and leading experts will find a selection of French dairy ingredients, eggs, durum wheat ingredients, functional ingredients, flavors, and salt substitution, plant-based proteins, condiments, and seasonings, along with machines and equipment for the food processing market.

A French way to stand out from competition

Behind the expertise of its farmers, artisans, and manufacturers, France is home to some of the world’s top competitiveness clusters and research centers from production to cookery. One particular example is the plant-protein strategy launched by the French government that aims to position France offer as a world leader in plant-based proteins by 2030. Thanks to stringent farming standards and the cutting-edge agri-food industry, the quality and safety of French agri-food products are recognized worldwide.

What to explore on the French Pavilions at Gulfood manufacturing ?

More than ever, the 37 French exhibitors will nurture partnerships to develop more qualitative production in terms of ingredients and equipment in target fields such as the baking industry, where consumers have been showing an increasing interest in healthy alternatives such as fat-free products, sugar, or salt replacement, and gluten-free foods. The French suppliers are ready to share their cutting-edge expertise in food processing and packaging in order to support the UAE manufacturers with the best of quality ingredients and modern equipment.

Why is France attending Gulfood Manufacturing?

Primarily driven by a demand for quality, professionals coming to Gulfood Manufacturing can expect to get the latest industry insights, explore new capabilities, source quality products and strengthen collaboration with existing partners.

The value of French exports to the UAE in ingredients for the food industry represented a considerable amount of 72 million USD in 2019. Yet, France still has a lot to demonstrate during its participation in the 2021 edition of Gulfood Manufacturing.

More than ever, the UAE remains a strategic market for French food industry professionals. Along with its position as a significant exporting hub to more than 180 countries, the UAE packaging market was valued at USD 2813.5 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 6193.16 million by 2026. Meanwhile, The Middle East and Africa Food Ingredients Market is expected to reach USD 6 billion by 2026.

To find out more about French products at Gulfood manufacturing 2021: http://businessfrance.jpm-associes.com/gulfood-2021/