\u201cThe inaugural edition of first Private Label & Licensing Middle East is a direct response to exhibitor and visitor demand for a dedicated private label, brand licensing and contract manufacturing event,\u201d said Trixie LohMirmand Senior Vice President, Exhibitions and Events, DWTC. \u201cThe fact Private Label & Licensing Middle East is being held under our Gulfood power brand highlights the abundant opportunities available in this growing segment, although the spectrum of possibilities extends right across the FMCG product sphere. This strategic co-location enables unprecedented cross-sector business facilitation, thereby reinforcing Dubai\u2019s strategic position as a gateway to multi-industry opportunities across our footprint markets.\u201d<\/p>\n
A Prime Debut<\/strong><\/p>\n Private Label and Licensing Middle East 2019 features more than 140 international brands from 50-plus countries. The region\u2019s one-a-kind expo boasts some of the biggest names in food, hospitality and FMCG sectors, including Amazon, Saudi Arabia\u2019s retail company Panda; regional retail brand Carrefour, Nesto Hypermarket LLC, HyperPanda, Noon, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, Global Food Industries, Cartoon Network and more.<\/p>\n A key highlight on day one was the launch of the Prime Summit, a tailored platform for industry experts to share insights on product innovations and the latest market trends, including sessions on ideation, distribution and customer loyalty.<\/p>\n Among the key industry leaders sharing knowledge and exploring opportunities were Peter Gale, Managing Director of Retailer Services at Nielsen, who provided insights on the key drivers of change set to influence the global private label landscape over the next five years in the conference\u2019s opening session; John Francis, Head of Private Label and Own Brands – Al Khayyat Investments \/ Bin Sina Pharmacy, and Miguel Povedano, COO, Majid Al Futtaim Retail, amongst others.<\/p>\n \u201cBy 2025, we predict private label turnover will contribute 20 per cent of Majid Al Futtaim\u2019s total global sales. Private label brands currently contribute six per cent of our MENA region sales,\u201d said Povedano. \u201cCarrefour is looking at making sure the entire process of the product is controlled and that\u2019s why we are moving towards creating a full private label brand.\u201d<\/p>\n Gulfood Manufacturing gives green light for sustainable packaging<\/strong><\/p>\n The sixth edition of Gulfood Manufacturing features more than 1,600 exhibitors from 60-plus countries displaying end-to-end processing, manufacturing and packaging solutions for the evolving F&B industry. In line with changing consumer trends, Gulfood Manufacturing\u2019s global packaging companies are showcasing an abundance of sustainable packaging products this year.<\/p>\n SIG Combibloc Obeikan (SIG CBOB), one of the world\u2019s leading systems and solutions providers in aseptic packing and filling machines for F&B products, has launched its first combibloc EcoPlus packaging at Gulfood Manufacturing. Comprised of 80 per cent cardboard from bio-based raw material wood sourced from sustainably managed forests, the solution has a 28 per cent reduced CO2 footprint. The product has been produced for Fair Cape Dairies, a South Africa-based dairy farm.<\/p>\n Abdelghany Eladib, Chief Operating Officer, SIG CBOB, said: \u201cWith the launch of combibloc EcoPlus in the MEA region, SIG and Fair Cape Dairies are taking a stand for the environment. Fair Cape Dairies is leading the way in the African market as a company that acts sustainably and responsibly. Gulfood Manufacturing is the perfect platform to launch such products. We continue to innovate with new products to address consumers\u2019 ever-changing needs.\u201d<\/p>\n Elsewhere, the Gulfood Manufacturing Connexions Meetings<\/em> Programme is a customised networking platform for exhibitors and visitors, whereby registered visitors and exhibitors can search thousands of contacts in the show database and arrange one-to-one meetings. Meanwhile, tailored Innovation Tours<\/em> offer visitors the chance to glimpse groundbreaking industry initiatives and explore the latest innovations in machinery. Finally, the Ingredients Lab includes curated masterclasses and demonstrations by headline exhibitors.<\/p>\n
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