Gulfood Manufacturing Review

Gulfood Manufacturing, the largest food and beverage processing and packaging show in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) reignited international trade and gamechanging dialogue as the global industry reconvened in Dubai.

More than 1,250 exhibitors from over 55 countries leveraged Dubai’s capability to host major live events and the maximise the potential of Gulfood Manufacturing, introducing breakthrough products that will answer global supply chain challenges and shape the industry’s future.

France-based HTG Industry Group, designers and manufacturer of PET packaging production lines for products such as water, juice, oil, milk, chemicals, cosmetics and more, marked its sixth appearance at the event by signing a deal worth AED 30million onsite to supply bottling solutions.

“This deal is important as it is the first deal with this client post pandemic, and this is an extremely positive sign for us,”

said Hubert Keh Zarzecki, CEO & President, HTG Industry Group. “It is symbolic of the trust that the client has with us, since it is an existing customer who originally placed an order with us two years ago.

“This is our sixth time at Gulfood Manufacturing and for us, it is an important industry event. We always look forward to attending, for business opportunities, networking and of course the latest industry trends. As always it is a well organised show, and we will definitely be back next year bigger and better.”

Meanwhile, FASA, a renowned manufacturer of dosing and packaging equipment for dairy products, from Lithuania, also revealed it has secured a lucrative deal onsite.

“Unlike business relations back home, we have found that companies here much prefer face-to-face meetings to help establish trust in us and our products and services. Although, this is not our first time at the exhibition, this is the first time we have secured a deal onsite with our customers. Needless to say, we are very pleased and hope to return next year as well,” said Jolanta Petkeviciene, Head of Sales and Marketing, Fasa AB, without being drawn on the value.

Gulfood Manufacturing returns next year from 8 - 10 November 2022.