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leaders and distinguished guests. The Foreign Aff airs Minister to French King Louis XVIII famously used to say: “There is no good diplomacy without good meals”. Given such access to high places, especially when cooking for world leaders, chefs take on an almost ambassador-like status. It follows they are also brand ambassadors for their country and as such, are in the best position to promote and connect with other cultures. The Innovation Summit will hear from former Russian presidential chef Jerome Rigaud, Che Chartrand, chef of the Prime Minster of Canada, and Montu Saini, who was chef to the President of India. Franck Panier, chef of His Highness the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, completes a fascinating line-up. Together, from 3.10pm, they will delve into the challenges of researching and designing menus for diplomatic dinner menus, the history of gastro-diplomacy and institutional practices and the political uses of food cultures. The presence of Heather Mills is also likely to draw much attention with her session “Tackling global crisis... with algae”. Although recognised by many as the former wife of Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney, Mills Preparing the world’s most has been making F&B waves as a leading pioneer of -based alternative food in the meat, fi sh powerful plates and dairy industry for more than 26 years. She is the founder and owner of award- Compelling discussions on cooking for world leaders and dish diplomacy winning vegan food company, VBites, which Mills has scaled into 600,000 Sq ft. of 100% Four chefs who ensured some of the world’s at the role of fi ne dining in the corridors, if not plant-based manufacturing facilities. most powerful people were well fed along with banqueting halls, of power. Today she will speak about sustainability, visiting leaders recall their experiences today for A compelling session called “Integrating innovation and solving the world environmental, Gulfood guests. culture with food diplomacy” will consider how ethical and food crisis with cost effi cient algae. As the Innovation Summit moves through chefs can be cultural emissaries as much as its fi nal day, the kitchen chiefs gather to look artists and scientists when it comes to feeding >> Continued on p6

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211GF39 DAILY_DAY-EN-ADV_Sh 4_19ow_ DFEBaili e2020.indds_225x3 0 20_V01.indd 1 18/02/202003/02/ 2 008:21:1020 13 PM:56 GULFOOD INNOVATION AWARDS 3 GULFOOD INNOVATION AWARDS Innovating their way to awards glory

Accolades for Gulfood 2020 exhibitors setting new food trends across numerous categories

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If there were more cheers and applause under the “Rethinking Food” theme for Gulfood work and dedication of our team who work than usual around the fl oors of Dubai 2020, the awards again refl ected some of tirelessly to provide innovation-led solutions World Trade Centre this week it’s because the signifi cant global consumer trends, with that are designed to help consumers make the Gulfood Innovation Awards were presented products touching on wellness, health and smarter, informed and sustainable food to exhibitors. sustainability as the show again takes the choices,” said Jacek Plewa, CEO, Healthy Farm. Twelve awards in total were presented pulse of the F&B industry and helps set the New Country Healthcare were also by Dubai World Trade Centre Executive Vice agenda for the next year and beyond. double winners, landing Best New Product President Trixie LohMirmand and Group Director Among the big winners this time were the Development for their OM Foods Palmini range Sector Development, Gulsum Arslan. UAE’s own Healthy Farm - the Sharjah fi rm, and Most Innovative Baked Product for their An expert panel of revered chefs, industry part of the Abatha Group, won Most Innovative Made Good - Good To Go - Keto Certifi ed Bar. insiders and marketing leaders had the task Halal Product’ award for its Healthy Farm’s Bidfood Middle East landed the Most of sifting hundreds of entries to settle on Plant Protein Pea, Quinoa & Kale Burger, while Innovative Frozen or Chilled Food award honouring 12 stand-out products and new-to- it’s Chicken Quinoa & Kale with Salicornia for their Haagen-Dazs Barista Line coff ee market concepts. landed the Most Innovative Meat or Poultry fl avoured ice-. With sustainability the buzzword among Product category. Here are those and the rest of the winners many exhibiting, visiting, speaking and cooking “These awards are a testament to the hard pictured during the presentations.

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MOST INNOVATIVE FROZEN OR CHILLED MOST INNOVATIVE HALAL PRODUCT & MOST BEST NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & MOST FOOD INNOVATIVE MEAT OR POULTRY PRODUCT INNOVATIVE BAKED PRODUCT Bidfood Middle East Healthy Farm New Country Healthcare

MOST INNOVATIVE SOFT BEVERAGE MOST INNOVATIVE HOT BEVERAGE MOST INNOVATIVE DAIRY PRODUCT Eclor, with ‘Maison Bellot’ International Foodstuff s, with Karak Chai Savencia, with Smithfi eld Pourable Cream Camel Milk Cheese

MOST INNOVATIVE ORGANIC PRODUCT MOST INNOVATIVE OR SAUCE MOST INNOVATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS Puljong Ltd, with Organic Broth Bunge Loders Croklaan, with Wawrzyniec PRODUCT Chilled Vegetable Pastes Acetifi cio Andrea Milano, with Deto-x line

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INNOVATION SUMMIT Feeding the debate and people

The fi nal day of the Innovation Summit places an insightful gaze on some major issues

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Whatever your to-do list for Gulfood 2020 at precious resources. < Montu Saini the heart of this huge event lies an equally “Weaving art, sophistication and sizable equation - how best to feed the planet. technology to elevate the dining experience” After some weighty speeches and discussions has Ryo Muramatsu, Naked CEO, actor, film already, today’s fi nal Gulfood Innovation director, artist, thinking about what we’ll be Summit doesn’t dilute subject matter. eating tomorrow. Among a mixed menu of subjects you can In “Bricks to clicks… to bricks: Keep up with meet Harsh Kedia, 22-year-old entrepreneur, your consumer”, Lulu Group’s Chief Information writer, and chef dedicated to providing sweets Offi cer Piyush Chowhan examines how digital is and desserts for diabetic patients. transforming ‘brick and mortar’ retailers. The International Diabetes Federation Technologies like AI are being introduced projects the number of Indians with diabetes to enhance the customer journey and remove soaring to 123 million by 2040. In “When life friction during transactions beside a wave of gives you lemons”, Kedia gives insights on the convergence of online and offl ine. next generation’s food hopes and aspirations. Kerry’s Head of Coff ee, Simon Hague tackles FLAVOURED FRANKNESS consolidation in the beverage market, now Ananya Narayan, MD of Hunter Foods’ “What’s being led by fewer big businesses. the fl avour today?” approaches the conundrum “Raising the Bar In-store for Beverage of cracking the localised fl avour snack market Creation - making an impact to deliver real with innovative ingredients to meet consumer growth” examines how agile start-up’s are needs; product formulas that promote good impacting the market’s direction health ,and identifying and diff erentiating “It is more important than ever to lead the trends/fads. way in beverage creation and innovation… “The end of big food? discusses challenges consistent operations, and a competitive consumers are looking for more and more facing industry big-hitters seeking trust from advantage” debates how accreditation reduces from the average cup or bottle,” says the consumers aspiring products more aligned barriers in world trade, and the importance of session brief. with their values. Panelists debates how an accredited certifi cate to a facility. There’s a “Deep dive into the value chain of consumer trends will shape the industry and The summit concludes with Madar Farms food, water, and waste management” - in a how global food giants can adapt and get co-founder/CEO Abdulaziz AlMulla focusing region where food waste is becoming critical, ahead of the curve. on the scale and imminent nature of food and and water and rainfall scarce, a panel probes “Keeping food safe: How to move your water security challenges, and how sustainable the big role the F&B industry has in managing organisation toward global recognition, agriculture using AgTech can provide a solution.

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TASTES OF THE WORLD The oven gloves are off...Culinary League

Delicious dishes set to light up day four as world class chefs battle for cooking crown

Culinary conjuring from cooking’s elite is what Each will be given just one hour to LEADING THE WAY you get with Tastes of the World - and today it prepare a three-course menu, across two legs This year Team America is led by Chef Ernesto shifts up a gear with the return of the Gulfood of competition. Cab Vera, CEO & Corporate chef of Maria International Culinary League. With the focus not just on regional cuisine, Bonita Group; Team Europe is led by Marco Turning a bright light onto talent, techniques and judges will be looking out for the innovation Legittimo, Executive Chef of V Hotel Dubai, teamwork, get ready to experience a spectacular and sustainability put into the dishes - in fact, Curio Collection by Hilton; while Enrique showdown of skills and smart ideas. 30% of the judging criteria will be reserved Suarez, Corporate Chef with Landmark Group, Visitors have already been entertained and for how sustainable the ingredients are and leads Team Asia. Finally, Team Africa-Middle informed by some of the most revered chefs cooking techniques with a zero wastage policy. East has Cuneyt Asan, Founder of Günaydın on the planet and now this global-scale food New installations such as the hydroponic Restaurant Group, leading. celebration throws in an international competition vertical kitchen and new generation ingredients The judging panel this year contains a broad, to test the globe-trotting food professionals. such as plant-based ‘meat’ and crickets powder well-placed group of food afi cionados. They Four teams must craft world-class are available to the chefs for the fi rst time in a are three Michelin star Chef Thomas Bühner, dishes from four continents with the most real culinary competition. culinary book author Flavel Monteiro, Jean sustainable ingredients and innovative food With “Rethinking Food” the theme of Gulfood Yeow Winter, a chef and celebrities culinary preparation methods. 2020, what better way to confi rm how those consultant, and Greg Malouf, the celebrity chef By the end of the day, just one team will walk ingredients now provide a real opportunity and culinary book author. away as league winner having wowed a star- for the fi ne dining sector to adjust to a more The fi rst leg of Gulfood International Culinary studded jury panel. sustainable food chain supply. League commerces at 12.10pm - after an

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11:40am unveiling of team member and their There’s also another chance to see Team Charismatic Mexican chef Ernesto Renan ingredients - with Asia taking on Europe with Europe’s lead man in action when Chef Marco Cabvera is CEO of the Maria Bonita Group, a menu that “best represents their countries”. Legittimo shows his executive chef credentials which has branches around the UAE. The second leg happens from 3.30pm when with a showcase of the fi nest Italian products His masterclass homes in on the Africa-Middle East give America a run for their with live narration as he prepares a traditional importance of sustainable ingredients in hotplates. At 5.10pm we’ll know the winner and Italian dish. traditional Mexican food, cuisine recognised as the award will be handed over. Full for derails of timing and other sessions, an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. visit www.gulfood.com/show-features/ Crossing over to healthy Indonesian WHAT ELSE TO WATCH TODAY tastes-of-the-world/gulfood-international- cuisine, the Vertical Kitchen presents a In and around the competition you can still culinary-league session from the Address Sky View executive catch masterclasses, including off duty judge sous chef Eka Mochamad, which focuses on Chef Thomas Buhner. TOMORROW’S TOP HOB HAPPENINGS cultural heritage and local hydroponic produce. The German three Michelin star chef of La Vie Having lured some of the greatest meal-making With strong Mediterranean roots, Armani Osnabrück hosts ‘A New Vision In Fine Dining’, minds to Dubai World Trade Centre, Gulfood is Hotel head chef Federico Sanna presents demonstrating modern and three-dimensional putting them to work via some great foodie his Italian cultural and culinary ‘“mantra’’ aromatic cuisine as the character of his experiences tomorrow as well. by creating culinary masterpieces using culinary creations. The fi nal day warrants another busy agenda only seasonal products. At the other side of the dining spectrum, with an impressively international culinary cast. Finally, food afficionados would be advised Singapore’s chef Liao Fan Chan is something of From Kenya we have Chef Charity Gachuhi to look out for talented the young Turkish a phenomenon having become the fi rst hawker - pastry chef at Dubai’s Lounge Cafe Italiano - talent Niyazi Gulec as the Motorino head - or street food cook - to earn a Michelin Star. giving the low-down on African modern pastry chef demonstrates his version of Turkish He’ll show the audience how with his Michelin- tailored to dairy free, gluten free, vegan and cuisine, inspired by both Levantine and starred soya sauce chicken rice signature dish. nut allergies palates. Mediterranean influences.

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EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE EXHIBITOR New products exhibitor showcase A delve into the exhibition halls to discover what could be heading for shopping baskets soon

As the world’s largest trade show of its kind by Lotte Chilsung Beverage Company of South Monin founded it in France. It launches its on- it is no wonder many F&B producers choose Korea, initially founded in 1950. The fi rm is at trend fl oral Monin Bergamot Syrup and Peanut Gulfood’s latest edition to launch new brands Za’abeel 5, Z5-F26. Cookie Syrup in Za’abeel 5, Z5-F38. and initiatives. Monin is brand favored by bartenders and Breaded cheese is proving an interesting Some are entirely new lines, many more a baristas worldwide and remains a family owned alternative to meat as a ‘centre-of-plate’ fresh spin on an old favourite and a few others business more than 100 years after Georges option, so French brand Eurial’s Grand Fermage a totally unique idea set to take global markets by storm. Then there are the products that are reinventing their traditional form for a more future-forward generation of consumers. In this exhibitor showcase, we highlight some of the products taking our eye on the exhibition fl oors this edition. For the name alone, Sweetbird Speculoos Syrup and Toff ee Nut Syrup are worth investigating. This indulgent fl avour continues to inspire innovation in categories such as syrup, here courtesy of UK company Beyond the Bean, over on stand Z4-C37, Za’abeel 4 Almost as catchy a name is Lotte Yolala, a new sparkling yogurt drink that promises a new sensory experience. Packaging features a smiling face and the product is being launched

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Breaded St Marcellin Cheese should garner attention among show callers to its F1-33 stand in Hall 1. The health benefi ts of honey have been held high for generations so Indian producer Apis has applied some common sense to its Apis Nature’s Potions Infused Honey. ‘Infusion’ has become a key concept in food and drink innovation and on stand Z6-G38, Za’abeel 6, Apis reveals how it applied that in the honey category. USA’s Tyson Foods is one of several fi rms looking to tap into the boom in plant-based ‘meat-alike’ products - and with its Raised & Rooted Meat-Alternative Nuggets it off ers a representatives discuss their 200-plus types of potentially tasty alternative for the healthy cookies and salty snacks in a portfolio of wafers, minded. Head to E4-27, Hall 4 for samples. biscuits, sandwiches, wafer rolls, crackers and Herbs are also inspiring a great deal of breakfast biscuit, including new Peanut innovation in food and drink. Poland’s ARGO and Salty Caramel Dr Gerard Rolls Rolls. has created a range of ‘medicinal’ sweets under Founded in 1947, Agro Aceitunera is the its Pro Vita brand with salvia, aloe and lemon biggest producer, packer, and exporter of balm - on display at Stand S1-J18, Shk Saeed 1. table olives and extra virgin olive oil from Argentina and America. With Nucete Pasta De Aceitunas it presents a diverse range of savoury spreads off ering a new way to enjoy olives. Find them at Trade Centre Arena, S-D4.

CLOSER TO HOME Maktoum Hall, M-C32 it is introduced the Some smart ideas haven’t had so far to travel Edita Todo Max Cake, a new range of fi lled and to DWTC - including UAE brand Grand Mills coated cake bars bringing “new indulgence to promoting its All Purpose Flour Enriched with the category”. on the Agthia Group Stand, C7-20, Convenient snack bars continue to appeal as Hall 7. It’s the fi rst multipurpose fortifi ed does Bombay mix - here the latter is reinvented fl our that contains 100% of the Total Daily as an on-the-go option courtesy of Cofresh Requirement of vitamin D to help address Snack Foods. It’s Eat Real is the top ‘healthier sunshine vitamin defi ciency. snack’ brand in the UK and Cofresh the leading Sharjah fi rm Healthy Farm’s Chicken, Quinoa Indian snack brand there, off ering a wide range and Kale with Salicornia Burger could be ideal of spicier snacks for all consumer taste profi les. for ‘fl exitarians’ seeking a meat-plant protein Street Food Indian Bombay Snack Bar takes a blend. See this and many more innovative bow at Sheikh Saeed 1, S1-B37. products on C7-29, Hall 7. Spain’s Damel Group is a roasted nuts and Red velvet cake has enjoyed a resurgence Singapore is a place known for fusion confectionery manufacturing company with in popularity, with major brands like Oreo cooking. City fi rm DokiDoki has applied this presence in 60-plus countries, known for the embracing the concept. UAE brand DoFreeze notion by combining tamarind, pineapple and Damel, Pectol, Palotes, CasaMayor and Kelia has put red velvet into a novel, brightly- on-trend turmeric in its unusual new DokiDoki labels. Its new Damel Movie Mix blend of coloured cookie. See their Eurocake Red Velvet health drink, on show in Za’abeel 4, Z4-D28. licorice and gummy sweets come in an eclectic Cookie on Z4-C37, Za’abeel 4. Lasagne Bolognese is the latest off ering mix of fl avours, shapes and colours. Za’abeel 2 from Cooperativa Central Aurora Alimentos, Stand: Z2-C52 Founded in 1981 by the Father of the Nation, Sheikh one of Brazil’s largest industrial complexes Turkey’s biggest pasta manufacturer, Zayed, Al Ain Farms was the fi rst dairy company in and a global reference in meat processing Makarnacilik Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S, is expanding the UAE to provide fresh milk to the nation. technology. With 11 affi liated cooperatives, plus its Oba Makarna position in the convenience It has grown to be the country’s largest integrated 100,000 associate members and over 28,000 space with a range of fl avoured noodles that local dairy company, running four farms under its employees, its portfolio catering to family meal cook in just three minutes. Wander to Za’abeel brand and now also providing juice, camel milk, occasions is represented in Hall 3, C3-42 2, Z2-E3. fresh chicken and eggs. Edita Food Industries is one of the leading Poland’s Dr. Gerard knows peanut butter At Gulfood it is delivering “healthy indulgence” FMCG companies in Egypt and the Middle East, and on-trend salt caramel are fun new in the form of its new Al Ain Greek Yoghurt. Take with more than 6,000 employees. In Sheikh fl avours for wafers. At Sheikh Saeed 1, S1-J40 your spoon to Hall 2, stand 200.

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Leveraging Gulfood for a piece of

EXHIBITOR NEWS KSA action Saudi Arabia - the GCC’s largest country - is expected to benefi t from approximately $59 billion of investment by 2021, according to the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). And numerous food industry players are poised to benefi t, including Gulf-based food industry heavyweight Truebell. The leading importer, wholesaler, distributor and exporter with more than 60 global brands in its portfolio plans to expand its exclusive distribution of key products within the KSA, says Truebell’s Bhushant J. Gandhi, Divisional Manager of Retail & Food Service. “Trends have evolved over recent years in line with Saudi Arabia’s changing demographics, increased disposable incomes and maturing food preferences with demand for varied food stuff , organic ingredients and healthy food products expanding well beyond the most popular and recognisable local brands,” he says. Growing consumer preferences for healthy food products took the total consumption of organic, gourmet and health products within Saudi to $27 billion in 2019, according to SAGIA. “With 29 million residents – 50% of which are under the age of 25 – Saudi Arabia has the largest population in the GCC and arguably the population most susceptible to Western consumer food trends,” Gandhi continues. “Saudi consumers are becoming more health conscious than ever and probiotics, whether in supplement format or in food and beverages, Australian state thinks big are becoming increasingly popular due to the health benefi ts linked to them. MENA means big business for Victoria with eyes on boosting healthy “As a result, Truebell is working to align current trade relations and future supplies with this developing trend.”

The State of Victoria is Australia’s largest food the MENA region, with exports valued at more and fi bre exporter - and with much of that than A $1 billion in 2018/19. Renowned for < Bhushant Ghandi produce heading to UAE shores its companies its halal off ering, Victorian meat contributed are back in show to share premium F&B signifi cantly, comprising half of agricultural off erings with discerning MENA region buyers. exports; lamb exports to Kuwait grew by Opening the Victorian Government Stand, A $19m last year. Minister for Consumer Aff airs and Suburban Victoria is a recognised world leader in food Development, Marlene Kairouz, said: safety and animal traceability from paddock to “International events like Gulfood are critical plate; unwavering commitment to premium, to the success of our agriculture sector and we transparent and quality produce has made are working together with industry to reach our state produce an increasingly attractive ambitious target of growing Victoria’s food and proposition in the MENA market. fi bre exports. The Victorian Government Stand hosts a “The UAE is one of Victoria’s most important combination of brands with a longstanding food and fi bre export markets, worth $339 presence in the region, plus new businesses million in export value to our state in the last pioneering the latest in global food innovation. fi nancial year.” In fact, State of Victoria contributes more A delegation of more than 40 leading than half of the total Australian exhibitors at Victorian-based suppliers are showcasing Gulfood 2020 and Victorian Government Trade and across dairy, meat and prepared food. Investment team representatives - it’s had a UAE Agriculture dominates Victoria’s trade with offi ce since 1997 - are available on site throughout. < David Kennedy

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Tastes of the World is the most creative multi-sensory culinary experience, where the culinary world will come together once more, INTERVIEW with Michelin Star Chefs and renowned celebrity food avant-gardists to experience the stand-out cuisines and flavours of four continents, over 20 countries during 5 days of demo’s, tasting sessions and masterclasses.

CHEF ERNESTO CAB VERA ENRIQUE SUAREZ CÜNEYT ASAN MARCO LEGITTIMO CEO & Corporate chef Corporate chef Founder Executive Chef Maria Bonita Group Landmark Group Günaydın Restaurant Group V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton Team America Team Asia Team Africa-Middle East Team Europe

Four teams of elite chefs will whip up iconic dishes from four continents to impress a star-studded jury panel. This years’ focus is not just on regional cuisine. The chefs will be judged also on the innovation and sustainability of their dishes with 30% out of the judging criteria focusing on sustainable ingredients and cooking techniques along with a zero wastage policy.

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< Kevin McKenna EXHIBITOR NEWS

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them seafood company Sanford Limited whose plastic reduction programme is developing innovative packaging solutions to phase out all plastic from retail operations. Tiny nation that feeds the world Blossom Hill Farm is launching ‘Hatuma’ Pea Protein Vegan Milk product, containing fi ve Abundance combined with sustainable production have made New times the protein of most almond milks and the Zealand a food exporting powerhouse same calcium as dairy. It’s a ‘functional food’ that off ers benefi ts beyond basic nutrition - one of the fastest growing food segments. New Zealand knows the impact of rising doubled since 2018. Canary is presenting zero-waste butter consumer consciousness in the region so has Temperate climate, high rainfall, clean waters, products while NZ also has the likes of Profi le strengthened its presence at Gulfood 2020. fertile soil and low population density off er Foods, Seriously Smoothies, GreenMount, As a leading sustainable F&B producer, ideal conditions, but it’s NZ’s environmental Egmont Honey, seafood company Sanford the island nation is well placed to meet ethos of “kaitiakitanga” - a Māori word loosely Limited and apple grower Rockit present. increasing demand for ethically and translated as “guardianship and care for “Our ongoing eff orts to become leaders in sustainably sourced products. people and place” - that governs sustainable sustainability, food safety, traceability, and As one of the world’s most progressive food production eff orts. have gained us international agricultural and aqua cultural nations, and “You know exactly what you’re getting and recognition,” says Tony Martin, New Zealand acknowledging Gulfood 2020’s ‘Rethinking how it’s made,” says Kevin McKenna, New Trade & Enterprise Regional Director for the Food’ theme, its F&B fi rms are highlighting Zealand’s Consul General in Dubai. Middle East, India & Africa. how their sustainability measures play an “We’re proud to be one of the world’s most “More important is our ability to always important role in the global food off ering. trusted suppliers. The superior quality of strive to contribute in the most ethical way to The NZ food sector produces enough food to our foods, our stringent health and safety feeding the planet by continuing to push for feed more than 20 million people, around fi ve regulations as well as our pioneering improvements at home and abroad.” times its population - and its dairy products sustainability polices earned us this position. Offi cially opened/blessed by Ngāti Koroha, feed around 40 million people globally. Meat “Gulfood is one of the biggest events for the a UAE-based Māori cultural group, the NZ exports to the Middle East saw combined NZ business community in the Middle East and pavilion also has a cutting-edge Mixed Reality annual growth of 7% over the last fi ve years, a great opportunity to share our values.” experience. while exports grew at nearly 9% - exports This year New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Find them at B2-26, Hall 2 and S-312, Sheikh of fi sh and other seafood products have has 10 leading F&B fi rms exhibiting; among Saeed Hall.

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Italian tastes and tests Producers putting on a show to maintain market momentum in the Middle East

With a fi rm eye on expansion in the MENA a fi gure we are keen to increase with continued Export Marketing Manager Sandra Sangiulo region leading Italian fruit and vegetable expansion into UAE.” says: “Cirio has been present in the Dubai suppliers are at Gulfood 2020 via an initiative Mazzoni - producer of semi-processed fruit market for several years, focusing on the led by Italian fruit and vegetable cooperative purées used by pastry shops and hotel, restaurant and café industry, as well as CSO Italy and the European Union. parlours - uses the latest processing technology optimising retail channels. A top selection of Azzurri producers want to to remove need for artifi cial colourings and “The Dubai market is accustomed to wow regional distributors by showcasing wares preservatives. It’s showcasing frozen fl avoured high-end Italian fashion and luxurious cars. including fruit purees, oranges, lemons and purees in Hall 6, A6-10. However, the understanding of quality Italian mandarins as well as tomatoes. Oranfrizer - the leader in the production and food products is not yet so deep rooted - we Latest statistics from CSO Italy reveal UAE distribution of Sicilian citrus , is in Sheikh see a gap in the market to educate consumers imports of Italian fruits and - kiwis, Saeed Hall 1, B19. It’s been exporting blood and professional chefs.” apples and oranges - increased by 55% to oranges and mandarins here for 10 years. Canapes with dressings by Oranfrizer, ragouts 36.165 tonnes in 2018 from 23.31 tonnes in 2017. CEO Nello Alba says: “The blood orange is utilising tomatoes from Conserve Italia “Thanks to unique climate and environmental growing in popularity and one of our overarching and ice , sorbets, cheesecakes and conditions, Italy is one of the leading fruit and goals is to communicate unique characteristics profiteroles using fresh fruit from Mazzoni, vegetable producing countries in Europe, with of the fruit which include it’s exceptional taste, are also on show. nearly 10 million tonnes of fruit and 14 million aesthetically very distinctive, rich in vitamin C Nicola Borgatti, Mazzoni Export Manager, tonnes of fresh vegetables produced in 2018,” and anthocyanins - and well known as the fruit adds: “The Middle East is incredibly important says Elisa Macchi, CSO Italy. of the Mediterranean diet.” from an expansion perspective. With a growing “Thanks to the quality, taste and unique Conserve Italia’s Sheikh Saeed Hall 1, B23 trend in this region for natural and healthy aesthetics, Italy exports over AED20 million stand has an opportunity to taste peeled plum products, we are ideally positioned to match worth of fruit and vegetable around the world, tomatoes straight from the vine. consumer demand with supply.”

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Maximising exposure Martin Braun-Gruppe is in the Gulfood spotlight to showcase brands with expansion in mind

Brands under the Martin Braun-Gruppe dough pieces. “The quality of the product is determined portfolio occupy plenty of space at Gulfood Braun has 85 years of experience, a high rate by many factors,” says Al Hakeem. 2020 - and rightly so. of innovation and brand recognition of over “Where in the past products only Think large-scale consumer baking names 90% in the baking craft. had to taste good, today sustainability, like Braun, Agrano, Siebin and Cresco and the “We are a leading company in the baking economy, convenience and health aspects Oetker-Gruppe. agents and aroma sector,” continues Al Hakeem. are also important. Today, Martin Braun-Gruppe has more than “For more than 16,000 customers from the “With the aim of off ering to the fi nal 2,700 employees at 24 locations and has area of bakery or confectionary handicraft as consumers a proposition designed around their products on sale across the world. well as industrial baking plants in Germany needs, we begin to develop also solutions such “Excellent product quality based on and confectioners across 70 countries around as reduced sugar concept or palm-free products top unprocessed ingredients, advanced the world, Braun products are the byword for that, even though, are not scientifi cally and manufacturing technology, as well as high quality baking agents. directly linked to better health are often viewed quality in service and consulting, have secured “Martin Braun maintains its own subsidiaries as a part of a healthy lifestyle.” the group a leading position in the European in Poland, Hungary, Spain and Singapore. As well as showcasing products, Al Hakeem market,” says Riyadh Al Hakeem, Area Manager. Thanks to on-site presence, the best says his company views the show as important The Martin Braun-Gruppe produces and requirements have been met for supplying for expansion plans. distributes a complete assortment of bakers and confectioners with a wide array of He adds: “Gulfood exhibition is the world’s convenience products with a focus on sweet and quality products.” most important yearly food festival…the spot hearty bakery products, bread/rolls, desserts At Gulfood representatives can discuss new where the producers, exporters, importers and and ice cream for large-scale consumers across and established lines, such as the successful end-users meet under one roof. all applicable sales channels worldwide. Schokobella range. “It is defi nitely the gate to our expansion The assortment includes pre-products and The Braun team can also talk about healthy into the middle east and African markets.” convenience products for further commercial products like vegan palm free and reduced Find Martin Braun in Hall 8, C8-29 and processing as well as sweet and spicy frozen sugar items. Sieben in Hall5, B5-9 & B5-10.

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You could be seeing a lot more of these people in Farms and Munchbox who impressed judges handed to winning entrepreneurs by Trixie coming years. the most.They received an accumulative LohMirmand, Executive Vice President at Dubai They are the fi ve innovative start-ups prize of AED 50,000 for their initiative’s World Trade Centre. recognised and awarded by Gulfood Startup contribution and potential power to shape the “We look forward to hearing of your Programme 2020. food industry’s future. achievements in the food and beverage industry,” Plucked from a range of bold and brilliant Prizes were presented by Gulfood and said a spokesman, thanking sponsors and ideas aimed at taking our industry forward, it supporting partner Dubai Chamber at a supporting partners, the Ministry of Economy was Winnow, Agri10X, Essence Food, Red Sea ceremony during this year’s exhibition and and the UAE National Programme for SMEs. A giant of plant-based output Upfield’s historic expertise has it in poll position to benefit from huge sector growth As the world’s largest producer of plant-based as the authority on plant-based F&B,” he says. of plant-based F&B, without compromising on products Upfi eld is something of a global “The Middle East is a vitally important market taste,” adds Weerman. authority on an evolving market. for us and it is extremely pleasing to see a trade Showcased products include familiar brand And by leveraging its 150-year history of show with the stature of Gulfood calling on the of dairy cream alternatives, oils, and spreads, innovation, with an “exhaustive range of healthy world’s F&B industry to rethink the approach beside a new line of butter beater, cream cheese solutions”, it’s set to continue taking a large to food as we all strive to provide enough safe, alternatives, beverage cream spray, chocolate chunk of a sector poised to top US$7 billion in secure and sustainable food for a growing sprinkles, and 100% dairy-free plant-based Flora value by 2025. population that is becoming increasingly aware Plant Cream and Flora Plant Butter. Upfi eld is underlining these messages at of the need to protect the planet.” Find Upfi eld at C7-39, Hall 7 Gulfood 2020, alongside a Fortune Business Upfi eld is renowned for popular brands such Insights prediction that the value of the global as Flora, Rama, Stork, I Can’t Believe It’s Not plant-based F&B market is primed to almost Butter, Country Crock, Becel, and Blue Band, double in the next fi ve years. among others. The Netherlands-headquartered fi rm is It returns to Gulfood after a successful 2019 utilising its DWTC tenure to showcase an debut which instant impact and attracted a impressive product line - and strengthen its range of MENA clients with a strong focus on presence in the MENA market where demand foodservice business. is on the rise, driven by a growing health- Upfi eld this time has the objective of engaging conscious population. industry professionals including chefs, and Reinier Weerman, General Manager – North foodservice operators, on the benefi ts of plant- Africa & Middle East, Upfi eld, says the fi rm has based F&B solutions. been “rethinking food for decades”. “Gulfood will give us the platform to engage “Upfi eld’s command of the global plant-based with our target audience in the region’s F&B market and our history of innovation in this foodservice industry and continue raising sector have earned our organisation a reputation awareness of the health and nutritional benefi ts

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Top Italian chefs convene at Gulfood to promote sustainability EXHIBITOR NEWS The ITAlian Food Lab brings together some of Italy’s most celebrated culinary minds

As part of its participation at Gulfood 2020, the free pasta with zucchini, pine nuts and cheese. food and high-quality Italian food ingredients Italian Trade Agency (ITA) has brought together Italy is a leading force in F&B exportation, as and beverages in the UAE and GCC, since some of the country’s top chefs to promote ITA noted, the country exports close to US$50 consumers are more and more oriented cooking with sustainably-sourced ingredients. billion worth of food products each year. towards healthy, quality and safe choices.” The ITAlian Food Lab this year showcases According to Italian Trade Commissioner Amedeo added: “We are excited to be in the benefits of a traditional Mediterranean to the UAE and Director of the ITA Dubai Gulfood, Italy’s food production eco-system diet. Chefs involved include Giorgio Minnone, Office Amedeo Scarpa: “In the first nine mostly consists of SMEs and family owned Andrea Brugnetti, Giacomo Gallina, Alfredo months of 2019, Italian F&B export grew by businesses, and events such as Gulfood give Albergatore, Francesco Bucca, Salvo Sardo, 5.3% worldwide (from 30 billion euro to 31.7 them a platform to meet importers, suppliers Davide Gardini and Matteo Mirandola. billion euro), the export increase to UAE was and distributors from across the region. Over the course of the exhibition, the chefs almost five times higher at +24%. Besides Italian food exports to the UAE and GCC have have been preparing dishes such as cappellacci that, the margins are still there, considering grown steadily over the past few years. There with truffles, red pumpkin risotto, paccheri that the total value of Italian export to the is also a growing Italian restaurant food eggplants, basil and buffalo mozzarella, UAE was 220 million euros. In our view there scene here, which shows the popularity of turbot fish in topinambur raw olive oil, gluten is an increasing demand of gourmet Italian Italian cuisine in this region.”

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Lavazza presents premium organic blend EXHIBITOR NEWS The Italian company reaffirms its drive to sustainable innovation with a new product launch

For the fi fth year in a row, Lavazza is present of the beans for uniformity. The blend is a with excellence and sustainability throughout at Gulfood to showcase its various products for concrete example of Lavazza’s commitment to the whole supply chain. the café, restaurant and hotel sectors. sustainability and its painstaking search for the Next to its presence at Gulfood and to further Lavazza currently holds fi rst position in best coff ee selections. strengthen its natural bond with sustainability, the GCC market in the R&G sector with a 15% Alongside Lavazza Alteco Organic Premium Lavazza will also partner with the fi rst Annual market share in the specifi c segment, and a Blend, Lavazza is showcasing its Classic Organic Festival in the UAE (20th-22nd 2.1% on a total market level. The Food & Service Collection, a pillar of the Lavazza off ering for February), organized at Emirates Bio Farm. The sector has grown as well with new and exciting lovers of traditional Italian espresso coff ee 3-day event off ers local community educational, activations in cafes, restaurants and hotels all with a contemporary twist, created for perfect fun and immersive experiences to celebrate over the Gulf, thanks also to its great network extraction in professional settings. The Lavazza what it means to be organic and sustainable of hospitality and tourism facilities. ¡Tierra! Range (¡Tierra! Brasile, ¡Tierra! Colombia in the Region. Lavazza will be present with a In 2020, Lavazza aims to consolidate and ¡Tierra! Selection) is on display as well: dedicated stand, off ering samples of Tierra Bio the great results achieved so far, off ering the collection of sustainable quality blends Organic and displaying the latest news in the consumers the real taste of exceptional true dedicated to professional baristas, synonym Market, Alteco. Italian coff ee anywhere and anytime. “Lavazza has been delivering authentic coff ee experiences worldwide since 1895, never compromising with high quality and premium Italian taste. We are pleased to be part of Gulfood 2020, off ering visitors an exclusive journey made of varied coff ee experiences, natural passion and unrivalled expertise” - Riccardo Codognola, Head of WEMEA Marketing department of LAVAZZA said. “GCC represents a strategic Market for the company, with a dynamic economy and lifestyle, further showing a constant interest toward high quality products and experiences. We are extremely proud to confi rm that our brand recognition keeps on increasing and we are therefore eager to consolidate our positioning, while meeting customers’ expectations in the Gulf”. Lavazza is launching its professional organic blend at the show. The Lavazza Alteco Organic Premium Blend is a blend of selected top Arabica from the high regions of Central America combined with quality Robusta variety grown in uncontaminated areas. The coff ee is synonymous with sustainable development in local communities and originates from plantations practising organic agriculture and where the principles of ecological sustainability are complied with as per the UTZ Standard. Alteco represents an extension of the Lavazza product portfolio for sophisticated gastronomy and hotels. It is a double-certifi ed product in sustainable premium organic quality, made to an original Italian recipe. Only the best coff ees are selected for the Alteco mixture and are combined into an elegant Espresso with velvety cream. Its enduring aroma reveals touches of honey, nuts and . The fi nale is rounded off by touches of chocolate and a fi ne-spicy aroma of dark-bitter cocoa. The excellent in-cup quality is the result of slow and gentle roasting

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