Dubai Gulfood 2026 Buyer Delegation

Organised by The Exim Times – Global Sourcing Intelligence Platform

🌍 GULFOOD 2026 – Dubai Buyer Delegation

“The World’s Largest F&B Sourcing Event. Now Accessed With Zero Risk.”
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre
🗓 February 19–23, 2026

Gulfood is the most powerful global platform for F&B sourcing, private label partnerships, and FMCG innovation.
More than 5,500 exhibitors from 190+ countries participate each year.

For importers, distributors, retailers, and private label brands — Gulfood is the #1 event for discovering new suppliers.

The Exim Times offers a fully managed delegation for serious buyers looking for verified sourcing opportunities.

Who Should Join

• FMCG Importers & Distributors
• Private Label Food & Beverage Brands
• Retail & HoReCa Buyers
• Hypermarket Procurement Teams
• Health, Organic & Natural Product Buyers
• Amazon & E-commerce Sellers
• Spice, Oil, Confectionery, Dairy Buyers

Key Features of This Delegation

1.Curated Exhibitor Matchmaking

•⁠ ⁠Supplier shortlist based on your product requirement
•⁠ ⁠Pre-scheduled meetings inside Gulfood
•⁠ ⁠Dedicated sourcing team support

2.Market Intelligence Sessions

•⁠ ⁠UAE retail & distribution insights
•⁠ ⁠Price benchmarking
•⁠ ⁠Category-wise analysis (F&B, Organic, Halal, Snacks, Oils, Beverages)

3.Private Label Opportunities

•⁠ ⁠Packaging discussions
•⁠ ⁠Shelf-readiness guidance
•⁠ ⁠Sample evaluation

4.Optional Factory Visits (Sharjah / Ajman / Dubai)

•⁠ ⁠Food processing
•⁠ ⁠Spices packing
•⁠ ⁠Cosmetics & wellness

5.On-Ground Support

•⁠ ⁠Local transport
•⁠ ⁠Interpretation support
•⁠ ⁠Event navigation assistance

What’s Included in the Delegation

✔ Business matchmaking
✔ EXIM VERIFIED™️ check on shortlisted suppliers
✔ Professional tour leader
✔ Meeting setup
✔ Export-import guidance
✔ Sourcing notes & summary report

(Flight, hotel & meals excluded — participants can choose their own budget.)