The importance of knowledge exchange is both recognised and implemented at Gulfood, with the annual Gulfood Conference bringing together top international experts under the theme “Global Trends, Regional Opportunities”, and the Dubai International Food Safety Conference, organised by the Dubai Municipality, addressing essential food safety systems, regulations and best practices within the manufacturing, retailing and food service sectors of the industry.

Additional business opportunities are nurtured through the Gulfood Majlis, a discreet but focused environment for senior industry professionals to network and develop new business opportunities.

Excellence in all elements of the industry will once again be recognised during Gulfood 2011. The prestigious Emirates International Salon Culinaire, in association with the Emirates Culinary Guild, continues to attract more than 1,300 chefs to compete in front of a panel of 25 distinguished international judges, while the high profile Gulfood Awards will once again recognise the achievements and innovations across 19 categories of the region’s food and drink industry.

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Following its inaugural success this year, the Baking & Pastry Guild Competition finals will take place during Gulfood 2011, showcasing the bread and pastry making prowess of regional and international talent alongside live seminars during the four day show.

Senior Vice President for DWTC, Trixee Loh said: “Tremendous opportunity exists for all segments of the food, beverage and hospitality industry at Gulfood. Whether to maximise brand exposure, explore new markets, conduct profitable business deals or gain new insights into the latest trends and developments within the industry, this is an exhibition not to be missed. Our waiting list affirms that.”

Gulfood is strictly a trade-only event and is open to business and trade visitors from within the industry only. Complimentary registration is available in advance online. Industry business professionals on the day of the show will be able to buy either a Day Pass for AED 75, or a Four Day Pass for AED 150. Gulfood is open from 11am – 7pm Sunday 27 February 2011 to Wednesday 2 March 2011.

For more information, please visit www.gulfood.com.