Mark Napier, exhibition director, Gulfood. Mark Napier, exhibition director, Gulfood.

Gulfood’s exhibition director Mark Napier tells Hotelier what exhibitors and visitors can expect at the 19th instalment of the food and beverage industry’s biggest annual trade event

What’s new for Gulfood 2014?
Not only is Gulfood the world’s largest annual food and hospitality trade show, it is also one of the most dynamic in terms of new features, activities and developments introduced every year.

With more than 4500 exhibitors confirmed for 2014, and 120 national pavilions set to showcase their respective country’s products and services, Gulfood 2014 is set for another record year. This year’s Gulfood will feature a host of innovative new features that will address the latest trends, global issues and opportunities impacting various sectors of the industry.

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New additions this year include the World Food Security Summit where high ranking officials and key decision makers in the food and agriculture sectors will discuss food security challenges and solutions. We are also introducing the Barista Bonanza and Coffee Council, the Tea House, the Innovation Gallery, and an Export Advice Clinic.

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