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The 10th edition of the Gulfood Manufacturing event opened with H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin

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The 10th edition of the Gulfood Manufacturing event opened with H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, showcasing a vibrant food manufacturing ecosystem with 90% of the world’s leading F&B brands in attendance. The show has proven to be a crucial platform for the global F&B hub to explore emerging trends and forge valuable business connections. Highlights included the opening keynote at the FoodTech Summit, featuring strategic futurist Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, who discussed the transformative potential of AI in food manufacturing, stating, “AI can contribute $20 trillion to global GDP by 2030,” with a focus on its applications in automation and predictive maintenance.

The day also featured the prestigious Gulfood Manufacturing Awards, celebrating the most impactful innovations of the past decade and reinforcing our commitment to excellence and sustainable development. With over 2,500 global brands showcasing their latest innovations and products, Day 1 of Gulfood Manufacturing set a dynamic tone for the future of F&B manufacturing, from sustainable packaging and AI-driven automation technologies to novel ingredients and smart factory solutions.

As we move into Day 2, we look forward to further exploration of emerging trends and opportunities for global collaboration across the show floor. We invite you to continue this journey with us as we shape the next decade of the food manufacturing industry. See you from 10:00 AM—here’s what’s in store!

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