General Information
Gulfood 2008-The 14th Gulf Food, Hotel and Equipment Exhibition and Salon Culinaire
Organised since 1987, Gulfood is the region's largest and most important industry event of the year and a strategic platform for buyers and sellers to conduct direct business face to face. The exhibition is a showcase for manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers from around the world, representing all of the key sectors within the food and hospitality trade.

The 2008 event registered 2,965 companies from 72 countries take part in Gulfood and the new Restaurant & Caf??ì? Middle East showcasing the latest offerings to over 39,000 trade visitors, 86% of which were international participants. The event also featured new government supported groups from Bosnia & Herzegovina, Ecuador, Hungary, Malawi, Northern Ireland, Poland, Switzerland and Uruguay, representing 70 national pavilions in total.

Exhibitor Profile
Beverages (non-alcoholic) ,Canned and Processed Foods ,Bakery and Confectionery Products ,Bakery and Confectionery Machinery ,Coffee and Tea ,Dairy Products ,Food Ingredients ,Organic and Fresh Produce ,Frozen and Chilled Foods ,Foodservices ,Food Related Retail Equipment ,Food Packaging and Labelling ,Food Processing Machinery ,Catering Equipment ,Vending Machinery ,Halal Food
Health Food ,Hospitality Equipment and Supplies ,Hospitality Technology ,Hotel Supplies and Services ,Kitchen Equipment ,Meat and Poultry ,Speciality and Fine Foods ,Refrigeration Equipment ,Seafood ,Snacks and Fast Food ,Tableware and Accessories

Visitor Profile
Agents ,Airlines ,Armed Forces ,Bakeries ,Civil Defence ,Cafes Clubs and Bars ,Contract Caterers ,Distributors ,Duty Free ,Food Manufacturers and Producers ,Groceries and Convenience Stores, Education and Government Bodies, Hotels ,Hospitals, Importers/Traders ,Municipalities ,Restaurants ,Retailers ,Resorts,Supermarkets/Hypermarkets ,Wholesalers

Gulfood 2008 Facts & Figures:
- International & Trade Only Exhibition (Annual)
- Gross Space: 60,777 sqm
- 20% growth in exhibition space
- Exhibitors from 72 countries
- 2,965 companies represented
- 1,955 direct exhibitors
- 86% international exhibitors
- 14% local exhibitors
- 70 national pavilions
- 60 % Food & Drink
- 40 % Hospitality Equipment, Supplies & Services,
Processing, Packaging, Labeling Machinery & Equipment
- 87% of exhibitors exceeded or met their expectations
Visitor Attendance Statistics:
- 39,147 trade attendees
- Trade visitors from 148 countries
- 40% came from outside of the UAE
- Approximate on-site orders US $ 11,412,300
Marketing Activities - Visitor Promotion:
- Direct advertising in more than 30 countries Circulation reached 19,893,177 readers 147 adverts placed in the regional and international media
- Media attendees at Gulfood 2008: Over 300 journalists, reporters and editors from around the world attended Gulfood 2008.
- Dedicated web site
- Direct visitor marketing campaign by post & email
- Market specific press confere
Visitor Feedback:
- 96% of visitors rated the quality of exhibitors as good to
excellent
- 91% of visitors rated the variety of exhibitors as good to
excellent
- 90% of visitors rated the show as good to excellent
- 87% of visitors rated the variety of products exhibited as
good to excellent
.