GULFOOD 2024

Prodeca - DACC is organising the participation of Catalan agri-food companies at the GULFOOD 2024 trade fair, under the slogan Catalonia where food is culture.

This fair will take place from 19 to 23 February 2024 in Dubai (UAE).

TRADE FAIR DETAILS

The 29th edition of the world's largest annual exhibition of food and non-alcoholic beverage companies, gathering for 5 days in Dubai (Dubai World Trade Centre - DWTC), a hub of international trade.

It is a strategic fair for food companies looking to build commercial contacts in the Middle East, Asia and East Africa.

The previous edition drew more than 5,000 exhibitors from over 125 countries across 120,000 square metres of exhibition space. Visitors were chiefly importers, distributors and wholesalers, followed by food service and hospitality professionals, retail and institutions.

Alcoholic products and pork products may not be exhibited at this fair.

CONFECTIONERY AND CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS

The 2024 edition of Gulfood has removed the option to take part for the following product categories:

• Confectionery, sweets, chocolates, boiled sweets, chewing gum, jellies, liquorice, nougat, toffee and truffles, as well as cocoa, chocolate and chocolate products.

For companies manufacturing and selling this type of product, Prodeca offers the alternative of taking part in the Saudi Food Show international trade fair, held in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) from 21 to 23 May 2024, which attracts buyers from various markets.

ORGANISATION OF COMPANY PARTICIPATION

Prodeca provides Catalan companies with an exhibition space under the Catalonia, where food is culture brand, with the aim of supporting the commercial promotion of this sector.

INDIVIDUAL STAND

Participation is envisaged with an individual 9 m2 stand, with storage, table, chairs, counter and shelving or display cabinet (depending on final design) for product display.

Participation in a 4.5 m2 stand is also envisaged. In this case the exhibitor will have a counter, shelving and shared storage.

Companies wishing to book a double stand must state this on their application; however, it cannot be guaranteed that all requests can be met, owing to space availability. Prodeca's general criterion applies: order of arrival of registrations.

PARTICIPATION PRICE

• Price per 9 m²: €5,400 + VAT
• Price per 4.5 m²: €2,750 + VAT

Companies wishing to opt for a corner stand must state this on their registration. Only companies with a 9 m² stand option may opt for a corner stand. The corner option carries an extra cost of €300. Should there be more corner requests than availability, a draw will be held.

Stands will be allocated to companies by draw. Registered companies will be notified of the date and time of the draw so they can attend if they wish (the draw will be held online).

REGISTRATION

• Registration fee: €1,300 + 21% VAT
• Application deadline: 29 September 2023

A company will be considered admitted once it has submitted its application within the stated deadline and paid the registration fee. The remaining amount must be paid before 15 December 2023.

Once admitted, if the company withdraws it will forfeit 100% of the amount paid. The organisers reserve the right to assess the reasons given by the company for cancelling its participation and to refund a percentage of the amount paid.

The organisers reserve the right to select companies according to criteria of sector fit and product suitability for the fair's market. Should demand for spaces exceed those offered, the criterion of order of arrival of registrations will apply.

TRANSPORT OF SAMPLES

Transport of samples to the Gulfood 2024 trade fair is not included and is in all cases at the exhibiting company's expense.

At an exhibiting company's request, Prodeca can advise on the arrangements best suited to each exhibitor in this respect.

Samples must arrive at the pavilion the day before the fair opens, after 12 noon.

Each exhibiting company is responsible for removing the transport pallets for its samples, following the fair organisers' instructions and in all cases before 6 p.m. on the day before the opening.