Global Leaders, Startup Pioneers and Disruptors to Unpack Top F&B Trends at Gulfood 2022

Dubai, UAE – 10 February 2022: Global industry leaders, innovators and major disruptors will examine the latest trends and create meaningful dialogue to chart a better food future at Gulfood 2022, the 27th edition of the world’s largest annual F&B sourcing event.

Running at Dubai World Trade Centre from 13 – 17 February, the year’s first global gathering for the F&B industry has attracted the biggest brands and forward-thinking start-ups showcasing breakthrough technologies and groundbreaking solutions to address challenges and meet evolving consumer habits.
The mega event will also see a host of high-calibre F&B decision makers share valuable insights on evolving trends in the all-new Gulfood Inspire conference, during an informative and educational five days.

Arun Krishnan, COO-UAE, Fresh to Home, one of the world’s largest vertically integrated e-commerce F&B companies believes Q-commerce (quick commerce fast delivery from local shops), personalised commerce using artificial intelligence, ready-to-cook assortments, ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens, and automation using IoT are the ones to watch in 2022.

“Gulfood is the largest F&B event of its kind and it’s the perfect place for foodies, innovators, and investors to come together and experience what has changed and what will change in the future,” says Krishnan, whose company delivers to two million customers in 10 large cities in India and the UAE.
Krishnan will be part of the influential Grocery E-Commerce & Delivery Platform - Presentations and Panels Presented in Collaboration with Dubai Chamber.
Peter Schatzberg, founder and CEO, Sweetheart Kitchen (bySWHK), who has pioneered the virtual kitchen model in three continents, believes the marketplace is ripe for further disruption, innovation, more startup capital, consolidation, and aggregation.

“It’s an amazing way to interact on an international level in the food and beverage industry. I will be talking about the challenges as an entrepreneur and starting a company outside of your own home country,” says Schatzberg, who will present a session titled ‘Starting a Food Business in an Emerging Market,’ and will take part in a panel discussion on ‘Cloud Kitchens – Utilising 4.0 Technologies for Seamless Delivery Services in F&B.

“At Gulfood 2022, I hope to learn a lot about what is going on in the global supply chain," added Schatzberg. " A lot of disruption and tech innovation is taking place, especially this year.” 

Spanning 21 Halls, the show will take place from 13 – 17 February 2022 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Gulfood 2022 features more than 4,000 companies and more than 100 award-winning chefs, including Michelin Star and ‘World’s Best’ winners, business leaders and government policymakers under one roof.