The Central Anatolian Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds and Products Exporters Association participated in the Gulfood 2026 Fair with a joint stand under the brand of Turkish Food Exporters (TGİ) as a Sector Board.
Turkey had a
strong presence at the 31st Gulfood Fair, held in Dubai between January 26-30,
2026, with 301 companies. The increased number of visitors positively impacted
the business connections of Turkish companies.
The 31st
Gulfood Fair, one of the world's largest food fairs, was held at the Dubai
World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Center. The fair hosted over 8,500
exhibitors from 195 countries, becoming a global meeting point for the food and
beverage sector.
A total of 301
Turkish companies participated in the fair as part of the National
Participation. Our member companies stated that the fair was held with great
interest, and that the meetings and contacts made contributed to strengthening
existing business relationships and evaluating new business opportunities.
On the opening
day of the fair, our Association's Chairman of the Board, Mr. Nihat UYSALLI,
and Vice Chairman, Mr. Avşin KAŞIKCI, visited the stands of our member
companies and exchanged views with sector representatives.
Gulfood, which
stood out with the motto "Bolder Dıalogues, Bıgger Impact, Usherıng In The
Intellıgent Food Economy" showcased the transformation in the food and
beverage sector to a global audience, from entrepreneurial presentations to
special networking events with top executives.
Held annually,
the Gulfood Fair continues to be an important platform for establishing global
partnerships and discovering new business opportunities. Supporting the food
and beverage sector, the fair connects global companies with local
opportunities, enabling firms to grow in regional and international markets.
