Why Us Free From Food Dubai
Free From Food Expo, Europe’s leading innovation platform for the free from, organic, vegan, functional and healthy ingredient food industries, partners with UAE Food & Beverage Business Group (FBMG) to collocate and coproduce the most influential F&B events in the UAE: Free From Food Dubai and the 4th edition of the Future Food Forum 2023 in Grand Hyatt Convention Center from 19th to 20th September 2023
More InfoFree From Food Dubai Partners with the Most Influential F&B Organization in the UAE, the Food & Beverage Business Group.
Free From Food Dubai What is it
Free From Food Dubai is thé Matchmaking Event & Business Summit for the FMCG food industry in the heart of the Middle East Region covering the Healthy, Diet, Vegan, Organic and Free From Food category industries.
Most Wanted and Focused High-End Matchmaking Event & Business Summit for the Middle East Food Industry, for buyers and suppliers eager to realize new business connections with food distributors and wholesale traders within the GCC region, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Egypt and more.
Your participation offers you key opportunities: it brings high-qualified meetings at the expo, pre-arranged guaranteed numbers of 1-to-1 meetings, product showcase workshops and sessions by leading keynotes.
The FBMG is the most influential F&B organization in the UAE with close ties to the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. They are committed to the development of the F&B sector and provide a platform to collaborate, innovate, and network within the industry. Their membership boasts some of the biggest names in the international F&B sector including General Mills, Kellogg’s, Nestle, Danone, Spinney’s, and Carrefour. Future Food Forum, their thought-leading conference, attracts C-level executives from the F&B Industry, regulators, and government authorities and features an exclusive conference program with global industry expert keynote speakers, CEO round tables, and government policy makers sharing invaluable market insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to your needs and bdget there are the folowwing packages available for your participation:
Platinum Package: €10.000,-
- 10 minimum guaranteed, pre-arranged business meetings in the Matchmaking Area
- Stand location of 8m2 in the Expo Area
- Exhibitor desk with back wall graphics
- 6 Access passes to Conference Keynote sessions presented in partnership with the UAE FBMG’s Future Food Forum
- Product Showcase workshop in the Conference Program
- 1x corporate online banner on the official show homepage
- 1x targeted email newsletter to our international database of Food industry professionals (over 17,000)
- Invitation to VIP buyers Lunch
Gold Package € 7.500,-
- 10 minimum guaranteed, pre-arranged business meetings in the Matchmaking Area
- Stand location of 6m2 in the Expo area
- Exhibitor desk with back wall graphics
- 4 Access passes to Conference Keynote sessions presented in partnership with the UAE FBMG’s Future Food Forum
- Product Show Case Workshop in the conference program
- Sponsor Exposure: corporate online banner at the official show website home page
Silver Package € 6.000,-
- 10 minimum guaranteed, pre-arranged business meetings in the Matchmaking Area
- Stand location of 4m2 in the Expo area
- Exhibitor desk with back wall graphics
- 2 Access passes to Conference Keynote sessions presented in partnership with the UAE FBMG’s Future Food Forum
Innovation Starter Package € 3.500,-
- 5 minimum guaranteed, pre-arranged business meetings in the Matchmaking Area
- 4m2 (2x2) Stand location in the Expo Area including 1 Exhibitor desk with back wall graphic
- 2 Access passes to Conference Keynote sessions presented in partnership with the UAE FBMG’s Future Food Forum
Co-exhibitor Starter Package: € 3.000,- per exhibitor
- Total of € 9.000,- per starter “pod"
- Participation for up to 3 brands per pod includes:
- 5 minimum guaranteed pre arranged business meetings per brand (for 15 total)
- 8m2 (4x2) Stand location in the Expo Area including 3 exhibitor desks with back wall graphics
- 6 Free Access passes to conference keynote sessions presented in partnership with the UAE FBMG's Future Food Forum
Yes! V-label is taking part in the the FreeFrom Dubai and will be hosting some of its licensees with a 10% discount over the Co-exhibitor Starter Package. Therefore all the above mentioned package benefits will be offered 2700€ instead of 3000€.
Note that even by having just one product certified by v-label, you are entitled to take part in this action, with the only condition that you will bring the v-label product on display during the event.
if you are a v-label licensee and you wish to take part in this action, please complete and send us back the application form here
Manufactures that offer products of the folowwing categories can take a booth in the Fre From exhibition:
Gluten Free • Vegan • Fat Free • Egg Free • Lactose Free • Nut Free • Organic • Dairy Free • Soy Free • Sugarfree • Yeast Free • Salt Free • No additives • Wheat Free • GMO Free • No preservatives • Functional • Vitamins • Sportbars • Sport Nutritions • Food Nutritions • Omega 3 • Food Supplements Superfoods • Proteins • Probiotics • Stimulate Body Functions • Cognitive Performance Enhancers • Sport Protein • Carbohydrates Shakes • Isotonic Instant • Diet Food Solutions • and many more
Note that there is no requirement to have a certification in order to talk part.
Free From Food Dubai, hosted in partnership with the UAE FBMG’s 4th edition of the Future Food Forum, will be a uniting force bringing together eminent international food manufacturers, distributors and local key decision makers in the retail, food services, catering, wholesale, and all other ‘Free From’ & Healthy Ingredient distribution channels. This two day, 100% B2B event, will feature a physical showcase of innovative businesses and products, extensive curated matchmaking program with guaranteed high numbers of 1 on 1 meetings for participants, and a conference program with global industry expert keynote speakers. Presentations covering categories free-from, vegan/plant-based, natural/organic, functional/healthy ingredients, zero-waste, sustainable manufacturing processes and product features will provide invaluable market insights and education for professionals.
Studies of the market in Dubai show that the demand for Free From products that was calculated to be 30 Mil USD by 2021 will almost double to 50 Mil USD by 2025. Biggest part of this demand (approx 60%) were the Free From Dairy products whereas meat alternatives and Gluten Free accounted for approximatelly 20% each. see here a very interesting webinar of Free From regarding the Free From market oin GCC area. (go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfzggko3BrQ)
Since the UAE relies on agrifood import for 90% of food requirements, foreign companies can feel confident that local partners will be open to foreign business connections. With an innovative exhibition, extensive networking and matchmaking approach, and UAE FBMG’s thought-leading CEO conference, Future Food Forum, Free From Food Dubai 2023 will be the premier event in the Free From and Healthy Food Markets in the Middle East.
Over the course of two productive days, participants will engage in a series of carefully curated business meetings with potential new customers, including importers, traders, wholesalers, and retailers of healthy and free-from products. Our commitment to your success starts with the registration process. Once your company confirms participation, our team will promptly provide a link to our user-friendly B2Match software, where you can create a detailed profile. We encourage you to share your wishlist of preferred companies to meet, allowing us to align our matchmaking process with your specific objectives. With the help of advanced algorithms and industry expertise, our dedicated team and on-ground partners, Global Management Dubai, will use the B2Match system to meticulously match you with compatible companies. We will personally extend direct invitations to these chosen companies, ensuring a high response rate and fostering meaningful connections. Additionally, the B2Match platform allows you to outline your preferences and objectives, seek solutions to specific business challenges, and gain valuable exposure.