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INC Pavilion, Gulfood – Event Highlights
Gulfood Dubai 2026 has officially come to an end, and we are proud to say that this year’s edition was our biggest and most successful INC Pavilion to date at Gulfood. Throughout the week, members, exhibitors, and visitors came together to network, share insights, and explore new ways to collaborate across the nut and dried fruit industry.
INC Chairman Ashok Krishen shared during the week:
“It’s been an awesome program that we have set up for all our members at Gulfood 2026. The pavilion looks fantastic, and it is a great forum where people can meet each other, discuss business, and build and grow the nut and dried fruit industry overall.”
Goretti Guasch, INC Executive Director added:
“Gulfood 2026 marked a major milestone for INC. We hosted the largest INC pavilion ever at Gulfood, bringing together 34 co-exhibitors from 15 countries showcasing a truly strong international presence. The INC pavilion once again proved to be a global platform where the entire nut and dried fruit industry can meet under one roof. The new location was fantastic and contributed greatly to the pavilion’s overall success.”
A Highlight of the Week: INC Networking Reception
One of the standout moments was the INC Networking Reception — an evening filled with relaxed conversations, new introductions, and familiar faces reconnecting. Set in a welcoming atmosphere, members enjoyed premium mocktails, high-quality nuts and dried fruits, and, most importantly, the chance to strengthen relationships that go beyond business. A special thank you to Al Jameel International for sponsoring this event.
Industry Trends Shaping the Week at Gulfood
Across Gulfood 2026, sustainability, transparency and traceability emerged as key themes influencing the future of the global food industry — trends that strongly align with the nut and dried fruit sector. Growing consumer demand, particularly from Gen Z, for climate-smart agriculture, responsibly sourced products and clear information on product origin is accelerating the adoption of traceability technologies and sustainable practices across supply chains. These trends reinforce the importance of nuts and dried fruits as naturally nutritious, plant-forward products that meet evolving expectations for quality, sustainability and accountability.
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to our exhibitors, sponsor, INC members, and future members who visited us at the pavilion and contributed to making this event such a remarkable success.