Business France, the national agency supporting the international development of the French economy, will host two French pavilions at Gulfhost and the Specialty Food Festival.

Gulfhost and Specialty Food Festival will be taking place from September 18-20 at the Dubai WOrld Trade Centre.

The French display will consist of kitchen equipment and gourmet products offered by over 50 French firms, each displaying premium products and knowhow.  

This year, the French Pavilions have numerous novelties to offer. Business France export team will also be attending to boost business opportunities in the region, focusing on all buyer nationalities together with the most promising ones, namely: UAE, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Srilanka.

UAE imports 85 per cent of its agri-food products, with France ranking 11th among its importers list, and the second most important European importer (3 per cent market share in 2016).

Participating at Gulfhost this year:
- Dev’up, promoting organization from the French region Centre Val de Loire
- Syneg, the French organization of professional kitchen equipment manufacturers partners with 30 leading firms exhibiting at the French Pavilion. As the prime partner of French SMEs, manufacturers and subsidiaries of international brands, SYNEG covers 75 per cent of the market of professional kitchen equipment in France.

Visitors of the French pavilion can also take part in the Syneg & Equiphotel prize draw by dropping their business card to win a touch-tablet! Two winners will be selected each day from September 18 to 20.

French offer at Speciality Food Festival:
This year, the French Pavilion is stronger than ever with 22 brands exhibiting their latest products and creations over an area of 114-sq-m at the Hall Za’abeel. It will be the location to enjoy and relish the display of generous and refined French gourmet sweets. Local consumption of French confectionery, from jam, ‘dragées’ to chocolate truffle, has been increasing lately, making it a strong point of attraction at the festival. Other food industries shall be present at the festival, ranging from dairy products, to beverages and specific industries (e.g. oyster production). Visitors can then discover specific and diverse French products.

French firms have the expertise, technological abilities and strong innovation skills required to enable French agrifood businesses to be ranked among the top European exporters and gain worldwide renown.
 
Interesting and captivating perspectives to consider for those interested in top quality French products!

Participating for the first time at SFF this year are:
- Horizon International, promoting organisation of the French region Nouvelle Aquitaine firms
- Friaa Paca, regional Agrifood Industry Federation from south of France
- Le Monde de L’Epicerie Fine, a reference magazine on market trends of gourmet products and a strong partner of firms working in this field. The magazine will be on display at the French Pavilion.

Long standing French partners such as Evian, Badoit, Cafes Richard will also attend. - TradeArabia News Service