17 April, 2026
TradeMalta, the national trade promotion organisation responsible for empowering local businesses to expand internationally, successfully organised the Malta Pavilion at Gulfood 2025, held in Dubai from 17 to 21 February.
This year, Malta showcased its diverse food and beverage offerings through the participation of 11 leading companies. Visitors to the Malta Pavilion discovered an array of high-quality products, including beer, soft drinks, energy drinks, snacks, biscuits, crackers, ready-made dishes, cakes, sauces and condiments, dips, confectionery and powder mixes for cakes and custard.
This year, Maltese exhibitors benefitted from a newly designed Malta Pavilion, providing them with an enhanced platform to showcase the country’s dynamic food and beverage industry. The pavilion highlighted Malta’s commitment to quality, innovation, and international market expansion
Carmen Walls, Senior Manager at TradeMalta, who led Malta’s participation at Gulfood, commented, “Participating in Gulfood 2025 has been an incredible experience for Maltese exhibitors. Apart from the opportunity to showcase Malta’s rich culinary heritage, we are proud to represent Malta and demonstrate the exceptional quality and creativity of our local producers. This exposure not only strengthens our international presence but also opens new opportunities for collaboration and growth in the global market.”
Gulfood 2025 marks the 30th edition of the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition. Under the theme ‘The Next Frontier in Food,’ this milestone event continued to shape global food trends while leading discussions on sustainability and food security. Organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre, Gulfood has been a key driver of international food trade by shaping the global foodscape for the past three decades.
With over 5,500 exhibitors from more than 129 exhibiting countries, Gulfood remains the largest food expo in the Middle East providing a platform for businesses looking to expand into new markets, connect with industry leaders, and explore emerging trends.
Visitors to the Malta Pavilion, located at the Trade Centre Arena, experienced firsthand the exceptional quality and creativity of Maltese producers, reinforcing Malta’s position as a key player in the international food and beverage industry.
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