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2024 Participating Companies 

Agthia

Agthia traces its roots back to 1978, when the UAE’s late Founding Father His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan laid the foundations of what has become Agthia Group today. His vision to support the UAE food security has since turned into an incredible journey expanding to 4 categories and exporting products to over 45 countries.

UAE

Del Monte Foods (UAE) FZE

We are one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, distributors, and marketers of fresh and fresh -cut fruits and vegetables. our products include prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks and desserts sold in more than 80 countries around the world.

UAE

Pristine

Dedicated to artisanal and industrial bakeries, Pristine Baking Solutions provides the best technological support available in the GCC region including tailor-made solutions based on the type of equipment available, production process and type of final bakery application for individual customers.

UAE

Unilever Food Solution

We're a business built by Chefs, so we know what you face every day in the kitchen. Everything we do is focused on making your life a little easier. Drawing from their extensive experience in professional food services, our team of over 250 professional Chefs create solutions that balance great taste, convenience and nutrition with a consistently high standard.

KSA

Unox

Unox commercial combi ovens are perfect for gastronomy and bakery. Vacuum cooking, steam cooking, drying, gratinating, browning, roasting at low and high temperatures, braising, frying, regenerating, not to mention the world of pastry and bakery.

UAE

Violife

Violife is a range of award-winning vegan alternative to cheese products that can help you move effortlessly into a plant based diet.

UAE

Upfield

We are the largest plant-based consumer product company in the world. We’re new but our brands are not. Since 1871, we have been the authority in the spreads category.

France

A2 - Footwear Manufacturing & Distributor

UAE

ANGT LLC

ALL NEEDS GENERAL TRADING LLC, Dubai is the global business development arm of their manufacturing units based out of India, operational under the name of R.R. Retort Foods.

UAE

Al Ain Food

Al Ain is Agthia’s trading brand created to serve Government institutions and regional export markets alike. Currently the brand comprises of product categories such as Pasta, Tea, Coffee, Milk Powder and Fresh Chicken, while it is poised to expand and include a wide array of everyday goods across many key categories.

UAE

Al Ain Water

Al Ain Water’s balanced mineral composition revitalizes and nourishes your body, so you lead a healthy and purposeful lifestyle. Your favourite Al Ain Water is available in a range of convenient sizes:

UAE

Al Chef To Home

Al Chef value its commitmment to trust, and as such, all its raw materials are sourced from secure, premium quality vendors and products manufactured utilizing the latest technology. We keep customer satisfaction at the forefront of all that we do, ensuring that our products are healthy , safe and above all, simple delicious. Today, our stellar reputation has rendered us as one of the market leaders of the meat processing industry.

UAE

Al Diyafa Hotel & Catering Supplies

Founded in 1998, Al Diyafa Hotel & Catering Supplies is today the leading distributor of quality branded supplies and equipment in the UAE hospitality industry.

UAE

Al Ghurair Foods

Al Ghurair Foods is a regional leader in flour milling with over 40 years of experience, and an annual capacity of over 1.5m MT and operational silos of over 230,000 MT across its wheat milling assets alone. The Foods business, and its associated Group entities, also own and operate a variety of food production facilities including an oats mill, rice mill, poultry farm and animal feed plant, across diverse geographies.

UAE

Al Jazira Poultry Farm

One of the UAE’s egg market, with over two decades
of dedicated service. Today, it holds the
esteemed position of the country’s largest egg
producer, offering diverse range of enriched
eggs. Al Jazira proudly leads the way in
introducing innovative products to the region,
exemplified by its latest offerings. Smoked eggs
and bespoke pasteurized eggs, the first of their
kind locally. The smoked eggs bring a unique
flavour experience, providing the distinct aroma
and taste of barbecue.

UAE

Al Razana Kitchen Equipment

As one of the leading distributors and manufacturers of kitchen equipment across the GCC, with years of experience and expertise in fabrication and projects spanning hotels cafes, restaurants and laundry facilities, we remain committed to upholding our legacy in the industry. This year we are proud to showcase our latest innovative products inspired by design influences from Germany, Sweden Italy and beyond, ensuring we continue to meet and exceed customer demands and satisfaction.

UAE

Al Wholesale

We are a dynamic marketplace that caters to the diverse needs of the culinary industry. Our platform allows you to discover a wide range of culinary essentials, from the best wholesale frozen meat and chilled meat to dairy and egg products, dried foods, processed foods, and a rich assortment of wholesale vegetables.

UAE

Ashwood's

Ashwood’s offers honey directly from beekeepers throughout continental Europe, recognized for supplying some of the finest honey in the world today. Ashwood’s offers a broad assortment of honey to meet the needs of 5-star hospitality and premium foodservice operators worldwide.

USA

Baker's Mart

One stop shop for all your baking needs. Since the year of Inception in 2015, Baker’s Mart has strived to deliver the best and high-quality Baking Ingredients, Baking Tools, Bakeware, Packaging & Accessories in UAE.

UAE

Baking Art Training Centre

ABA "Academy of Baking Arts", founded by Bano-Puratos in 2019, is one of its first academy in the Middle East, where we define baking art through knowledge, practicality and creativity. ABA delivers a full experience in different sectors covering pastry, bakery, chocolate and ice cream for beginners and professionals with different courses by local and international renowned chefs.

UAE

BanoPuratos

Delivering exceptional materials that excel in taste expectations with high authenticity & professionalism for our customers. Since 1995, BanoPuratos has placed itself on the market of supplying raw materials, equipment and machinery for the industries of Chocolate, Bakery, Pastry, Ice cream and Horeca with a vision of supplying only under the name of quality.

UAE

Barakat Group of Companies

The genesis of Barakat dates to 1976 with our humble beginnings in the trade of fresh vegetables and fruits. With decades of experience in sustaining the vibrant international sourcing network for fruits and vegetables of the highest quality standards from the best farms all around the world, we strive to be the most trusted source of healthy food in the UAE

UAE

Baynunah Watergeneration Technologies SP LLC

The Ma Hawa brand was incorporated by Baynunah Watergeneration Technologies SP (Abu Dhabi) in 2021 in technical partnership with Watergen Inc. Our patented technology enables the generation of clean drinking water directly from the air using innovative, cost-effective and low energy-consuming devices.

UAE

Bragard

Since 1933, Bragard has combined the strengths of an international company with an incomparable French textile know-how. Henri Bragard founded his company in the heart of the Vosges.

UAE

Braza Foods

We are Netto alimentos , a Brazilian Company
working with the nature's most complete food,
egg. We export to several countries all over
world.

UAE and Brazil

Brema

An indissoluble bond that has always united the company and the Brema family to a world of transversal charm, all to be discovered.

Italy

California Walnuts

The California Walnut Commission (CWC), established in 1987, is funded by mandatory assessments of the growers. The California Walnut Commission represents the California walnut industry, made up of over 4,800 growers and close to 100 handlers.

USA

Cambro

Cambro is a proud American born and bred manufacturing company. Thanks to facilities in California and North Carolina, 99 percent of Cambro products sold to customers in North America are made in the US.Each day a foodservice operator has to wait to receive their products makes a difference.

USA

Cargill

We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love.

UAE

Carte D'Or

Deliciously committed since its creation in 1978, Carte d'or delights gourmands, young and old, with ice creams made with crème fraîche and French milk and full-fruit sorbets with fruits from sustainable agriculture.

With the Farmers of Tomorrow Program, Carte d'Or supports French breeders who supply us with milk and fresh cream.

FRANCE

Casadio

Casadio was born in Bologna, Italy, in 1950, in the heart of the Italian mechanical engineering district. Of Bologna it carries its best-known symbol, the Nettuno of the famous 15th-century fountain, and shares its construction values such as solidity, ingenuity, flexibility and performance.

Italy

Chef International Centre

Chef International Center offers a range of services, training and rehabilitation for all who wish to run hospitality industry, as well as enterprises and institutions wishing to develop their staff skills working.

UAE

Chef Ki Pasand

India

Chef Works

FSL Hospitality (also known as FSL Foods) supplies premium hospitality and chef apparel to the HoReCa industry across the GCC. We are the exclusive distributor of Chef Works® uniforms, the leading manufacturer of chef clothing and restaurant staff uniforms worldwide.

UAE

Chefs Brigade

We focus on dressing chefs from head to toe in the most contemporary, cutting edge designs - which reflect innovation and an understanding of the industry. Our vision is to build up and unite our chefs.

South Africa

Cofrimell

Since 1981 Cofrimell has been in the international market for over 40 years, continuously growing and expanding itself. Nowadays it’s a leader company at an international level in the field of the commercial refrigeration.

Italy

College of Tourism and Hotel Management

COTHM Dubai offers a variety of accredited programs. COTHM prides itself on getting its students ready for the hospitality industry as soon as they graduate. COTHM Dubai is approved and licensed by KHDA – Knowledge & Human Development Authority of the Govt. of Dubai.

UAE

Colman

Colman’s is the original brand of English mustard. Founded in Norwich in 1814, the mustard has been popular for 200 years, making it one of the oldest brands in the Unilever portfolio. As well as the classic mustard, Colman’s produces a wide range of sauces such as mint sauce.

UK

Date Crown

Al Foah company is headquartered in Al Ain, was established in 2005 by Abu Dhabi government to take responsibility of number of Dates production and process assets, including two Dates processing factories in Al Saad and Al Marfa and number of Dates receiving centers across the UAE.

UAE

Dubai College of Tourism

DCT is the first tourism-based vocational college in Dubai. Our mission is to help create a labour force of energetic, well-trained professionals prepared to welcome the more than 23 million tourists a year expected to visit Dubai by 2025.

UAE

Emirates Culinary Guild

The Emirates Culinary Guild (ECG) is the association of professional chefs of the UAE. It is a non-profit-making organisation, organised by volunteers dedicated solely to the advancement of culinary art in the UAE.

UAE

Empero

EMPERO took its first step into the industry in 1983 with the brand of Ersöz Kitchen Equipment and in 2005 gained a huge momentum in the sector by unifying its 5 companies, which are producing different needs of Industrial Kitchen Equipment, under the brand of EMPERO GROUP.

Turkey

Expo Centre Sharjah

Expo Centre Sharjah was established by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry in 1977 - a visionary first-of-its-kind for the UAE. We have led the steady growth of the trade fairs, exhibitions and conventions industry in the region for more than 40 years.

UAE

FSL Foods FZE

FSL Hospitality (also known as FSL Foods) supplies premium hospitality and chef apparel to the HoReCa industry across the GCC. We are the exclusive distributor of Chef Works® uniforms, the leading manufacturer of chef clothing and restaurant staff uniforms worldwide.

UAE

Fagor

At Fagor Professional, we are world leaders in manufacturing equipment for the hospitality, catering and laundry sectors.​ Ever since we started in 1960, we’ve always had our sights set firmly on the future.

Spain

Fimar

Fimar is the first brand born within the group in 1979 from an idea of its founder Oriano Tamburini who, after several years working with his father-in-law in a small precision workshop for third parties, decided to found a new company for the production of food preparation machinery.

Italy

Flora

Flora is Upfield’s flagship brand, now packaged in an innovative new paper tub, the first of its kind in the industry. If you love butter, but want to ‘skip the cow’, why not try new Flora, already available in the UK.

UAE

Foodverse

Foodverse is an interactive App platform where Chefs, Professionals, Enthusiasts and Brands in the food industry can seamlessly network, promote, collaborate, share knowledge, foster learning and help find jobs and validate talent.

UAE

German Icecream Factory

The premier destination for artisanal ice cream in an eco-friendly environment. with well-trained staff and a hygienically flawless production, dr.mueller sets standards for unlimited flavors. immerse yourself in the world of taste and quality. GERMAN ICECREAM FACTORY - for everyone.

UAE

Giesser

“We only make knives that we would love to keep for ourselves.” That is the maxim that underpinned the foundation of GIESSER more than two centuries ago.

Germany

Golden Loaf Est

Golden Loaf Est is one of the pioneer bakeries in the UAE producing an extensive range of quality bread and confectionery product since 1979.

UAE

Golden Ribbon

Golden Ribbon is a Sharjah-based Emirati Chocolate brand. Our Belgian Chocolates are inspired by a French-Arabic Fusion and all our fillings are homemade.

UAE

Grand Mills

Grand Mills is Established by the late President of UAE, HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in 1978 to feed the best flours to the people of UAE and the region. As pioneers of the region’s milling industry with more than 45 years’ experience & market leader in the “Flour category” in UAE, Grand Mills is committed to providing consumers with bespoke solutions to unleash their cooking and baking creativity.

UAE

Greeneration

Greeneration is a high-end vertical farm in Dubai. We grow and consistently supply premium customisable edible flowers, specialities and microgreens to hotels, restaurants, bars and caterers in the UAE on the same day of harvest.

UAE

Gulf Gourmet

Gulf Gourmet is the leading magazine for professional chefs in the Middle East. It is also the official magazine of the Emirates Culinary Guild and recognized by Worldchefs.org

UAE

HRC

India

Website

Hamilton Beach

In 1904, L.H. Hamilton and Chester Beach both worked for U.S. Standard Electrical Works in Racine, Wisconsin. The business manufactured electrical devices and began to develop a line of motor operated products for household use. At the time, electric motors were only used in commercial applications.

USA

Hatco Corporation

Since 1950, Hatco has been a leader in creating innovative ideas for the foodservice industry: bold innovations in equipment that improve efficiency, reliability and profits. Hatco is dedicated to exceptional customer service and quality engineered equipment offering maximum performance.

USA

Hearty Mart

Welcome to Hearty Mart - your partner in comprehensive 21st century solutions for Retail, HoReCa, and Distribution. With over two decades of experience and a happy clientele of over 1500, we’re proud to offer innovative, client-centric solutions that empower businesses to succeed.

India

Hellmann's

Born in a NY Deli back in 1913, Hellmann’s purpose is to help people enjoy good, honest food, for the simple pleasure it is, without worry or waste. Made with real, simple quality ingredients and true expertise and craftsmanship, Hellmann’s is the World’s No 1 mayonnaise.

UK

Home of Breads

We are specialized in traditional, handcrafted breads, mainly using our sourdough culture. We are sourcing our main ingredients from a German flour mill, certified organic. This includes our flour, seeds, grains and spices.

UAE

Hozpitality

The platform on www.hozpitality.com offers a Dedicated Hospitality Network of Hospitality Companies, Professionals, Institutes, Students and Suppliers around the world.

UAE

IFFCO Professional

Established in 1975, IFFCO is an international group based in the United Arab Emirates. We manufacture and market a well-integrated range of mass-market food products, related derivatives, intermediates and services.

UAE

Ilsa Desco

Desco manufactures technologies for large restaurants and catering kitchens, offering a wide range of professional, modular and monobloc equipment. It is the only producer able to offer top Chefs and restaurants a complete kitchen, ranging from refrigeration to cooking and food preparation.

Italy

International Centre For Culinary Arts

We started out with humble beginnings in 2005. Our dream was to set a new standard for culinary training in the region. Fast forward today, we're ranked amongst the best in the world.

UAE

Knorr

Knorr® products owe their tastes and flavors to the culinary skills of its chefs. Knorr® embodies a truly global cuisine, which began when the globe-trotting sons of its founder started importing new ideas from overseas.

GERMANY

Koppert Cress

Koppert Cress is always on the lookout for natural, innovative ingredients which chefs can use to intensify the flavour, aroma, or presentation of their dishes; products that meet the increasingly stringent requirements of restaurants worldwide.

The Netherlands

Lavainox

LAVAINOX by Fimar is the economic line of the group, designed for specific needs in the field of refrigeration of small restaurants or bars looking for reliable equipment but with a minimum expense. Imported products, selected and guaranteed to obtain the best result at an extraordinarily low price.

China

Loranci

All items are made of 100% genuine leather and have passed the Italian quality control tests and is guaranteed against tear in normal conditions

Lotus

Since 1985 LOTUS produces professional kitchen for small catering environments characterized by a wide functionality and by the extreme quality of the materials used.

Italy

MBM

Italy

MH Premier Staffing Solutions (Dubai)

MH Premier Staffing Solutions represents the evolution of a journey that started in 2016 with Mirko Hospitality. Led by Mirko Picicco, a renowned Italian businessman deeply rooted in London's restaurant and hotel industry.

UAE

Mariot Kitchen Equipment LLC

Mariot Kitchen Equipment is specialized in providing a wide range of hospitality products and services, heavy kitchen equipment manufacturing & installation, staff training, Consultancy, Project management, etc. within 16 years of experience in being a heavy kitchen equipment company and countless projects delivered. We are leaders in setting up the commercial kitchen for restaurants, hotels, Fast food corners, Coffee shops, Palaces, Hospitals, Commercial appliances, Cafeteria's, and much more for your food service businesses or also to meet your household requirements.

UAE

Miraya

ANGT began its journey in 2004 with an aim to revolutionize ways of cooking, through innovative products that not only add great taste to the food, but are higher in quality, consistent and yet cost effective.

India

Mitti Cool

Mitticool is all about re-growing these rich lost roots of Indian culture into the modern environment. Mitticool prides its initiative on preserving our old culture. We produce clay products and clay pots that lead to a healthy, natural life and also revive our rich tradition.

India

Mixtec

Dongguan MIXTEC Electric Technology Co.,Ltd was established in 2015. Its brand MIXTEC is an international healthy appliance brand. Since established until now, MIXTEC has launched a series of high-end quality commercial& household appliance, such as blender, raw food processor, baby food maker, etc.

China

Monolith

Monolith Srl, based in Monastier (Treviso) in northern Italy, is a leading company in the production of faucets for industrial kitchens, large plants as well as equipment solutions for communities.

Italy

Nadura

Introducing Nadura*, the next generation of plant-based / vegan meats, specifically crafted for the HoReCa, F&B Hospitality sector, and visionary chefs attuned to the evolving needs of today's consumers.

UAE

Netto Foods

We are Netto alimentos , a Brazilian Company
working with the nature's most complete food,
egg. We export to several countries all over
world.

Brazil

Nikon ICCA Live

As we continue heading into the light, we gaze at the world lying before us
and lay out a vision of Nikon’s place in it,
pursuing the value that society demands while facing the challenges that confront us. Our 100+-year history of taking on the future propels us forward, to the year 2025 and onward to 2030.

UAE

Website

Nina Pita

Nina Pita was founded in 1936 in Haifa to produce artisanal pita according to a traditional family recipe.
We provide customers all around the world with an artisanal pita that is slowly baked in a stone oven, made from the highest quality natural ingredients

Israel

Nonions

ANGT began its journey in 2004 with an aim to revolutionize ways of cooking, through innovative products that not only add great taste to the food, but are higher in quality, consistent and yet cost effective.

India

Opulence Food

Welcome to Opulence, where we redefine the way you think about healthy eating. At Opulence, we believe that leading a healthy lifestyle should never compromise the joy of savoring your favorite foods. Our unique approach to diet products offers a seamless transition to healthier living without sacrificing taste or comfort. Say goodbye to the idea of strict diets and bland food – with Opulence, you can have the best of both worlds!

UAE

Oscartielli

Oscartielle has developed a wide range of custom solutions to respond accurately and effectively to multiple needs, from the simplest to the most complex and unusual, expressed by a constantly evolving and changing market.

Italy

Paderno

Founded in 1925 under the name of “Alluminio Paderno” and specialised in the production of aluminium pots and pans for the household, today Paderno is a leading international brand in the manufacture and sale of professional cookware and kitchen items for the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Italy

Paramount FSE

Founded in 1988, Paramount Group has grown as one of the leading companies engaged in Trading, Importing, Exporting, Consulting, Designing, Manufacturing, Installing, Commissioning & Maintenance of Kitchen, Bakery, Super-market & Laundry Equipment.

UAE

Paul Global LLC

Paul Brown a brand of the Specialty Professional culinary Knives focused to bring the benchmark quality by using latest technology to bring the best ones at diverse price points suitable for all.

UAE

Peachtree Foods ME

Peachtree Foods is more than just a food company. Through meaningful innovation, leading design, and diligent implementation, our experiential approach results in products created to delight and to elevate the way breakfast is experienced and, ultimately, enjoyed.

UAE

Popcake Commercial

POPCAKE® is designed for the foodservice industry. Our innovative technology cooks fresh, hot pancakes at the single press of a button. The patented cool-to-the-touch machine is safe, easy to operate, low maintenance, guest interactive and helps reduce operator’s labor costs.

UAE

Potatoes USA

Potatoes USA is the marketing organization for the 2,000 commercial potato growers operating in the United States. We promote four main potato products in the GCC region: fresh table-stock potatoes, fresh chipping potatoes, frozen potato products and dehydrated potato products.

USA

RUPP

Vorarlberg is a small federal state in little Austria, but a giant in the cheese world. This is the home of Rupp, the family company that has developed into an international player over four generations.

Austria

Rama

Rama is a global brand with a long history. Originating from Germany, Rama is one of the biggest brands in plant based margarines in Europe as well as being present in Turkey and Colombia.

Germany

Rational

For 50 years it has been our mission to provide our customers with the best tool for cooking. Starting out in 1973 with only 18 employees, our success has been built on an unwavering commitment to a shared goal of continually creating value for our customers.

Germany

Reema Sriraj

Reema Siraj is a cake designer, sugar flower artist and an instructor, teaching cake designing skills to students around the world. Reema is passionate about inspiring young minds, sharing knowledge and creative skills. She considers cultivating “love of what you do” to be vital in pursuing one’s dream.

UAE

Robot Coupe

Since 1961, Robot-Coupe has been designing, developing, and manufacturing culinary equipment in France. Within a few decades, the brand has developed its expertise in kitchens around the world. Certain models have become indispensable best-sellers, making Robot-Coupe an undisputed leader.

France

SAB

Italy

SAT Hospitality Global

Welcome to SAT Hospitality Global, a part of SAT Investments LLC. Established in 1990, our internationally recognized brand SAT is synonymous with quality, reliability, and innovation. With an extensive footprint across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, we are dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our customers and enhancing their OS&E experience. At SAT Hospitality Global, our mission is to provide exceptional products and services tailored to the unique needs of our clients, ensuring their success in the competitive hospitality industry.

UAE

SVEA Gastro

SVEA GASTRO is a leader in the food service equipment industry and the first to introduce countertop induction to the world.

China

Salt N Lamb

All the breeds of sheep used for our hams are raised with great care, out-doors and roaming free, by small local producers in northern provinces of Spain. Animals feed naturally and exclusively on pasture grass, which results in meats recognized for their gustatory quality and their nutritional values: rich in saturated fatty acids, proteins and minerals essential to the health of our organism.

France

Sharber Nife

At Sharbernife, we are proud to be at the forefront of sharpening technology, offering top-of-the-line machines and equipment designed to bring precision and ease to the art of sharpening. As a dedicated reseller of Tormex products, we specialize in providing a wide range of sharpening solutions to meet the needs of professionals and enthusiasts alike.

UAE

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