Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, H.E. Ambassador Grace Relucio Princesa, and Philippine Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Hon. Frank Cimafranca, attended the opening of Gulfood 2014 on 23 February 2014 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. They were accompanied by Vice Consul Ryan Pondoc and Vice Consul Rowena Pangilinan Daquipil.

Twenty five (25) Philippine food companies are participating in this event and exhibiting their food products. These are:

1. Agrinurture Inc.
2. Brandexports Philippines Inc.
3. Big E Food Corporation
4. Buco Corporation
5. DLA Naturals Inc.
6. DT Interacts Philippines Inc.
7. Foodsphere Inc.
8. Gemfoods International Inc.
9. Grand Alphatech International Corporation (Galinco)
10. Kim’s Asian Line
11. Mama Sita’s
12. Marikina Food Corporation
13. Marketreach International Resources Corporation
14. MFC Global
15. Miesto International Foods Corporation
16. Northridge Foods Import and Export
17. Phil-Em Enterprises Inc.
18. Philippine Grocers Food Exports Inc.
19. Pixcel Transglobal Foods Inc.
20. Prime Fruits International Inc.
21. Q-Phil Products International
22. RFM Corporation
23. Republic Biscuit Corporation
24. Sagrex Foods Inc.
25. Super Q

Their participation is organized by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (DTI-CITEM).

Gulfood is considered as the world’s biggest annual food and hospitality show where international flavors find world-class business. Established 26 years ago, Gulfood has a well-deserved reputation within the food and hospitality industry. Under the theme “International Flavors, World Class Business”, Gulfood 2014 will aim to provide a vast trade and sourcing platform for exporters, buyers, exhibitors and visitors alike, as well as hosting a number of lucrative networking opportunities.

This event will run until Thursday, 27 February 2014.