VISITUS - Food Business Gulf & Middle East

SWEETS & SNACKS PREVIEW21Farmer Foods, a leading supplier ofnutritious healthy foods made from freshlyfarmed ingredients and produced totally freeof trans fatty acids, cholesterol, artificialcolours or preservatives is one suchexhibitor. Showcasing its range of cerealand fruit and nut bars this British company isexpecting brisk business during the show.The regional market for chocolate isexperiencing robust growth, and is expectedto be worth USD 5.8 billion by 2016,according to forecasts by AC Neilsen. Theparticipation of over 31 exhibitors of cocoaor cocoa products, including Qura ChocolateFactory, the region's first manufacturer ofBelgianchocolate, and the Malaysian Cocoa Board,reflects this important trend.Leading chocolate ingredient, accessoriesand equipment supplier, BMB recognise theimportance of Sweets & Snacks Middle East fortheir business. Managing Director, Bilal Balloutsaid: “This is one of the few trade shows in theregion that allows us to reach such a relevantand targeted audience. At this year's show, ouraward-winning chef will be conducting regulardemonstrations with chocolate to showcase ourproduct and inspire visitors. We are alsolaunching our new range of chocolatetempering machines for everyone interested inmanufacturing Chocolate Pralines."In addition to the valuable networking andbusiness development opportunities presentedat the show, the Food Logistics Forum willgather 150 global and regional industryleaders together to address the future of foodlogistics in the region to manage the rapidlychanging supply and demand challenges. It issupported by the Government of Dubai andDubai Municipality and strategic partnersinclude the Chartered Institute of Logistics andTransport, as well as Euromonitor as aKnowledge Partner. Dubai World Central isjoining the event as a Lead Sponsor togetherwith Silver Sponsor support from DP World,Globe Express Services and Mirnah TechnologySystems. Continuing Professional Development(CPD) points and accreditation are applied toregistered attendees.Combined with the co-located events SEAFEXand The Speciality Food Festival, all threededicated food industry events will runalongside each other providing visitors andexhibitors alike with the perfect trading,networking and cross-selling environment.The exhibition is for Trade and BusinessProfessionals only and will be open from 10am- 6pm daily. General public and persons underthe age of 18 will not be permitted entry. Freevisitor registration is available now online atwww.sweetsmiddleeast.com. Registration willalso be available at the show upon proof oftrade status.SWEETS & SNACKSMIDDLE EAST,MOST INFLUENTIALTRADE EXHIBITIONFOR SNACK ANDCONFECTIONERYINDUSTRY,REPORTS 30%INCREASE INEXHIBITOR SPACEOCTOBER-DECEMBER 2012FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST