SIAL Middle East opens in Abu Dhabi

SIAL Middle East will be returning to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, 26-28 November 2012. Led by Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, 36 Turkish exhibitors will attend this year’s show for Turkey takes part in this important event as a national participation.
SIAL Middle East is the region’s major business platform for all those involved in the food and beverage industry, whether it be manufacturing, distribution, retail, trade orfood service. In fact in 2011, 72% of exhibitors had agreed that SIAL Middle East was the best event to meet buyers from the GCC, and 86% had re-booked a stand by the end of the event, according to the organizers. Since its inception in Paris in 1964, SIAL Group is now the largest international network of trade exhibitions devoted to the food industry. Acclaimed for its experience as an elite organizer of B2B exhibitions, SIAL Group events are adapted to local environments, whilst consistently offering a top level of customer service, business contacts and return on investment. SIAL Middle East is strictly a trade only exhibition for professionals from the food, drink, hospitality & catering sector .
No entry for general public or persons under the age of 18.
With the inaugural SIAL Middle East being recorded as the argest and best attended business event aunched in Abu Dhabi in 2010, expectations were high for the 2nd edition last year. As the doors closed on SIAL Middle East in November 20 exhibitors reported that they had signed at east US$350,000,000 worth of contracts whilst organizers reported a 34% increase in attendees.
Turkey was the national country of honor in last year’s show. The country is participating as a national pavilion this year with around 36 companies. As food consumption continues to grow coupled with growing consumer preferences toward processed and packaged convenience foods, there ane substantial opportunities for manufacturing companies and investors to establish and expand operations in the region, according to Dr. Hasshim Hussein, Head of UNIDO ITPO Bahrain.
There is unprecedented demand in the nsgion for securing new food supplies and finding trusted partners. GCC states already import 90% of theirfood requirements and with the population due to grow by 10 million by 2020, food consumption is currenty growing at a Compound Annua Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.6%.
Saudi Arabia
Food consumption is projected to grow at CAGR of 4.2% over 2011 -15 to 32.9 milion tons.
UAE
Food consumption is projected to grow at CAGR of 54% over 2011-15 to 9.7 milion tons. Land suitable for cultivation in the UAE is just 0.8%.
Qatar
Food consumption is projected to grow at CAGR of 6.3% over 2011 -15 to 1.9 milion tons. Qatar currently meets 90% of its food requirement through imports.
Oman
Food consumption is projected to grow at CAGR of 5.3% over 2011 -15 to 3.2 milion tons, 0.1% of land is arable.
Kuwait
Food consumption is projected to grow at CAGR of 4.1 % over 2011 -15 to 2.7 milion tons. Kuwait imports around 98% of its total food requirement,
Bahrain
Food consumption is projected to grow at CAGR of 5.0% over 2011 -15 to 814,000 tons in 2015.
New Sectors in Focus at SIAL Middle East Committed to driving further growth in 2012 by serving more exhibitors and creating more attractions and tailored content for visitors, SIAL Group is developing a number of sectors with in the exhibition in ine with industry trends and regional demands.
Seafood
Once a fıshing community, per capita consumption of seafood has always been high in the UAE. Financia prosperity, increased tourism and education regarding the health benefrts of consuming fısh, saw the UAE import 32,000 tons of seafood in 2010, vaued at US $298 milion. This area on the show floorwill be a unique opportunity to present dedicated buyers from across the region with the most innovative seafood products from around the world. Buyers and selers of fresh, canned, and frozen seafood will join storage, processing and handling equipment companies at this new marketplace for the seafood industry. www.sialme.com/seafood
Grocery
By the end of 2012, everyone of the 1,300 grocery stores in Abu Dhabi will need to adhere to new regulations modernizing outets. SIAL Middle East will be the final opportunity for storeowners to find suppliers to under take renovations -this is a unique opportunity to put your products in front of the peope responsible for purchase decisions in the UAE retai circuit SIAL Middle Eastwill build a replica of a new ‘Baqala’ store and provide space and commercia opportunities for a limited number of companies to display solutions reating to display and shelving, refrigeration, till and labeling machines, security, uniforms and additional services such as delivery vehicles, www.sialme.com/grocery
Bakery Equipment
As a ‘diet-staple’, bakery products are less likely to deflate in popularity – and, therefore, value – during an economic slump, Unike many other markets, the bakery segment in the Midde East has continued to flourish and in Saudi Arabia alone, bakery products now account for more than US $4.3 bilion, representing a major share of its F&B market. It is a share that has been increasing year-on-year over the past fıve years in many Midde Eastem countries and SIAL Middle East will provide an unrivalled platform for you to meet the region’s bakery industry and equipment specifıers in Abu Dhabi. www.sialme.com/bakery
Foodservice equipment
Home to over 2 bilion consumers, the Middle East boasts a foodservice market worth $35 bilion. The foodservice industry in the UAE aone is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% over the 2010-14 period. Currentyhostto some 1,000 restaurants, this figure is expected to increase by approximately 500 per year as a thriving tourism development plan slowy turns 216 new hotes into reaity. Positioned close to La Cuisine by SAL cuinary competition, this dedicated area on the show floor will be highly visible to the 600 chefs in attendance. www.sialme.com/foodservice