Held Under the Patronage of H.H Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA)
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SMEs and startups are a driving force behind the UAE’s economy accounting for over 94% of businesses and contributing more than 60% of the country’s non-oil GDP.
As innovation and entrepreneurship continue to shape the food industry, Global Food Week 2026 introduces a dedicated SME & Startup Zone designed to give emerging F&B brands the visibility, access, and commercial opportunities needed to grow and scale.
01 Small and medium food producers
02 Artisanal and specialty food brands
03 Local snack, bakery, beverage, and grocery brands
04 Health-focused and innovative food startups
05 Retail-ready consumer food brands
06 Homegrown foodservice concepts and cafes
07 E-commerce food platforms and delivery brands