As grains and cereals are forecast to control the GCC's food import bill until 2019, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has actually made a calculated move to release a Pulses, Grains & Cereals segment as one of eight devoted industries at the world-leading Gulfood exhibition, which will certainly run from 26 February to 2 March 2016.

With customers increasingly seeking components that support healthy consuming, lots of food manufacturers are expanding their ranges to consist of stylish pseudo grains, such as quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat, and pulses.

The 'GCC Food Industry' report by Alpen Capital, the research study advising consultancy, projections that grains and grains will certainly continue to be the Gulf's biggest food consumption category, in charge of 46.5% of the region's overall food import expense. However, with consumers progressively turning to healthy alternatives, choices, 'fashionable grains' and pulses are most likely making strong ground.

To please this demand, some 371 exhibitors from 27 nations across Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Africa and the CIS have actually signed up to be part of the new sectorised Pulses, Grains and Grains area, which is created to relieve availability and boost trade potential.

" This year at Gulfood we will be showcasing our Pain au lait, which are biscuits offered in five different flavours, and our gluten-free selection. Additionally, our costs bread and pastries vary includes high-protein, chia, quinoa, diet, yeast-free, low-carb and omega 3 variations," said Dr. Fawaz Al Bahri, Chief Executive Officer of UAE-based Modern Pastry shop L.L.C. "Our focus on healthy and balanced protein bread, quinoa and chia-related products for sandwiches and salads is a feedback to the existing market development."

" By taking part at the world's largest and most well-respected food show we know we will certainly connect to stores and consumers all under one roofing system as we aim to develop ourselves as the brand of option for the health aware."

" Gulfood is one of the most dynamic sourcing platform for all those involved in the business of food. It is a weathervane to arising fads and it allows vendors and procurers to adapt their business strategies to fulfill consumer-driven growths," described Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Exhibitions & Events Administration, DWTC.

" The program's new sectorised layout allows drivers in specific food categories get straight to business, with the appropriate specialists, products and services in close range."

The Pulses, Grains and Cereals market has actually likewise brought in some of the industry's greatest importers and exporters, consisting of UAE-based Asia & Africa General Trading LLC, Gulfood official sponsor; the Emirates' complex Fanar Al Khaleej, Amira Foods and Agrozan along with India's Fazlani Exports and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Growth Authority, will additionally be present.

According to Euromonitor International, the market research study carrier, "Within fresh food, pulses were the very best performer following a 7% rise in quantity over the past year. The global success of pulses is mainly credited to 4% growth in India, where some 360 million vegetarians count greatly on pulses for nutritional healthy protein. The growth of pulses between East and Africa region is sustained by the appeal of pulses within the region as well as a consistent increase of South Asian expatriates."

As a less costly choice to meat amongst low-income workers, pulses provide a cost effective resource of healthy protein and are specifically essential across creating and emerging markets. Iqbal Fazlani, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of India's Fazlani Exports, included: "In all these years we have actually regularly worked on making our customer's trust fund and maintaining family connections with our staff members and farmers. For many years, we not just have expanded as a company, yet additionally as a sustainably and socially accountable entity."

" As India's biggest importer of pulses, having an existence within the Pulses, Grains & Grains sector at Gulfood handles added value."

The 'Pulses, Grains and Cereals' attribute is among 8 committed sections currently housed within Gulfood to make sure customers could more conveniently and successfully navigate the large sold-out show, which this year celebrates its 22nd getaway. The various other functions are: Beverages; Dairy products; Fats & Oils; Health, Wellness & Free-from; Power Brands; Meat & Fowl and World Food.

Gulfood 2017 will showcase 5,000 local and worldwide exhibitors and 120 nationwide pavilions, including novice participants Azerbaijan, Finland, Malta and Somalia, while global heads of state, ministers, federal government officials and ratings of nationwide trade associations excited to ink rewarding bi-lateral trade agreements will be amongst tens of hundreds of visitors.

Gulfood 2017 is a rigorous trade-only occasion and is open to business and trade site visitors. The show is open 11am-7pm from February 26 to March 1 and 11am-5pm on March 2. Visitors could pre-register at www.gulfood.com to save AED150 (US$ 40) on the on-site entrance charge of AED350 (US$ 95).