In January 2026, Raiz Andina will participate in Gulfood, the world’s largest food and beverage trade show. Our goal: to establish direct contact with distributors, importers, and exporters interested in tree nuts from South American origins.
If you work in tree nut distribution, food importing, or international trade, we’d like to meet you.
Gulfood 2026: The Largest Edition in History
Gulfood is the annual meeting point where commercial relationships that drive the global food industry are forged.
Official Gulfood 2026 Figures
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Edition | 31st |
| Dates | January 26-30, 2026 |
| Venues | Dubai World Trade Centre + Dubai Exhibition Centre (Expo City) |
| Exhibitors | 8,500+ |
| Countries represented | 195 |
| Products exhibited | 1,500,000+ |
Source: gulfood.com / Dubai World Trade Centre
For the first time in its history, Gulfood will be held in two simultaneous venues, doubling the exhibition space. This expansion reflects Dubai’s position as a global hub for food redistribution to Africa, Asia, and Europe.
What We’re Looking for at Gulfood 2026
We’re attending with specific commercial objectives:
Distributors in the Gulf (GCC)
GCC countries import between 80% and 90% of their food. We’re looking for distributors with placement capacity in retail, HORECA, or industrial channels in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.
European Importers
Gulfood brings together buyers from all over Europe who use Dubai as a meeting point. We’re interested in connecting with importers from Italy, Spain, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom looking to diversify their tree nut supply sources.
Traders and International Exporters
We’re open to collaboration agreements with traders operating trade routes where our products can add value, or exporters looking to complement their offering with South American products.
Industrial Buyers
Companies in the confectionery, bakery, ice cream, or snack sectors that use tree nuts as raw materials and are looking for suppliers with complete traceability.
Our Offer
Raiz Andina imports and distributes tree nuts selected directly at origin, with a focus on walnuts from Argentina and Chile.
Available varieties: Chandler, Serr, and Howard.
Selection at origin. We work directly with producers in Mendoza, without unnecessary intermediaries.
Complete traceability. Each batch includes certificate of origin, phytosanitary documentation, and quality analysis.
Flexible formats. We operate in industrial volumes (full pallets) and formats adapted to specialized distributors.
Commercial terms. We operate with Incoterms FOB, CIF, and CFR according to buyer requirements.
Italy is currently our main market, where Argentine walnuts have an established presence. Gulfood represents the opportunity to expand our network to the Gulf and other markets.
Schedule a Meeting with Us
We’ll be in Dubai during all five days of the fair:
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | January 26, 2026 | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday | January 27, 2026 | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Wednesday | January 28, 2026 | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Thursday | January 29, 2026 | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Friday | January 30, 2026 | 10:00 – 17:00 |
We’re attending as visitors (no booth), but we have access to a private Business Lounge inside the fair to hold meetings in a professional and comfortable environment.
How to Schedule
🔗 Form: raizandina.com/contact
We recommend contacting us before the fair to ensure availability and prepare the meeting with relevant information.
Useful Information to Prepare the Meeting
- Your company and role
- Markets where you operate
- Products you’re interested in
- Approximate volumes
- What you’re looking for in a supplier
About Gulfood 2026
Gulfood is organized by Dubai World Trade Centre and has been held annually since 1987.
New features in this edition:
- Dual venue for the first time: DWTC + Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City
- New sectors: Gulfood Logistics (supply chain), Gulfood Startups (foodtech), Gulfood Fresh (perishables), and Grocery Trade (retail/wholesale)
- India as Country Partner: expanded presence of spice, legume, and processed food exporters
- Food500 Summit: parallel summit with CEOs and industry leaders
More information: www.gulfood.com
If you won’t be in Dubai but are interested in our commercial offer, you can also contact us. We work with distributors and importers in different markets.