yummex Middle East celebrates anniversary with records

With 364 exhibitors (+ 16%) from 47 (2015: 42) countries, 8,180 visitors from 83 countries ( + 3%) and a growth of exhibition space of 18%, yummex Middle East was completely sold out and set new records in all areas.

20 (2015: 17) regional and international pavilions , at which companies of a country or a region exhibit jointly, underline the continuously growing international relevance of the event organised by Koelnmesse and the Dubai World Trade Centre. Belgium, Germany, Italy, Egypt, Turkey and the USA presented the largest group stands. Represented for the first time were Italy and the region of Catalonia.

"yummex Middle East presented exhibitors and visitors an all-round outstanding show for its anniversary", is how Gerald Böse, President and Chief Executive of Koelnmesse GmbH, summarised the trade fair success. Already as of 2017, yummex Middle East will be presented under the umbrella brand the "Speciality Food Festival", along with "SEAFEX" and "Gourmet Foodex" (previously known as the "Speciality Food Festival event") from 18 to 20 September. The "Speciality Food Festival" will also be co-located in 2017 alongside "Dubai International Hospitality Week" featuring "GulfHost" -- a Gulfood hospitality equipment and foodservice expo -- and DMG Events Middle East’s "Hotel Show".