Agri-Food Trade Service

GULFOOD, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

GulfoodFebruary 19 to 22, 2012

Reserve your booth in the Canada Pavilion now!
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Dear Canadian Exporter,

Are you an exporter seeking to diversify your markets or launch new products? If so, do not miss the chance to take part in the 17th Gulfood international trade fair, from February 19 to 22, 2012, in Dubai. Gulfood is the largest international trade fair in the Middle East and North Africa region, attracting more than 56,922 visitors worldwide. You will meet potential buyers and importers from the Middle East and from countries around the world.

Canada Pavilion

Dubai is the world's third largest re-exporter. Over 70 percent of its imports are re-exported to more than 160 countries. Gulfood, the largest event for food, drink, foodservice and hospitality equipment in the Middle East, brims with products from all sectors—from raw ingredients to finished food to restaurant furnishings. Last year, a record 53,379 trade professionals from 152 countries walked through the doors at Gulfood! For event details, please visit http://www.gulfood.com.

Join us in the Canada Pavilion and benefit from high visibility for your company and products, as well as from:

  • market information
  • Canadian exhibitor guide and invitations to key buyers worldwide
  • contact information of qualified international buyers and importers
  • on-site promotional support
  • promotional and marketing tools
  • inclusion in the Gulfood 2012 directory
  • opportunities to meet with Canadian trade commissioners
  • media relations
  • Canada-themed formal networking event with key buyers and importers, at which you will have the opportunity to promote your products, some of which will be featured on the menu

Don't miss this unique opportunity to show the world that Canadian products are incredibly diverse and that "Quality Is in Our Nature."

Canada Pavilion participation fees are as follows:

Booth space: 1,100 CAD/m² (minimum 6,75 m²)


To reserve a booth space in the Canada Pavilion at Gulfood 2011, please contact

Venky Rao
Venky Rao Expo Consultants Inc.
905‑896‑7815
venkyrao@rogers.com

For information on the Middle East and North Africa market, as well as market opportunities, please feel free to contact Sohrab Oshidar, Senior Market Development Officer, Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada (AAFC), by email at sohrab.oshidar@agr.gc.ca


Booth space is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

You should also contact the agri‑food association in your province (Food Beverage Canada, Canadian Food Exporters Association, Agri‑Food Export Group Quebec-Canada, Canadian Beef Export Federation about receiving financial benefits that may be available.

You may also attend Gulfood as a visitor (See the **walking privileges application) (75KB). Contact the agri‑food association in your area for details.

To secure your space, please complete, sign, and fax or mail the form **Application for Space and Participation Agreement (750KB), along with a cheque payable to Venky Rao Expo Consultants Inc., to the following address:

Venky Rao
Venky Rao Expo Consultants Inc.
905‑896‑7815
venkyrao@rogers.com


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