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JOURNAL for FOOD, BEVERAGES, INGREDIENTS, PROCESSING, PACKAGING AND MACHINERY
VOLUME 37 ISSUE 4 / 2021
ASIA and Middle East FOOD TRADE
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Dear Reader,
Ali Afsal, Publisher & Editorial Director
“Nice to meet you!” Eventually, we could say this again. It’s close to two years since the world has gone to the first-of-its kind close-down in the post-industrial era. So, finally we are meeting in propria persona. Thanks to the bold decision taken by Dubai World Trade Centre by hosting the largest live in-person event for the food and beverage industry with an exclusive focus to the production, packaging and manufacturing segment. Call to host a mega event like Gulfood Manufacturing bringing the world of food and beverage indus- try under one roof for three consecutive days from 7th to 9th November at DWTC, Dubai.
Ever since the outbreak of the pandemic, we have seen the world going into a bewil- dered state. Some daring souls started exploring and experimenting newer options to rise like a phoenix. Most efforts resulted in a host of innovations and thrust in digitalization which helped many businesses. Following utmost safety and hygiene measures, Gulfood Manufacturing is warmly welcoming businesses in the food and manufacturing sector to break the physical barriers and meet face to face with their counterparts, prospective business partners, buyers, influencers, suppliers, manufacturers and investors.
What’s more, as you browse through this issue of AMEFT journal, you will see some fundamental changes in the way the businesses and trades are working in the new nor- mal. These emerging transformations are aimed at coping up with the COVID pandemic situations in many parts of the world. In a nutshell, drastic changes that came to many businessesincludeprioritising sustainability,circulareconomy,investmentintechnology, plant-based proteins etc.
Days ahead are hopeful. A recoup can be expected with the opportunities been unleashed by the events and fairs which are going to follow the path of anticipated success of the Gulfood Manufacturing in the coming months.
Concluding with a wish to meet you at Gulfood Manufacturing. Otherwise, meet you through our next issue in January 2022. From next year onwards, we will be bringing you the world of news, views and reviews in a bimonthly pattern, a new feat in our 38-year old history.
Ali Afsal
Global F&B Directory: AMEFT is pooling its knowledge and understanding of the F&B world and is hereby announcing the launch of the first and only one of its kind Global Directory for the Food and Beverages Industry. We request you all to make use of this opportunity to the best.
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