Special Features
Sweets Middle East 2009
Sweets Middle East 2009 - International Exhibition for the Sweet & Confectionery, Bakery, Snack Food and Ice Cream Industry. Sweets Middle East 2009 is the successful satellite exhibition of the world famous ISM Cologne. The event is the No. 1 platform in the Middle East for producers and manufacturers of the sweets, confectionery and snack industry to present their products and innovations to the Who-is-Who of the MENA-region.The outstanding Sweets Middle East 2008 showed a wide range of products displayed by 160 exhibitors from 32 countries. The exhibiting countries were highly satisfied with the results of the fair and reported good post show business. Sweets Middle East welcomed 4,545 trade visitors representing 75 countries, 37 % of which came from abroad.
With a show profile which is dedicated only to products for the sweets, confectionery and snack industry, Sweets Middle East is the perfect sourcing ground to make you step into this booming market.
Choose Sweets Middle East as the perfect platform to meet your Middle Eastern customers in Dubai, the heart of one of the world´s richest regions. Benefit from the favourable strategic location in-between Asia, Europe and Africa.
The Middle Eastern region depends heavily on imports to fill the gap between limited but expanding domestic food production and the need to serve the massive population growth. Sweets Middle East is focusing on a region with about one billion inhabitants and ranks among the areas with some of the highest per capita GDP in the world. The MENA-region belongs to the top destinations for the food and beverage industries for both imports and exports.
80 % of the food sold in retail outlets are imported consumer-ready products, only 20 % are locally produced. Clear structured distribution channels ensure an easy route to market for new suppliers.
When: 2-4 November 2009
Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai
Email: ingrid.kromberg@dwtc.com
Website: http://www.sweetsmiddleeast.com
