Two major events, Private Label Middle East and ISM Middle East 2024 are taking place from September 24–26 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Private Label Middle East
Private Label Middle East will gather food and non-food suppliers, private label and contract manufacturers from over 40 countries, including Armenia, Austria, China, Egypt, India, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Netherlands and Singapore. Taking place from September 24–26 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Private Label Middle East attracts over 8,000 buyers, product innovators and brand developers from MENA and Asia.
Opportunities at Private Label Middle East 2024
Visitors will have the opportunity to connect directly with manufacturers of fully customizable FMCG products and discover cutting-edge branding and packaging solutions. Furthermore, they will be able to network with representatives from Amazon, Carrefour, Aldi and many other top companies. They can also expect to see a diverse portfolio of brands, including Del Monte, Coffee Planet and Life Smoothies, among others.
Furthermore, Private Label Middle East presents a unique sourcing advantage, helping visitors build connections and uncover new opportunities for cost-effective sourcing.
Moreover, with areas dedicated to baby care, beauty and personal care, health and wellness, stationery, medical supplies and more, this year’s event features an Experts Stage highlighting trends, product certification and successful strategies. In addition, the Private Label Meetings Programme connects retailers, buyers and manufacturers, offering pre-scheduled meetings through a dedicated app.
ISM Middle East 2024
As for ISM Middle East it offers outstanding prospects for sourcing the best sweets and snacks in the market. This premier event serves as the definitive platform for industry trendsetters, drawing prominent brands, influential thought leaders and exceptional craftspeople from across the globe. Taking place from September 24-26, 2024, at Dubai World Trade Centre, this year’s event boasts double the exhibition space, promising an even more impressive selection of brands, products and services.
Opportunities
The event also serves as a gateway to a thriving market, encompassing the entire value chain. It attracts retailers, wholesalers, distributors and importers from the confectionery, snacks and sweets sectors. With over 500 exhibitors from various sectors, including chocolate products, snack foods, biscuits, cakes and more, it offers unmatched diversity and opportunity. Additionally, over 30,000 buyers are forecast to attend the three-day event.
Expert Stage
The three-day event will delve into MENA growth opportunities in the sweets and snacks market.
Awards
Celebrating innovation and product excellence, the ISM Middle East Awards recognize the best in confectionery across eight prestigious categories:
- Best chocolate product
- Best bakery product
- Best hard and soft candy
- Best brand story
- Best organic product
- Best traditional product
- Best healthy snack
- Best packaging
Meetings Programme
The Sweet Connections Meeting Programme provides tailored networking opportunities, connecting exhibitors with relevant buyers through personalized meetings and business referrals.
Festive Showcase
The Festive Showcase at ISM Middle East highlights the latest in festive product lines, offering a vibrant space for networking and exploring the future of festive celebrations.