ABPA & ApexBrasil promote new business opportunities for Brazilian animal proteins at Gulfood in Dubai
The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), will take 22 Brazilian agribusinesses to Gulfood, one of the world's largest international food fairs, held between January 26 and 30 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Focused on promoting image, new business, and strengthening commercial relations with markets in the Middle East, in one of the main global hubs for halal food trade, the event organized by ABPA and ApexBrasil will include the participation of Ad'oro Alimentos, Avenorte, Avine Alimentos, Avivar Alimentos, Bello Alimentos Ltda, BFB Foods, C.Vale Cooperativa Agroindustrial, Coasul Cooperativa Agroindustrial, Copacol – Cooperativa Agroindustrial Consolata, Coroaves, Frango Pioneiro, Granja Faria, GT Foods, Jaguá Frangos Ltda, Lar Cooperativa Agroindustrial, Netto Alimentos SA, Pif Paf Alimentos SA, Somave – Cooperativa Agroindustrial, SSA Alimentos, Villa Germania Alimentos, Vossko do Brasil Alimentos Ltda, and Zanchetta Alimentos.
ABPA will have an exclusive 432-square-meter booth, designed to support companies' business agendas, promote meetings with importers, distributors, and food service operators, and reinforce the institutional positioning of the Brazilian sector.
One of the highlights of the stand will be the tasting area, located in the central area, offering chicken shawarma, duck shawarma, and omelets, highlighting the versatility of Brazilian animal protein and its suitability to the region's consumption habits.
In 2026, Gulfood will be held simultaneously in two exhibition centers: the Dubai World Trade Center and the Dubai Exhibition Centre, expanding the event area and the circulation of international buyers.
"Gulfood is a crucial showcase for building relationships with buyers from the Middle East and other regions. The presence of Brazilian companies, with the support of ApexBrasil, strengthens Brazil's image as a reliable supplier of animal protein, with production aligned with the highest sanitary standards and the demands of international markets", says the president of ABPA, Ricardo Santin.
This participation is part of ABPA and ApexBrasil's calendar of international actions aimed at promoting Brazilian exports of animal proteins, focusing on strategic markets and strengthening Brazil's image as a supplier of safe and high-quality food.
Host country of Gulfood, the United Arab Emirates was the main destination for Brazilian chicken meat exports in 2025. In total, the country imported 479,900 tons, a volume that exceeded the total exported in 2024 by 5.5% – generating revenue of US$ 937.2 million last year.
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