By Staff Reporter
As the Gulfood World Economy Summit enters its fourth day today at the Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre, attention turns to some of the most pressing and transformative issues shaping the global food system — from supply chain integrity and alternative proteins to policy-driven competitiveness.
The day opens with Workshop A: “Global Food Fraud: The Hidden Danger in Your Supply Chain”, a 60-minute session that shines a spotlight on the growing threat of food fraud worldwide. Led by Russell Parry, Director at Advanced Food Safety Limited, the workshop is expected to unpack the rising sophistication of food fraud, its economic and reputational risks, and the proactive measures businesses must adopt to protect their supply chains in an increasingly complex global market.
At 13:00, the summit shifts focus to innovation and consumer demand with Workshop B: “The Plant Proteins Playbook: Nutrition, Sustainability and Taste.” Featuring Dhruv Dhawan, General Manager at FSL/Nadura, alongside Neha Jamani Dhawan, Culinary Medicine Chef and Co-Founder of Nadura Foods, the session will explore how clean-label, high-protein plant-based foods are reshaping manufacturing and culinary practices. Participants can expect insights into balancing nutrition, sustainability and flavour as plant proteins continue to gain mainstream traction.
The afternoon concludes with Workshop C: “The Strategic Supply Deal: Policy as a Competitive Advantage” at 14:00. In this forward-looking discussion, Rodrigo Ramirez, Founder and CEO of Numen.Bio, challenges the traditional view of climate and food regulations as obstacles. Instead, the workshop will examine how smart policy frameworks and government-led market agreements can unlock innovation, strengthen supply chains and offer companies a strategic edge.
Running from 26 to 29 January 2026, the Gulfood World Economy Summit continues to position itself as a critical platform for dialogue, strategy and collaboration, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and innovators to address the future of food. Day four promises robust conversations and practical insights as the summit moves toward its conclusion.
