The Department of Trade Industry and Competition (the dtic) will attend Gulfood in the Middle East from 20 to 24 February 2023. [www.gulfood.com]
Applications are open for companies in the agro-processing sector to participate in the South African Pavilion at Gulfood, the largest food and beverage trade exhibition in the Middle East.
Gulfood 2023 will display food and beverage products from around the world. South Africa will participate in the Fine Food Pavilion, which displays agro-processing products and services, and an additional pavilion in the Meat Hall.
The Middle East continues to experience a population surge, translating into increasing opportunities for the agro-processing sector, with a market demand of $3 trillion.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will offer the following financial support to qualifying firms:
- Air travel assistance up to R20 000 - for small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) and black-owned enterprises (BOEs) only.
- Daily subsistence allowance of R3 500 per day - SMMEs and BOEs only.
- Freight-forwarding of display material.
- Exhibition space and booth rental costs.
Applications are due by 19 September.