
Gulfood Manufacturing 2026: focus on food security and innovation
For Gulfood Manufacturing, Dubai will welcome manufacturers, technology providers, investors, and policymakers as the UAE envisions growth in food production, trade, and industrial capabilities.

Vandemoortele Délifrance debuts
Vandemoortele and Délifrance can now operate as one, as the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cleared Vandemoortele’s acquisition of the French bakery, once the transaction conditions were met.

Fi Europe 2026 agenda unveiled
Returning to Messe Frankfurt, Germany, from November 17–19, this year’s show will feature a range of expert talks, panel discussions, and insights from academia, start-ups, multinationals, consultants and researchers.
For Gulfood Manufacturing, Dubai will welcome manufacturers, technology providers, investors, and policymakers as the UAE envisions growth in food production, trade, and industrial capabilities.
Vandemoortele and Délifrance can now operate as one, as the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cleared Vandemoortele’s acquisition of the French bakery, once the transaction conditions were met.
Returning to Messe Frankfurt, Germany, from November 17–19, this year’s show will feature a range of expert talks, panel discussions, and insights from academia, start-ups, multinationals, consultants and researchers.
Aasted’s acquisition by PiovanGroup has officially been completed on October 1, after being announced earlier this year. The new ownership marks the beginning of a new chapter in Aasted’s more than 100-year history, bringing together complementary capabilities in food handling.
EJ Papadopoulos, the historic Greek baking and biscuit company, reported its turnover exceeded EUR 250 million for the first time, in 2025 – a year with rising sales but also increased costs that put a dent in the company’s profits.






