In pictures: 25th edition of Gulfood kicks off

A man checks out the fish on display at the Asmak stand during the Gulfood 2020 Exhibition at Dubai World Trade Center.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, on Sunday opened Gulfood 2020, the landmark 25th edition of the region’s longest-running annual food and beverage (F&B) trade show at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Visitors checkout products displayed at the Freshly Frozen Food stand. Food security, ethical procurement and sustainable eating habits are some of the major themes being highlighted at this year's Gulf Food 2020.

A man trying shawarma in Qualiko Balance stand. Thousands of international delegates have descended upon the World Trade Centre to attend the world’s largest four-day exhibition on food.

Visitors at the Simply Gourmet Foodstuff Trading LLC stand. With a major underlying theme of “Rethinking Food”, apart from the display stands of food manufacturers, exporters and importers, the exhibition has special sections to showcase innovation, nutrition, sustainability and flavours.

Visitors at the Veldhuyzen Kaas stand. The exhibition has an amazing line up of Michelin Star chefs in different culinary shows lined up until February 19.

In addition, the exhibition has a dedicated section on futuristic cooking that includes innovative methods of freezing, preservation and even 3D printing, a section on start ups etc.

A general view of the exhibition area at the Dubai World Trade Center.

Visitors check out products on display at the Exquisite Flavours stand.

Minister of Food Processing Industries, Government of India Harsimrat Kaur Badal (centre) with Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to UAE; Vipul, Consul General of India, Dubai; Kamal Vachani, Group Director, Al Maya Group; with other officials during the inauguration of India Pavilion at Gulfood 2020.

Rashwell stand.

Pinar stand.

A man trying out an olive oil brand at the Bizerta Stand.

Bizerta stand.

Veldhuyzen Kaas stand.