Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) and Bustanica are set to make their joint debut at Gulfood 2026, unveiling an expanded portfolio of food service solutions aimed at retail, hospitality, and catering partners. This marks EKFC's first standalone presence at the world's largest annual food and beverage sourcing event, signalling a strategic shift beyond its traditional airline catering operations.
The event, taking place from 26 to 30 January at the Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre, will feature a range of products developed for high-volume, high-complexity environments. These include cold cuts and sausages crafted by a German master butcher, as well as omelettes, soups, sauces, pasta, and handcrafted beef Wellingtons and roulades. All products are made with natural ingredients and are locally manufactured across three state-of-the-art facilities, ready for export and approved by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA).
Bustanica will introduce new product lines catering to modern, on-the-go lifestyles. Offerings include ready-to-eat salads with separated ingredients for freshness, sandwiches with signature crunchy lettuces, three soups, and six retail juice varieties. Additionally, Bustanica's Top Line strawberries, known for their sweetness and texture, will be featured in a limited edition.
The world's largest vertical farm will also promote its root-to-stem philosophy with cold-pressed juices and popsicles infused with edible flowers. Visitors can enjoy live product showcases, tastings, a virtual reality tour of the Bustanica facility, and a live microfarm display.
This expanded presence at Gulfood 2026 underscores EKFC's commitment to diversifying its offerings and reaching new markets.
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