Gourmet Market
From Seed to Table and Beyond
4, 5 and 6 December 2026Rachid Karami International Fair, Tripoli, Lebanon
Three days celebrating food, local businesses, innovation, and the agrifood industry.
Gourmet Market brings together local producers, emerging food businesses, retailers, industry professionals, experts, families, and food lovers for an experience that connects discovery with learning and business growth.
About the Event
More Than a Food Market
Gourmet Market is a platform for showcasing local products, discovering new flavors, exchanging expertise, and creating connections across the food value chain.
From the origins of ingredients to the businesses bringing them to the table, and the responsible use of resources beyond it, the event celebrates the journey of food while creating opportunities for local businesses to grow.
Gourmet Market in Numbers
A Growing Community
Previous editions
- 14,000+
- Visitors across previous editions
- 200+
- Participating businesses
- 6
- Previous editions
December 2026 Edition
- 80–120
- Target participating businesses
- ~3,000
- Expected visitors
- 40+
- Target experts and influencers, subject to confirmation
The Experience
From Seed to Table and Beyond
Discover four experiences that bring the food journey to life.
- 01
The Seed
Farmers & Ingredients
Explore the origins of food through local produce, ingredients, and interactive agriculture experiences.
- 02
The Table
Food & Local Businesses
Discover Tripolitan cuisine, local producers, emerging brands, and food experiences celebrating the richness of our culinary culture.
- 03
Business Growth
Knowledge & Market Access
Explore opportunities for professional feedback, business development, packaging and product presentation, and connections with retailers and buyers.
- 04
Beyond the Table
Sustainability
Discover responsible waste management, resource valorization, and practical ways to make better use of food-related resources.
Programme
Three Days of Food, Ideas & Experiences
Day 1
Friday, 4 December
Opening session, access-to-market panel, exhibition, professional assessments, business clinics, interactive activities, and the first Junior Chef round.
Day 2
Saturday, 5 December
Exhibition, family experiences, food and agriculture activities, expert assessments, business clinics, the second Junior Chef round, and announcement of the ten shortlisted businesses.
Day 3
Sunday, 6 December
Exhibition, live pitches by shortlisted businesses, Junior Chef final or results presentation, award announcements, and closing.
Activities and schedules are subject to final confirmation.
On the Ground
Moments from Gourmet Market
Registration
Be Part of Gourmet Market
Whether you're a food entrepreneur ready to showcase your products or a brand looking to connect with Tripoli's food and business community, Gourmet Market is the place to make meaningful connections, discover opportunities, and grow.
Join us for three days of food, innovation, and community at the Rachid Karami International Fair in Tripoli.
4, 5 & 6 December 2026
Rachid Karami International Fair, Tripoli, Lebanon
Starting price: $50 per sqm
Gourmet Market brings together agrifood industry professionals, the general public, and emerging local businesses over three days. It is a growing platform for brands to reach an engaged, food-loving audience.
The event will take place on December 4, 5, and 6, 2026 at Rachid Karami International Fair (RKIF).
We welcome businesses from across the agrifood value chain, from seed to table. This includes agricultural inputs and equipment, agricultural production, food processing and manufacturing, services and solutions for the agrifood sector, and creative businesses offering products inspired by food, natural ingredients, sustainability, or local heritage.
Please complete this form to express your interest in participating in Gourmet Market 7. Select the participation option that best describes your interest and complete the relevant questions.
Submitting this form does not guarantee participation. The Gourmet Market team will contact applicants regarding the next steps.
سوق الذوّاقة هو مساحة تجمع العاملين في القطاع الزراعي والغذائي، وأفراد المجتمع، والمؤسسات المحلية الناشئة على مدى ثلاثة أيام. ويشكّل منصّة متنامية تتيح للعلامات التجارية الوصول إلى جمهور مهتم بالغذاء ومنتجاته.
ستُقام النسخة السابعة من سوق الذوّاقة في 4 و5 و6 كانون الأول 2026 في معرض رشيد كرامي الدولي (RKIF).
يرحّب سوق الذوّاقة بالمؤسسات العاملة في مختلف مراحل سلسلة القيمة الزراعية والغذائية. ويشمل ذلك المدخلات والمعدات الزراعية، والإنتاج الزراعي، وتصنيع وتجهيز الأغذية، والخدمات والحلول المقدّمة للقطاع الزراعي والغذائي، والمؤسسات الإبداعية التي تقدّم منتجات مستوحاة من الغذاء أو المكونات الطبيعية أو الاستدامة أو التراث المحلي.
يرجى تعبئة هذه الاستمارة للتعبير عن اهتمامكم بالمشاركة في سوق الذوّاقة 7. اختاروا نوع المشاركة الأنسب لكم وأجيبوا عن الأسئلة ذات الصلة.
إن إرسال هذه الاستمارة لا يضمن قبول المشاركة. سيتواصل فريق سوق الذوّاقة مع المتقدمين لإبلاغهم بالخطوات التالية.
Sponsorship
Why Partner With Us?
3 Distinct Audiences, 1 Event
Maximize your exposure across industry professionals, engaged families, and key retailers, all under one roof.
Year-Round Brand Momentum
With two annual editions, your sponsorship isn't a one-off mention. It's a repeating, compounding investment.
Amplified Across Tripoli
Tap into a city-wide buzz. The Best Of Award extends your reach far beyond the venue through weeks of active social media voting.
Direct Access to Decision-Makers
Connect directly with trade buyers during our Day 1 panel and structured matchmaking sessions built for high-value dealmaking.
Competition & Awards
Celebrating Talent & Local Excellence
Gourmet Market brings local food businesses into the spotlight through professional assessment, business pitches, and public recognition.
The business competition gives selected businesses an opportunity to present their ideas and development potential, while the Best Of / People's Choice initiative celebrates locally popular food businesses and products. The Junior Chef experience introduces younger participants to creativity and culinary skills.
Together, these experiences celebrate local talent, encourage learning, and recognize the people shaping Tripoli's food scene.
Be Part of the Experience
Discover local brands, meet the people behind your favorite products, explore new food experiences, and connect with the community shaping the future of food.
Get in Touch
Gourmet Market | 4, 5 and 6 December 2026
Rachid Karami International Fair, Tripoli, Lebanon
Presented by Jadwa06