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2 at the inaugural Food500 Summit, addressing Gulfood’s
economic impact and the UAE’s role as a global trade gateway.

Food500: Titans of Industry and Policymakers Connect on
Food Strategy for Change

The Food500 Summit brings industry leaders together to tackle
pressing challenges and opportunities across the food value chain.
Speakers include: Ananya Narayan, CEO – Hunter Foods; Dr.
Edwini Kessie, Director of the Agriculture and Commodities
Division, World Trade Organization – Switzerland; Alvyn Severien,
CEO, Montaigne Nutrition and Co-founder, Algama – France;
Tisha Livingston, CEO, Infinite Acres – USA, leading global top
trends expert – Daniel Levine, and many more.

H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said: “The
selection of the food cluster as the first economic cluster to be
developed by the UAE highlights the importance the country
attaches to the sector as a key driver of economic diversification.
The food cluster strategy aims to ensure self-sufficiency in food
production and enhance the food ecosystem management through
supporting agricultural enterprises and increasing local production.
The initiative will not only help us meet local market needs but will
also position the UAE as a leading food exporter to key regional
and global markets and support the goals of the ‘We the UAE
2031’ vision, such as increasing the national GDP to AED 3 trillion
by the next decade.”

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“Against this backdrop, the landmark edition of Gulfood will serve
as an ideal platform for partnerships and discussions, presenting
opportunities for knowledge exchange and networking across
industries, thus fostering a foundation for setting and
accomplishing future objectives within the global trade community,”
H.E. added.

Gulfood Innovation Awards & Global Trade Showcase

The Gulfood Innovation Awards celebrate the very best in F&B
innovation, recognizing trailblazing products, technologies, and
ideas. Visitors can expect to see hundreds of thousands of new
products and groundbreaking innovations showcased across the
event.

“Our participation in Gulfood’s 30th edition supports our strategic
direction towards our vision to become the number one global
halal sustainable healthy protein company by 2030. This
prestigious event allows us to showcase our latest innovations,
connect with industry leaders, and drive meaningful progress in
food solutions. Being shortlisted for the Gulfood Innovation Awards

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