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H.E. Abdulla bin Touq leads economic delegation

to Switzerland to explore best practices in the

development of food clusters

July 12, 2025

UAE delegation reviews pioneering experience of the Swiss Nutrition & Food Valley, an

advanced model of food clusters

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H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, led an economic delegation of
leading national companies from the food and agriculture sectors to Switzerland. The visit

aimed to explore global best practices in building food innovation ecosystems, developing food
clusters, and promoting research, development, and the adoption of sustainable solutions in

the food sector.

As part of the visit, the delegation participated in an event titled ‘Empowering Innovation in the
Food Sector and Building Food Clusters for a Sustainable Economic Future,’ held at the
headquarters of Bühler Group, a global leader in industrial and food solutions based in Uzwil,

Switzerland. The event brought together a distinguished group of private-sector
representatives, industry experts, and decision-makers from across the Swiss food sector and

related institutions.

H.E. Bin Touq said: “The UAE has adopted an ambitious, strategic vision to develop an

integrated and pioneering model for food clusters, embedding it within the national economy.

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