The Organic Trade Meets At The Organic Expo in Riyadh

31 August 2022

The organic sector in Middle East is developing fast. The rise of organic food & beverages in shelf space has increased by over 60% in the past 5 years according to organic-market.info. Fuelled by an ever-increasing population, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are estimated to import more than 70% - 90% of their food requirements. As one the largest countries in the Middle East and North African region, Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in the development of the organic sector - from rural production to shelf - and identifies this as one important keys for the future.

Two special highlights will deal with the topics "Water" and "Fertilizer". BIOFACH SAUDI ARABIA offers you the perfect place for trade connections and making contacts.

A test field of around 3,000 m² at Macfrut 2024

23 April 2024

At Macfrut, the sector’s innovations will be on display in an area of around 3,000 square metres, divided into two halls: one dedicated to fruit growing (Hall C1 - Agri Field Solution) and the other to soilless production techniques, commercial and industrial horticulture, and mechanisation (Hall A1 – Machinery Solutions). ‘Both of these areas allow visitors to see for themselves what they can put into practice on their own farm,’ says Luciano Trentini, an experienced agronomist. »

The first edition of Fruit Attraction in Brazil reflects the potential of the Brazilian fruit and vegetable sector

22 April 2024

Fruit Attraction, one of the world's leading international trade fairs for the fruit and vegetable sector, has closed its first edition in Brazil, at the São Paulo Expo. The three-day event brought together the entire production chain of the sector, with the presence of 45 countries and 8 Brazilian states (São Paulo, Bahia, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Norte, Maranhão, Pará, Espírito Santo and Paraná) and 12,000 visitors. »

What happened in the food industry this past month?

15 April 2024

Innovation is of key importance at SIAL Paris – and nowhere is this more the case than at the SIAL Start-up Village, which is run in partnership with Sesamers. Present in 24 countries, Sesamers is a global network of tech events that was launched in 2015 by specialists in innovation and business events. “With 10 years of experience, we help innovative businesses to shine on stage, build better events and scale their influence strategy,” the network, also known as Start-up Sesame, says. »