Food Tech Summit Agenda 2022

   

With a series of giga projects to diversify the economy beyond oil and gas to attract the world, a robust local food production eco-system is an untapped potential for F&B manufacturers Saudi Arabia’s ...

In light of the growing threat of food security, KSA are taking active steps toward implementing and developing the core and supporting factors necessary to build successful, secure and sustainable food production systems. The Milling Company 3 is one of the largest milling companies in KSA and has high production and quality standards to meet to be a major pillar in the Kingdom’s Food Security objectives. Siemens and ASM are supporting Milling Company 3 on their Digital Transformation journey, by integrating innovative technology to optimize production, maintain food quality while minimizing costs. 

 

Innovation in the plant-based space has evolved dramatically to significantly change what plant alternatives mean to consumers globally and in KSA. To adapt to this dynamic category, Kerry launched a proprietary research to identify the driving factors that will shape the plant alternatives landscape in KSA. Join our discussion on the future of meat alternatives in the region where we will discuss:

• Consumer perspectives influencing the future of meat alternatives
• KSA meat alternative innovation matrix

And catch our fireside chat with Duncan Maylon, Development Director of NEOM, who will share the company's vision for building a strong ecosystem for a healthier world.

One of the biggest providers of fresh value-added poultry and other meat products, animal feed & health products and a fast-food brand franchise operator

Hear from the key stakeholders of the food systems on building sustainable food value chains of the future that solve critical issues

• The emerging potential of 5PL and how integrated supply chains can bring more control over costs through visibility
• Importance of end-to-end traceability to monitor, optimise and track food wastage and improve food safety · Encouraging local production to reduce food miles & carbon footprint and increase agility & food security
• How retailers can help manufacturers to drive operational efficiency of the food value chain to bring down the cost to the consumer

Hear from sustainability champions across the value chain on what this means in terms of cost savings and profits in a difficult economy. Understand the benefits of building a stronger brand value proposition as a responsible company to appeal to the changing planet-conscious consumers of today.  

The global crisis has pushed the limits of incoming cashflow. How can sustainability linked finance be leveraged to kill 2 birds with one stone? A new source of financing is now available where traditional sources are becoming tougher given the unabating global crisis. The funds are not restricted at the end-use level and provides the flexibility one needs with the current market volatilities. This is helping many organisations to start adopting sustainable practices with an attractive incentive for both borrower and investor. Hear from sustainable finance leads from the region on how organisations can leverage sustainability-linked financing models in the midst of current market volatilities. 

• How can food manufacturers become circular and contribute to lesser waste outputs?
•  Regenerative food practices for functional ingredients production in a sustainable manner

Addressing this question, we will speak about the benefit of plant-based food chain in upstream (land, time, yield) and downstream: processing. We will share facts, based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology to address the question of whether (and how much) environmental benefit might be obtained by shifting the food consumption toward plant-based food.

Hear from a path-breaking company revolutionising alternative protein production to address food security and supply chain disruptions in a sustainable and planet-friendly manner with single cell protein – micro-algae

Here from a leading start-up from Singapore on how Manufacturers, Investors, Food companies and Governments can come together to establish a secure future of food by 2050 and what Shiok Meats is doing to achieve in this regard. 

The shift in consumer mindsets is driving new demands for new ingredients. How can food manufacturers and ingredient manufacturers work closely to adapt to these changing trends and always deliver enjoyable experiences to their customers aligned to their customers value demands.

• Fermentation is now an answer to preserve as well as feed the planet better
• The link between fermentation and human health has become stronger lead by consumer research · Improving the nutritional profile of food products through microbiomes

MOU between Food Tech Valley and the International Islamic Food Processing Association (IFPA)

Open Platform for OOIC Trade and Investment Opportunities in AgriFood

IFPA as a full subsidiary of IOFS aims to foster B2B cooperation among all OIC member countries by facilitating trade and investment, allowing every company in the agri-food sector of OIC / IOFS geography to contribute to Food Security issues and communicate with each other by establishing value-added supply chains.

• How to resolve transactional disputes while changing custody of ownership of goods between business
• How to prove the end-to-end provenance of the final product from the source final customer 
• Optimising the varied complexities associated with a long opaque supply chain

Hear from a leading flavour and ingredient manufacturer on the accelerated trends in amplifying consumer experiences, omni-present health and wellbeing, and planet-first solutions

 

• Using AI and fragrance manipulation to create hit flavours for new products 
• Cut lead time in research and product development