5 - 6 OCTOBER 2022, GRAND HYATT, DUBAI, UAE
Get a chance to learn from change leaders and decision-makers behind the world's largest food manufacturing brands.
Build relationships with industry-leading companies and meet with over 600+ F&B specialists from the region and beyond.
Engage in highly interactive panel discussions featuring speakers from the government sector and key companies from the F&B sector.
"This is just the start of a new era for us and the UAE Food & Beverage Group, where I see the cooperation between the multinational companies and the local companies working together for the best of the UAE economy."
Saleh Lootah
“If you don’t have a diverse leadership team, you might be missing out on an amazing group of talent because they’re looking for somewhere that looks more like them, which is another factor because you could lose talent if you’re proving that you’re not diverse and inclusive.”
Kate Goodman
“The consumer demand has actually gotten heavily impacted by the pandemic and consumers are currently looking for healthy, convenient and probably value for money. The local manufacturers have a great responsibility to adapt themselves to fulfill these demands.”
Hassan Safi
“It's really about connecting your machines, it's about getting that data into the database, it's about being agile but also about empowering workers - enabling workers. Everywhere I've gone it's 'we need more skilled workers, we need more intelligence, we need more training' so then let's empower them, let's get them the data to make decisions and impact their manufacturing.”
Paul Epperson
Learn from over 50+ industry leaders as they share insights into the best strategies for core issues faced by the industry, and more at the 2-day Future Food Forum 2022.
Expires 5 Sept 2022
Expires 5 Oct 2022
Bringing together local and global ministers, high-ranking government officials, business leaders, academia, and representatives of leading think tanks once more, the Future Food Forum 2022 is set to showcase the initiatives within the food and beverage manufacturing ecosystem for sustainability and inclusive growth, creating opportunities for women, and fostering youth entrepreneurship within the F&B industry.
Sumeet Mathur
Conference Chairman, Managing Director, FRIESLANDCAMPINA, MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA
2 conference days packed with the biggest MENA brands and government addressing extraordinary developments, excellence and new pportunities
across the complete F&B business value chain.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Saleh Lootah, Chairman, UAE Food and Beverage Business Group
Saleh Lootah, Chairman, UAE Food and Beverage Business Group
-
-
Food and Beverage manufacturing is critical to the growth and performance of our economies. It is in the
Food and Beverage manufacturing is critical to the growth and performance of our economies. It is in the interest of the region and its development that an atmosphere of partnership is created between government organisations, regulators and the F&B manufacturers to enable this sector to scale up, become competitive and build a resilient supply chain. In an interesting discussion key leaders will throw more light on the key challenges and opportunities available and why both government organisations and local and international manufacturers need to play its role for F&B sector to contribute to our region’s sustainable economic growth.
Panelists:
Alan Smith, CEO, Agthia Group PJSC
Ahmed Alnaqbi - Chief Executive Officer - Emirates Development Bank
Andrey Dribny, Chief Executive Officer – Culinary, IFFCO
Melda Yasar Cebe, Managing Director MENAT, KRAFT HEINZ
Session Chair:
Sumeet Mathur, Managing Director, FrieslandCampina MENA
The region, with its desert environments, has been a traditional food importer with various GCC countries importing up
The region, with its desert environments, has been a traditional food importer with various GCC countries importing up to 80% of their food and beverage needs. Recent geo-political developments such as the war in Ukraine, Covid-19 related border closures, climate change, lower production in source countries, supply chain disruptions, higher food wastage are all creating alarming food security situation in the Middle East region. GCC countries need to create and support a food security plan with significant focus and investments in local production, resilient logistic networks, reduced food wastage and technology-led agri-food production. There also needs to be a way for the Gulf region to collaborate and create a regional network for food production, trade partners and others.
Panelists:
Dr. Hussain bin Samh Al Masrouri, Director General, Food Safety and Quality Center, Ministry Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources, Oman
Prof Ahmed Eltigani, CEO, Al Rawabi Diary
Samah Al Hajeri, Director, Cooperatives and Strategic Reserve, Ministry of Economy UAE
Yasmine Berbir, Head of Sustainability, Nestle Middle East
Session Chair:
Ahmed Bayoumi, CEO, Global Food Industries, UAE
-
-
Speaker: Matthew Holland, Chief Commercial Officer, EMEA – GE Digital, UK
Speaker:
Matthew Holland, Chief Commercial Officer, EMEA – GE Digital, UK
With the rise of the mega-retail, mergers and acquisitions and the growth of mall-culture, retailers and manufacturers are
With the rise of the mega-retail, mergers and acquisitions and the growth of mall-culture, retailers and manufacturers are key partners for each other’s eventual business success, profitability, overall performance of our national economy, food security, jobs and lot more. The session will bring together some of the most powerful companies from both sides of the spectrum in pursuit of practical answers to important questions on key topics such as how can they develop a trust-based relationship and produce greater benefits for both these critical players? And what policies and procedures will help us get there?
Panelists:
Fethi Khiari, CEO, United Foods, UAE
Shahzeb Mahmood, GM Middle East & Pakistan, Kellogg’s
Paul Thachil, Managing Director – Oils & Fats, IFFCO
Choitrams
Majid Al Futtaim
Session Chair:
Dr Sami Carouba, President and CEO, Reach Middle East & Africa
Speaker: Francisco Pedrosa – Director EMEA, SPIRAX
Speaker:
Francisco Pedrosa – Director EMEA, SPIRAX
Food and Beverage manufacturers are mindful of its impact on the environment and are also now directed by
Food and Beverage manufacturers are mindful of its impact on the environment and are also now directed by local governments to reduce contributions to landfill and of course business benefits from lowering waste. Manufacturing companies are also keen to show an increasing level of CSR which in turn attracts new age customers, investors, and even employees. The panel will provide an in-depth and interesting discussion on delivering robust and sustainable cost savings, whilst improving their CSR while reducing waste in food and beverage manufacturing supply chain
Panelists:
Dr Rabih Kemlah, Chief Research Officer, Agthia Group PJSC
Alexander van‘t Riet, CEO, MAI Dubai
Vedat Gular, Director, Sidel,
Marcelle Roubanian, Regional Marketing Director, Endress+Hauser Middle East
Coco Cola - Panellist
Session Chair:
Amal Al Ahmadi, Head of Research, MOCCAE, UAE
Speaker: Hirofumi Takahashi, General Manager, Digital Enterprise Business, Yokogawa Middle East & Africa.
Speaker:
Hirofumi Takahashi, General Manager, Digital Enterprise Business, Yokogawa Middle East & Africa.
-
-
Today, it is a known fact that F&B manufacturers are embracing the need for new ways of working:
Today, it is a known fact that F&B manufacturers are embracing the need for new ways of working: the industry is reshaping its approach to operations, integrating sustainability metrics into everyday and strategic business decisions. However it is a challenge to meet the new realities and adjust fast enough: achieving sustainability goals is a journey, given the need to align all suppliers with your corporate agenda, as considerable shares of emissions occur outside your span of control. This session will shed light on how brands can efficiently source and manage ingredients, packaging materials, energy sources, water and other natural resources to meet consumers’ expectations, who are more and more ready to vote for more convenient, sustainable, ethical and healthy food and beverage choices, for brands and companies with purpose.
Panellists:
Yasmin Fansa, MENA Sustainability Lead, PEPSICO
Anna Fargas, SRM Director, Mondelez
Sandrine Duquerroy-Delesalle, Director, Sustainability & External Affairs, Crown Bevcan EMEA
Dina Epifanova, Global Head of Sustainability, IFFCO Group
Session Chair:
Yasmine Berbir, Head of Sustainability, Nestle Middle East
Food and beverage manufacturing related knowledge building is one of the key pillars that can trigger development in
Food and beverage manufacturing related knowledge building is one of the key pillars that can trigger development in the sector. This can also promote local/national workforce. For the industry to remain as a viable, competitive, and significant contributor to the country’s economic health, a carefully executed strategy to develop a regional knowledge hub and engage skilled national workforce is essential. There is still a huge amount of work to do to meet national workforce targets set for the future. This session will address significant and rising national workforce development, and skills shortages faced by the F&B sector affecting the regions food processing and agri-business, to address what can done to improve the situation.
Panellists:
Ahmed Saeed Belyouha, Chairman, Emirates Macaroni Factory
Mubarak Al Mansoori, Chief Human Capital and Corporate Services Officer, Agthia Group PJSC
Abdelghani Abdullah, Director - Government Affairs, IFFCO
Session Chair:
Johan Burger, Executive Education Manager, UAE University
The Gulf region’s traditional retailers, online grocers, manufacturers and start-ups have set up faster delivery channels in the
The Gulf region’s traditional retailers, online grocers, manufacturers and start-ups have set up faster delivery channels in the online space with convenient selections at lower prices. Although the sector is progressing well, but only a few players with long-term strategies can expect to be successful. The session will outline the relevant risks involved in planning a viable online strategy keeping in mind recent developments such as the rising fuel costs, hybrid lifestyles post covid, and labour shortages in the delivery business, among others.
Panellists:
Mohammad Ghuloum, CEO, JUMLA KUWAIT
Igor Demishev, CEO & Co founder, JIFFY, UK
Duncan McCulloch, General Manager MEA, MARS
Leo Dovbenko, CEO, Yalla Mart
Session Chair:
Lamia Fakhr, Director, Kellogg’s MENAT
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Food and beverage manufacturing in the Middle East is fast-paced and ever-changing as manufacturers continuously introduce new products
Food and beverage manufacturing in the Middle East is fast-paced and ever-changing as manufacturers continuously introduce new products into the regional market, as well as internationally. In order to remain competitive, we need to create a regulatory environment that supports innovation, encourages safety and above all provides a level playing field. In an interesting panel discussion, we welcome regional and international F&B regulatory leaders to share their ideas on how the regional Food and Beverage Regulatory environment can be improved.
Panellists:
Dr. Hussein Mansour, Chairman, National Food Safety Authority, Egypt
Lucas Blaustein, Regional Agricultural Attaché, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Eng. Ali Rashid AlGhafri, Director, Food Standard and Conformity, Oman
Session Chair:
Dr. Hassan Bayrakdar, Founder and Managing Director, Raqam Consultancy
Emerging out of the pandemic, regional consumers are becoming more cost conscious, relying more on home delivery models
Emerging out of the pandemic, regional consumers are becoming more cost conscious, relying more on home delivery models for groceries thanks to their preference to hybrid offices and F&B manufacturers who have capabilities to reach out and serve consumers at home and outside the home are generally performing better. Recent trends show that average Middle Eastern consumers are becoming more and more conscious of the content of their food, its origins, freshness, and safety. In an interesting discussion, experts will shed light into the reasons for these changing consumer preferences and help us understand ways to create a winning strategy for your organization to stay ahead of the curve.
Panelists:
Igor Marti, Senior VP MENAT, BRF
Manisha Juneja, Global Research Manager, Toluna UK
Speakers: Tina Hornbaek, Ph. D., Director of Dairy Bioprotection – Food Cultures & Enzymes, Chr. Hansen A/S Denmark
Speakers:
Tina Hornbaek, Ph. D., Director of Dairy Bioprotection – Food Cultures & Enzymes,
Chr. Hansen A/S Denmark
-
-
The global population is soon powering past 10 billion, putting a massive strain on the global food supply
The global population is soon powering past 10 billion, putting a massive strain on the global food supply chain. The majority of this growth is expected to happen in emerging markets which are already facing significant food security threats driven by massive urbanisation, decaying traditional food production, manufacturing systems and recent disruptions such as Covid-19, war and other geo-political threats. Food manufacturing and production are more resource-intensive putting a lot of stress on local supply chains in under greater pressure. This session will provide an overview on compelling factors that are disrupting our global food supply chain and discuss how production and distribution leaders in food can address these critical issues for the 21st century.
Panelists:
Dr Raman Kumar, Managing Director, Al Futtaim Logistics
Sherif Hafez, MEA Supply Chain Director, Mars
Dr. Hanaa Gomaa, Cluster Head Middle East and Pakistan E2E Supply Chain (CSL), Mondelēz International
Melahat Yildirim, Director – Procurement, IFFCO
Session Chair:
Sumeet Mathur, Managing Director, FrieslandCampina MENA
Speaker: Niels Hougaard, Managing Director, Tetra Pak Arabia & Export
Speaker:
Niels Hougaard, Managing Director, Tetra Pak Arabia & Export
Food and Beverage manufacturing leaders are now concerned with the massive challenges they face when it comes to
Food and Beverage manufacturing leaders are now concerned with the massive challenges they face when it comes to food safety such as on-line food retailing leading to new shelf life and logistic patterns, novel foods introduced to overcome scarcity on some sources of protein and that generate a legitimate demand of clarification on their safety and health benefits, increased demand for nutritional labeling etc. In an interesting keynote followed by panel discussion experts will provide critical insights on related food safety concerns need to be addressed.
Panellists:
Henri de Valicourt, Vice President, Cotecna Spain
Mariam Al Ali, Head of Food and Veterinary Laboratory, Sharjah City Municipality
Ian Aplin, Business Development Manager EMEA, Spirax Sarco
Sahil Majeed, Health and Nutrition Manager, SGS Gulf, UAE
Session Chair:
Henri de Valicourt, Vice President, Cotecna Spain
-
-
Speakers Adela Papac, Adela Papac Senior Global Marketing Manager, Sweeteners, Innovation and Commercial Development Tate & Lyle UK
Speakers
Adela Papac, Adela Papac
Senior Global Marketing Manager, Sweeteners, Innovation and Commercial Development
Tate & Lyle UK
Panel Discussion:
Overview into the world of exciting new ingredient technologies and innovations
Every manufacturer is keen to offer new line products that are healthy, immune boosting, sustainable, plant based and others… In order for these products to be successful they need to offer something unique to get on the shelf. Here is where the look out for new and efficient ingredients and ingredient technology that can help differentiate your products.
It makes perfect sense for more women to be in senior leadership roles of the F&B manufacturing sector.
It makes perfect sense for more women to be in senior leadership roles of the F&B manufacturing sector. However, in reality, less than 20% of top leadership positions are held by women despite global research that a majority of food purchasing decisions are made by women. It is true that there are not many women CEOs, CTOs and CMOs in food and beverage manufacturing but this begs the question -why? In an open discussion, industry leaders address key issues that the industry is facing when it comes to increasing female representation in leadership, diversity, and how we can get more women to the top within the food and beverage manufacturing value chain.
-
-
-
-
Showcase your brand to over 200+ local and international F&B attending companies alongside the best of F&B manufacturing as you build relationships with key stakeholders and senior colleagues this October.
#futurefoodforum2021
Witness over 600+ F&B manufacturing leaders and specialist gather at the world's greatest show for the Future Food Forum 2021, driving sectoral growth and building a better and more sustainable future for food and beverage manufacturing.
Future Food Forum 2022 sponsors and partners
Venue announcement upcoming - stay tuned.
Enjoy preferrential discounts when you stay at the conference venue between 5-6 October 2022.
"The UAE wants to become a hub for two things; We still want to be pioneering as a food hub for food trade but what we want to do is to be less dependent on the net food imports...we are a country that has over 200 nationalities, everyone has different tastes and we want to keep up being able to serve everyone what they love when it comes to food."
H.E. Mariam Bint M. Al Mheiri MINISTER OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT, UAE