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Inaugural FoodGuard Summit opens in Egypt to advance food safety
via Egypt Today5 min read
The inaugural FoodGuard Summit, organized by Informa Markets in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization UNIDO, officially opened in Cairo, Egypt, as part of the 14th edition of Fi Africa and Propak MENA 2026. The summit, held from June 2 to 4, 2026, at the Egypt International Exhibition Center, operates under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt. The opening session featured strong governmental support with participation and keynote addresses from H.E. Dr. Sherif Farouk, Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, and H.E. Khaled Hashem, Minister of Industry. Mr. Wouter Maloman, Chief Commercial Officer at Informa Markets, and Dr. Patrick Jean Gilabert, Representative and Head of the UNIDO Regional Office Hub in Egypt, also delivered opening remarks, emphasizing public-private sector collaboration for food security and value chain development. The event brings together decision-makers, private sector leaders, and international organization representatives to discuss food security and safety, showcasing solutions for supply chains and food processing in Africa and the Middle East. Fi Africa and Propak MENA 2026 welcomed over 8,000 visitors on its first day and is expected to attract more than 15,000 visitors and specialists. The summit's first main session addressed "Food Loss and Waste: A Strategic Imperative for Regional Food Security in Africa and the Middle East," with H.E. Khaled Hashem, Minister of Industry, an
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