ABU DHABI, 28th November, 2023 (WAM) -- The second day of the Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition (ADIFE) today brought together leaders, experts and participants in the food sector for an exciting and insightful agenda of speeches, presentations and discussions under the umbrella of the ADIFE Talks.
The day’s talks kicked off with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority’s (ADAFSA)’s Partners Forum 2023 opening the session.
Saeed Al Bahri Salem Al Ameri, Director-General of ADAFSA, outlined the important role that the Authority played in ensuring the quality of food and pointing out that the agriculture and food production sector is considered an essential pillar in building a diversified and sustainable economy, and those concerned in this sector.
A subsequent panel discussion noted that food waste also involved the waste of water and energy and an increased carbon footprint.
A presentation on “Bees and Beekeeping in the United Arab Emirates”, saw Dr. Denis Anderson, a principal investigator at the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, launch a book based on his current research and development project in the UAE.
Aysha Al Kaabi, Technical Support Section Head at ADAFSA, led a session explaining the “Zadna Rating” for evaluating food establishments in the emirate of Abu Dhabi through the control and inspection of food establishments and local restaurants.
Vidya Shah, Chief Commercial Officer, Abu Dhabi Food Hub – KEZAD, provided a presentation titled “Spotlight on market access – the role of wholesale markets in supporting global businesses to work closer with emerging and growing economies”.
Bassem Azzam, Managing Director for TSI Quality Services, oversaw the next session on “Climate Change Impacts on Food Safety: The Role of Managers in the Food Service Industry”.
The final session on “Agricultural Practices and Promotion of Local Consumption” featured Dr. Ahmed Fawaz Atoom and Dr. Afra Al Dhaheri, both of ADAFSA.
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ADAFSA, and organised by ADNEC Group in strategic partnership with ADAFSA, the second edition of ADIFE is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre with leaders, experts and participants drawn from around the world.