Dr. Mark Lyons, president and CEO of Alltech, welcomed attendees to the Alltech ONE World Tour stop in Dubai, UAE. (Image source: Alltech)

ONE Dubai welcomed international attendees to the Alltech ONE World Tour (ONE), to explore collaborative solutions to the greatest challenges facing the agri-food industry in the Middle East, Africa and beyond

The series of international events bringing the ideas and inspiration of the annual Alltech ONE Conference to the world, resumed on 27 November in Dubai, UAE. The conference provides the opportunity for more people than ever to experience the power of ONE. 

Alltech ONE Dubai features discussions led by local and international experts regarding the latest trends in sustainable agricultural, animal nutrition and business, including presentations from Dr. Lyons; Tara McCarthy, global vice president of ESG at Alltech; Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi, founding partner at Soma Mater; and Gerald Kiernan, general manager of dairy farms, Emirates Food Industries (EFI).

In his opening remarks, Dr. Lyons welcomed delegates to Dubai to discuss agriculture’s role in saving the planet. McCarthy on the other hand, discussed the findings of the recently released Alltech Sustainability Insights report during her presentation. 

“Our industry is navigating unprecedented disruption yet remains confident and committed to evolving toward a more sustainable food system,” McCarthy said. “The key to success will be the development of innovative solutions, but even more critical is the capacity of the industry to work together across the value chain.”

Sheikh Dr. Majid Al Qassimi focussed on how the UAE is making food and agriculture systems more equitable, accessible and sustainable, while Kiernan spoke about Alltech’s and EFI’s recent Planet of Plenty partnership with National Dairy Farms and Masakin Dairy Farms. These two prominent companies owned by EFI bring leading-edge carbon footprint benchmarking and methane-reducing technologies to the Middle East.

“With growing concerns about climate change, companies worldwide are under increasing pressure to adopt eco-conscious practices,” said Kiernan. “As industry leaders, National and Masakin recognize the importance of curbing greenhouse gas emissions and setting new sustainability benchmarks.” Kierans comments were echoed by regional manager for Alltech in the Middle East, Paul McVeigh. 

As ONE Dubai proceeds, delegates will hear from industry experts on various topics, including ruminant and poultry sessions focused on mycotoxin management, calf nutrition, dairy farming waste management, egg quality and mineral management, as well as carbon policies. The tour will continue making international stops in 2024.

For more information, visit: one.alltech.com 

Almost 100 exhibitors presented their innovations for indoor farming, vertical farming and new food systems at Inhouse Farming in Hanover. (Image source: DLG)

The Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show of the DLG (German Agricultural Society) celebrated its successful premiere in Hanover from 12 to 18 November 2023

Delighted about the newly sealed partnership between IPM ESSEN and HortEx Vietnam (from left to right): Oliver P. Kuhrt, Kuno Jacobs, Nguyen Ba Vinh, and Thomas Kufen. (Image source: Messe Essen)

The upcoming edition of HortEx Vietnam is preparing to kick off from 13-15 March 2024 at the SECC Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

IPM ESSEN will exclusively manage the acquisition of exhibitors from the DACH region and other nations with high relevance in the global horticultural market, such as Italy and Ecuador. In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) states that the parties are aiming for a long-term partnership beyond 2026. The contract was signed as part of a business delegation trip on the occasion of the Metalex metalworking trade fair, which was also attended by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Messe Essen, Thomas Kufen.

"We are very pleased that we have succeeded in taking a further step towards the internationalisation of the worlds leading trade fair for horticulture," said CEO of Messe Essen, Oliver P. Kuhrt, at the signing of the cooperation agreement. "With this cooperation, we are demonstrating our presence in a rapidly growing market and enabling companies from Germany, Austria and Switzerland in particular to establish new contacts and business relationships." 

Numerous opportunities are opening up for the horticultural industry in Vietnam, with the market showing an average annual growth rate of 8% and the export rate having doubled in the last five years. 

For more information, visit: https://www.hortex-vietnam.com/ 

The exhibit space area has crossed 600,800 sq ft, covering all four halls of the centre and making it the largest trade show floor in IPPE’s history. (Image source: IPPE)

The 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is set to kick off on 30 January next year at the Georgia World Congress Centre in Atlanta, Georgia

This time, the exhibit space area has crossed 600,800 sq ft, covering all four halls of the centre and making it the largest trade show floor in IPPE’s history. The show has managed to secure more than 1,295 exhibitors, and will be providing attendees with a full week of education programmes, innovative technology, engaging activities on the show floor and enhanced networking opportunities with industry leaders from the animal food, meat, and poultry and egg industries. 

Besides showcasing the latest technology, equipment and services used in the production and processing of animal food, meat, and poultry and egg products, IPPE will also combine the expertise from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the Meat Institute, featuring more than 80 hours of dynamic education sessions focused on current industry issues.

Show organisers were pleased with the expanded show floor square footage and the level of exhibitor participation. “This is going to be an exciting show that you will not want to miss,” they stated. 

For more information and to register, visit: www.ippexpo.org