Reducing Food Waste and Strengthening Food Systems in Africa and the Middle EastÂ
The FoodGuard Global Summit
A strategic platform that brings together decision-makers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss practical solutions for reducing food waste, enhancing food safety, and improving supply chains across Africa and the Middle East.
High level presenceÂ
Ministers and Keynote Speakers
Dr. Sharif Farouk
Minister
Minister of Supply and Internal Trade
Khaled Hashem
Minister
Minister of Industry
Tareq Elhouby
Chairman
National Food Safety Authority
Samuel Godefroy
President
IUFoST
Ashraf El-Gazayerli
Chairman
Egyptian Chamber of Food Industries
Gunther Beger
Managing director
SDG Innovation and Economic Transformation
Assan Ng'ombe
Head of Re-Gain Programme
AGRA
Cheick-Oumar Sylla
Division Director
IFC
AbdulHakim Elwaer
Assistant Director General
FAO
Conrad Rein
Secretary
Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security
Eloise Peacock
Senior Research Analyst
WRAP
Hayssam Jaffan
President
Arab Federation of Food Industries
Ibrahim El-Dukheri
Director General
AOAD
Khaled Kasih
CEO
Kasih Foods
Mohamed Kadah
Assistant Secretary General
COMESA
Mostapha Khalil
Group Director
Informa Markets
Patrick Jean Gilabert
Representative
UNIDO Egypt Hub
Shereen Shaheen
Head of Corporate Affairs
Tetra Pak
Soha Atallah
Vice President
WPO & LibanPack
Teddy Yagambaram Soobramanien
CEO
COMESA Business Council
Why FoodGuard Summit?
Food loss in our region is not merely a consumption issue, but a challenge closely linked to production and supply chains.
Loss rates are affected by:
- Weak food safety systemsÂ
- Limited manufacturing and processing technologiesÂ
- Storage and cold chain challenges
- Lack of appropriate packaging solutionsÂ
- Transportation and logistics gapsÂ
- Regulatory misalignment
Summit Goal: A platform for government entities and industry stakeholders to develop practical and scalable solutions.
Why is it Co-located within Fi Africa & ProPak MENA?
Why is it Co-located within Fi Africa & ProPak MENA?Reducing food loss depends on the integration of several key sectors:
- Food Ingredients and Manufacturing InnovationÂ
- Packaging Technologies and Shelf-Life OptimizationÂ
- Processing Solutions, Automation, and Production LinesÂ
- Food Safety Regulations and Industry StandardsÂ
Benefit: Attendees connect dialogue with real-world solutions showcased on the exhibition floor.
Confirm Your Attendance
Date & Venue:
1 June 2027 at Al Manara International Conference CenterÂ
Cairo 1-3 June at Egypt International Exhibition Centre
Why you should attend
Attending the Global FoodGuard Summit gives you the opportunity to:
- Explore the latest trends in food loss reductionÂ
- Discover practical solutions to improve quality and minimize wasteÂ
- Build direct connections with decision-makers and industry leadersÂ
- Understand regulatory requirements and compliance trends in the regionÂ
- Discover packaging and processing technologies showcased at Fi Africa and ProPak MENAÂ