TDAP to host international food exhibition

KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will organize the second edition of the International Food and Agriculture Exhibition, FOODAg-2024 from August 9 to 11, 2024, at the Expo Centre in Karachi.

The event aims to bolster Pakistan’s agro and food product exports, which exceeded $8 billion in the fiscal year 2023-24.While addressing a press conference held on Thursday, the chief executive officer of the TDAP said that the exhibition, under the theme ‘Growing a Sustainable Future’, will highlight Pakistan’s substantial contributions to global food security, empower exporters to display their products, explore joint venture opportunities with international partners, and elevate the qualitative standards of Pakistan’s agricultural produce.

He said that China has been designated as the ‘Guest of Honour Country’ for the event. And an exclusive Pakistan-China agro trade and investment conference will be held on the second day, highlighting the robust trade relationship between the two nations.

The exhibition will feature over 350 companies, highlighting a wide range of Pakistan’s strengths in both raw and processed agro and food products.The product lineup includes seafood, cereals, fruit, vegetables, dates, spices, dairy, Halal meat, poultry, edible oil/ghee, salt, confectionery, and processed foods. The rice sector will have a significant presence, with more than 45 companies participating.