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Friday November 01, 2024

Over $10m in business deals signed at Food Asia 2024

By Our Correspondent
November 01, 2024
Participant speaks 1st day of the Food Asia Conference 2024 on October 2024. — Facebook@NAFSFood
Participant speaks 1st day of the Food Asia Conference 2024 on October 2024. — Facebook@NAFSFood

KARACHI: The 17th edition of the Plastic Packaging, Corrugated, and Food Asia International exhibition and conferences recorded over $10 million business deals between foreign and local companies in different segments at the Expo Centre, Karachi, according to organisers.

Various exhibiting companies from Vietnam, Thailand, Turkey, China and Iran have received overwhelming responses from local delegates and visitors in the food and allied sectors, signing different business deals and MoUs for strategic partnerships in the future.Director Ecommerce Gateway Uzair Nizam said the participation of foreign and local exhibitors and delegates at an impressive level is a testament to the unprecedented growth and flourishing economic activities within the food sector.

President Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan Dr Khursheed Nizam said food security is an essential matter for every country and nation to achieve a self-sustainable level on a priority basis. Without technology and innovation, the development of the food and allied sectors remains out of the question; however, the event continues to contribute a significant role in providing a platform to all stakeholders for developing the food and allied sectors at an advanced level in Pakistan, he added.