ABCE tackles challenges facing beverage industry
Jeddah: Fadia Jiffry JEDDAH: The 2nd edition of the Arab Beverages Conference & Exhibition (ABCE) held with the support of Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-faisal ended yesterday.
The Arab Beverages Association organized the twoday event in collaboration with the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry ( JCCI) and Arab Federation for Food Industries.
“The Arab Beverages Conference & Exhibition (ABCE) is an important annual event that we co-organize with our partners, in order to contribute to food industries to ensure the safety and health of consumers,” said Haitham Jaffan, president of Arab Federation for Food Industries.
The conference was accompanied by a special exhibition, for the sponsoring companies to showcase their products and interact with the gathering.
The main aim of the conference was to discuss the obstacles faced by regional companies working in this field and explore opportunities in the light of latest developments and technologies.
“No one can ignore the current position of the beverage industry in the Arab economies and its role to fit the needs of consumers in the Arab world. This industry provides job opportunities and is linked to packaging, agricultural and glass sectors. Our priority is to protect this industry, boost investments from within and outside the Arab world, in addition to cooperating with the beverage research centers for the development of alternative materials,” said Monther T. Al-harthi, chairman of Arab Beverages Association.
ABCE brought to light main topics relating to the beverages industry in the Arab countries in comparison to the global beverage industry. The conference also stressed on the beverage safety and latest legislative developments in the beverage sector, advances in beverage packaging, promoting the scientific research and technological developments to create new products, Arab exports of beverages, recycling and other various topics relevant to the sector.
“By participating in this event, we wish to contribute in promoting the sectors of education, environment and health affairs of Jeddah society and promote investment opportunities in Jeddah. We are delighted to be the host of the 2nd Arab Beverages Conference & Exhibition in Jeddah,” said Adnan H. Mandoura, JCCI’S secretary general.