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Food Forward Summit

Saudi Food Manufacturuing 2025

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Skilfully Capitalising on the Critical Role of Food Processing to Deliver Healthier Foods

13 Apr 2025
Food Forward Summit Stage
FOOD FORWARD SUMMIT
  • What role does food processing play in creating healthier, safer and more affordable foods?
  • As innovation and technology advances food production and processing, how does the sector navigate with the understanding of processing and differentiate from Ultra Processed Foods?
  • What innovations can reduce processing and shorten ingredient lists on pack to provide healthier food to the customers?
  • How important is the preservation aspect in food processing? What are the latest innovations in shelf-life extension?
  • Farm-to-fork traceability for food safety and consumer trust: How traditional and natural farming methods contribute to higher food safety standards compared to conventional food production methods
Moderator
Jean Zakka, CEO - Zakka Multitec
Panelist
Issam Hmami, Head of R&D - Al Esayiah Holding Co. Ltd.
Stuart Rigby, Global Product & Process Development Manager - DC Norris & Company
Amit Dutta, Associate Director-Agri, Food & Nutrition - Frost & Sullivan
Manish Roy, Vice President - Food Specialties Limited