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ADNEC TO HOLD VIRTUAL EVENT UNDER SIAL ME AND ABU DHABI DATE PALM EXHIBITION BANNER THIS YEAR ADNEC Group, part of ADQ, in collaboration with Comexposium, one of the world’s leading event organisers, have developed a unique one-day event that will bring together C-suite
UNILEVER AND ALGENUITY PARTNER TO EXPLORE USE OF MICROALGAE PROTEIN Unilever and biotech start-up Algenuity are announcing a new partnership to delve into the huge potential microalgae bring in innovating future foods for Unilever’s plant-based portfolio. Algenuity, which specialises in developing microalgae for use in consumer products, will work with the R&D team within Unilever’s Foods and Refreshment (F&R) division to explore ways of bringing foods made with microalgae to the market. Developing alternative protein sources like microalgae represents a significant step forwards in the critical shift needed to an equitable and resilient food system. By 2050, the world will need to produce 70% more food to feed a growing population of 10 billion people. These foods will need to meet a high nutritional standard, while reducing their impact on the environment. Unilever and Algenuity recognise the key role that diverse, plantbased proteins like microalgae will play in transitioning towards this new food system. Chlorella vulgaris, a widely recognised (micro)algae, is a nutrient-rich, plant-based source of protein and fibre, with a low environmental footprint. Chlorella possesses a number of additional beneficial nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. It has been consumed globally for many years, yet its high chlorophyll content, which gives plants their green colour and a bitter taste and smell, has proven a barrier to its inclusion in mainstream diets. Algenuity has developed an innovative technology to overcome this limitation. Its Chlorella Colours® palette significantly reduces the chlorophyll content of microalgae while still allowing them to retain their natural nutrients. This unlocks a wealth of potential applications for microalgae in the food and beverage sector. It brings the opportunity to develop a sustainable source of protein that meets increasing consumer demand for nutritious foods that taste great.
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executives from the UAE and abroad to a virtual gathering on 23 November 2020. The event, titled F&B Networking Hub by SIAL Middle East - E-summit & Meetings, organised in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Date Palm Virtual Platform, held under the supervision of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, will enable entities working in the food, beverage, hospitality, and date palm production industries to continue to meet, engage, and do business. The format of this year’s event comes in response to the impact of the global outbreak of COVID-19. ADNEC has specifically developed the unique format of the event in response to ongoing international travel restrictions. The event will include talks and meetings being held virtually, in order to adhere to ongoing health and safety measures implemented to mitigate against transmission of COVID-19. In 2020, the virtual event will include live sessions for industry leaders focused on the challenges which the food and beverage sector and date palm production will face after the pandemic over the upcoming 24 months. In particular, discussions will focus on current strategies and policies required to maintain national effort toward the National Food Security Strategy 2051. The virtual event comes as ADNEC Group and the global organiser of SIAL events, Comexposium, have decided to postpone the 11th edition of SIAL ME, which was due to take place from 8 – 10 September 2020. SIAL ME is a truly international exhibition which delivers a high level of economic impact. However, ADNEC has been in touch with exhibitors, partners, and suppliers to provide them with support in making this decision.The 11th edition of SIAL ME and the 15th edition of Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition will return on 7th – 9th September 2021.
NUTRICAL, THE REGION’S FIRST FOOD DATA INTELLIGENCE SOFTWARE LAUNCHES IN THE UAE NutriCal, UAE’s first food data intelligence software launches in the region with a vision to equip food businesses with pertinent information they can use to attract and retain
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