Calendar of Events

Asia Fruit Logistica 2022

Date: 2 to 4 November 2022.

Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.

Fruit Logistica 2023

Date: 8 to 10, February 2023.

Venue: Berlin, Germany.

Dates: 7 to 9 November 2022.

Venue: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Gulfood Manufacturing 2022

Date: 8 to 10, November 2022.

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre.

EIMA International 2022

Date: 9 to 13, November 2022.

Venue: International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition, Bologna, Italy.

Dates: 17 to 19 November 2022.

Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre, China.

Date: 14 to 17, February 2023.

Venue: Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany.

Gulfood 2023

Dates: 20 to 24 February 2023.

Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai

IFTECH Pakistan 2023

Date: 7 to 9 September 2023.

Venue: Lahore Expo Centre.

Anuga 2023.

Date: 7 to 11, October 2023.

Venue: Berlin, Germany.

International Green Week

Date: 20 to 29, January 2023.

Venue: Berlin, Germany.

Anuga FoodTec 2024

Dates: 19 to 22, March 2024

Venue: Cologne, Germany.

Dear readers,

In our September-October 2022 edition, the editorial board of Pakistan Food Journal is focusing on the current exhibitions related to the food industry that are held worldwide in the coming months. Among them, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced a leading global trade fair, Gulfood Manufacturing, that will take place from 8-10 November 2022. Showcasing new global products, solutions and technologies across the food and beverage value chain. Gulfood Manufacturing 2022 will be the definitive destination leading the future of food production from new ingredients and advanced technologies to integrated supply chain solutions and breakthrough developments driving the industry forward.

In the event Asia Fruit Logistica, where exhibitors from some 40 different countries and regions are set to showcase their products and services at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show. Leading machinery and technology players will exhibit a range of solutions at Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show. From optical sorting solutions to innovative tools to track products throughout the supply chain, tech is taking the fresh produce business to the next level.

The EIMA agricultural machinery exhibition to be held in Bologna from 9 to 13 November is the most important event of the year at the international level for agricultural companies, business operators and agro-mechanics technicians. It is also an important appointment for the world of gardening, landscaping, urban decoration and sports facilities. Indeed, the EIMA Green exhibition, held as part of the agricultural machinery show, offers a wide range of tecnologies for green maintenance.

Amina Baqai Editor in Chief

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Pakistan, China join hands to achieve food security because factors of production in the agriculture sector of Pakistan and China can be complementary to each other. Both countries need to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and food security to achieve a win-win solution.

President Dr. Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan needs to adopt latest technology to enhance agricultural production to counter the effects of climate change.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to all relevant ministries to prepare agricultural reforms plan on an emergency basis. Shehbaz Sharif said a comprehensive awareness campaign should be conducted to make the farmers aware of the modern methods of agriculture.

Pakistan’s agricultural exports are suffering from trade regulations in areas such as testing, certification and licensing because most countries have stringent regulations in place to protect human health and the environment.

As the floods continue to wreak havoc, Pakistan's Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said the government can consider importing food from India as the monsoon rains have destroyed the standing crops.

The World Food Program said it is increasing emergency aid to reach 1.9 million people in Pakistan devastated by the worst floods to hit the country in more than a century.

Pakistan’s flood crisis could become a food crisis as the country continues to suffer from catastrophic flooding. Around onethird of the country remains underwater, and most of the 33 million people affected by the disaster have yet to receive assistance. But the crisis could still get worse.

Pakistan’s food imports, including wheat, palm oil, and soybean oil,