THE RISE IN FOOD SECURITY: RESPONDING TO THE FOOD NEXUS WITH AN INNOVATIVE AND HOLISTIC APPROACH

03 Nov 2026
Foodtech Summit
Gulfood Manufacturing
• With premium costs in energy, logistics and fertilizers, what is the future for the Middle East?
• How are accelerated factory builds and upgrades helping manufacturers secure and safeguard their future?
• How are manufacturers shifting to alternative suppliers to mitigate vulnerabilities?
• What actions can be taken to give higher priority to ensure and maintain food safety throughout the supply chain?
• With food price inflation and insurance premium hikes continuing to surge, how will pressures cascade across the entire value chain?
• Effective approaches to successfully pivot toward increased local food production to strengthen long-term resilience
Speakers
Renee Born
Renee Born, International Presenter and Moderator - -
Gilles Tisserand
Gilles Tisserand, Global Vice President Corporate Sustainability - Tetra Pak
Karim ElFiqi
Karim ElFiqi, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer - PepsiCo
Jay O'Nien
Jay O'Nien, Group Sustainability Officer - Bühler Group
Ashvin Subramanyam
Ashvin Subramanyam, CEO International Business - Orkla India
Reinier Weerman
Reinier Weerman, General Manager MENA - Flora Food Group