Tuesday, February 12, 2013

GCC food imports to reach $53 billion in 2020


JEDDAH – The value of food imports into the GCC alone will hit $53.1 billion by 2020, more than double the value in 2010 ($25.8 billion), the Economist Intelligence Unit forecast.

Against this backdrop, more than 200 agriculture, poultry, fishing, and horticulture businesses will gather on March 26-28 for the AGRA Middle East at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in a joint effort to help the region combat its food security issues.

Organizations from more than 30 countries will participate in the show covering agribusiness, poultry & livestock, fishing & aquaculture, floriculture & horticulture and agricultural machinery & supplies, providing a comprehensive all-in-one platform for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations to an audience of key regional decision makers.


Read more: http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130212152847

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