Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi is set to host the 4th edition of VIV MEA, the world’s leading exhibition for livestock development, dairy, poultry, and egg production. The event will be held from November 20 to 22 at the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
VIV MEA is the international trade show from feed to food for producing and processing poultry meat, eggs, fish, and dairy in the Middle East and Africa. The event will bring together more than 500 global and regional suppliers from the entire supply chain of all animal species production, with a clear focus on innovation, technology, and scientific research.
In addition to the VIV MEA trade show, the organizer, VNU Europe, will bring extra contents and products from suppliers of controlled environments and precision agriculture, as well as innovations and technologies for smart food production. This will include topics such as plant-based protein production, improved nutritional value and health, organic food concepts, increase yield programs, control pest solutions, water-saving systems, and energy use management.
Mr. Badr Al Shehhi, spokesman for Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security, stated that the Authority is working through its strategies to develop a sustainable and integrated food system and plans to enable agricultural development through innovation, investment, promoting good practices, and the competitiveness of local products.
Ms. Renate Wiendels, Senior Project Manager at VIV Worldwide, commented that “at VIV MEA, we strive to bring delegations and industry leaders worldwide to share their global perspectives on various agri-food topics. In fact, we are looking forward to welcoming approximately 8,000 visitors from around the world, and especially from the GCC.”