Total 250 exhibitors participated from 50 countries while 12 are country pavilion

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1 Road Show: International Trade fair on Organics and Millets 2018 In Middle East Organic & Natural Product Expo 18th to 20th Nov 2018, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE About MENOPE Middle East Organic & Natural Products Expo 2018 is the one and only event for organic and natural products in the region. The event provides international and regional companies from different sectors, instant access to a dynamic and expanding market. For the past 15 years, exhibitors and visitors have conducted business, launched new products and found new opportunities through the expo. This year its the 16th Edition of the Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo in Dubai. Total 250 exhibitors participated from 50 countries while 12 are country pavilion The Event was organised by Global Links Exhibition Organizers & Conferences LLC under patronage of United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Climate change and Environment, Govt of UAE. The Program was designed for three days from to Program Schedule Sunday, 18th Nov Official Opening and tour of stands Hosted Buyer onsite matchmaking Trade visitors Product presentations Knowledge sessions 1 Page Monday, 19th Nov Pre-scheduled appointments with Hosted Buyers Meetings with VIP buyers Trade visitors Product presentations Knowledge sessions TUESDAY, 20th Nov 2018 Pre-scheduled appointments with Hosted Buyers Meetings with VIP buyers Trade visitors

2 Seminars: Over 15 Sessions have been held by industry experts on topics ranging from how to set-up organic farms in the UAE to the Global policy toolkit on public support to organic agriculture Venue: Hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the UAE's leading event venue. The Sales Director of MENOPE Mr. Joby Mathew welcomed Mr N H Shivashankar Reddy, Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Govt. of Karnataka and Mr.B.Y.Srinivas, Director of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Govt. Of Karnataka, Mr Manoj Kumar Menon, Executive Director, ICCOA and Mr. Jaydip Roy, General Manager, ICCOA and gave a brief about the MENOPE Expo. He spoke about the aligned vision of Global Links Exhibition Organizers & Conferences LLC under patronage of United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Climate change and Environment and its role in promoting organic industry across the globe. The Middle East Organic & Natural Products Expo is the only dedicated exhibition to showcase natural & organic products from a variety of different sectors. The expo has gained strong credibility over the past 15 years by exhibitors and worldwide organic associations alike. To promote the International Trade Fair 2019 Organics and Millets at Bangalore Palace from to the Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka is organizing Organics and Millets 2019,an International Trade Fair in Bengaluru, Karnataka between 18th to 20th January ICCOA is the knowledge partner and co-organizer of this international event, which is proving to be the biggest organic program ever in India and maybe Asia itself The State of Karnataka in India is in the forefront of promotion of organic and millet foods. Globally organic food is increasingly being preferred due to the increased awareness on sustainability and environmental health.this event will 2 Page

3 promote and showcase the opportunities existing in organics and millets space. The fair will further create market linkages between producers and marketers and make available healthy foods to consumers at affordable price. The upcoming event comprises of a Hi-quality Exhibition of Organic Products and Millets, Buyer-Seller Meet, International Conference and Consumer Connect Programs. The fair provides an excellent opportunity to the marketers including Raw material sourcing, Food Processors, Equipment Manufacturers, Technology Providers involved in the field of Organics and Millets to showcase their product utility and diversity. To promote this event Dept of Agriculture has participated in the show by taking a space and inviting stakeholders. Stall was manned by budding entrepreneurs from Karnataka Sun Foods Propertire Mr N Venkatesh and Soul Food and also President of Farmers Federation from Davanagere & Chitradurga Districts Regional Co-op participated in the fair and displayed the millet products. They explored the market in UAE and had very good business meetings. Honourable Minister along with other delegates had business meetings with retail chains owner and hyper markets in Dubai on both days. Minister also visited Al Maya group super market and Mr Kamal Vachani, Director welcomed them. Dept of Agriculture also plan to have brand for Organics and Millets to be launched in ITF Some Glimpes from the Event 3 Page

4 B2B Meetings ICCOA with Karnataka State Department of Agriculture officials attended total 78 B2B meetings Out of this 57 meetings were arranged with different international delegates from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Greece etc. Balance 21 Meetings were arranged with exhibitors in Indian Pavilion as well as with Representative from Indian companies/visitors. Karnataka State: Department of Agriculture Stall in the event 4 Page

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