Poland in Saudi Arabia

On February 28^th - March 3^rd 2022, the eighth edition of Foodex Saudi, one of the leading international food and drink fairs in this region of the world, took place in Jeddah.

The National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR), in accordance with the strategy defined by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Poland, as part of the implementation of activities promoting Polish agri-food products on foreign markets, for the first time has organized a Polish national stand at the Foodex Fair with the slogan "Poland tastes good". At the Polish national stand with an area of 108 sq m. the offer was presented by 10 Polish companies offering a wide range of products, including: dairy products, gluten-free and low-protein bakery products, cakes and biscuits, organic juices (NFC), fruit and vegetables, energy drinks, functional food, sweets, including organic sweets, fudge, pralines.

The Polish national stand was visited by Sheikh Hassan Omar Attar - Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in Jeddah.

Foodex Saudi 2022, as one of few fairs in the world, was held during the pandemic in the stationary form with the participation of foreign companies. The Polish national stand was very popular and participation in the fair was an excellent opportunity to establish business contacts with potential contractors, both from Saudi Arabia and from other countries in the region.

Text and photos: National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR)