Malaysia-Africa Palm Oil Trade Fair & Seminar 2011 – South Africa

Events | BY Promotional Feature | November 2, 2011 at 21:30

The success of the first Malaysia-Africa Palm Oil Trade Fair & Seminar held in 2007 in conjunction with the continent’s largest food and beverage event – Africa’s Big Seven – has encouraged a follow-up meeting in the Sub-Sahara Africa region, which is an emerging agriculture investment destination.

Generally, it is viewed that the demand for oils and fats will continue to grow in this region. On the ground information and contacts can be secured through networking at the Malaysia-Africa Palm Oil Trade Fair & Seminar (POTS) 2011 on 7 December 2011 at Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Highlights

Exciting line-up of seminar papers
Investment opportunities in Sub-Sahara Africa
Business meetings
Networking opportunities with participants from more than 40 countries in the African region
Showcase of products & services
Event sponsorship opportunities

The objectives of POTS are as follows:

1. To generate greater awareness of the nutritional benefits and advantages of palm oil for the food and non-food industries in the Africa region and to promote greater usage of Malaysian palm oil and its related products.

2. To establish, renew and widen contacts as well as foster a better understanding with buyers / manufacturers / end-users related to the oils & fats industry in Africa.

3. To provide a conducive platform for interaction between members of the Malaysian palm oil industry and African region end users as well as to address issues of common interest.

About Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)

The Malaysian Palm Oil Promotion Council (MPOPC) was incorporated on 25 January 1990. The name was subsequently changed to Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) on 13 April 2006 to reflect a wider scope of responsibilities.

MISSION

To promote the market expansion of Malaysian palm oil and its products by enhancing its image and creating a better acceptance through the awareness of various techno-economic advantages and the environmental sustainability of palm oil.

OBJECTIVES

To enhance trade in the market place by addressing the latest opportunities.
To encourage product diversification using Malaysian palm oil as the key ingredient, thus gaining a prominent role in new and formulated products.
To improve understanding of palm oil, enhancing its applications and elucidating its numerous strengths and benefits.
To uphold the good name of Malaysian palm oil by addressing the issues of perception, allegations and realities of palm oil.
To safeguard the positioning of Malaysian palm oil as the most dominant vegetable oil in terms of market coverage, nutritional benefits, environmental sustainability and commercial success.

Date: 7 December 2011
Location: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
Contact: Mr Kumar
Tel: +27 31 5666 171
Email: kumar@mpoc.org.za
Download the brochure
Website: www.mpoc.org.za