Food Export Council and Chamber of Food Industries Host Workshop for 20 Companies to Boost Export Capabilities
hamdy Abdelrashid
The Food Export Council (FEC), in cooperation with the Chamber of Food Industries (CFI), organized a strategic workshop attended by representatives from 20 member companies. The event aimed to outline the services and mechanisms provided by the Council to support Egyptian food sector companies in developing their export capacities and successfully penetrating international markets.
Dr. Maysa Hamza, Executive Director of the CFI, inaugurated the session by welcoming the corporate representatives. She emphasized the critical importance of collaboration between the Chamber and the Export Council in supporting local companies' foreign expansion strategies.
Key Participants and Representation
The workshop featured prominent figures from both organizations:
Food Export Council: Dr. Tamim El-Dawy (Deputy Executive Director), Heba Sohail (Director of International Exhibitions and Member Services), and Alaa El-Bairakdar (Market Information Department Representative).
Chamber of Food Industries: Dr. Reda Abdel Jalil (General Manager of Technical Affairs), Sahar Abdel Azim (Technical Office Manager for the Executive Director), Eng. Mohamed Ezzat (Technical Affairs Supervisor), Eng. Ahmed Ali Diab and Eng. Mohamed Mamdouh (Senior Technical Affairs Specialists), and Mai Ahmed El-Mahdy (Communication and Events Supervisor).
Workshop Agenda and Strategic Focus
The session provided a comprehensive overview of the Egyptian food sector's export performance, highlighting top importing countries and available export opportunities.
The table below outlines the core topics discussed during the workshop to help companies formulate efficient international expansion plans:
Workshop TopicFocus Area & Strategic Value
Market Research & AnalysisTraining on how to study foreign markets, analyze demand, identify major competitors, and strategically select target markets.
Export Readiness AssessmentEvaluating corporate preparedness and identifying the crucial technical and regulatory requirements necessary prior to market entry.
The Export LifecycleStep-by-step guidance covering everything from initial market research and opportunity identification to the final execution of export shipments.
International Trade ToolsUtilizing commercial data and market intelligence to understand market sizes, demand trends, and identify key global importers.
Comprehensive Export Support Services
FEC representatives detailed the diverse portfolio of services the Council offers to its members, which include:
Organizing national pavilions at international exhibitions and coordinating foreign trade missions.
Facilitating direct B2B matchmaking sessions with international buyers.
Providing specialized training, qualification programs, and detailed market studies.
Connecting companies with relevant service providers across all stages of the export supply chain.
During the session, experts stressed the necessity of having a clear vision of the target market before initiating export operations. Thoroughly studying technical requirements, regulatory frameworks, competitive landscapes, and distribution channels significantly mitigates the risks of entering new markets and ensures the sustainability of export growth.
The workshop concluded with an open dialogue session with the 20 participating companies, addressing their specific inquiries, discussing major logistical and regulatory challenges, and exploring ways to maximize the utilization of the Council's support services.