Forum in Beirut on food policies in the Arab region

The Genrman Orient-Institut Beirut and Goethe organized a seminar last week on food industry.  The event was held at the Goethe Institute in Gemmayze under the auspices and with the participation of the German Ambassador to Lebanon, Christian Clages, and with the participation of farmers, business people, activists, artists, politicians, chefs and academics.  The purpose of this event was to highlight food policies in the Arab region, and to make the voices and insights of various stakeholders heard in relation to this subject.  Participants analysed dietary habits, food and cuisine cultures as well as organized an exhibition entitled “Food for Thought.  The purpose of the exhibition was to present the Lebanese society through the food products sold on the Lebanese market.  The event which extended over two days and closed last Saturday, also explored the relationship between globalization, local food production, consumption and the impact of what is produced and consumed.  Participants also discussed whether civil actions such as boycott campaigns have any impact on the economic policies of large companies.

 

(Source: Al-Mustqbal, Al-Diyar 16-17-18 January,2015)