Stakeholders to unlock food processing, packaging value chain gains
Stakeholders are expected to converge to unlock the food processing and packaging value chain sector at the 2026 Propak West Africa Summit. The summit with the theme for this year’s leadership forum: “Unlocking Growth in Food Processing & Packaging: Drivers, Opportunities, Constraints and Economic Linkages”, is scheduled to be held September 8-10, 2026 at Lagos. […]
The 2026 Propak West Africa Summit, set to take place from September 8-10, 2026 in Lagos, aims to bring together key stakeholders in the food processing and packaging value chain for a leadership forum titled "Unlocking Growth in Food Processing & Packaging: Drivers, Opportunities, Constraints and Economic Linkages". Organisers of the event assert that the conference will serve as a platform for leaders, policymakers, manufacturers, investors, technology providers, and development partners to discuss the critical factors contributing to sustainable growth within the sector.
The discussions will revolve around identifying promising opportunities, tackling industry constraints, strengthening regional value chains, and examining economic linkages that will influence the future competitiveness of the food processing and packaging industry in West Africa. Notably, Alex Gendis, the Chief Executive Officer of Beta Glass Plc, has been invited to deliver the opening keynote address.
Gendis is expected to provide insights into the evolving sector, focusing on strategic investments, innovation, sustainability initiatives, and collaboration required to unlock long-term growth in the region. His address is considered particularly pertinent to the summit's theme, offering valuable perspectives on the opportunities, challenges, and strategic priorities that will shape the industry's future.
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