Alongside Middle East
Natural & Organic Products Exhibition, MEVEG advocates increased
consumption of plant based diets
East Veg Group (MEVEG) champions the goal of
increased consumption of plant based foods for better health, sustainability
and harmonious living in the Middle East. Established in 2007, MEVEG has worked
to formulate industry standards and benchmarks for vegan lifestyle, and will
now participate in MENOPE to further increase general awareness and make a
difference with ‘MEVEG Congress’.
Scheduled on December 3rd
2013, MEVEG Congress will at the Middle East Natural & Organic Products
Exhibition, Dubai World Trade Centre - Hall 4 from 10 AM to 5 PM. The congress
focuses on health and sustainability, and aims to educate and develop skills of
individuals, home-makers, chefs, catering companies to make informed choices
for future generations’ sustainability.
“We aim to educate the attendees about the
current industry trends in the Middle East, options they have when it comes to
delicious vegan lifestyle. It will be interactive, with a high dose of fun and
lots of food – for thought. We encourage everyone, who aspires to make the
right choices to live a healthy life and how to live sustainably, to attend the
conference” says Sandhya Prakash, Founder – MEVEG.
Taking place from 10 am to 5pm, this
year’s congress includes 10 presentations from an esteemed group of experts including
“Latest healthy eating trends” and “Food for Thought – how to improve school
meals in the Middle East “. Other
sessions include “Assessing one’s body to make intelligent food choices” and a
thought-provoking panel discussion on the ‘Role and Responsibilities of the
Food Industry’. A plant based lunch will be served to all participants and an
award presented to the best new vegan restaurant in the region.
The
event is scheduled for December 3rd 2013 at Dubai World Trade Centre
- Hall 4, and is expected to be attended by over 300 food industry experts, medical
and environment experts, students, teachers, women and chefs.
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