Savola Foods organizes international innovation competitio

Savola Foods organizes international innovation competitio

- Launched during FAO’s World Food Forum in Rome

Cairo:- Savola Foods Regional Innovation Center unveiled its cooperation with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) to launch a Product Development competition, aiming at getting Egyptian researchers and innovators proactively engaged in identifying alternatives to common edible fats. The competition comes within the company’s open innovation initiatives, in which Dr. Mahmoud Saqr, President of the Academy, will take part in the panel of judges evaluating technical submissions

Through the collaboration, Savola is on the outlook for a new edible fat alternative possessing the same features as the currently used ones. This topic is of critical importance, especially with the adverse impact that climate change had on the availability of multiple essential crops. Consequently, this has inspired the need for finding a sustainable fat alternative that adheres to World Food Organization guidelines and is still affordable for consumers’ household usage

“We are pleased to continue the effective cooperation with Savola Foods Company through our participation in the fat alternative product development competition, which aims at encouraging individuals to opt for healthy & sustainable choices.” Dr. Mahmoud Saqr, President of the Academy, said. “Additionally, this partnership seeks to capitalize on the inventive thinking of