The opening ceremony of the 18th International Grain, Flour and Bread Exhibition was attended by Saeed Rad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Managing Director of the Government Trading Corporation of Iran; Kasra Nouri, Managing Director of the Islamic Republic of Iran International Exhibitions Company; Seyed Mohammad Jamalian, Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly; Ms. Alvandi, Director General of Food, Pharmaceutical and Health Industries at the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade; as well as heads of relevant unions and specialized associations in the grain, flour and bread industries.
The 25th International Exhibition of Machinery and Raw Materials for Biscuits, Confectionery and Chocolate and the 13th International Exhibition of Beverages, Tea, Coffee and Related Industries were also officially inaugurated in the presence of Masoumeh Aghapour, Special Economic Adviser to the President; Saeed Owhadi, Presidential Adviser for Veterans’ Affairs; Kasra Nouri, Managing Director of the Islamic Republic of Iran International Exhibitions Company; Ms. Alvandi, Director General of Food, Pharmaceutical and Health Industries at the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade; and representatives of specialized associations and organizations in the confectionery and chocolate industry.
More than 300 domestic and international companies are participating in the three specialized international events, showcasing their latest products, machinery, equipment, raw materials and technologies related to the grain, flour and bread, confectionery and chocolate, beverage, tea and coffee sectors.
The exhibitions will run through September 21, 2026, at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground, providing an opportunity to showcase production and technological capabilities, exchange knowledge and expertise, and expand trade interactions and business cooperation among domestic and international stakeholders in these sectors.