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Lorna B

@LornaBerda

UK Agri-Food Counsellor for the Gulf Region. Civil servant, foodie, world explorer. All views are my own.

Joined April 2009
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At #COP28 yesterday Lord Benyon signed an MOU between Cefas and @MEWA_KSA to allow continued #collaboration and #partnership between us on important areas of marine research and management 🌊 📝. We look forward to the next stage of our collaboration 🤝 @DefraGovUK

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I’m in Washington D.C. for the Agricultural Innovation Mission for Climate, where I’ve been championing all the world-leading innovations in our farming sector back home.


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The UK is delighted to welcome #UAE to the #AgricultureBreakthrough - thank you @mariammalmheiri for your leadership. We look forward to working with the #COP28 Presidency to drive ambitious action and commitments on agriculture #technology scaling. #climateaction #AIM4CSummit

I'm happy to officially announce that the #UAE is joining the UK-led "Agriculture Breakthrough" Initiative, which aims to make climate-resilient, sustainable agriculture the most attractive & widely adopted option for farmers worldwide by 2030. #BreakthroughAgenda @FCDOGovUK

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Congratulations to @bristoluni and @RoyalAgUni on signing an MOU with @HHShkDrSultan on behalf of the University of Al Dhaid in Sharjah 🇦🇪 to enhance cooperation and develop scientific and educational expertise. @ukinuae wam.ae/en/details/139…


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Join a webinar organised by @WRAP_UK & @ThrivingSoluti1 to learn how your business can benefit from sustainable food systems. Find out more about how UK and Middle East countries are working together to fight food waste ♻️ bit.ly/3isXIvx @ukinuae

🙌 Register for our webinar to learn how to reduce #FoodWaste, save money & create sustainable food systems for your business in the UAE. Hear from @WinnowSolutions & Sustainable Planet (bit.ly/3mNOXhn) Project supported by @GOVUK 👉 Register: bit.ly/421QwIV

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We @ukinuae and @tradegovukMEAP look forward to participating in #gulfood2023 to support nearly 200 🇬🇧 companies exhibiting in World Food, #beverages #dairy and #meat halls. Come meet us in Sheikh Saeed Hall 1

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Alternative proteins require fewer natural resources such as arable land and water, while emitting fewer greenhouse gases, making them ideal in markets like the Middle East, where water is scarce. Find the right #agritech solutions for your business bit.ly/3isXIvx

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UAE is one of the highest seafood consumers in the world. UK seafood producers are specialised in supplying premium, high quality produce for the luxury food market. We specialise in connecting UK companies with overseas buyers, creating great exporting relationship 🇬🇧🇦🇪🌍


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UK solutions in Controlled Environment Horticulture (CEH) can help customers in the Middle East produce crops with 75 to 95 per cent less water using vertical farming and fog-based irrigation. Find the right #agritech solutions for your business today bit.ly/3isXIvx

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Fantastic to see two UK companies - @aquagraincrops and Sustainable Planet - amongst the winners of this year's UAE #FoodTechChallenge 🌱

Congratulations to the winners of the second edition of the #FoodTechChallenge: @aquagraincrops, Orbisk, Revoltech and Sustainable Planet!!!🌱 🏆 #foodsecurity #foodtech #agtech



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Congratulations to the winners of the second edition of the #FoodTechChallenge: @aquagraincrops, Orbisk, Revoltech and Sustainable Planet!!!🌱 🏆 #foodsecurity #foodtech #agtech


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All the best to today to @airponix, @aquagraincrops & Sustainable Planet for being among the 12 global finalists in the UAE FoodTech Challenge. Learn more about the #agritech innovations available to the Middle East: bit.ly/3isXIvx

After months of preparation, the #FoodTechChallenge Finale will see our 12 finalists pitch their innovative #agtech solutions for a chance to win a share of the $2 million prize pool to help accelerate growth and scale their startups in the UAE 🇦🇪 #FTCFinale #FTCFinal12



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In Dubai, condolences can be given at the QEII at Port Rashid between the hours of 1000-1800 from Saturday 10 September onwards. In Abu Dhabi, condolences can be given at St. Andrew’s Church, Al Barq Street, Al Mushrif between the hours 1200-1800 from Monday 12 September onwards.


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In Dubai, condolences can be given at the QEII at Port Rashid between the hours of 1000-1800 from Saturday 10 September. We are finalising arrangements for condolences in Abu Dhabi which we will publicise shortly.


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Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the British Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the British Embassy in Dubai have arranged two locations where members of the public will be able to offer their condolences.

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Excellent news that UK food and drink exports have passed pre-pandemic levels📈. Exports to the UAE are⬆️30% and sales of the 🇬🇧's top export - chocolate - are growing quickly in Saudi Arabia. It's time to grow your business in this exciting region. @tradegovukMEAP

Check out our latest trade snapshot📸 🔵Export growth in EU & non-EU markets 📈 🔵Top 5 non-EU countries we exported to were UEA, Canada, Australia & India 🌎 🔵Chocolate was our largest exported food product, worth up to £368m 🍫 View more 👇 fdf.org.uk/fdf/news-media…

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NEWS: We have just launched negotiations for a trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council 🇬🇧 🤝 🇧🇭🇰🇼🇴🇲🇶🇦🇸🇦🇦🇪 The @GCC has a combined economy of £1.2tn and a deal could add at least £1.6bn per year to the UK economy 👏 Read more: gov.uk/government/new…


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Delighted to open the wonderful British 🇬🇧 Food Week at Lulu Supermarkets in Jeddah! @UKinSaudiArabia

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Fantastic to see so many British food products available at @luluhyper_ksa #ukinksa #britishfood #foodisgreat @tradegovukMEAP

Pleased to inaugurate the week long British Food Festival @LuLuHyperSA held across their outlets in 🇸🇦 With over 4000 products on offer, it’s a great opportunity to enjoy some of the 4,000 plus high quality British food brands, including some of the Platinum Jubilee collectables.

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Great Food is made for sharing. We work closely with UK food & drink companies, creating opportunities to connect them with in market buyers, retailers & distributors to secure export deals in the Middle East. 👉bit.ly/35oTuhY @MinFreerHMG @TheVineetBhatia @DefraGovUK


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