The FUSION project continues to expand its collaborative footprint across the Mediterranean and Arab regions. On June 3, 2026, the Green Arab Corridor Workshop took place in Cairo, Egypt, serving as a strategic hub for leading Arab experts, policymakers, and regional organizations. The workshop addressed critical challenges currently impacting agricultural value chains, such as infrastructure constraints, logistical bottlenecks, procedural complexities, and the pressing need for greater transparency.
As a project dedicated to minimizing food loss and waste (FLW) through cross-border synergy, FUSION was prominently represented at this high-level forum.
Key Contributions from FUSION Partners
The event featured valuable insights from key members of the FUSION consortium, bridging technical research with consumer-driven sustainability:
Dr. Adel El Sayed Abd El Razek Hatem participated on behalf of the Agriculture Research Centre (ARC) of Egypt. Dr. Hatem engaged in crucial regional discussions focused on dismantling barriers in food supply chains and establishing better regional coordination to facilitate agricultural trade.
Dr. Nada Nehme, representing Consumers-Lebanon, delivered one of the most notable sessions of the workshop. She emphasized the critical role that consumers play in reducing food loss and shared successful milestones from Lebanon in building more resilient, sustainable, and consumer-aware food supply chains.
Strategic Alignment: Innovation and Trade
Participants at the workshop explored innovative and practical approaches that align directly with FUSION’s core objectives. The thematic focus of the sessions closely mirrors our project’s dedication to sustainable post-harvest technologies and knowledge exchange:
Smart Packaging & Storage: Analyzing advanced infrastructure solutions to protect perishable products and maximize shelf life.
Advanced Logistics: Identifying practical approaches to improve transport systems and reduce transit losses.
Standards & Quality: Discussing sanitary and phytosanitary standards to enhance food safety.
The Green Arab Corridor Initiative: Utilizing this framework as a strategic tool to strengthen regional cooperation and secure food supply lines across the region.
Fostering a Sustainable Mediterranean and Arab Region
The alignment between this workshop and the PRIMA-funded FUSION Project underscores the power of multi-stakeholder dialogue. By bringing together science, policy, and civil society, these initiatives pave the way for a more food-secure future. Dr. Hatem expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with such a distinguished panel, reinforcing FUSION’s commitment to continuous dialogue and the co-creation of sustainable food systems.
