More than 80 partnership and cooperation agreements were concluded between national and international companies during the fourth edition of the Agrest Expo, the International Agriculture, Agri-Food and Packaging Exhibition of Eastern Algeria. The event wrapped up on Sunday in Constantine, bringing together over 127 exhibitors from Algeria and abroad.
The economic fair, hosted at the Ahmed Bey Cultural Complex, served as a major platform for business matchmaking and knowledge exchange in the agricultural sector.
Strategic Partnerships Across Key Sectors
Ahmed Haniche, the exhibition’s commissioner, highlighted on the sidelines of the closing ceremony that the agreements were “the result of direct meetings between Algerian economic operators and their counterparts from several participating countries.”
According to Haniche, the signed agreements cover a wide range of strategic areas, including:
- Seed and fertilizer production
- Development of agri-food processing industries
- Modernization of packaging and conditioning technologies
- Production and use of organic and mineral fertilizers
- Smart agricultural mechanization
- Training in sustainable irrigation and precision agriculture
The agreements also include cooperation on the development of recyclable packaging materials and the export of Algerian agricultural products to international markets.
Record Participation Reflects Investor Confidence
This year’s edition of Agrest Expo recorded unprecedented participation, both in the number of exhibitors and attendees. Haniche stressed that this strong turnout has “helped create a genuine economic dynamic within the exhibition space.”
He added that the conclusion of more than 80 partnership agreements demonstrates “the growing confidence of economic operators in the Algerian market and its capacity to attract both national and foreign investment.”
Haniche also emphasized the growing role of Agrest Expo as “an important annual meeting point for professionals, investors and researchers to exchange successful experiences in agriculture, agri-food and packaging.” Preparations for the next edition, he said, “will begin early to offer a richer and more diversified program.”
Industry Voices: “A Real Opportunity for Exchange”
Many exhibitors echoed this sentiment, describing the exhibition as a valuable opportunity to share expertise and explore new business avenues.
“These kinds of initiatives reflect the increasing openness of Algeria’s agricultural sector to cooperation and investment,” said one exhibitor. “They are perfectly aligned with national strategies aimed at achieving food security and strengthening the added value of local products.”
A Growing Platform for Agri-Food Innovation
Launched only a few years ago, Agrest Expo has quickly grown into one of the region’s most important agricultural and agri-food events. Beyond signing business agreements, the exhibition serves as a showcase for new technologies, sustainable farming practices, and solutions to modern agricultural challenges.
With its fourth edition now concluded, organizers and participants alike view the event as a catalyst for greater international cooperation and investment in Algeria’s agricultural sector.
