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Malaysian Palm Oil Culinary Series with South African Chefs

University of Johannesburg, South Africa

This program highlights the versatility and benefits of Malaysian palm oil in local cuisine through interactive activities with University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Featuring local chefs, the event will include live cooking demonstrations that showcase palm oil’s effectiveness in baking and frying, a brief seminar on its nutritional and functional advantages, and an exciting cooking competition for students using Malaysian palm oil. Combining education with practical experience, the initiative aims to encourage the use of palm oil in local food preparation, fostering partnerships and promoting its role in providing sustainable, high-quality culinary solutions.

Promotion of Palm Oil in Food Applications in Inner China (TBC)

China

Half-day seminar will be organized for the targeted SME food manufacturers in the identified cities through collaboration with local food association. Expert will be invited to share the advantages of palm oil products’ applications in comparison to existing vegetable oils used.

Engagement with Oleochemicals Industry in Turkey

Istanbul, Turkiye

MPOC, in collaboration with the Association for Cosmetics & Personal Care Products and Cleaning Products Industry (KTSD), will organize a half-day seminar alongside the Beauty Istanbul Fair. The program will feature a technical presentation on the advantages of palm-based oleochemicals in the beauty and personal care industry. Malaysian co-exhibitors will also participate, highlighting the opportunities in Turkey's growing vegetable-based oleochemicals market, which surpassed USD 1 billion in 2023.

Beauty Istanbul 2025

Tuyap Fair Center, Istanbul, Türkiye

BeautyIstanbul is an international B2B cosmetics exhibition, recognised as one of the largest in the Eurasian region and globally. The event connects manufacturers, brand owners, and suppliers with buyers worldwide, including importers, distributors, retailers, department stores, pharmacy and supermarket chains, online platforms, and producers.

Saudi Food Show 2025

Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Food Show 2025, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a leading food and beverage exhibition in the Middle East. This event gathers global producers, suppliers, and distributors to showcase a wide range of food products, ingredients, beverages, and foodservice innovations. With a focus on industry trends, sustainability, and market growth, the Saudi Food Show provides an excellent platform for networking, sourcing, and expanding business opportunities. Attracting key professionals from across the region and beyond, the event offers participants the chance to engage with industry leaders and explore the rapidly growing food market in Saudi Arabia.

Promotion of Palm Based Bakery Fats Seminar (Karaman)

The Promotion of Palm-Based Bakery Fats event in Turkey aims to highlight the versatility and benefits of Malaysian palm-based specialty fats in the food processing, bakery, and confectionery industries. Featuring expert presentations and technical insights, the event will showcase the quality, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of these products. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with key industry stakeholders, explore collaboration prospects, and discover market opportunities in these rapidly expanding sectors. This initiative seeks to strengthen trade ties, raise awareness of Malaysian palm-based specialty fats, and support their adoption across diverse food

Malaysian Palm Oil Forum in Philippines

Philippines

Malaysian Palm Oil Forum (MPOF) is a ministerial-led initiative fostering dialogue between Malaysian palm oil industry members, key buyers, and end users. In 2025, the Philippines was chosen as a focus country, being one of Malaysia's top palm oil buyers and showing robust growth in Malaysian palm oil imports. This engagement benefits industry stakeholders by addressing challenges and exploring opportunities to expand market share. MPOF and related stakeholder visits aim to strengthen partnerships, reaffirm commitments, and enhance collaboration, ensuring continued success in the Philippines' market while bolstering the global presence of Malaysian palm oil.

Suppliers’ Day NYSCC 2025

Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City, USA

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers' Day is one of North America's largest trade shows for the beauty and personal care industry. Taking place on June 3-4, 2025, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, this event offers a premier platform for networking, showcasing innovations, and sourcing ingredients, packaging, equipment, and services within the beauty and cosmetics sectors. With over 11,000 registrants from more than 70 countries, New York City, a global hub for health, beauty, and fashion, provides the ideal setting for Suppliers' Day to connect industry leaders and professionals.

Sustainable Cosmetics Summit

The 16th Annual Sustainable Cosmetics Summit for the North American market will bring together leading industry players, including prominent brands in beauty and cosmetics.
MPOC will participate as a Gold Sponsor at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit 2025 (North America Edition), providing a valuable platform to strengthen relationships between Malaysian partners and key decision-makers in the beauty industry. This strategic engagement follows MPOC’s participation at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers’ Day.

World Expo Osaka 2025

Kansai, Osaka, Japan

In conjunction with World Expo Osaka 2025, MPOC will host a series of programs targeting trade, marketing, and consumer engagement. For trade and marketing, activities include a pocket talk on palm oil oleochemical applications, a price outlook session, and BizMatch networking for marketing opportunities. For consumers, an interactive cooking demonstration showcasing Malaysian palm oil will take center stage, highlighting its versatility and benefits. These initiatives aim to enhance industry connections, promote palm oil’s advantages, and strengthen global awareness of Malaysia's sustainable practices.

Africa Food Show 2025

Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa

The Africa Food Show, part of the Gulfood series, brings together the success of Gulfood in Dubai, the Saudi Food Show, and the of Africa’s Big 7. This event offers a unique platform to connect with top trade buyers, in Africa’s dynamic F&B market.

Disclaimer: MPOC reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or modify the venue, date, time, or format of the programme at its sole discretion. MPOC shall not be liable for any losses or damages resulting from such changes or cancellations.