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December 10, 2013

10/12/13: Event: Oilseed Congress Europe/MENA 2014

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Oilseed rape (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
First cultivated in the 19th century, oilseed rape (also known as rapeseed) was originally used as a lubricant for steam engines.

Nowadays, oilseed is used in the production of animal feed, vegetable oil and biodiesel.

With the world production of oilseed growing, an event aimed at addressing the key opportunities and challenges facing the oilseed trade in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa will take place next February.

What will the Oilseed Congress/MENA involve?
As well as addressing the key opportunities and challenges facing the oilseed trade, the congress will provide networking opportunities for senior executives and participants operating across the supply chain.

Key industry analysts, including Thomas Mielke, editor-in-chief, OIL WORLD, Germany will discuss supply and demand trends in the oilseed sector and the opportunities and challenges for those operating in the these markets.

“We have tailored this European conference to provide an in-depth focus specifically on the oilseeds trade in order to fill a need in the region for this important market information,” said Mark Dineen, director at HighQuest Partners, the agribusiness strategic advisory firm that hosts the congress.

The event agenda includes:
 - global overview of the oilseed market
 - overview of major origins and consumptive markets for oilseeds and derivatives
 - identifying new sources of trade financing
 - developments in risk management strategies
 - trends and developments regarding trading rules and arbitration.

Numerous networking opportunities will be available during the two-day conference to foster relationship building amongst the many exporters and importers, merchandisers, traders, and primary processors and downstream consumers in feed, food, biodiesel and industrial applications who will be in attendance.

When/where is the congress?
The Oilseed Congress Europe/MENA will take place at the Hotel Arts, Barcelona, Spain from 5-6 February 2014.

For more information and to register, visit the oilseed congress website here...
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