The 7th International Rice Conference as this year’s highlight

7th International Rice Conference at ANUGA: current opportunities and Challenges in international rice trade

July 2025. The Eurofins laboratories for food and feed testing in Germany are once again represented at Anuga – the world’s leading trade fair for food and beverages. Visit us at our booth in Passage 3/11 No. 001 and discover our latest analytical solutions, services, and innovations in food safety and quality.

We support you in making your products even safer and better. Get to know our team and let’s talk about the future of the food industry together. We look forward to engaging with you in person!

Would you like a personal consultation at ANUGA with one of our experts or plan your visit at a specific time? Feel free to schedule an appointment in advance at marketing.food@ftdach.eurofins.com.

As a special highlight, Eurofins once again invites customers from industry, trade and retail to this year’s Rice Conference at ANUGA, focusing on current developments in the international rice market. International rice producers and traders will discuss sustainable rice cultivation, compliance with legal requirements in key export markets, pesticide and mycotoxin control, and the authenticity of high-quality rice varieties such as basmati, jasmine, sushi, and risotto rice.

Global perspectives, innovative insights, and engaging discussions

Look forward to a high-level lecture programme focusing on quality, sustainability, and trade in the international rice market. Eurofins will open the event with an introduction to its rice testing programme, followed the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) a global stake-holder alliance, which will report its latest developments and achievements. International experts from the USA, Pakistan, and Cambodia will share insights into opportunities, challenges, and export strategies in their respective regions.

The UN World Food Programme will present the latest research findings on the stability of vitamins and minerals in fortified rice kernels. The programme will be rounded off with interesting contributions from Eurofins on residues, contaminants, and cutting-edge authenticity testing using DNA analytics. The conference will conclude with a joint discussion and outlook on the future of global rice trade.

Location, date and time

7th International Rice Conference at ANUGA 2025
Cologne Fair, Congress Center East (CCO), Salon Barcarole
Monday, 06 Oct 2025
from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. CEST

We cordially invite you to the conference.

Join us – connect with industry professionals and expand your expertise with fresh insights from the international rice sector.

Our programme

1:15-1:30: Introduction to the conference and of the Eurofins rice testing programme, Dr. Alexander Zahm, Managing Director, and Amar Guberinic, Sales Manager, Eurofins Dr. Specht Testing & Inspection, Hamburg
1:30-2:00: Innovations and news from the Sustainable Rice Platform, title and speaker still to be defined by the Platform
2:00-2:30: Global rice production sustainability comparison – opportunities for cooperation in a fast-moving trade environment, Mark Isbell, Chairman of USA Rice Sustainability Committee, Fourth Generation Rice Farmer and Partner at Isbell Farms, Arkansas USA
2:30-3:00: Rice cultivation and export in Pakistan, title and speaker still to be defined, Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan, REAP
3:00-3:30: Networking break
3:30-4:00: Rice cultivation and export in Cambodia, title and speaker still to be defined, Cambodia Rice Federation
4:00-4:30: UN World Food Programme: Stability of vitamins and minerals in fortified rice kernels and fortified rice stored under real-life conditions over two years, Dr. Werner Nader, Consultant, on behalf of the World Food Programme
4:30-5:00: Pesticide residues and contaminants in rice: new developments and an evaluation of the Eurofins analytical result data base, Dr. Alexander Zahm, Managing Director, Eurofins Dr. Specht Testing & Inspection
5:00-5:30: Rice authenticity testing: DNA fingerprinting and genetic clustering analysis of rice varieties from 14 countries across 4 continents, Werner Nader, Consultant
5:30-6:00: Final discussion and conclusions

Due to the limited number of participants, we ask you to register by email to SalesGlobal@eurofins.de .

Your host

Eurofins Dr. Specht Express Testing & Inspection GmbH (merger of Eurofins Global Control GmbH with Eurofins Dr. Specht Express GmbH) offers fast and reliable analytical and inspection services for national and international trade. With many years of experience in residue analysis, the company is a recognised expert, particularly in the areas of fruit and vegetables as well as cereals.

Thanks to an international network and well-established logistics processes, Eurofins Dr. Specht Express Testing & Inspection GmbH enables independent sampling worldwide, express analyses within 12 to 48 hours, and profound legal assessments based on international standards. Whether it’s pesticide residues, authenticity testing, or consulting on trade regulations – you’ll receive tailored solutions from a single source.

We are looking forward to your participation.