Under media sponsorship from Scoop Out, the first Shammis Conference on Food Quality and Safety was held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Cham Hotel (Umayyad Hall) under the theme "Let's Work Together to Achieve Sustainable Development of the Dairy and Cheese Value Chain from Farm to Fork."
A session titled "Governance of Dairy and Cheese Value Chains," which reviewed sustainable development strategies according to the 2030 Agenda and discussed transparency and coordination between production and distribution chains.
A presentation of the experiences of mozzarella milk tanks as a practical study linking scientific research with industry.
A specialized session discussed the requirements of modern farms for raising ruminants and animal health, in addition to ideas on assembly, manufacturing, and marketing.
Lectures on updating the agricultural nationalization law, supporting cooperatives, soft loans, ISO specifications, and food safety.
Dr. Ayham Abdel Qader (Deputy Minister of Agriculture): He stressed the need to improve the quality of dairy and cheese to enhance competitiveness and a secure market.
Mohammed Al-Nasri (ACSAD Representative): He emphasized the importance of partnerships between the public and private sectors to develop the quality and food safety system.
Dr. Muhannad Obeida (Aga Khan Network): He called for the establishment of cooperatives that contribute to empowering producers and increasing fairness and transparency.
Bashar Khaddour (Shameems Company): He described the conference as a starting point for a competitive economy integrated between agriculture and industry.
Official Sponsor: Minister of Agriculture Amjad Badr, and close cooperation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform.
Organizer: Shameems Company for Conferences and Exhibitions.
Strategic Partners: ACSAD, Aga Khan Network, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Economy, Farmers Union, Yaghi Group (Lebanon), and others.
ScopeOut Company provided official media sponsorship, where it:
Produced written and video reports and live videos from inside the hall.
Interviews were conducted with officials and experts to highlight recommendations and outcomes.
The content was published on digital platforms, which increased media coverage and contributed to the widespread dissemination of the conference's outcomes.
This conference represents a significant step toward improving the quality and safety of the dairy and cheese sector in Syria and reflects the commitment of government agencies and private institutions to a scientific and sustainable development approach. ScoopOut once again demonstrates its commitment to professional media documentation of development events.
