The National Centre for Palms & Dates concluded its successful participation at TUTTOFOOD — a leading biennial exhibition that brings together top global food manufacturers. Held from 8–11 May 2023 at FieraMilano in Italy, the event provided an international platform to showcase the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s date industry. During the exhibition, the Centre showcased the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s date sector and emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing its growth and contribution to non-oil revenues — a key pillar of Vision 2030. The exhibition hosted 1,472 exhibitors from 31 countries, where the Centre sponsored The Dates Connection — an international culinary competition encouraging chefs to creatively integrate dates into gourmet cuisine.  The exhibition hosted 1,472 exhibitors from 31 countries, where the Centre sponsored The Dates Connection — an international culinary competition encouraging chefs to creatively integrate dates into gourmet cuisine. The event plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the global agri-food sector, providing a comprehensive platform to explore consumer trends, producer innovations, and emerging market segments.