Mohammed Freij
Vice General Manager
Parantez Media

IDMA and IAOM have announced a strategic partnership to jointly expand feed and milling events, with a particular focus on Africa. The collaboration aims to connect global industry players, accelerate technology transfer, and strengthen food security through more efficient and sustainable production systems.

The strategic partnership between IDMA and IAOM is more than a cooperation between two strong industry platforms—it is a long-term alliance designed to reshape the global grain, feed, flour, and milling sectors. This relationship creates a direct connection between machinery manufacturers, technology providers, millers, feed producers, investors, and policymakers across international markets.

IDMA, as one of the world’s leading exhibitions for flour, feed, grain, and milling technologies, provides a powerful commercial platform where manufacturers and buyers meet. IAOM, the International Association of Operative Millers, brings decades of technical knowledge, education, and a trusted professional network connecting millers and grain experts worldwide. When these two organizations work together, the result is a stronger ecosystem for the entire industry.

One of the biggest advantages is expanding market reach. Through IAOM’s international member network and IDMA’s exhibition power, Turkish and international manufacturers can enter new markets faster—especially in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, where food production demand is growing rapidly.

This creates easier access to distributors, investors, and government buyers who are looking for advanced machinery and reliable suppliers. It reduces the gap between production countries and developing markets that need modern milling and feed solutions.

Many developing countries still depend on outdated systems in grain storage, feed production, and flour milling. This partnership helps transfer the latest technologies such as automation, AI-supported production systems, energy-efficient machinery, and digital quality control solutions.

This improves productivity, reduces waste, lowers operational costs, and increases food safety standards. It also supports sustainable agriculture and better resource management.

Unlike traditional exhibitions focused only on sales, this cooperation creates qualified business matchmaking. IAOM brings technical professionals and real industry decision-makers, while IDMA provides the commercial environment.

This means exhibitors meet serious buyers with real investment plans, creating long-term partnerships instead of short-term transactions.

Through technical congresses, training sessions, and expert panels, professionals gain direct access to knowledge from global leaders. Mill operators, engineers, and production managers can improve their expertise and adapt to international standards.

This helps countries strengthen local production capacity and reduce dependence on imports,

The world is facing major challenges from wars, climate change, and supply chain disruptions. Grain and feed production have become strategic sectors for every country.

By increasing milling efficiency and feed production systems, this partnership directly enhances food security. Countries can produce more locally, reduce shortages, and stabilize prices for essential food items like flour, bread, poultry, and livestock feed.

IDMA Chairman M. Ali Kalkan (left) and IAOM MEA CEO Ali Habaj bring the strategic partnership announced at TUYEM16 into action, joining forces for the global future of the feed and milling industries.

AFRICA AS THE NEW GROWTH CENTER

Africa is becoming one of the most important future markets for grain processing and feed production. Population growth, urbanization, and rising food demand are creating massive investment opportunities.

The IAOM Congress in Cape Town in November 2026 clearly reflects this shift. Turkish feed and milling companies are positioning Africa as their next major destination, and IDMA is becoming the gateway for this expansion.

This will increase exports of Turkish machinery and strengthen Türkiye’s leadership in agricultural technology.

The IDMA–IAOM partnership helps redirect trade routes and investment flows toward these high-potential regions. This creates a more balanced and diversified global supply chain.

Sustainability is now a global requirement, not an option. Energy-saving systems, waste reduction, and efficient feed conversion are becoming essential.

This cooperation accelerates the adoption of green technologies, helping companies meet international environmental standards while remaining competitive

• For manufacturers, it means growth.
• For governments, it means stronger food security.
  
• For investors, it means new profitable markets.
  
• For the industry, it means a smarter, more connected, and more sustainable future.
  

The partnership between IDMA and IAOM is not simply cooperation—it is a global strategy for the future of grain, feed, and food production.