Three Tunisian women are participating in the second edition of the Seeds to Food global expo in Rome, Italy, from October 8-12, 2026. They are showcasing Tunisian skills in valuing local resources and developing agricultural products and traditional crafts. The participants are Aïcha Abdel Rahim, an expert in transforming camel hair into craft products; Kouthar Aoun Allah, who is working on developing uses for Tunisian dates in food industries; and Naziha Rmila, who is promoting Tunisian biological olive oil.
Aïcha Abdel Rahim is presenting her experience in valuing camel hair and transforming it into craft products that combine traditional skills and creativity, such as blankets, scarves, covers, bags, and decorative pieces. This activity highlights the potential for valuing natural resources in desert areas and preserving traditional heritage, while supporting artisans and promoting economic development in rural areas.
Kouthar Aoun Allah is highlighting the possibilities of diversifying uses for Tunisian dates through a culinary art presentation entitled "From the Palm Tree to the Table: A Hundred Flavors of Dates." She is showcasing methods for transforming dates into various food products, including sweets, biscuits, and dates stuffed with nuts and dried fruits. This experience emphasizes the importance of developing innovative products from dates to diversify food offerings and open new avenues for valorizing local production.
Naziha Rmila is participating with high-quality biological extra-virgin olive oil, highlighting the characteristics of Tunisian biological production and related sustainable agricultural practices. This participation is part of an effort to promote Tunisian olive oil and strengthen its presence in external markets, which are increasingly concerned with the origin of products, production methods, and respect for environmental standards.
The participation of the three women showcases the diversity of Tunisian experiences in valuing local resources, from traditional crafts linked to desert areas to date processing and biological olive oil production. It also reflects the ability of women's initiatives to combine heritage preservation with the development of products that respond to changes in consumption patterns and market requirements.
The Seeds to Food global food expo provides an opportunity to promote Tunisian female expertise and local products that can be valorized and promoted internationally. It also highlights the role of women in supporting economic development, promoting sustainability in food systems, and preserving natural resources.
These initiatives are part of a trend aimed at transforming agricultural and craft heritage into a lever for development, creating added value through innovation, improving product quality, and expanding marketing opportunities in external markets.
Key points
- The three Tunisian women participating in the expo are Aïcha Abdel Rahim, Kouthar Aoun Allah, and Naziha Rmila.
- They are showcasing products such as craft items made from camel hair, date-based food products, and biological olive oil.
- The expo provides a platform for promoting Tunisian female expertise and local products globally.
