BOSTON, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WebPort Global, the
online global trade community, and Mediterranean Diet Roundtable
(MDR) have signed an agreement that further solidifies their
commitment to growing trade and recognition of the Mediterranean
food industry, products and brands worldwide. The alliance comes in
a strategic timeframe, given the recent U.S. tariffs on imported
goods to the United States.
The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes eating primarily plant-based
foods, whole grains, legumes and nuts, as well as integrating
healthy vegetable fats, especially olive oil.
The MDR Community, powered by WebPort Global, allows industry
leaders to connect digitally to create solutions, build
partnerships and expand commercial opportunities.
Since its March 2019 launch, the
MDR Community online has nurtured the visibility of Med commodity
products and brands, the forum and frequency in which the industry
communicates, and has given the group valuable information and
important tools to grow business worldwide.
"The MDR Community is the only convening of thought leaders from
Mediterranean food products, from operators to retailers to the
research community. WebPort Global is poised to grow trade of these
products globally, specifically SME and specialty producers," said
Maureen Pace, Founder & CEO,
WebPort Global.
MDR works with stakeholders in commercial and non-commercial
food service, supply chains, scientific research and academia. The
2020 calendar of events includes a debut at the Winter Fancy Food
Show in San Francisco, an
Ambassadors' Breakfast in Washington,
D.C., and an annual event at Notre Dame
University, Indiana. An
international event is also planned for fall 2020 in Greece.
Daniela Puglielli, founder of the
MDR says, "Most recently, the MDR was presented at the prestigious
Radcliffe Instituto at Harvard
University to discuss further implementations of what seems
to be the most healthy, delicious and sustainable diet on the
planet."
The growing MDR Community on WebPort Global brings scientists
and industry analysts together as well, to accelerate the sharing
of Mediterranean culinary concepts, as they can be applied to K-12
and secondary school food programs.
"Our events demonstrate how nutritional science can be
translated into food policy for the well-being of the general
population," adds Puglielli. "In an all-digital age, it is
imperative to provide pertinent tools to our community. We are
grateful to WebPort Global for enabling this important
capability."
More information available at www.webportglobal.com or
www.MDRproject.com.
About WebPort Global:
WebPort Global (WPG) steers the global trade journey by
connecting SMEs to buyers, sellers, networking, relevant
opportunities, data and news on a globally-accessible portal. WPG
is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Drew Company, a privately held,
Boston-based holding and
investment company founded in 1982 by John
Drew. Best known for its deep experience in real estate
development, management and consulting, the Drew Company currently
oversees a broad range of ventures, spanning real estate,
hospitality, technology, and entrepreneurial investment. More
information at www.webportglobal.com
About Mediterranean Diet Roundtable (MDR):
The Mediterranean Diet Roundtable (MDR) is a thought leadership
forum with a mission of promoting the appreciation of the
Mediterranean Diet in America. The MDR is designed to inform,
inspire and educate different audiences, creating a forum for an
open exchange of ideas about diet and health. More information at
www.MDRproject.com
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