Wanis Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Rice Week Event
Wanis International Foods, celebrating 60 years as a major food distributor in Europe, hosted a special event as part of National Rice Week 2024. The week-long celebration, from September 9th to 15th, highlights the versatility of rice with various dishes from the countries Wanis imports from. Attendees had the opportunity to explore creative and nutritious rice-based recipes, while Wanis showcased its commitment to promoting ethnic foods.
Special guests at the event and key attendees:
– Cllr Sharon Waldron, Mayor of Waltham Forest
– Ambassador Alistair Soyode, Founder of Europe’s First Ethnic Satellite TV
– Youth Mayor
– Actress Ann Mitchell (former Eastenders star)
– Ayo Akinfe, Chairman of Central Association of Nigerians in the UK
– Manish Tiwari, MD of Here and Now Ethnic Media Agency
– Mike Abiola, MD of African Voice Newspaper
– Anthony Hall, Assistant Director for Highways & Parking (Waltham Forest)
– George Phillips, Commercial Director (Wanis)
– Vas Sideras, Buyer & National Account Manager (Wanis)
– Dee Cassey, Accounts Director TS USA Rice
International Goya Management Team were on hand too displaying some of their exotic and popular products
Dee Cassey and Mr. Harrison
The event was led by Paul Harrison, Head of Community at Wanis, who appreciates the sponsorship of USA Rice and celebrated the diversity of rice dishes and how this staple grain can “Rice Up Your Life” by offering convenient, nutritious, and versatile meals for every household. Various rice dishes from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean were displayed, allowing attendees to experience the rich culinary culture that Wanis brings to Europe.
For more information, visit [Wanis International Foods](https://www.wanis.co.uk).
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