By Milton Tella – Wanis International Foods, leading distributor of rice, diverse foods and drinks in the UK will host the Trade Week celebrating the National Rice Week in Londonon Monday 8th to 12th September 2025.
This exciting event aims to bring together food enthusiasts, chefs, and industry professionals to showcase the versatility and richness of rice-based cuisine.
National Rice Week will be celebrating the significance of rice in different cuisines. The week will flag off showcasing diversity and world foods by different exhobitors. Special Guests of Honour will include Minister Diana: Head Trade & Investment, Ghana High Commission London. The Queen of Ecuador UK representing the European Community will perform the ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor of Havering, Cllr Sue Ospreay is the Guest of Honour and Other VIP from the diverse ethnic communities include Councillor Kate Anolue Former Double Mayor London Borough of Enfield, Former Mayor Walham Forest, Sharon Waldron and Judy Akuta/Blue lips (Vice Chair of CANUK).
Paul Harrison, Head of Community Relations at Wanis said, “We’re delighted to host National Rice Week in London, highlighting the importance of rice in global cuisine. This event is a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with our customers, partners, and the community, while showcasing the rich diversity of rice-based dishes.
The Grand opening of Wanis Trade Day will be an opportunity to showcase diversity and of course highlight the range of world foods and Africa Finest Products that we distribute across Europe.
In celebration of our cultural diversity, the Nigerian dress, Ghanaian dress and Indian Saree wear will be adorned by some of our team members. The various Rice Tasting Sessions are sponsored TS USA Rice.”
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