RICE EXPORT PRICES CAN INCREASE WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY

Rastgar Group in collaboration with Buhler Group
organized a Rice Processing Expert event at its office in Korangi Karachi on February 1st, 2023.
The event was attended by major rice exporters, members and senior office bearers of REAP.
Heiko Jopke, a renowned Rice Processing Expert from Buhler Group shared his valuable insights
on how to improve rice processing yields for Rice Exporters in Pakistan.

Rastgar also displayed Buhler Sortex machine which was the center of attention of participants
which showed keen interest in the machine. Fuad Garib who is actually using Buhler Sortex
machine for their rice processing ensured Exporter to upgrade to Buhler for better rice processing
yields with minimum amount of waste.

Imtiaz Rastgar, Chairman, Rastgar Group spoke
on the need for REAP to lobby the government
of Pakistan on building capacity of Rice Sector
through Supervised credit for global supply of
value added rice products, with a view to earn
better foreign exchange from the same crop size.
REAP also needs government support for
allowing machinery and spares from India.
Imtiaz Rastgar also spoke about need for global
collaborations by Pakistani Rice Exporters.
Heiko Jopke, Sales head of Buhler in Pakistan
spoke about technical advancement of Buhler
rice processing machines and the benefits rice
exporters can derive from them.

Heiko Jopkealso answered questions from attendees regarding Buhler technology.
Leading rice exporters attended the event held at Korangi office of RASTGAR Group and
acknowledged the benefits of Buhler machines already functioning at their plants. During the
event. The event also featured a networking session, allowing attendees to connect with other
rice exporters and industry professionals.

Engr. Naeem Khanani while sharing his thoughts on technology and innovation for food
processing specially Rice to worthy members of Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP)
on eve of Buhler & Rastgar jointly organized technical session on high yielding of rice
processing through innovative technologies with minimal wastages target ingredients Export
markets.
Event was well attended by REAP member companies and endorsed their confidence on Buhler
technology. Some of key members who attended the event are Farhan Nadeem, CEO Baba Saraj
Corporation, Irfan Ahsan GM NIRAAV Pakistan, Mirza Tanveer Baig, Al-Karam Rice, Salar
Ghori, Director Matco Foods, Safder Hussain Mehkri, CONWILL Pakistan, M. Noman Arif,
Proprietor AMI Exports and Managing Director, GARIBSONS.
Rastgar Group is committed to supporting the rice industry in Pakistan, and is excited to host
such events in the future also to help rice exporters improve their operations and increase their
yields.
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About Rastgar Group Rastgar Group is a channel partner for Buhler Group in Pakistan,
providing high-quality rice processing machinery to rice exporters in Pakistan. The company is
committed to supporting the rice industry in Pakistan and is dedicated to providing its customers
with the best products and services.
About Heiko Jopke is a renowned Rice Processing Expert and has years of experience in
improving rice processing yields for Rice Exporters in the world. He is considered one of the
leading experts in the industry and has helped many Rice Exporters in Pakistan to improve their
operations and increase their yields.
About Buhler Group, Billions of people come into contact with Bühler technologies to cover
their basic needs for food and mobility every day. For this, we develop the best process solutions
along complete value chains. Two billion people each day enjoy foods produced on Bühler
equipment; and one billion people travel in vehicles manufactured with parts produced with our
machinery. Having this global relevance, we are in a unique position to turn today’s global
challenges into sustainable and good business.