Modern agrifood integration to enhance production: Prince Carlos

VIV Worldwide has confirmed the presence of HRH Prince Carlos of Bourbon de Parme, who will be delivering a speech during the opening ceremony of VIV Europe 2026 and the Cities Leading Food System programme that is set to take place from 2-4 June in Utrecht in the Netherlands

Prince Carlos' presence will add to the significance of the trade exhibition's 25th edition as the animal protein production and processing industry returns for advancing knowledge sharing, innovation and international exchange.

Uniting the global feed to food supply chain, VIV Worldwide has partnered with Cities Leading Food Production to advance collaborations motivated largely by food security and agricultural resilience. These are designed to produce robust, regional and regenerative food systems in cities and regions in the EU, Africa, the Middle East and the world at large.

Prince Carlos will highlight the urgency of sustainable food production by integrating the modern agrifood systems. He will also mention key drivers in shaping future food systems, including innovation, resilience, sustainability, and the role of cities and international collaboration.

The 25th edition of VIV Europe comes at an influential time of increasing demand. The event will see exhibitors, industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, producers and innovators to Utrecht for an insightful edition focused on the future of local, regional, global agrifood production.