ACU SEP-18_Final Draft
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COVER STORY<br />
Feeding the world<br />
Demand for air cargo soars as consumer appetite<br />
for food variety and healthier options grows<br />
“<br />
As disposable income rises, consumer expenditure on food and<br />
beverages in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East and Africa regions will<br />
increase from 53% of global expenditure in 2017 to 60% by 2030.<br />
Urbanization and population growth are expected to aid this consumer<br />
spend. As a result, packaged foods and beverages are expected to<br />
become more accessible, with increased access to international brands<br />
and western food types. – Euromonitor International<br />
“<br />
By Gemma Q. Casas<br />
Contributions from Oman Air, as the national airline, to<br />
the economy of the Sultanate of Oman have been very<br />
significant and these are expected to show further<br />
growth. Each new destination started, adds to an already<br />
existing successful bilateral relations apart from the<br />
trade, business and tourism prospects. In addition to our<br />
online network, we work with almost 75 interline<br />
partners helping us extend our selling horizon to all<br />
continents in the world.<br />
- Mohammed Ali Al Musafir<br />
Oman Air Senior Vice President, Commercial Cargo