Walgreens Boots Alliance key sponsor of U.S. pavilion at Expo Milano 2015

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance on Wednesday announced it will be a key sponsor of the USA Pavilion at the upcoming world’s fair in Milan, which will take place from May 1 to Oct. 31 2015. Under the theme “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”, Expo Milano 2015 will look at how countries generate healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone in the decades to come, while respecting the planet and its environment.

 

“Less than four months after the formation of Walgreens Boots Alliance, our sponsorship of the USA Pavilion is a unique opportunity to highlight our commitment to help people lead healthier and happier lives," said Ornella Barra, EVP, president and CEO of global wholesale and international retail for Walgreens Boots Alliance. "In addition, this major event will enable us to showcase the corporate brand of our new enterprise to international audiences and millions of visitors from across Europe, the Americas, Asia and rest of the world.”

 

The USA Pavilion will showcase American innovation in the food sector and across many other aspects of culture, science and business where the United States has significant expertise. The USA Pavilion, themed “American Food 2.0: United to Feed the Planet,” is designed to showcase America’s role in the future of food around the world and create a global conversation about the challenge of feeding more than nine billion people nutritiously and sustainably by 2050.

 

“The USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 will show how feeding ourselves engages a massive infrastructure and dynamic systems that touch on just about every aspect of the world we live in," stated Douglas Hickey, commissioner general of the USA Pavilion. "Each step from farm to table reflects a set of connections that impact our identities and shape our future, and we are pleased to partner with Walgreen Boots Alliance as a successful enterprise dedicated to improving people’s lives.”

 

As well as sponsoring the USA Pavilion, Walgreens Boots Alliance will have a space designated to Walgreens and Boots which will showcase the company’s retail, service and product offerings.