CONGRESS PROGRAMME* Keep in touch THURSDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2014 8.30-9.30 Registration 15.00-15.15 Short break 9.30-10.30 Session 1 15.15-16.30 Session 4 What makes Peru’s fresh produce industry an attractive prospect for investors? And what scope is there for its export business to grow in the next few years? Our keynote speaker and a panel of industry leaders assess Peru’s position in the context of international fresh produce market developments. Speakers include: Carlos Enrique Camet, Agap (Peru) Leo Cruz, Tesco (Brazil) Mike Soulsby, Delica Global (Peru) Liu Zijie, Goodfarmer (China) Leading marketers and varietal pioneers will discuss the potential for new citrus products in Peru and South America as a whole to succeed on the world stage. What opportunities exist for those willing to invest in new varieties? And what place can Peru occupy in the international citrus supply chain? How will the entire Southern Hemisphere citrus deal evolve during the years ahead? Speakers include Alvaro Muñoz, AMC-MM Group (UK) Alex Gallagher, La Calera (Peru) Emilio Teresa, Catman (Spain) Peru 2020 – Investing for future growth 10.30-11.30 Session 2 Peru’s fresh produce exports – the new winners As the Peruvian export business continues to record impressive growth, we identify the products most likely to drive its expansion over the coming decade and take a look at ways to sustain growth in established export categories. Speakers include: Robert Verloop, Naturipe Farms (US) Federico Beltrán, Fall Creek Farm & Nursery (Peru) 11.30-12.00 Networking break 12.00-13.00 Session 3 Opportunities in new markets New commercial opportunities are emerging for Peru’s fruit exporters, particularly in Asia. What can Peru’s producer-exporters do to ensure they build on the initial success of products like Red Globe table grapes in these new areas, while at the same time retaining and even growing their market share as competition intensifies in traditional markets? Speakers include: Ruby Ormeño, QC Fresh (Peru) Wipavee Watcharakorn, Vachamon (Tailandia) John Wang, Lantao (China) Jim Provost, Lantao (US) 13.00-14.15 Networking lunch 14.15-15.00 Break-out sessions: 1. I nnovation: technology and packaging Case studies and discussions regarding new technologies, machinery and systems available to Peruvian exporters. Speakers include: Nour Abdrabbo, Unitec (Chile) Francis McCawley, Maersk Container Industry (Chile) Ivo Tunchel, Stepac (Brazil) 2. I nnovation: pre- and post-harvest Case studies and discussions highlighting new potential applications, processes and treatments for fruit. Speakers include: Alfonso Pinillos, Odebrecht (Peru) Benito Orihuel, Citrosol (Spain) Citrus – new varieties and their place in the global market 16.30-17.00 Networking break 17.00-17.45 Session 5 Forward thinking – how can Peru maximise its potential on the global market? There is strong interest in Peru as an important source of fresh fruits and vegetables, but the country also faces major challenges to meet new demand. So how can Peru’s fresh produce sector capitalise on this global marketing opportunity? Speakers include: Ross Farnsworth, Walmart (US) Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk, Seald Sweet International (US) Robert Zerres, Zerres Fruit Partners (Germany) José Antonio Gomez, Camposol (Peru) José Antonio Castro, Agrokasa (Peru) Luis Torres, PromPeru (Peru) 18.00-19.30 Drinks reception FRIDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2014 10.00-12.00 Workshops Carving your niche in the fruit and vegetable export business Industry experts host special, two-hour workshop sessions covering different aspects of the export value chain, including retail sourcing, marketing, merchandising, packaging and logistics. The workshops are designed to provide delegates with insight into the speakers’ specialist area, as well as ideas on how to establish their own companies as the preferred link in the supply chain. Workshops include: 1. Direct sourcing – Leo Cruz, Tesco (Brazil) 2. Blueberries – Federico Beltrán, Fall Creek Farm & Nursery (Peru) 14.00-17.00 Logistics study tour Hosted visits to APM Terminals at the Port of Callao, Lima. *Correct as of 15 October 2014. This programme is subject to change Simultaneous Spanish/English translation will be provided during the event eurofruitcongress.com/sh Supported by: ORGANISED BY Sponsors include:
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