Fresh Produce India 2011

Fresh Produce India has confirmed its first speakers for what promises to be an unmissable event in one of the world's most exciting emerging markets for fresh fruit and vegetables.

India's only international conference for the fresh produce industry will meet at the Shangri-La Hotel in New Delhi on 2-4 March 2011, bringing together the most influential figures from India’s major fresh produce companies with leading international players.

Technopak Advisors' Arvind Singhal will chart the boom that is beginning in India's consumer market, and outline some of the challenges the country's food retailers face in meeting these consumers changing demands. A top management consultant in retail as well as food and agriculture, he is uniquely qualified to discuss effective business models for the future of India's fresh produce retail sector.

Raman Ahuja, who heads up the fresh business at Fieldfresh Foods (India), a joint venture between Bharti and Del Monte, will share his insights on the issue of sourcing from India. By explaining the potential challenges in working directly with farmers and meeting market standards, he will offer invaluable advice for local and international companies alike.

Meanwhile, A Srinivasa Ramanujam, head of Adani Agrifresh (India), will outline the sizeable investments the major conglomerate has made in India's apple industry and the vast growth potential he sees for apple marketing in the country.

Fresh Produce India offers delegates abundant networking opportunities to further grow their business.

Register online by 14 February 2011 and benefit from a 20 per cent saving on the standard rate.

Fresh Produce India Expo, which runs alongside the conference, will guarantee your company the best profile to some 300 key decision-makers from India and the rest of the world.

Keep up to date with speaker, programme and market news at http://www.freshproduceindia.com/

For all delegate, marketing and press queries, contact:

Hannah Gorvin, Commercial Manager
Fresh Produce India, 2-4 March 2011
Tel: +44 20 7501 3707
Fax: +44 20 7498 6472
info@freshproduceindia.com