HALL 5
Thought leadership and best business strategies for Asia.
Fresh produce case studies and workshops for business success in Asia.
10:00-10:30
Tech & Innovation
Delivering consistent quality with shelf-life prediction
Accurate supply chain monitoring is providing the information the fresh produce industry needs to improve quality and shelf-life. How can this data be further harnessed to forecast shelf-life and change the way retailers stock their shelves to deliver a more consistent product for consumers?
• Andrew Macnish, Queensland Department of Primary Industries (Australia)
• Marie Piccone, Manbulloo (Australia)
• Luke Wood, Escavox (Australia)
10:45-11:30
Fast-tracking investment in the industry’s future
Amid the challenges of a changing climate, water scarcity and rising costs of labour and other inputs, the fresh produce business needs fresh funding and innovative solutions to power a sustainable future. We look at some groundbreaking models to fast-track investment in the horticulture business and fund innovative solutions.
11:30-12:15
Indonesia spotlight: market on the move
Home to more than 275m people with an expanding middle class and rapidly urbanising population, Indonesia holds great untapped for the global fresh produce business. Global suppliers must navigate a challenging and complex import system, but the growth of modern food retail and a fast-evolving consumer market present exciting opportunities for innovative marketers. We explore the changing market landscape and the keys to success.
• Yuyuh Sukmana, Vanguard International (Indonesia)
• Hendry Sim, Laris Manis Utama (Indonesia)
12:30-13:15
Logistics & Trade
Workshops on cold chain logistics and fresh produce trade trends
13:30-14:30
Tropicals boom: going global?
Asia’s tropical fruit trade is thriving, driven by China’s ever-increasing demand for products such as durian and dragon fruit. But there is growing consumer interest in tropical fruits globally. What opportunities does this present for Asian varieties and Asian-grown tropical fruits? Experts discuss how to market, who to target, and what to expect with new varieties coming to market.
• Carlo Magni, Forward Insight & Strategy (New Zealand)
• Kate James, Venture Fruit (New Zealand)
• Siebe van Wijk, The Fruit Republic (Vietnam)
