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Fresh Produce India brings you the best B2B networking in India with a brand-new format. The non-stop business networking expo is the focus plus new-style info talks and discussions about the big trends in India’s fast growing fresh fruit and vegetable market.

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Individual programme segments that give you valuable information and practical takeaways to help grow your business in a changing, challenging market

Connect with customers, buyers, suppliers and service providers, and tap into a wealth of established expertise and new talent

Thought leaders from all parts of India’s fresh produce supply chain share their expert commentary and insight through a series of talks, interviews and discussions

Fresh Produce India promises the largest assembled gathering of people exclusively from the fresh produce industry in India

ATTENDEES
High quality attendees from the fresh produce value chain, covering the whole spectrum.

AGENDA

The one-day event includes an information-packed programme of expert talks and discussions organised by ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA’s knowledge partner and leading business conference organiser, ASIAFRUIT MAGAZINE.

PROGRAMME

Thursday 21 March 2024

10:30-10:40
Welcome to Fresh Produce India 2024

Chris White, Fruitnet
John Hey, Fruitnet

10:40-11:20
India: a market on the move
Fresh Produce India 2024 opens with a look at the big changes in the Indian market since the last in-person edition of the event took place in 2019. How has India’s fresh produce business evolved? And what key opportunities and challenges lie ahead? An expert panel discusses the changing consumer, retail and distribution landscape.

Tarun Arora, IG International (India)
Sumit Saran, SS Associates (India)
Saurabh Raina, Reliance Retail (India)
Siddharth Tata, Amazon Fresh (India)

11:20-12:00 – Networking Break

12:00-13:00
Category creation: spotlight on avocados and berries
Avocados and berries are two categories on the rise in India. Consumption is building rapidly from a low base, supplied by both imported and domestically grown fruit. As global suppliers and breeders move in on a market regarded as the ‘next frontier’ for these categories, we explore the opportunities and challenges.

Zac Bard, Westfalia Fruit (Global)
Ajay TG, Westfalia Fruit (India)
Flora Zhang, Avocados Australia (Australia)
Ambrish Karvat, Yupaa Group of Companies (India)
Peter McPherson, Costa Group (Australia)

13:00-14:00 – Networking Lunch

14:00-15:00
Grown in India: developing the domestic offering
With its diverse climatic zones and ample supply of labour, India has great untapped potential as a fresh fruit and vegetable supplier. We look at some of new technologies and game-changing innovations helping to drive sustainable production and capitalise on market opportunities both domestically and overseas.

Ajit Bisoi, Rijk Zwaan (India)

15:00-15:40
HortiRoad2India.nl
Knowledge session: hosted by Netherlands Horticulture
The Netherlands is a global leader in horticulture technology. How can Dutch horticulture solutions enable Indian retailers to meet growing consumer demand for sustainable, high-quality and residue-free fresh produce?

Desh Ramnath, Dutch Greenhouse Delta (Netherlands)
Peter-Jan Snellink, Van Der Hoeven Horticultural Projects (Netherlands)

15:40-16:00 – Networking Break

16:00-17:00
Imports: where next for India?
India’s fresh fruit imports are displaying exciting growth. Consumers are demanding a wider range of varieties and products. Newer supplying countries are discovering the market. And sizeable investments in logistics infrastructure are speeding up distribution. We take a deep dive on the key trends and opportunities.

Jitender Lohani, DJ Exports (India)
Anton Kruger, Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (South Africa)
Jason Morris, Pink Lady (Singapore)
Laurent De Smedt, BelOrta (Belgium)

17:00 – Closing drinks