Asiafruit Business Forum
ASIAFRUIT BUSINESS FORUM offers a wide-ranging programme of informal workshops on the show floor at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA.
Curated by ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA’s Knowledge Partners, Asiafruit Magazine and Fruitnet Media International, ASIAFRUIT BUSINESS FORUM provides practical takeaways and innovative solutions covering a range of key areas for the fresh produce value chain.
ASIAFRUIT BUSINESS FORUM 2023 presents three days of workshops under different tracks. At the Launchpad on Day One, exhibitors showcase new products, technologies, and solutions. Day Two features Partner Content, including an education programme delivered by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and a series of Chinese-language workshops hosted by Asiafruit China. On Day Three, the Logistics Hub brings together expert speakers to discuss the latest trends and advances in cold chain logistics.
Asiafruit Business Forum Agenda 2023
HALL 3B
WEDNESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2023
Day One: Launchpad
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA exhibitors showcase the newest technologies, products, and solutions.
10:30-11:00 Blue Sky for blueberries!
- Hans Liekens, Sekoya Fruit
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11:30-12:00 Addressing produce quality through supply chain challenges
- Duncan Aust, AgroFresh
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12:30-13:00 Analysis of the current situation and development of the imported fruit supply chain in China
- Ting Yuan, Shenzhen Asia Global Fresh Supply Chain
14:30-15:00 LytoFresh - the best quality solution for fresh produce
- Basilio Huang, Lytone Enterprise
15:30-16:00 California avocados: sustainably grown with superior quality and availability
- Ken Melban, California Avocado Commission
- Terry Splane, California Avocado Commission
THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2023
Day Two: Partner Content
11:00-12:30 International Fresh Produce Association educational programme: food safety and retail
Food safety
Part 1 – 2023 Asian market: supply chain best practices
- Ben Hoodless, International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand
- Luke Wood, Escavox
- Michael Simonetta, Perfection Fresh Australia
- Martin Ferreyra, Austrade (South China)
- Noel Ainsworth, Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Part 2 – Food safety and supply chain in the modern era
- Deon Mahoney, International Fresh Produce Association Australia-New Zealand
- Natalie Dyenson, International Fresh Produce Association
Retail merchandising and training
Part 1 – The 3I's of merchandising: impulse, impact and incremental
- Winstone Chee, Altitude Fresh
Part 2 – How traditional merchandising meets modern consumer needs
- Winstone Chee, Altitude Fresh
- Ruth McLennan, DFI Retail Group
- Edgar Fernandez, Landers Superstore
- Lauren M Scott, International Fresh Produce Association
13:00-16:30 Asiafruit China hosts Chinese-language sessions
Premiumising production in China
Domestically grown produce has been building its share of the high-end market in China since Covid-19. These Chinese-language workshops look at how to develop premium fruit brands in China, from production through post-harvest to marketing.
13:00-13:30 New varieties, new opportunities (Chinese-language session)
What is happening with varietal development in China? What commercial opportunities can these products bring? And what's the best way to commercialise a new variety?
- Liang Chang, Shennong Variety Management (SVM)
15:00-15:30 Post-harvest solutions: adding value to your product (Chinese-language session)
Leading post-harvest operators discuss sorting, ripening and shelf-life preservation solutions that can help generate more value for growers.
- Liu Haitao, Reemoon
15:30-16:00 Building a premium brand
How to create premium brands for Chinese-grown fruit, from brand names through packaging to marketing.
- Xu Churan, Pagoda
16:00-16:30 Live streaming: an emerging sales channel for fresh fruit
Live streaming has emerged to become a significant channel for fresh fruit marketing and sales in China. Jiao Jie, an influential Tiktok live streamer for China's fresh fruit industry, shares her experience and tips on operating a successful live streaming business.
- Jiao Jie, Shanghai Jiaogeini Industrial Development
FRIDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2023
Day Three: Logistics Hub
10:30-11:30 Global reefer shipping: where to next?
After turbulent times characterised by unreliable schedules, container shortages and soaring freight rates, the global reefer shipping market is settling down, but challenges remain. An expert panel discusses the current state of the market and future trends. How is the industry addressing sustainability and moving towards decarbonisation?
- Thomas Eskesen, Eskesen Advisory
- Dirk Winkelmann, Vanguard International
- Luciana Sasso, Ocean Network Express (ONE)
12:00-12:30 New technologies extend reach
Technologies that can preserve and extend the shelf-life of products are playing a key role to open up new commercial opportunities for the fresh produce business. This session looks at some of the latest advances.
- Ivo Tunchel, StePac PPC
13:00-13:30 Cold chain solutions bring fresh momentum
Focus on some of the key trends and investments in cold storage warehousing and distribution across Asia.
- Paul Cheng, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl)
14:00-14:30 Tracking the supply chain
Supply chain disruption has only increased demand for technical solutions that can boost transparency and provide immediate fixes. We look at some of the services offering shippers and logistics service providers real-time in-transit visibility.
- Gerd Uitdewilligen, Copeland
*Programme is provisional and subject to alteration and updates by the organisers.
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ASIAFRUIT BUSINESS FORUMDay One: Launchpad
Marketing & Consumers
Practical insights on marketing strategies and consumer trends.
Mark Pay, Rockit Global
Julian Smith, Rockit Global
Tech & Innovation
Inspiring talks on cutting-edge technologies and latest innovations.
Phuong Oanh Tran, Rijk Zwaan
Craig D'Souza, Signify Singapore
Manuel Madani, Priva
Logistics
Expert perspectives on cold chain logistics and shipping solutions.
Logistics
Expert perspectives on cold chain logistics and shipping solutions.
Tech & Innovation
Inspiring talks on cutting-edge technologies and latest innovations.
Clinton Jeffries, Tomra Food
Joshua Miers-Jones, Tomra Food
Marketing & Consumers
Practical insights on marketing strategies and consumer trends.
Logistics
Expert perspectives on cold chain logistics and shipping solutions.
Tech & Innovation
Inspiring talks on cutting-edge technologies and latest innovations.
Marketing & Consumers
Practical insights on marketing strategies and consumer trends.
Nico van Vliet, Bayer Crop Science