11:00-11:30
Melon assortment and developments for the South-East Asia market

• Friso Klok, Rijk Zwaan (Netherlands)
• Novianto, Rijk Zwaan (Indonesia)

12:00-12:30
Advancing food safety with data solutions: the role of E-beam and X-ray irradiation
Discover how food treatment using E-beam and X-ray technologies offers a clean, chemical-free alternative to traditional methods.These techniques ensure food safety, sterilisation, and pest control without leaving harmful residues.

• Alfred Tew, IBA Industrial Asia Pacific (Belgium)

13:00-13:30
Bouncing back from black swan events: how IoT supercharges cold chain resilience
What happens when the unexpected hits the global cold chain? From freak weather to shipping chaos, black swan events are everywhere. But with IoT-enabled data solutions, the industry can stay one step ahead. Find out how smarter tech helps accelerate response times, cut waste, and keep fresh fruit fresh - no matter what the world throws at us.

• Kunnida Ponesatitpong, Copeland (Thailand)

14:00-15:30
Nuts and Dried Fruit Forum
Asia Fruit Logistica’s brand-new forum exploring trends and opportunities in the fast-developing nuts and dried fruit sector.

11:00-11:30
Peruvian pomegranates: a new superfood for the Chinese market Peru offers a high-quality, reliable supply of fresh pomegranates in China’s off-season. This presentation showcases Peru’s growing export capacity and its potential to meet Chinese market demand.

• José Luis Gereda, ProGranada (Peru)

12:00-12:30
Peru Meet Up
Preview to Asia Fruit Logistica’s brand-new international event linking Latin America’s fresh produce trade with key buyers in Asia and around the world. Taking place in Lima on 28-29 October.

• Shasa Lo Russo, Asia Fruit Logistica (China)