| Day 1: THURSDAY - 8 JULY 2010 |
| 09:00 - 09:30 |
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Registration & Coffee |
| 09:30 - 09:45 |
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Welcome by MC - Stuart Symington, CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum, South Africa |
| 09:45 - 10:15 |
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Conference opening - Dr Paul Clüver, Capespan chairman and owner of Paul Clüver Wines |
| 10:15 - 11:15 |
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The world and South Africa in the 2010's - Clem Sunter , South Africa |
| 11:15 - 12:00 |
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Refreshment Break |
| 12:05 - 12:40 |
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The international fresh citrus market: dynamic and actors - Eric Imbert, Researcher in Economics, Cirad and Chief Editor: Fruitrop, France |
| 12:40 - 13:15 |
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Meeting customer requirements to boost consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables on the European markets - Philippe Binard, General Delegate of Freshfel Europe and SHAFFE |
| 13:15 - 14:25 |
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Lunch Break |
| 14:30 - 15:05 |
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Co-operation - the need for a global citrus body to stimulate demand - Jose Antonio Garcia - Director of AILIMPO |
| 15:05 - 15:40 |
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South African promotion campaign in the UK - John Valentine, Red Communication, UK |
| 15:40 - 16:20 |
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Refreshment Break |
| 16:25 - 17:00 |
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Citrus varieties: a global perspective - Prof Dr Etienne Rabe, Paramount Citrus and Biogold USA, California
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| 17:00 - till late |
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Coctail Party with entertainment
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Day 2: FRIDAY - 9 JULY 2010 |
| 08:30 - 09:00 |
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Coffee |
| 09:00 - 09:10 |
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Welcome by MC -Stuart Symington, CEO of the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum, South Africa |
| 09:10 - 09:45 |
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Market opportunities, the case of Russia and the UAE, Pierre Escodo, Director of EUROFRESH DISTRIBUTION Magazine, Leading International Fruit & Vegetables trade publication for Europe and Russia (trilingual)
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Consumer and Retail trends on the EU, East Europe & Gulf markets |
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Fastest growing segments, like Tropical and Off-season fruit, Organics, Fresh-Cuts, Speciality varieties... |
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Russian Market phenomenon and how to approach the retailers: Market slowdown follows violent import growth, but still promising opportunities |
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Ukraine & Bielorusia: opportunities in Logistics & Retail also |
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Performance of the Gulf markets |
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| 09:45 - 10:20 |
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Biosecurity - a global issue - Pat Barkley, Technical Advisor, Citrus Australia Ltd |
| 10:20 - 11:05 |
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Refreshment Break |
| 11:10 - 11:30 |
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Containerization and Specialized Reefer conundrum, in the South African context - Mitchell Brooke - CGA
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The Global Trend |
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Market Demands |
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Economic Forces |
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Benefits and Risks |
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The Pragmatic Approach |
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| 11:35 - 12:10 |
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Green Perishable Logistics - Glenn Turner, Hellmann Perishable Logistica |
| 12:10 - 12:50 |
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Biodegradable and bio-plastic material in fruit packaging - Dawie Moelich, Business Manager: Packaging |
| 12:50 - 13:30 |
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Closing - Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers Association, Southern Africa |
| 13:30 |
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Lunch |
