South Africa’s fresh produce industry will gather at Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg on September 16 for this year’s allFresh! conference for producers and suppliers in the fresh produce industry. Known as the number one national summit for fresh produce in Sub Saharan Africa, allFresh! welcomes the best in fresh produce to discuss key factors influencing the sector.
The event is a must for market players and stakeholders in the fresh produce industry, offering the opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing in this dynamic, well-established sector of South Africa’s agri-business economy.
The theme of this year’s conference – Sustainability in a Changing Cultural Environment – gets to the heart of what is relevant in South Africa right now, with an impressive line-up of speakers and topics discussing key topics from land reform to legislation, climate change and – more relevant than ever – our country’s diverse cultures.
allFresh! has joined forces this year with Buzz Communications, Siyenza Management and Camouflage Visual Solutions , to deliver a conference that is bigger, better and more exciting than ever.
Say the organisers, “This year promises to be as interesting as ever, and we hope to see everyone there to discuss, analyse, debate and construct newer and better solutions to issues facing our industry. This is the perfect event to attend should you want to cement relationships, make new contacts and explore business opportunities.”
Highlights of the conference programme include case studies from notable producers and retail chains, as well as several topics on implementing sustainable practices in your business. Other topics include:
• The outlook for the South African fresh produce market
• Making South Africa an accessible investment destination for fresh produce
• Sustainability in the agricultural sector
• The effect of global climate change tends on South Africa
• The highs and lows of South Africa’s fresh produce markets
Say the organisers, “There are a few elements that make allFresh! such a successful event. The conference has the trust of all the big role-players in the industry, knows the industry intimately and has a track record of immaculately organised events.”
The demographics speak for themselves. Past events have seen attendance approaching 500 delegates, with all segments of the industry well-represented, including growers and packhouses; growers’ associations;
Find out more about allFresh! 2010 at www.allfresh.co.za
Prepared by: Hilary Djolov
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14 June 2010
Prepared by: Hilary Djolov
