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Take a look at companies who attended the 2009 event in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Horacio Ozer Ami
UPEFRUY (Uruguay)
Horacio Ozer Ami is the General Manager of Uruguayan exporter and grower of blueberries, Midgold and current President of UPEFRUY, the Fruit Producer and Export Union of Uruguay, association which is Uruguay's representative in the campaign Blueberries from the South - a collaboration between growers and exporters in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, keen to export and promote blueberries from the region.
Hans van Es
Dutch Produce Association (The Netherlands)
Hans van Es, director of the Dutch Produce Association, has more than 15 years experience in the fresh produce industry working in the fields of marketing, communications and public affairs. A graduate of the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Hans also handles corporate affairs for The Greenery and has worked for the World Apple and Pear Association, COPA-COGECA (Brussels) and Agro Quality Support.
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Session 1
Ole Schack Petersen
Damco International A/S (Denmark)
Efficient logistics is vital for success in fresh produce marketing. Suppliers all want the best logistics at the lowest prices, and supermarkets are looking with a sharper eye at environmental costs. Can logistics operators cope with these new demands?
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Supply chain costs are becoming a signifi cant barrier to competitiveness for long-distance suppliers of fresh produce. What are the most effective ways to cut your costs in the supply chain? Can it really make a difference to your business?
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Berries are enjoying booming sales at good prices in the big consumer markets. What lessons do their success have for other fresh produce categories? Can you really extract more value in markets where the focus is on everyday low prices?
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The Middle East, russia and Asia offer some exciting alternatives for Southern Hemisphere suppliers. What are the big opportunities in these new markets? Do they really offer sustainable growth over the long term?
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Southern Hemisphere suppliers have to cope with a wider range of challenges than ever before. Can they meet the complex market requirements for clean, green, and safe food? What new challenges are around the corner?
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Hans van Es
Dutch Produce Association (The Netherlands)
North America and the European Union are revising the way in which they deal with suppliers from all over the world. What implications do these changes have for Southern Hemisphere supply countries? How can they prepare to meet future demands?