2022 EDITION
PROGRAM
The tropical fruit congress offers several events. Every conference will be focused on the production, promotion and distribution of exotic fruit.
In particular, the constantly growing demand for avocados will be discussed and examined. Two workshops have been scheduled. Here below the full detailed program:
Friday 6 May10 AM - 3 PM
01 | 10:00 am | RENZO PIRACCINI – Macfrut |
02 | 10:05 am | THOMAS DRAHORAD – NCX Drahorad |
03 | 10:15 am | DARIA LODI – CSO – CENTRO SERVIZI ORTOFRUTTICOLI (ITALY) |
04 | 10:30 am | MATTIA MENNI – SPREAFICO (ITALY) |
05 | 10:45 am | BENJAMIN TITO – Horticultural Crops Directorate (KENYA) |
06 | 11:00 am | PAZ GARCIA – ZIEHL-ABEGG (GERMANY) |
07 | 11:15 am | JOSE’ CHINJAMBA – AIPEX (ANGOLA) |
11:30 am | Coffee break sponsored by DOLE![]() |
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08 | 11:50am | JORGE RESTREPO – CORPOHASS (COLOMBIA) |
09 | 12:05 am | ANDREA PASSANISI – SICILIA AVOCADO (ITALY) |
10 | 12:20 am | THERESE BRUWER – WESTFALIA (SOUTH AFRICA) |
11 | 12:35 am | ERNST WOLTERING – WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH (NETHERLANDS) |
01:00 pm | Business Lunch sponsored by COSTA RICA![]() |
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12 | 02:00 pm | ALESSANDRO PASI – AWETA (ITALY) |
13 | 02:30 Pm | ALDO PESCE – AMENDUNI (ITALY) |
SPEAKERS
The program of speakers, workshops and discussions feature a special lineup of experts from around the globe.
It includes university teachers, researchers, CEOs and marketing managers of the most important exotic fruit organizations. Here’s the speakers:

RENZO PIRACCINIPresident of MacFrut and expert of fruit and vegetable industry

THOMAS DRAHORADCEO of NCX Drahorad









BENJAMIN TITODirector of Horticultural Crops Directorate

THERESE BRUWERHorticultural scientist at the Westfalia Fruit International research team
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