MANGO & AVOCADO
With a world production of 40 million tonnes, Mango is considered to be one of the “5 top tropical fruits” together with Bananas, Coconut, Plantains and Pineapple. Global mango production is concentrated mainly in India, China, Mexico, Thailand, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Nigeria, Brazil, Peru, Australia, South Africa and Malaysia. The world’s main importers, instead, are the USA and the EU.
In recent years, avocado consumption has grown considerably in the European and world markets. According to WAO data (World Avocado Organization), more than 350,000 tonnes of avocado were consumed in Europe in 2015. In 2016, consumption increased by 10% and, for 2017, it is expected to increase by more than 15%.
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 mangoes and avocados will be discussed and examined. Two workshops have been scheduled. Here below the full detailed program:
| MARKETING and QUALITY Coordinated by Prof. Roberto Della Casa – Agroter / Alma Mater University of Bologna |
||
| 01 | 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Participant registration |
| 02 | 3:00pm – 3:10pm | RENZO PIRACCINI – Macfrut Chairman Welcome Speech |
| 03 | 3:10pm – 3:30pm | ELISA MACCHI – Director of CSO (Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli) The mango and avocado markets in Italy, France and Germany |
| 04 | 3:30pm – 3:50pm | CARLOS CRISOSTO – Researcher at UC Davis – California Quality management along the mango and avocado supply chains |
| 05 | 3:50pm – 4:10pm | XAVIER EQUIHUA – CEO of World Avocado Organization Avocado marketing campaigns in Europe |
| 06 | 4:10pm – 4:30pm | LEONARDO ORTEGA – Director of Research National Mango Board Mango promotion in the USA |
| 07 | 4:30pm – 4:45pm | Coffee break sponsored by Cold Energy |
| 08 | 4:45pm – 6:00pm |
WORKSHOP: HOW TO SELL MANGOES AND AVOCADOS – Comparing experiences with international top producers and retailers RAFFAELE SPREAFICO – Managing Director of Spreafico |
| 09 | 6:00pm | Tropical Happy Hour sponsored by Reyes Gutiérrez |
| PRODUCTION, TECHNOLOGIES AND PACKAGING Coordinated by Pierre Escodo – Eurofresh Distribution |
||
| 01 | 10:00am – 10:20am | DANIEL JOSÉ BUSTAMANTE CANNY – President of PROHASS – Peru Avocado production in Peru and South America |
| 02 | 10:20am – 10:40am | ENRIQUE COLILLES – TROPS General Manager- Spain Avocado and mango production in Europe |
| 03 | 10:40am – 11:00am | EMILIANO ESCOBEDO – CEO of HASS AVOCADO BOARD – California Positioning Hass Avocado in the U.S. Market |
| 04 | 11:00am – 11:30am | Coffee Break |
| 05 | 11:30am – 1:00pm | WORKSHOP: HOW TO PRESERVE THE QUALITY ALONG THE SUPPLY CHAIN – Comparing experiences with top importers, retailers e producers NORMAN VAN DER GAAG – Sales Manager of Aweta Group ARRIE DE KOCK – Senior Resercher at Experico JETTA VAN DEN BERG – President of Savid – Quinta Pasadena ALESSANDRO TURATTI – President of Turatti North America ADRIANA SENIOR MOJICA – President of CCI Colombia |
| 06 | 1:00pm | Tropical Cocktail sponsored by Decco |
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:
SPONSORS
