Welcome & Introduction

Session 1
Growth Trends for Fresh-Cut, Ready-to Eat Produce in Today’s Retail and Foodservice Markets
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Speakers include:
Edward Garner, TNS (UK)
Dr Andrew Fearne, University of Kent (UK)

Session 2
Expanding Opportunities for Fresh-Cut Fruit in Europe
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Speakers include:
Andrew Chryssogelos, Turatti North America (USA)
Klaus Klische, Fresh Factory (Germany)

Session 3
Session sponsor: Key Technology
The Techniques and Science of Fresh-Cut - Technical Challenges and Opportunities for Fresh-cut Processors
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Speakers include:
Tom Gautreaux, Maxwell Chase Technologies LLC (USA)
Dr James Gorny, United Fresh Produce Association (USA)
Wouter de Heij, Food Technology Centre – TOP B.V. (Holland)
Simon Matthews, AgriCoat – a division of NATURESEAL (UK)

Session 4
Communicating the Value of Fresh-Cut to Today’s Consumers
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Speakers include:
Wendy Akers, Wendy Akers PR (UK)
Tom Stenzel, United Fresh Produce Association (USA)

Session 5
Packaging Ideas for Fresh-Cut Products
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Speakers include:
Jeff Brandenburg, The JSB Group (USA)
Nicolas Jaouen, Compagnie Franco Suisse SAS (France)
Peter Ettridge, Amcor Flexibles (UK)

Networking Break

Session 6
Driving Innovation and Productivity in Fresh-Cuts Through Technology
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Speakers include:
Dr Michel Bicheron, Scalime Nutrition SAS (France)
Graham Clough, International Food Partners (UK)
Richard Stead, Catallix UK (UK)

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Supermarket Visits depart * (on foot)

Arrive at Waitrose (Canary Wharf)

Depart from Waitrose

Arrive at Marks & Spencer (Canary Wharf)

Depart from Marks & Spencer

* Supermarket visits will be led and guided by members of United Fresh and Eurofruit Magazine