A series of expert speakers have confirmed their participation at FreshProduce India, the leading conference event for the country's freshproduce industry, which takes place on 2-3 April 2009 in Mumbai.
In addition to Arvind K Singhal, the renowned expert on Indianretail and consumer trends who is kicking off this year's event, AshokGulati of the International Food Policy Research Institute in India,Steve Leung of Alfa Fruit Packers in China and Joe Ruiz of JBT Foodtechin the US have confirmed participation as speakers at the conference.
Meanwhile, the event will offer delegates the opportunity to takepart in guided tours around Mumbai's leading supermarkets, as well as avisit to a wholesale market.
Hypercity (K Raheja Corporation), Spencer's (RPG India Group) andReliance Fresh (Reliance Retail Limited) will open their doors to FreshProduce India delegates on Saturday 4 April, while visitors can alsoexperience first hand one of Mumbai's busiest wholesale markets with avisit to APMC Fruit and Vegetable Market in Vashi.
Over 250 delegates, including buyers and suppliers from India andthe rest of the world, are due to attend this year's event, making it atwo-day conference that serious players in the international freshproduce market cannot afford to miss.
Early registrations and group bookings can benefit from reductions in delegate fees. Register online at www.freshproduceindia.com or contact Alexandra Walker at alexandra@fruitnet.com.
