Agenda

HEADLINE HUB

INFORMATION & INSIGHT

Our Headline Hub stage delivers first-class analysis of current trends and possible future developments in key areas of the fresh berry business. The Headline Hub is a place for all stakeholders, from breeders and growers to buyers and category managers, to deepen their understanding of today’s fresh berry supply chains.

08:00
Registration and networking

09:30
Welcome and opening remarks

• Mike Knowles, Fruitnet

09:35
Talk: Global briefing
Our opening speaker sets the scene and explains what to look out for in the next 12 months.

• Cindy van Rijswick, Rabobank Research Food & Agribusiness (Netherlands)

10:00
Discussion: New trends and opportunities in the international berry market
Leading players from across the berry industry share their thoughts on the overall state of the business.

10:45
Networking break

11:30
Talks and discussion: Success stories from the world of berry marketing
A more in-depth look at how companies are finding new ways to sell more berries.

12:15
Talks and discussion: Sourcing reports on emerging supply trends
As suppliers and brands attempt to fill market gaps, where can buyers find the fruit they need? 

13:00
Networking lunch

14:00
Case studies: Marketing strategies to boost the business
Some of the industry’s top berry marketers share their ideas for growth.

14:30
Case studies: Technological advances that push boundaries
We select the pick of the latest developments in berry industry tech.

15:15
Networking break

16:00
Discussion: The big picture and a look to the future
A chance to draw conclusions and consider what’s next for berries.

17:00-18:00
Closing drinks