The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) will hold a special Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) workshop in Miami, Florida, on 19 September to help representatives across the fresh produce industry get to grips with upcoming traceability requirements.
According to PAIA, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to “move into the next steps to implement PTI”.
“With some major retailers requiring PTI implementation as early as November 2013, produce industry professionals attending the workshop will be able to capitalise on the timing,” PTI said in a press release.
Key US experts in traceability and supply chain executives will give presentations during the event, according to PTI.
Ed Treacy, vice-president of supply chain efficiencies at the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), will speak on the components of PTI and explain the implementation dates in order to help produce industry continue operating as reliable suppliers in the marketplace.
Dan Vaché, vice-president of supply chain management for the United Fresh Produce Association, will cover the benefits of PTI from the grower to the consumer.
The workshop takes place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport Convention Center.
Sponsors include: FoodLink, HarvesterGear and HarvestMark.
