The fifth European Asparagus Forum will take place in Bologna, Italy, on March 1-2, 2004.
The two-day event covers a diverse range of topics including:
• analysis of global production, sales and consumption trends, past, present and future
• a look at technological evolution and the cost of logistics on the asparagus supply chain
• the role of research and innovation in the enhancement of product and service quality
The second day will be rounded off with a round-table discussion with representatives of producers, handlers, retailers and wholesalers of asparagus.
For further information, contact Bianca Bonifacio, Centro Servizi Ortofrutticoli (CSO), at bbonifacio@csoservizi.com or on tel: +39 0532 904 526, or fax +39 0532 904 520.