Thursday 3 April 2025

09:30
Registration opens 

09:30-10:30
Welcome coffee and expo open 

10:30-10:40
Welcome to Fresh Produce India 2025 

10:40-11:20
Q-commerce: retail revolution
Quick-commerce is the new revolution in retail and last-mile delivery in India. Fresh produce is the fastest-growing category. So what is the future for q-com? And how can fruit and vegetable marketers maximise the opportunities?

11:20-12:00
Innovation in production
India is now a production hub for new fruits. More new varieties and new technologies are on the way. So what happens next? 

12:00-12:45
What next for fruit imports?
Apples are big in India. New suppliers and new varieties are changing imports. So how best build a great apple brand in India? Plus, what next for new winners like kiwifruit and cherries?

12:45-13:00
Presentation of Fresh Produce India Awards

13:00-14:00
Networking Lunch

14:00-14:45
Keeping pace with consumers: the changing retail landscape
India’s consumer market is changing. How can brick and mortar retailers and e-commerce players service the massive demand for high-quality fresh fruit and vegetables? What works best in marketing and merchandising? And how to manage logistics?

15:00-15:45
Knowledge Session

16:00-16:45
Tech talks: new future for India
Experts in breeding, ripening and packaging explain how cutting-edge tech can change the game for fresh produce in India.

16:50-17:30
Supplier spotlight: South Africa
South Africa has become a trusted source of pears, apples, and citrus. And it’s poised to supply India with stonefruit, avocados, berries, and more. South Africa sees a bright future for its suppliers. Are they ready for the challenge?

17:30-18:30
Closing Drinks

Friday 4 April 2025

Delegate tours to leading distribution operations and retail stores in Mumbai