AGENDA

Thursday 3 April 2025

08:00-08:45
Yoga session by Trident Nariman Point 
The Breath of Life by Ira Trivedi (exclusive to residents of Trident Nariman Point)

09:30
Registration and expo opens

09:30-10:30
Healthy Breakfast with avocados, plums & nectarines curated by celebrity chef Amrita Raichand
Sponsored by Avocados Australia and Summerfruit Australia

10:30-10:40
Welcome to Fresh Produce India2025
•  John Hey, Fruitnet 
•  Marie Berkefeld, Asia Fruit Logistica 

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?
• Sachin Khurana, QuikRelations (India)
• Ramlingha Rajoo, Zepto (India)
•  Raunak Shetty, Swiggy Instamart (India)
•  Jitender Lohani, DJ Exports (India)
• Sarthak Jain, Blinkit (India) 

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?
• Richard Mills, Haygrove Growing Systems (UK)
• Tarun Arora, IG International (India)
• GVK Naidu, Sam Agri Group (India)

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?
• Michael Schadler, Washington Apple Commission (US)
• Marc Peyres, Blue Whale (France)
• Nicola Zanotelli, IG International (India)
• Yemee Fernandes, Four Pillars Trading (Australia)
• Manav Suri, Surifresh Extract (India)  

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

13:00-14:00
Networking Lunch
Sponsored by Westfalia

14:00-14:45
Keeping pace with consumers: the changing retail landscape
How can brick and mortar retailers and e-commerce players service India’s massive consumer demand for high-quality fresh fruit and vegetables? What works best in marketing and merchandising? And how to manage logistics?
• Avinash Joshi, Reliance Retail (India)
• John Tyas, Avocados Australia (Australia) 
• B Sumit Kumar, TCI Cold Chain Solutions (India)
• Salhath Khan, Flipkart (India)

15:00-15:45

Revolutionising retail: business pitches to transform the supply chain

Hosted by HortiRoad2India 

In a series of innovative business pitches, HortiRoad2India showcases fresh produce and solutions that can make retailers leaders in offering fresh, clean, residue-free exotic fruit and vegetables year-round.
• Desh Ramnath, NL HortiRoad2INdia PPP (Netherlands)   
• Carine Eijkelkamp, Innovation Quarter and Rotterdam Partners (Netherlands)
• Anna Woronowicz, Grodan (Netherlands)
• Jorben van der Lugt, Hoogendoorn (Netherlands)

16:00-16:45
Tech talks: new future for India
Experts in breeding, ripening and logistics explain how cutting-edge tech can change the game for fresh produce in India.
• Anup Karwa, Innoterra BioScience (India)
• Roland Wirth, Softripe-Frigotec (Germany)
• Steve Alaerts, Foodcareplus (Belgium)

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?
• Werner van Rooyen, Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (South Africa)
• Gagan Khosla, NGK Trading (India)
• Jacques du Preez, Hortgro (South Africa)  
• Derek Donkin, Subtrop (South Africa)

17:30-18:30
Drinks Reception 
Sponsored by Fruit South Africa 
 

Friday 4 April 2025

Delegate tours 
Visits to Vashi Wholesale Market, Suri Agro Fresh distribution centre and Reliance Freshpik store. Limited places available. Pre-registration required.