The London Produce Show and Conference (LPS), presented by the Fresh Produce Consortium and Produce Business, brings together some of the sharpest minds from the global fresh produce industry and beyond to present a series of educational seminars and workshops that explore the topics and issues which impact directly or indirectly on the working lives of every show attendee.
This year, our educational seminar sessions are sponsored by Compac, and we have two stages running in the Great Room of Grosvenor House throughout June 9, 2016. Our multinational list of speakers and panelists are drawn from several sectors of the trade around the world, as well as from external organisations that perform vital functions for the trade. The Stage 2 seminar programme takes place in the Buckingham Suite from 11.15am.
LPS16 STAGE 2 SEMINAR SCHEDULE:
11.15am NEGATIVE CLAIMS DO INDUSTRY NO FAVOURS
Dr John Stanton – Professor, St Joseph's University
Dr Stanton has carried out a research study that reveals how different packaging statements and label claims significantly impact consumer purchase decisions. The research shows, for example, that when companies put negative label claims, such as "no pesticides" or "no GMOs" on certain products, it negatively affects consumer perceptions of the whole category and adversely influences the intention to buy. He argues that the industry is shooting itself in the foot and consumers have trouble evaluating the negatives.
12pm TASTE AND NUTRITION KEY TO LIFE EXTENSION GOALS
Gal Wollach – vice-president of international sales, ROP
Gal says there has to be far more to modern produce packaging solutions than simply extending the shelf life of the product to gratify buyers. He believes that the number one goal should be not to extend shelf life for the sake of it, or even to sell more packaging, but to create the solutions that allow fruit and vegetables to perform and taste as they really should while keeping all or most of their nutrition values.
1pm THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX
Andy Barnetson, director of packaging affairs at the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) and Jan Gramsma, marketing director of the European association of corrugated manufacturers (FEFCO).
The duo of speakers will discuss the evolving role of corrugated packaging in the fresh food industry, using case studies to look at best practices and highlighting recent developments that move away from the standard cardboard box towards shelf-ready packaging, and announcing a new industry standard that aims to further enhance the performance of corrugated packaging in the UK and European marketplaces.
2pm INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND GLOBALISATION OF THE PRODUCE INDUSTRY
Dr Miguel Gomez – Professor, Cornell University
Dr Gomez will talk through some of his work on global trade patterns for fruits and vegetables, the key drivers of global demand and assess the situation and outlook for countries and regions that are rapidly gaining share in international produce markets.
3pm ALL NEW FROM PERU
Veteran produce market researcher John Giles, divisional director at Promar International, will give an overview of the exciting new products and ranges Peru has to offer the global market. He will present the facts; making particular reference to the opportunities in the UK and Ireland.
This will be followed by a panel discussion comprising industry experts that source from Peru, including Juan Carlos Leon, Executive Director at Barfoots of Botley and Rob Cullum, Managing Director of Pacific Produce.
4.30pm IMPORTED FRESH PRODUCE RESTRICTIONS AND WHAT THEY MEAN FOR BUSINESSES
Alex Schofield, senior imports policy advisor,Regulatory and Legal Strategy Directorate, UK Food Standards Agency
During this workshop, Alex will explain how imported food legislation comes into force, what this means for businesses and what steps the FSA are taking to improve the delivery of official controls at all points of entry into the UK. Alex will devote time at the end of the session for questions from the audience.
5.30pm – SEMINAR PROGRAMME CLOSES
SEMINARS SPONSOR
Come and see Ken Moynihan, Compac's chief technology officer, Compac, deliver a presentation on the evolving role of data on our Stage 1 on the Great Room Balcony on June 9 – and hear about the ways in which data can be used more effectively by the industry to protect brands and the consumer.
REGISTER NOW
There is less than a fortnight until the LPS16 opens. If you haven't signed up, there is still time! Registrations are made online and the show is free for buyers of fresh produce and flowers to attend.
BOOK A HOTEL ROOM
We also recommend you book a hotel room at the LPS16 venue, the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane. Not only will you benefit from the convenience of having the LPS on your doorstep during the show dates but you can also take advantage of pre and post-event networking with other attendees and exhibitors. We have a limited number of rooms available for LPS attendees. Make your reservation now before they sell out.
For more information on the LPS16 seminar programme, visit www.londonproduceshow.co.uk or email joinus@londonproduceshow.co.uk
Source: London Produce Show and Conference
