The future of the citrus industry will be discussed at
the 2016 Citrus Market Outlook Forum to be held at
the Menzies Sydney, on March 16-17. The bi-annual
Outlook Forum will draw both national and
international experts to give their assessment of the
market to an expected crowd of 150 growers, packers
and marketing sector representatives.
Chinese businessman Kurt Huang, Huizhan Market, Shanghai will provide a keynote address on how Australia can expand and improve its citrus deal into China.
Mr Huang's company provides a fresh fruit import clearance service in Shanghai, and his main office is located in the Shanghai Huizhan Fruit and Vegetable Market, the largest imported fruit wholesale market in East China.
Last year China became Australia’s largest export market for citrus.
Other topics to be covered include tree planting and production trends over the next 10 years; export market performance, challenges and opportunities; country of origin authentication; domestic market trends and new developments; and prospects for new juice products and juice exports.
Citrus Australia will host the forum which will include networking and business opportunities.
There will also be a Sydney Harbour dinner cruise as part of the function.
For more information, please visit www.citrusaustralia.com.au.