Preparing for the future is the focus of this year’s GrapeConnection, the table grape industry’s annual conference on 30-31 August at Stamford Plaza, Brisbane. An exciting and informative agenda has been prepared with a key note address on Friday 31 August from Lisa Cork of Fresh Produce Marketing on packaging, trends and opportunities for the future.
Lisa has extensive experience in helping fresh produce companies overcome packaging issues to improve sales and return on investment from their packaging spend.
Friday’s agenda will also include presentations from experts on business planning, industry marketing and promotion, chemical and pest updates and how growers can be involved in the Pacific Seasonal Labour Program are planned.
"The agenda is very exciting this year, covering topics that will be of interest to all table grape growers," said GrapeConnect Chair Richard Lomman.
"This is a great opportunity for the table grape community to come together, share ideas, learn about current trends and plan for the future. I strongly encourage all growers, marketers and wholesalers to make the time to attend."
A pre-conference tour and industry dinner is planned for Thursday 30 August. During the tour growers will be guided through the Amcor Fibre Packaging site at Rocklea which is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere producing more than one million cartons per day. Growers will also be taken through the Lindsay Australia head office to get a better understanding of how they operate.
During the industry dinner (30 August) which is being held at the beautiful Stamford Plaza in Brisbane, Robert Pekin of the Food Connect Foundation will be sharing his thoughts on the importance of creating alliances between growers and distributors, and the significance of food security and how this will be influenced by resource constraints.
The conference is being held at the Stamford Plaza Brisbane (Cnr Edward & Margaret Streets Brisbane). Early bird conference registration closes 31 July and accommodation discount rates close 30 July.
The conference is proudly supported by Gold Sponsors Nufarm. Nufarm representatives will be presenting information at the conference on how and when to control major grape diseases such as Botrytis, Powdery Mildew and Downy Mildew and how growers can get more out of their pest and disease program with Nufarm. The latest Nufarm products used to control these diseases will be showcased along with information about when they should be used and how to get the most out of each application. Nufarm will also provide an update about the most relevant issues facing grape growers this season in terms of the pest and disease control. As an Australian manufacturer, Nufarm offers a range crop protection products specifically designed to perform in Australian conditions. For more information: www.nufarm.com/AU/Home
For more information:
Julie Petty
Tel: +61 (0)458 004 198
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