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Asia Fruit Logistica 2007

The entrance of the Asia Fruit Logistica
The entrance of the Asia Fruit Logistica
In the hall before the entrance there was a lot of networking going on.
In the hall before the entrance there was a lot of networking going on.
And all happened in a very good atmosphere.
And all happened in a very good atmosphere.
The programme of the Asiafruit Congress.
The programme of the Asiafruit Congress.
Chris White was hosting the Asiafruit Congress.
Chris White was hosting the Asiafruit Congress.
Johnathan Sutton of Tesco presented a speech detailing figures on the situation of Tesco in Asia.
Johnathan Sutton of Tesco presented a speech detailing figures on the situation of Tesco in Asia.
Listing the several retail formats Tesco employs around the world.
Listing the several retail formats Tesco employs around the world.
And giving a timetable on the launches of several markets throughout history.
And giving a timetable on the launches of several markets throughout history.
Details on the timetable and formats for stores opening in the USA.
Details on the timetable and formats for stores opening in the USA.
The major issues all retailers encounter in their operations when marketing fresh produce.
The major issues all retailers encounter in their operations when marketing fresh produce.
And the dilemma of transport and distances.
And the dilemma of transport and distances.
Showing the contact details of Tesco in Asia.
Showing the contact details of Tesco in Asia.
After the presentation by Sutton followed a forum discussion with 6 participants.
After the presentation by Sutton followed a forum discussion with 6 participants.
The full retail panel, representing chains operating in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India, and Thailand amongst others.
The full retail panel, representing chains operating in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, India, and Thailand amongst others.
A full hall with delegates from all around the globe attended this part of the congress, which indeed deserved the attention of all participants.
A full hall with delegates from all around the globe attended this part of the congress, which indeed deserved the attention of all participants.
Save for a few empty seats on the front row reserved for press and speakers, most seats were taken.
Save for a few empty seats on the front row reserved for press and speakers, most seats were taken.
The number of exhibitors and visitors to the Asia Fruit Logistica was just right. In terms of stands it was a small show, but the quality of the visitors made well up for this, which only meant that people had enough time available to do what they came for.
The number of exhibitors and visitors to the Asia Fruit Logistica was just right. In terms of stands it was a small show, but the quality of the visitors made well up for this, which only meant that people had enough time available to do what they came for.
Dan Ryan, Yvonne McDiarmid, Roger Bourne, and Paul McGilvary.
Dan Ryan, Yvonne McDiarmid, Roger Bourne, and Paul McGilvary.
Yunnan Pears, grown in Yunnan, China, were showcased in the booth of HortReseach.
Yunnan Pears, grown in Yunnan, China, were showcased in the booth of HortReseach.
The Yunnan pears are grown and marketed by Fresh New Zealand, represented by Neill Prosser and Rex Graham.
The Yunnan pears are grown and marketed by Fresh New Zealand, represented by Neill Prosser and Rex Graham.
Here is Dawn Gray of ENZA showing the new apple variety Envy.
Here is Dawn Gray of ENZA showing the new apple variety Envy.
And these are the red kiwis that are marketed by ENZA in Asia under the label Sunrising RED.
And these are the red kiwis that are marketed by ENZA in Asia under the label Sunrising RED.
Duncan Park, Kayleen Rowe, and Paul Cheffer.
Duncan Park, Kayleen Rowe, and Paul Cheffer.
Michael (Snow) Hardy and Dawn Gray.
Michael (Snow) Hardy and Dawn Gray.
The Australian Pavilion.
The Australian Pavilion.
With Wayne Prowse and Gunjan Tandan.
With Wayne Prowse and Gunjan Tandan.
Gary Esterman of Benny's Exports with Maxwell Summers of the of the Australian Horticultural Exporters Association
Gary Esterman of Benny's Exports with Maxwell Summers of the of the Australian Horticultural Exporters Association
David Flack, Sr Horticulture Trader of Elders Limited
David Flack, Sr Horticulture Trader of Elders Limited
Tony Cassone, Paul Scopelliti, Ivan Rakich, and Jason Kotz of JAK fruit from Australia. Ivan represents JAK fruit in New Zealand
Tony Cassone, Paul Scopelliti, Ivan Rakich, and Jason Kotz of JAK fruit from Australia. Ivan represents JAK fruit in New Zealand
Koala Easy Peel is the brand that JAK fruit uses for marketing its easy peel navels. A novelty that was showcased at the Asia Fruit Logistica.
Koala Easy Peel is the brand that JAK fruit uses for marketing its easy peel navels. A novelty that was showcased at the Asia Fruit Logistica.
Neil Barker, Managing Director of BGP International, with to his left Allen Jenkin and to his right Gurdip Singh.
Neil Barker, Managing Director of BGP International, with to his left Allen Jenkin and to his right Gurdip Singh.
And a crowd of visitors around the stand of Perfection Fresh Australia.
And a crowd of visitors around the stand of Perfection Fresh Australia.
The team of Washington Apple, with Terry Braithwaite, Phorntip Poolprasert and Rebecca Baerveldt, amongst others.
The team of Washington Apple, with Terry Braithwaite, Phorntip Poolprasert and Rebecca Baerveldt, amongst others.
And a Washington apple waving at the photographer.
And a Washington apple waving at the photographer.
Jeff Correa of Pear Bureau Northwest that markets USA Pears.
Jeff Correa of Pear Bureau Northwest that markets USA Pears.
Susan Day and Caley Hash of the California Table Grape Commission.
Susan Day and Caley Hash of the California Table Grape Commission.
Denis Cadwallader of SGS New Zealand doing a presentation that should have been a case study from the Asian fresh produce supply chain.
Denis Cadwallader of SGS New Zealand doing a presentation that should have been a case study from the Asian fresh produce supply chain.
Siebe van Wijk of Fresh Studio Innovations Asia, who did give a sound example of a case study, showing how a product chain of avocados in Vietnam was effectively converted to a value chain.
Siebe van Wijk of Fresh Studio Innovations Asia, who did give a sound example of a case study, showing how a product chain of avocados in Vietnam was effectively converted to a value chain.
Chris Catto-Smith of Coolcargo from Thailand who gave a good case study of how the cool chain in air shipped produce can be effectively maintained.
Chris Catto-Smith of Coolcargo from Thailand who gave a good case study of how the cool chain in air shipped produce can be effectively maintained.
Panel discussion on chain management.
Panel discussion on chain management.
According to Van Wijk's philosphy it's much better to let a farmer do in-store promotions of his product, than to let a beatiful girl do it, that doesn't know about the product and doesn't care.
According to Van Wijk's philosphy it's much better to let a farmer do in-store promotions of his product, than to let a beatiful girl do it, that doesn't know about the product and doesn't care.
After the panel discussion some people wanted more information.
After the panel discussion some people wanted more information.
The team of New Zealand Gourmet, with Satoshi Fukuda, Paul Martin, Amanda Brake and John Scott.
The team of New Zealand Gourmet, with Satoshi Fukuda, Paul Martin, Amanda Brake and John Scott.
Greenhouse grown vegetables at New Zealand Gourmet.
Greenhouse grown vegetables at New Zealand Gourmet.
Blueberries grown in New Zealand - also in greenhouses.
Blueberries grown in New Zealand - also in greenhouses.
Jan Doldersum (left) showing a head of Salanova lettuce.
Jan Doldersum (left) showing a head of Salanova lettuce.
Kelvin Bezuidenhout of Zespri in Taiwan.
Kelvin Bezuidenhout of Zespri in Taiwan.
Alex Hagelin, sales manager for Asia at citrus exporter San Miguel from Argentina.
Alex Hagelin, sales manager for Asia at citrus exporter San Miguel from Argentina.
Jan van Nes, Michelle Kruger and Stuart Symington.
Jan van Nes, Michelle Kruger and Stuart Symington.
Rhomona Gounden, Graham Retief, and Elaine Alexander of the South African Table Grape Industry.
Rhomona Gounden, Graham Retief, and Elaine Alexander of the South African Table Grape Industry.
Carl van der Westhuizen of Sinogold from South Africa.
Carl van der Westhuizen of Sinogold from South Africa.
Alberto Carleti, biggest cherry exporter from Argentina.
Alberto Carleti, biggest cherry exporter from Argentina.
Fernando Güizzo Giudice of Güizo Frutas Frescas from Argentina.
Fernando Güizzo Giudice of Güizo Frutas Frescas from Argentina.
Francisco Gabrielli of Amigo Fruits and Mariano Facundo
Francisco Gabrielli of Amigo Fruits and Mariano Facundo
Beatriz Inés Trápani and Gloria Elizazu Minchero of Argentine lemon exporter Vicente Trapani
Beatriz Inés Trápani and Gloria Elizazu Minchero of Argentine lemon exporter Vicente Trapani
Nicolás Rabinovich and Ignacio Schatz of Citrícola Ayuí from Argentina.
Nicolás Rabinovich and Ignacio Schatz of Citrícola Ayuí from Argentina.
Ramiro Valdivia Pesantes of Green Peru
Ramiro Valdivia Pesantes of Green Peru
Mike Su (left) of San Long from China, speaking to a business partner.
Mike Su (left) of San Long from China, speaking to a business partner.
Bill Hallier, CEO of Sinclair Systems International.
Bill Hallier, CEO of Sinclair Systems International.
Japanese peaches and grapes proved to have a truly delicious taste.
Japanese peaches and grapes proved to have a truly delicious taste.
Visitors were given a questionaire to leave their judgement of the Japanese fruit.
Visitors were given a questionaire to leave their judgement of the Japanese fruit.
The size of these grapes were kept very big by pruning the bunches, while the bunches themselves are kept small, as they are retailed as single bunches. Retail prices in Japan are around 12 USD per bunch.
The size of these grapes were kept very big by pruning the bunches, while the bunches themselves are kept small, as they are retailed as single bunches. Retail prices in Japan are around 12 USD per bunch.
Keiko Katayama on the far left, Erina Shimizu centre right and Yoji Hirano to the right.
Keiko Katayama on the far left, Erina Shimizu centre right and Yoji Hirano to the right.
David Bound of The Dairy Farm International Group, talking with Hallier of Sinclair.
David Bound of The Dairy Farm International Group, talking with Hallier of Sinclair.
Amanda of Shanghai Zhenhai
Amanda of Shanghai Zhenhai
Cindy Wang, Small Lei, Amy Liu and Scott Zhao of Sanmenxia Golden Autumn Fruit Products.
Cindy Wang, Small Lei, Amy Liu and Scott Zhao of Sanmenxia Golden Autumn Fruit Products.
Kristoff Sel of Dalice / The Greenery joining the discussion in Chinese.
Kristoff Sel of Dalice / The Greenery joining the discussion in Chinese.
Echo Zhang and Jessica of Shaanxi Huasheng group.
Echo Zhang and Jessica of Shaanxi Huasheng group.
Andre Boon of AJB's Fruitbox and Willem Kokkeel of Jin Jin
Andre Boon of AJB's Fruitbox and Willem Kokkeel of Jin Jin
Sophia of Jining City
Sophia of Jining City
Darren, Rongni Qi, and Ng Chek Kiam
Darren, Rongni Qi, and Ng Chek Kiam
Promotion of Belgian pome fruit. The companies Comaan and Everaerts were sales representatives.
Promotion of Belgian pome fruit. The companies Comaan and Everaerts were sales representatives.
Amir and colleague Fabian giving information about Dutch top fruit and soft fruit.
Amir and colleague Fabian giving information about Dutch top fruit and soft fruit.
Anton Filippo of LBP Rotterdam
Anton Filippo of LBP Rotterdam
The team of The Greenery / Dalice.
The team of The Greenery / Dalice.
Corne Ooms of The Greenery explaining on tomberries by Eminent.
Corne Ooms of The Greenery explaining on tomberries by Eminent.
Frutti Felici from Italy.
Frutti Felici from Italy.
Marco Korpel and Tjeerd Hoekstra of Citronas
Marco Korpel and Tjeerd Hoekstra of Citronas
Salanova Lettuce
Salanova Lettuce
Dennis Verkooij and his colleague of Kuehne & Nagel from Bombay.
Dennis Verkooij and his colleague of Kuehne & Nagel from Bombay.
Interview with The Greenery by the Chinese state television.
Interview with The Greenery by the Chinese state television.
Jeroen van de Brink (of Jan Oskam), Andre Boon, and William de Groot.
Jeroen van de Brink (of Jan Oskam), Andre Boon, and William de Groot.
Team of Greefa
Team of Greefa
Consor Fruits
Consor Fruits
Ghia Tai Produce
Ghia Tai Produce
Thai Pavilion.
Thai Pavilion.
On their last round visiting the exhibitors, Gerald Lamusse and Chris White are personnaly saying goodbye to the people of Grace Union Trading from Taiwan.
On their last round visiting the exhibitors, Gerald Lamusse and Chris White are personnaly saying goodbye to the people of Grace Union Trading from Taiwan.
And having a mini-vegetable snack with Jan Doldersum of Rijk Zwaan.
And having a mini-vegetable snack with Jan Doldersum of Rijk Zwaan.
Now follows a series of pictures with products, packagings and innovations.
Now follows a series of pictures with products, packagings and innovations.