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London Produce Show and Conference 2016

Jim Prevor opened the first day of the show. The event kicked off with a brand new Food Service Forum.
Jim Prevor opened the first day of the show. The event kicked off with a brand new Food Service Forum.
Fancisco Mena, trade commissioner of Ecuador from the trade office located in the UK. This year also some exporters from Ecuador were present.
Fancisco Mena, trade commissioner of Ecuador from the trade office located in the UK. This year also some exporters from Ecuador were present.
Raymond Blanc, celebrity chef and his son Oli.
Raymond Blanc, celebrity chef and his son Oli.
Luis Gabriel Gomez from the company Branding Latin America. Working together closely with organisations in countries such as Perú, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Argentina, Nicaragua, Uruguay and Bolivia.
Luis Gabriel Gomez from the company Branding Latin America. Working together closely with organisations in countries such as Perú, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Argentina, Nicaragua, Uruguay and Bolivia.
Oli Blanc talked about how we should be making kids more aware of food and where is comes from.
Oli Blanc talked about how we should be making kids more aware of food and where is comes from.
Xavier Mejía Román and Bayron Oritz from Organpit, were one of the three Ecuadorian exporters present during the show.
Xavier Mejía Román and Bayron Oritz from Organpit, were one of the three Ecuadorian exporters present during the show.
Ian Nuttage - Chef Director at Reynolds, Sean Burlinson - Director of Food at POD and host Jason Danciger talk about how produce is the new fast food.
Ian Nuttage - Chef Director at Reynolds, Sean Burlinson - Director of Food at POD and host Jason Danciger talk about how produce is the new fast food.
Juan Carlos Yépez and Juan Terán from the Pro Ecuador UK tradeoffice.
Juan Carlos Yépez and Juan Terán from the Pro Ecuador UK tradeoffice.
Richie Bisset - Senior Client Manager at MCA a leading research and strategy consultancy.
Richie Bisset - Senior Client Manager at MCA a leading research and strategy consultancy.
Francisco Riera Romero from BanaBio SA, the second exporter from Ecuador.
Francisco Riera Romero from BanaBio SA, the second exporter from Ecuador.
Andy Clarke - TV Producer for the BBC told of the ups and downs of cooking on live TV.
Andy Clarke - TV Producer for the BBC told of the ups and downs of cooking on live TV.
David Abuchar from FLP- International is the third Ecuadorian exporter that was present at the show.
David Abuchar from FLP- International is the third Ecuadorian exporter that was present at the show.
A panel discussion on to develop attractive menus which make money and keeps customers happy. Jason Danciger, Stefan Catoui, Sean Burlinson, Ian Nottage and Nicholas St Peter.
A panel discussion on to develop attractive menus which make money and keeps customers happy. Jason Danciger, Stefan Catoui, Sean Burlinson, Ian Nottage and Nicholas St Peter.
Andrés Kuznar K. and Christian Saéz P. from the Polar Fresh Group with the Pristine grapes. From origin a Chilean company, but with offices in the US, Spain and Peru.
Andrés Kuznar K. and Christian Saéz P. from the Polar Fresh Group with the Pristine grapes. From origin a Chilean company, but with offices in the US, Spain and Peru.
The audience at the Food Service Forum.
The audience at the Food Service Forum.
Josefina Mena from Moyca, a Spanish grape exporter was also there again.
Josefina Mena from Moyca, a Spanish grape exporter was also there again.
Sian Thomas from the Fresh Produce Consortium opens the Exporting to the UK workshop.
Sian Thomas from the Fresh Produce Consortium opens the Exporting to the UK workshop.
Jaime Cardenas and Bruno Paino from the Trade and Investment office Embassy of Peru in the UK.
Jaime Cardenas and Bruno Paino from the Trade and Investment office Embassy of Peru in the UK.
Ian Harris from IPL who control the supply chain form ASDA explains what retailers really want.
Ian Harris from IPL who control the supply chain form ASDA explains what retailers really want.
CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries) with their stand with companies from Honduras and Guatemala. In this picture: Marvin Icú (APAC-PNT), Judith Quevedo Ramos (Ixin Quesal), The dad of Marvin and Zulma Valiente (Latin Food). All from Guatemala.
CBI (Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries) with their stand with companies from Honduras and Guatemala. In this picture: Marvin Icú (APAC-PNT), Judith Quevedo Ramos (Ixin Quesal), The dad of Marvin and Zulma Valiente (Latin Food). All from Guatemala.
Richard McIntosh from DEFRA explains the need to protect the plant and forestry in the UK and the need for checks on imports.
Richard McIntosh from DEFRA explains the need to protect the plant and forestry in the UK and the need for checks on imports.
Abril Flores de Cuasa, a Hondurian exporter from Okra.
Abril Flores de Cuasa, a Hondurian exporter from Okra.
Sameer Bandali from Plant Health Team at Heathrow airport explains procedures and controls at the airport.
Sameer Bandali from Plant Health Team at Heathrow airport explains procedures and controls at the airport.
Sergio Torres from Camposol, a well-known Peruvian exporter.
Sergio Torres from Camposol, a well-known Peruvian exporter.
Mark Buckle from Rural Payment Agency explains their roll at the import stage.
Mark Buckle from Rural Payment Agency explains their roll at the import stage.
Rita Morales from Caisa, Guatamalan baby banana grower. Also known as Bananitos!
Rita Morales from Caisa, Guatamalan baby banana grower. Also known as Bananitos!
Alex Scholfield from the Food Standards Agency explains the four stages of controlling produce entering the UK.
Alex Scholfield from the Food Standards Agency explains the four stages of controlling produce entering the UK.
View of the show
View of the show
Eik Schuster from Sea Trade told how his company can help exporters bring produce in the country and the changes in the logistics industry,
Eik Schuster from Sea Trade told how his company can help exporters bring produce in the country and the changes in the logistics industry,
Mario de Goede and Hugo Vermeulen from Coolfresh International
Mario de Goede and Hugo Vermeulen from Coolfresh International
James Leeson from DP World London Gateway Port said how the UK ports which were under capacity a few years ago have changed to meet today's needs.
James Leeson from DP World London Gateway Port said how the UK ports which were under capacity a few years ago have changed to meet today's needs.
De Jong Packaging started lasted year on the British market. On the picture Jane Gurham and Arie Barendregt
De Jong Packaging started lasted year on the British market. On the picture Jane Gurham and Arie Barendregt
Bob Duffy from NFT Distribution said that consumer demand had changed in recent years and how they now want fresh produce year round.
Bob Duffy from NFT Distribution said that consumer demand had changed in recent years and how they now want fresh produce year round.
Adam Twiner and Shane Austin from Sensitech
Adam Twiner and Shane Austin from Sensitech
Mike Parr from Perishable Movements explained how his company can offer a door to door service for importers.
Mike Parr from Perishable Movements explained how his company can offer a door to door service for importers.
Nicole Visbeen and Maaike de Vries from the Dutch logistics comapany DailyFresh Logistics
Nicole Visbeen and Maaike de Vries from the Dutch logistics comapany DailyFresh Logistics
Next came a panel discussion on how to find your customers be it retail, wholesale or food service. Mike Harpham - Univeg, Simon Trewin - Pratt's Bananas, Peter Durber - Tropifresh and Charlie Hicks - Total Produce.
Next came a panel discussion on how to find your customers be it retail, wholesale or food service. Mike Harpham - Univeg, Simon Trewin - Pratt's Bananas, Peter Durber - Tropifresh and Charlie Hicks - Total Produce.
Chayenne Wiskerke from JWK Onions
Chayenne Wiskerke from JWK Onions
Linda Bloomfield and Sharon Linney from The London Produce Show,
Linda Bloomfield and Sharon Linney from The London Produce Show,
Alex Vos and Bart van Rens from Banken Mushrooms
Alex Vos and Bart van Rens from Banken Mushrooms
Simon Trewin Commercial Director at Pratt's Bananas.
Simon Trewin Commercial Director at Pratt's Bananas.
Arie Vooren and Niels Klapwijk (Levarht) with in the middle Steve Rudge (Reynolds)
Arie Vooren and Niels Klapwijk (Levarht) with in the middle Steve Rudge (Reynolds)
King for a day?
King for a day?
Ger van Burik from Holland Fresh Group organizes the Dutch pavillion
Ger van Burik from Holland Fresh Group organizes the Dutch pavillion
The Big Apple in London.
The Big Apple in London.
Marcel van Bruggen (ABC Logistics) and Edwin Vanlaerhoven (Valstar Holland)
Marcel van Bruggen (ABC Logistics) and Edwin Vanlaerhoven (Valstar Holland)
The team at Reynolds - Tom reynolds, Ian Nottage, Matt Jones and Anthony Gardiner.
The team at Reynolds - Tom reynolds, Ian Nottage, Matt Jones and Anthony Gardiner.
In November starts the Amsterdam Produce Show
In November starts the Amsterdam Produce Show
John Stokes and Lydia Sweeney at FreshTime.
John Stokes and Lydia Sweeney at FreshTime.
Jan Engelen and Siebrand Broens of Hoogstraten
Jan Engelen and Siebrand Broens of Hoogstraten
Kirsty Fox and Carol Archer from JN Fox.
Kirsty Fox and Carol Archer from JN Fox.
Matthew May and Francisco Suris of C.H. Robinson with the head office in the Netherlands
Matthew May and Francisco Suris of C.H. Robinson with the head office in the Netherlands
Iain Forbes US Apple Exports and Nick Alsemgeest.
Iain Forbes US Apple Exports and Nick Alsemgeest.
Sara Salama and Salma Diab of the Egyptian produce company Pico
Sara Salama and Salma Diab of the Egyptian produce company Pico
Kurt Gallager, Jim Allen and Iain Forbes at the USA Apple Exports stand.
Kurt Gallager, Jim Allen and Iain Forbes at the USA Apple Exports stand.
Robbert Leisink of Grower-Retail-Connexion
Robbert Leisink of Grower-Retail-Connexion
Evelina Rapecko from Richard Hochfeld and Briony Dunmore London Produce Show.
Evelina Rapecko from Richard Hochfeld and Briony Dunmore London Produce Show.
Sijmen Schroevers from the logistics company Gist
Sijmen Schroevers from the logistics company Gist
William Gilpin, Joanne Weir and Tom McGloughlin at Invest Northern Ireland
William Gilpin, Joanne Weir and Tom McGloughlin at Invest Northern Ireland
Vicky Simpson and Tony Roome from Smurfit Kappa
Vicky Simpson and Tony Roome from Smurfit Kappa
Chris Butler and Michelle Charrington at Invest Northern Ireland.
Chris Butler and Michelle Charrington at Invest Northern Ireland.
Henry Muller (GKE Europe) is confident with the European Kanzi-season and is looking forward to the first Kanzi's from oversea
Henry Muller (GKE Europe) is confident with the European Kanzi-season and is looking forward to the first Kanzi's from oversea
David Morrow from Glens of Antrim Potatoes.
David Morrow from Glens of Antrim Potatoes.
Maarten van der Leeden from Rijk Zwaan. Maarten made a presentation about the Love My Salad-concept
Maarten van der Leeden from Rijk Zwaan. Maarten made a presentation about the Love My Salad-concept
The team from Neame Lea Fresh who specialise in micro greens and edible flowers: Richard Priestly, Rebecca Fry, Stephanie Priestly and David Bell.
The team from Neame Lea Fresh who specialise in micro greens and edible flowers: Richard Priestly, Rebecca Fry, Stephanie Priestly and David Bell.
Jurgen de Witte from the Belgian Company Group A. de Witte
Jurgen de Witte from the Belgian Company Group A. de Witte
Tommy Leighton Managing Director of the London Produce Show.
Tommy Leighton Managing Director of the London Produce Show.
Jan van Kessel of BG Door
Jan van Kessel of BG Door
Richard Bennett, Mark Willis and Sarah Neale from LinkFresh.
Richard Bennett, Mark Willis and Sarah Neale from LinkFresh.
Robert Ketelarij and Yvonne Vanlier of Greenco with Sport Snack Vegetables
Robert Ketelarij and Yvonne Vanlier of Greenco with Sport Snack Vegetables
A press conference was held by the Under 40's Fruit Grower's to announce a trip to South Africa to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the group. The trip has been sponsored by The London Produce Show and many others.
A press conference was held by the Under 40's Fruit Grower's to announce a trip to South Africa to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the group. The trip has been sponsored by The London Produce Show and many others.
CEO Gert Mulder the Dutch Fresh Produce Centre
CEO Gert Mulder the Dutch Fresh Produce Centre
Charlie Dunn and Tommy Leighton at the press conference.
Charlie Dunn and Tommy Leighton at the press conference.
The Portuguese grape company Vale da Rosa was represented by Diogo Silvestre Ferreira and Luis Afonso
The Portuguese grape company Vale da Rosa was represented by Diogo Silvestre Ferreira and Luis Afonso
SalvatoreTurone, Mark Ayres and Paul Cantrell from Stubbins.
SalvatoreTurone, Mark Ayres and Paul Cantrell from Stubbins.
Jo Lambrecht from the Belgium auction BelOrta
Jo Lambrecht from the Belgium auction BelOrta
Paul Seekins and Stuart Lane at the Prophet stand.
Paul Seekins and Stuart Lane at the Prophet stand.
AgriMessina is specialised in seedless grapes from Italy. On the picture UK-representive Carlo Berard, Francesco and Alfio Messina
AgriMessina is specialised in seedless grapes from Italy. On the picture UK-representive Carlo Berard, Francesco and Alfio Messina
Nigel Jenney, Kevin Woods and Sian Thomas from The Fresh Produce Consortium.
Nigel Jenney, Kevin Woods and Sian Thomas from The Fresh Produce Consortium.
Remco de Boer of Sous Fresh. After the introduction in Germany, Sous Fresh will introduce the Inspiration Box for chefs on the British market
Remco de Boer of Sous Fresh. After the introduction in Germany, Sous Fresh will introduce the Inspiration Box for chefs on the British market
Riaan Swart and Dewald brand at Dole South Africa.
Riaan Swart and Dewald brand at Dole South Africa.
Esra Soyleyen of the Turkish company Aksun in conversation with Tim Brill of Univeg UK
Esra Soyleyen of the Turkish company Aksun in conversation with Tim Brill of Univeg UK
Ryno Bougas from Green Marketing.
Ryno Bougas from Green Marketing.
This guy works for Coolfresh in Costa Rica and is very agile to make pineapple snacks
This guy works for Coolfresh in Costa Rica and is very agile to make pineapple snacks
The Chquita lady.
The Chquita lady.
Saverio Fuccilo and Gino Peviani
Saverio Fuccilo and Gino Peviani
James Seymour and William Boers at Westlands with a multitude of products including roses used not only for decoration but also for taste.
James Seymour and William Boers at Westlands with a multitude of products including roses used not only for decoration but also for taste.
Also schoolchildren brings a visit to the fresh produce industry
Also schoolchildren brings a visit to the fresh produce industry
Some of the great products at the Westlands stand.
Some of the great products at the Westlands stand.
Juan Galotti from Nathaly's Orchid. The company has got three new products: Pure tomato, different blends and Lemonade tea.
Juan Galotti from Nathaly's Orchid. The company has got three new products: Pure tomato, different blends and Lemonade tea.
Jerry Green and Greg Hart from Poupart.
Jerry Green and Greg Hart from Poupart.
Michael Durdan and Kimberly Coker from Fresh From Florida, promoting produce from the state. The UK received already the first shipmants of sweetcorn and Ireland blueberries. In August they expect to talk to UK retailers for more collaboration.
Michael Durdan and Kimberly Coker from Fresh From Florida, promoting produce from the state. The UK received already the first shipmants of sweetcorn and Ireland blueberries. In August they expect to talk to UK retailers for more collaboration.
Ross Goatham and Carol Ford at AC Goatham & Son.
Ross Goatham and Carol Ford at AC Goatham & Son.
Anthony Barbieri and Richard Owen from PMA were present as well.
Anthony Barbieri and Richard Owen from PMA were present as well.
Sandy Dranfield, Julie Eller and David Willard at Excelsior Technologies with the range of Grab & Go and microwavable pouches.
Sandy Dranfield, Julie Eller and David Willard at Excelsior Technologies with the range of Grab & Go and microwavable pouches.
Chris Everitt , David Buys and Gavin Reeve from Compac promoting the Spectrim grading machine, especially for the UK apple market.
Chris Everitt , David Buys and Gavin Reeve from Compac promoting the Spectrim grading machine, especially for the UK apple market.
The team at Feedback: Martin Bowman, James Turner and Dan Wooley.
The team at Feedback: Martin Bowman, James Turner and Dan Wooley.
Philipp Merandell from Top Control. The company is focuussing on the new grape season. They are improving the technology: scale better, hardware, structure and software. With the fotware they change layout of the display, which makes it easir for the worker and to show real-time date of the packing process in the packing house.
Philipp Merandell from Top Control. The company is focuussing on the new grape season. They are improving the technology: scale better, hardware, structure and software. With the fotware they change layout of the display, which makes it easir for the worker and to show real-time date of the packing process in the packing house.
Aja were on hand with a range of weighing equipment, Andrew Crisp and Jose Martinez.
Aja were on hand with a range of weighing equipment, Andrew Crisp and Jose Martinez.
ALberto Mastangelo from Didonna Trade, company grows and exports grapes from Italy
ALberto Mastangelo from Didonna Trade, company grows and exports grapes from Italy
Dan Byrd and Harvey Cleeton at Ferry Fast.
Dan Byrd and Harvey Cleeton at Ferry Fast.
Simon Hobbs and Stanley Smith from Scott Farms, they are the international arm of Scott Farms in North Carolina. With more processed products of sweet potatoes, the market is growing in a steap upward curve. Mainly sweet potato fries are very popular.
Simon Hobbs and Stanley Smith from Scott Farms, they are the international arm of Scott Farms in North Carolina. With more processed products of sweet potatoes, the market is growing in a steap upward curve. Mainly sweet potato fries are very popular.
Paul Summers at ROP with packaging with extends shelflife, each packaging is designed for a specific product.
Paul Summers at ROP with packaging with extends shelflife, each packaging is designed for a specific product.
The team of Triple J Produce, promoting their sweet potatoes from North Carolina
The team of Triple J Produce, promoting their sweet potatoes from North Carolina
Shane from Veg UK was visiting the show.
Shane from Veg UK was visiting the show.
Esther Ritson - Elliot and Maxine Broderick from California Prune Board. They are promoting the message not to only eat prunes as a snack, but you can also use it in various recipes.
Esther Ritson - Elliot and Maxine Broderick from California Prune Board. They are promoting the message not to only eat prunes as a snack, but you can also use it in various recipes.
Jim Prevor.
Jim Prevor.
Guy Rozenfeld and Nir Dekker from Tali Grapes, an Israeli grape breeder and grower
Guy Rozenfeld and Nir Dekker from Tali Grapes, an Israeli grape breeder and grower
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Eran Nadler from Mor International
Eran Nadler from Mor International
The team from Nature Seal: Craig Edwards, Dimitar Gospodinov, Robert Round and Simon Matthews.
The team from Nature Seal: Craig Edwards, Dimitar Gospodinov, Robert Round and Simon Matthews.
Maurizio Ventura from Sun World International
Maurizio Ventura from Sun World International
John Hopkins and Liz Penaloza from Capespan UK
John Hopkins and Liz Penaloza from Capespan UK
Frederick Klose from California Agricultural Export Council
Frederick Klose from California Agricultural Export Council
Jan and Chris Hutchinson from New Spitalfields Market
Jan and Chris Hutchinson from New Spitalfields Market
Tom Robyn, Gerhard leodolter and Dan Kass from Wonderful Citrus. United Kingdom is a good market for them, especially in limes and grapefruit.
Tom Robyn, Gerhard leodolter and Dan Kass from Wonderful Citrus. United Kingdom is a good market for them, especially in limes and grapefruit.
Malcolm Williams, Ellis Cole, Rik Henderson, Shona Parfit and Ian Pratt at Affinitus.
Malcolm Williams, Ellis Cole, Rik Henderson, Shona Parfit and Ian Pratt at Affinitus.
Sonny Dickinson from South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Sonny Dickinson from South Carolina Department of Agriculture
Evyone and Mark Tweddle at Jupiter.
Evyone and Mark Tweddle at Jupiter.
Bobby Daughtry from Farm Fresh Produce visits the show
Bobby Daughtry from Farm Fresh Produce visits the show
Nick Padley and Bob Padley at P&I Side Salads.
Nick Padley and Bob Padley at P&I Side Salads.
Susan Day from California Table Grape Commission. The UK is a good market fro them and they work with many retailers. They highly value the grap market and have high consumption.
Susan Day from California Table Grape Commission. The UK is a good market fro them and they work with many retailers. They highly value the grap market and have high consumption.
James Rungay, John Anderson and Sam Wenham from Univeg.
James Rungay, John Anderson and Sam Wenham from Univeg.
Frank Kinsella and Love Bergsten from MOST. The company has a technology that gives real-time updates about humidity, temnperature, light and shock during the transportation.
Frank Kinsella and Love Bergsten from MOST. The company has a technology that gives real-time updates about humidity, temnperature, light and shock during the transportation.
Beth Stephens at New Covent Garden Market.
Beth Stephens at New Covent Garden Market.
Gal Wollach from R.O.P., the company developed a new bag especially for the avocadoes.
Gal Wollach from R.O.P., the company developed a new bag especially for the avocadoes.
Robert Buckthorpe from Hadlow.
Robert Buckthorpe from Hadlow.
Lisa Cooper from New Vision Fruit.
Lisa Cooper from New Vision Fruit.
Par Cox at the Mudwalls Farm Produce stand.
Par Cox at the Mudwalls Farm Produce stand.
Chefs did demonstrations throughout the day.
Chefs did demonstrations throughout the day.
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Josh Greene and James Cliffe at G's Fresh
Josh Greene and James Cliffe at G's Fresh
"Ian reed and Max MacGillivray from Redfox Recruitment promoting “The Great Fruit Adventure – Africa"."
"Ian reed and Max MacGillivray from Redfox Recruitment promoting “The Great Fruit Adventure – Africa"."
The team at Marco: Mariette Hilbourne, Murray Hilbourne, Kathryn Bailey and Jon Heard.
The team at Marco: Mariette Hilbourne, Murray Hilbourne, Kathryn Bailey and Jon Heard.
Richard Hochfeld, Evelina Rapecko, Simon Pierce and Lee Taylor from Richard Hochfled.
Richard Hochfeld, Evelina Rapecko, Simon Pierce and Lee Taylor from Richard Hochfled.
Adrian barlow, CEO of English Apples and Pears. Adrian will be stepping down from the CEO roll in August when he continue as Chairman. Steven Munday will take over the roll.
Adrian barlow, CEO of English Apples and Pears. Adrian will be stepping down from the CEO roll in August when he continue as Chairman. Steven Munday will take over the roll.