The International Fresh Produce Scene

March 20, 2015
5:01 pm

Posted by DMA Solutions Team

It’s a small world after all.

As PMA announces its exciting 2015 Fresh Connections World Tour, and after Dan’l and Megan returned from their culturally rich experience at Fruit Logistica Berlin, the unique opportunity that international fresh produce events present has never been clearer. Our industry and supply chain spans across oceans and continents – and it’s just waiting to be discovered. Attending these international events can offer fresh produce marketers a truly unique perspective on trends and different processes and approach utilized by the peers in other markets. There is a lot to be learned from networking and discussing the future of the fresh produce industry with our peers around the world. If you’ve been thinking about dusting off your passport, 2015 – 2016 is the ideal time to make a trip abroad – not to mention the USD hit an 11-year high against other major currencies. Consider an investment in one of the following events:

PMA Fresh Connections: Netherlands – April 29 – 30
Rotterdam, Netherlands

As the only Fresh Connections event in Europe, you may want to book your trip here fast if European prospects are hot on your radar.

PMA Fresh Connections: Mexico – May 6 – 7
Querétaro, Mexico

This is Mexico’s only event designed for the entire fresh produce supply chain. If you’re looking to expand your business with exporters, growers, and business solutions providers in Mexico, this is the place to do it.

PMA Fresh Connections: Australia-New Zealand – May 12 – 14
Melbourne, Australia

Say it with us: Australia. You’ve always dreamed of venturing to the land down under, and now is your opportunity! We’re excited that Dan’l will be a keynote speaker at this event as well.

London Produce Show – June 3 – 5
London, UK

The sister event of the New York Produce Show, the London Produce Show is back after a successful inaugural year. You can count on valuable networking at a show that brings together 1,100+ visitors from 45 nations and every continent.

PMA Fresh Connections: South Africa – August 12 – 13
Cape Town, South Africa

More than 400 fresh produce professionals will convene for this conference and exposition to discuss global & regional trade opportunities.

PMA Fresh Connections: Brazil – August 20
São Paulo, Brazil

Held at Asociación Paulista de Supermercados (APAS) headquarters, this event will meet to provide new market insights to grower-shippers, wholesalers and retailers.

Asia Fruit Logistica – September 2 – 4
Hong Kong, China

The self-declared fresh produce “hub” of Asia, Hong Kong offers fresh produce marketers an opportunity to meet with Asian exporters, grower-shippers and retailers.

PMA Fruittrade Latin America – November 11 – 12
Santiago, Chile

Returning after a inaugural year that hosted 2,100+ attendees, this event will bring together fresh produce members from across the supply chain.

Fruit Logistica – February 3 – 5, 2016
Berlin, Germany

It’s never too early to start planning your trip to this major fresh produce event. There is no other event like this in the world, and Dan’l and Megan had a very positive experience their first time attending this show in 2015.

Have you been to any of these international shows? If you’re planning to attend, make sure your website is up to date before sending any prospective business to visit!