Organic Produce Summit sessions look internationally

The Organic Produce Summit announced another education session for the July 10-11 event in Monterey, CA. The Educational Breakout Session: “International Insights and Trends on Organic Produce-Part 1”...

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June 19, 2019

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The Organic Produce Summit announced another education session for the July 10-11 event in Monterey, CA.

The Educational Breakout Session: “International Insights and Trends on Organic Produce-Part 1” will run from 8-8:50 a.m., Thursday, July 11.

The moderator is Gina Garven, Vice President Commercial Development and Analytics, Robinson Fresh.

The panelists:
-Chris Ford, Organic and Food Category Manager, Oppy BB #:116424
-Fernando Rojas, Produce Buyer, PriceSmart
-Mimmo Franzone, Director of Produce, Longo Brothers BB #:154544
-Nick Kukulan, President, Paramount Export BB #:114024

Part 2 runs from 9-9:50 a.m. and will be moderated by Jose Rossignoli, Director of Global Sourcing, Robinson Fresh

The panelists:
-Ignacio Donoso, Director, New Business Development and Offshore Offices, Verfrut
-Kiko Carlos, CEO, Eurofresh
-Marcos Echenique Walker, Marketing Director, Copefrut BB #:154327

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