PMA Fresh Connections: Southern Africa is the only conference and trade show that hosts the entire fresh produce supply chain in Southern Africa to connect and to gain first hand insights into global trends and business opportunities.
Trade Show
The trade show is a great place to learn about new products and services, catch up on industry trends and network with others in the sector
Networking Opportunities
- New Connections Roundtable
- Women’s Fresh Perspectives Breakfast
- Young Professionals Breakfast
- Welcome reception in trade show area
- Networking breaks through the course of the event
Conference features
Center for Growing Talent (CGT) Women’s Fresh Perspectives Breakfast
Caroline Ravenall, Leadership Consultant, Human Performance Specialist and Researcher
Industry Insights
Anouk Sijmonsma, Regional VP for Asia, Africa, Europe & Australia/New Zealand, PMA
Dr. Johan van Deventer, Managing Director, Freshmark
On the Quest for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Dr. Jack Vera, Agricultural Counsellor, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa
Tatjana von Bormann, Programmes and Innovation Lead, WWF South Africa
James Lonsdale, Group Sustainability Manager, The SPAR Group
Siglinda Lösch, Group Environmental Manager, Food Lover’s Market
Fireside Chat
Joel Stransky, Springbok rugby legend and business speaker
Disruption, Now What?
Jorg Snoeck, Author of The Future of Shopping, Belgium
Yuval Cohen, Marketing and Sales Manager, BreedX, Israel
Africa: The Land of Milk and Honey, and... Entrepreneurs
Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi, Associate Director at Deloitte, South Africa
Existing, New and Potential Markets
Ruth McLennan, Fresh Produce & Bakery Commercial Director Southeast Asia, Dairy Farm Group
Charley Xu, Sourcing Director/Import Fruit Business Unit, Win-chain Supply Chain
Management Co., China
Who should attend
- Fresh produce growers
- Market agents
- Importers/Exporters
- Wholesalers
- Retailers
- Input, service and solution providers
- Government officials
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