29 October 2019
Annual General Meeting
VENUE : Workshop 17 Tabakhuis, Paarl
TIME : 12:30
25 - 26 July 2019
The FPIA to participate at the South African launch of the Technical Cooperation Project for the operationalisation of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP)
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development together with the Food and Agriculture Organization, SADC Secretariat and European Union will launch a Programme of Support towards operationalisation of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy (RAP) from 25–26 July 2019. The implementation of RAP will be through the Regional Agriculture Investment Plan (RAIP) 2017– 2022, which was approved in 2016.
VENUE : Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg, Gauteng
TIME : 10:00 (Media briefing)
30 - 31 July 2019
Fresh Connections: Southern Africa Conference & Trade Show
In 2019, the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) hosted over 500 delegates representing the entire fresh produce supply chain in Cape Town at the 9th Fresh Connections: Southern Africa Conference and Trade Show.
Over 20 expert speakers from 4 continents shared their knowledge about the latest market trends and developments in the fresh produce industry.
The following topics were explored through keynote presentations and panel discussions:
- Insustry insights
- On the Quest for a Sustainable Tomorrow
- Disruption, Now What?
- Africa: The Land of Milk and Honey, and... Entrepreneurs
- Existing, New and Potential Markets
- Vision for the Future of Fresh in Southern Africa
In addition to conference sessions, the trade show floor provided delegates opportunity to connect with industry peers, professionals and leaders.
