The Mexico Conference Schedule
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
VIP Reception (IFPA Members Only)
Space is limited and member companies are allowed two (2) complimentary attendees. RSVP required, please contact Shelly Su.
El espacio es limitado, las empresas que son miembros de IFPA cuentan con dos (2) entradas sin costo. Se requiere reservación anticipada, por favor contactar a Shelly Su para reservar.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Welcome
Education Session 1: State of the Industry - México
As follow up to the State of the Industry session at The Global Produce & Floral Show, hear from IFPA’s Chief Membership Officer Miriam Wolk as she shares the latest global information, research, and what it means to IFPA members in México.
Miriam Wolk
Chief Membership Officer
International Fresh Produce Association
Education Session 2: Sustainability Global Trends
Tamara Muruetagoiena
Director of Sustainability
International Fresh Produce Association
Coffee and Networking Break
Education Session 3: Produce Safety Tools and Insights for Successful Trade
Strong food safety programs are key to protect public health, reduce business risk, and ensure smooth, seamless trade between countries – all of which contribute to the sustained growth of the fresh produce industry. Dr. Emily Moyer of IFPA will provide an update on current events in produce safety and related import regulations, and how the IFPA food safety team, in conjunction with the new Mexico Food Safety Committee, are working together to ensure that producers and buyers alike are equipped with the best available knowledge and resources to grow, sell, and import safe fresh produce.
Dr. Emily Moyer
Vice President of Regulatory Compliance &
Global Food Safety Standards
International Fresh Produce Association
Business Zone
Lunch and Networking
Coffee and Networking Break
Welcome Reception
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Breakfast with Education Session 4:
Are You Ready for FDA’s Traceability Requirements?
In the U.S., the FDA finalized a traceability rule using, authority from Congress, which will affect all fruits and vegetables shipped to all U.S. buyers. Enforcement begins in January 2026; will you be ready? Is your entire supply chain preparing for this? This session will identify what you need to know to prepare for one of the most important requirements under the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act since its passage 12 years ago.
Sergio Nieto-Montenegro
President Food Safety CTS
Coffee and Networking Break
Education Session 5: The Top 10 Global Consumer Trends 2023
One of Euromonitor’s most highly rated annual publications, The Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2023 explains how you can use consumer trends analysis to stay competitive and grow sales in the year ahead and beyond. By exploring these trends, you will be able to determine which specific trends are having the biggest impact on your categories, understand what is happening and, get inspired by seeing how businesses/brands are responding.
Beatriz Torres
Research & Insights Analyst
Euromonitor
Business Zone