Welcome to FPJ Conferences

Laura Gould, Editor, FPJ

New opportunities for fresh produce wholesaling in Scotland

The regeneration of Glasgow’s wholesale market heralds a revival of fresh fruit and vegetable wholesaling in Scotland. What alternatives does the market now offer to Scottish fruit and vegetable producers? Are there fresh connections in the supply chain to be exploited?

Speakers include: Graham Wallace, Managing Director, City Markets (Glasgow) LLP; Alistair Bokla, Director, Pilmuir Holdings Group; Graham Grant, Managing Director, Graham Nichol Dow

Scotland can make more of food service

Servicing Scotland’s foodservice sector requires a fresh approach to logistics. What impact does consumer demand for local produce have on the supply chain? How can Scottish growers extend their reach into in the foodservice sector?

Speaker: Nigel Harris, Chief Executive, Fresh Direct

Scotland’s independent retailers face some fresh challenges

Independent retailers are vitally important for many communities in Scotland. Are fresh fruits and vegetables finding their proper space on the shelves of independent retail stores? What more can be done to make Scottish produce an essential part of the mix?

Speakers include: Gordon Airth, Spar; Gerry Price and Wilson Neil, Total Produce

Scotland’s fresh fruit and vegetable sector focuses on quality

Scotland is an emerging producer of high quality fresh fruits and vegetables. But should the sector work together more closely? How can the grower base foster better relations with the rest of the supply chain?

Speaker: Jim Booth, Scottish Agricultural Organization Society

The fresh produce sector and Edinburgh

Decisions made at Scotland’s parliament in Edinburgh are having an impact on the local fresh produce business. What attitude does the Scottish Executive take to the future for fresh fruits and vegetables in Scotland?

Speaker: David Thomson, Deputy Director, Food and Drink Industry Division, The Scottish Government

Scotland’s growers get ready for the future

Scottish fresh fruit and vegetable growers are positive about current and future challenges. How can it forge closer relationships in the supply chain? And how can the supply chain respond more effectively to grower demands?

Speaker: Jill Witheyman, Marketing Manager, Angus Soft Fruits Ltd; John Gray, Angus Soft Fruits

Question Time

FPJ editor Laura Gould discusses the key issues raised at today’s conference with our expert panel speakers, and fields questions from delegates in the audience