Useful Information

WFV Expo

 

Press Registration

 

Nigel R Jenney - Fresh Produce Consortium

Currently Nigel heads up the FPC, a leading organisation which represents the whole of the fresh produce supply chain including major retailers, packers, importers, wholesalers and growers.  He sits on the Freshfel Board as Vice Chairman of the Freshfel Wholesale Division and attends regular EU Fresh Produce Advisory Meetings in Brussels.  Freshfel is an organisation representing fresh produce in the EU. 

 Nigel has sat on the Gangmaster Licensing Authority Board since its inception, policing and promoting the licensing of labour providers committed to the welfare of migrant workers.

 On behalf of FPC members Nigel works closely with DEFRA, the Department of Health and other government bodies to advise and influence legislation which impacts on the industry.

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     THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th 2008

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      1.30 pm

INFORMATION SEMINAR –

 

PESTICIDES & MARKETING STANDARDS – CURRENT LEGLISLATIVE CHALLENGES

 

The fresh produce industry faces a series of significant challenges to meet the requirements of both current and proposed legislation. These impact on all involved in the fruit and vegetable sector and include the recently introduced Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) regulations with their transitional arrangements; proposed Marketing Standards which could repeal standards for the majority of produce; the International Trade Single Window and the PEACH procedure. The latter is involved with procedures for electronic application for certificates from the Horticultural Marketing Inspectorate, used by businesses to apply for certificates of conformity. This electronic procedure was developed as an aid to the efficient clearance of regulated consignments of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, imported into the UK or exported.

 

 This seminar , jointly promoted with the Fresh Produce Consortium, and chaired by their CEO, Nigel Jenney, will comprise a series of presentations from senior people involved involved at DEFRA, FPC and the Rural Payments Agency. They will seek to set out the key issues in a clear manner and discuss how the industry might best tackle them appropriately.

 

In addition the industry is lobbying against EU proposals to introduce cut-off criteria and substitution of crop protection products which could have a devastating impact on European horticulture, as well as international trade.

 

The seminar will encourage question and comments from those attending to help shape opinion on important areas covered and affecting the sector. These are important issues and this seminar provides opportunity for you to have your say.

 

 

Other FORUMS AT THE SHOW

Click on the links to find out more about each forum  and register to participate.

Wednesday 8 October 2008

10-30 am

-COMPETING PRESSURES FOR LAND & FOOD MILES

1-30 pm

-EXPORTING BY THE RULES

3- pm

-INNOVATION IN PACKAGING , specific focus on bio-degradable plastic

Thursday 9 October 2008

10-30 am

-THE APPLIANCE OF SCIENCE

2-30 pm

-CONSUMER PREFERENCES

 

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