17/Sep/2010

Committee members recently visited a fruit grower and research centre in the Loire region.

14/Sep/2010

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16/Jun/2010

Topics to be discussed at UK-based event include satisfying supermarket demand and securing Britain`s food future.

Marks and Spencer

retailer

sponsor Under 40s

Loire Valley

21/Dec/2010

The Under 40s fruit conference can now reveal quality retailer Marks and Spencer as its latest sponsor.

Marks and Spencer are the only retailer to sponsor the 2011 conference to the Loire Valley in February.

This conference theme is “Changing Crops for a Changing Climate” and delegates will be looking at issues such as crop substitution, import replacement and increasing energy efficiency.

Other major sponsors include Agrovista, BASF, Bayer, Pro Tech Marketing, Fresca, HDC, MorePeople and Yara. Pro Tech Marketing are also providing a free ticket to the lucky delegate who wins the free draw by registering on the Under40s facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/under40s

Delegates will be visiting a premier top fruit grower (using the fruit wall technique) and nursery,a progressive blueberry grower as well as stone fruit and viticulture specialists. Delegates will be able to hear talks on recent industry developements and products and will have  a fantastic opportunity to network, share ideas and experience with other young professionals.

Spaces are limited for the trip,which takes place on 23rd to 26th February 2011, so potential delegates are urged to download a booking form from either www.u40s.co.uk or www.facebook.com/under40s before February 1st 2011.