Peruvian exporters will have a unique chance to learn about produce industry traceability requirements and other food safety issues in a special seminar held in Lima, Peru, on January 22, 2013. The seminar is being organized by a coalition of produce and export organizations with the objective of ensuring all Peruvian exporters are informed about the upcoming PTI implementation dates and pending new food safety requirements.
Key U.S. experts in traceability and food safety will be presenting the seminar.Ed Treacy, Vice President of Supply Chain Efficiencies at Produce Marketing Association speak on the components of PTI and explain implementation dates to help exporters continue operating as reliable suppliers in the marketplace.Dan Vaché, Vice President of Supply Chain Management for United Fresh will cover the benefits of PTI from the grower to the consumer.Robert Guenther, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at United Fresh will present requirements of supermarkets and buyers with respect to Food Safety, GAP, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Workshop Agenda:
8:00-9:00 Workshop Registration and Breakfast Networking Event
9:00-9:30 Jorge Barrenechea Cabrera / SENASA, Director, Ag.APHIS/National/LIMA
9:30 –10:30 Ed Treacy / Produce Marketing Association: Presenting, Components for PTI: Education, Implementation, etc.
10:30 -11:30 Dan Vache / United Fresh Produce Association: Presenting, Benefits of PTI: Who benefits from PTI from the Grower to Consumer
11:30-12:30 Robert Guenther/United Fresh Produce Association: Presenting Food Safety, GAP, Food Modernation Act (FSMA), Overview: Policy Requirements from Peru for US Retailers
12:45-1:45 Working & Networking Lunch at Westin (Lunch is included in Workshop)
2:00-3:30 Traceability and Food Safety Companies: Reveal the Mandatory Steps & Provide Necessary Tools for PTI Implementation
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3:30-4:15 Panel Discussion – Importers/Exporters/Traceability/Food Safety Companies Question and Answer Session
4:15 – 6:30 Workshop Networking Event designed for attendees to Network one on one and ask questions to Workshop Presenters while enjoying delicious hors d’ oeuvres and beverages.
Participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas and questions with the speakers. Attendees will also be able to network with representatives at the two Networking events.
The event is organized by AGAP and PromPeru, and supported by APEM, IPEH, ProCitrus, PeruProHass, ProVid, the Peruvian Consulate, and the Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association. It will be held at the Westin Hotels & Resorts in San Isidro, Lima, Peru.
The registration fee for the Workshop is $140. For more information orto register, contact TradeTraining/Peru at Tel: (51-1)715-2618, email: info@tradetrainingperu.com, or www.tradetrainingperu.com.
Source: AGAP and PromPeru