September 18, 2020 in Krasnodar the annual international forum will begin “Fruits and Vegetables of Russia 2020”whose goal is to increase interest in the problems and prospects of development of the produce business in Russia.

International Forum "Fruits and Vegetables of Russia 2020" - not only a platform for the exchange of experience between colleagues from different regions of the Russian Federation, but also a great opportunity to conclude mutually beneficial business contracts, meet with partners and target audience, increase sales, expand sales geography.

• The forum will be attended by:
• Heads of leading agricultural holdings and agricultural enterprises;
• Horticultural companies;
• Greenhouse plants;
• Directors of enterprises for the processing and storage of fruits and vegetables;
• The first persons of the largest agricultural parks and wholesale distribution centers;
• Experts in agrology;
• Representatives of the largest retail chains;
• National Unions and Associations;
• Investment companies;
• Banks and authorities.

More than 20 speakers will share their innovative experience and recommendations, more than 200 delegates from all over the country will participate in the event.

The program of the forum is aimed at implementing the Federal Law dated December 29, 2006 No. 264-ФЗ “On the Development of Agriculture”, Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated August 25, 2017 No. 996 “On the Approval of the Federal Scientific and Technical Program for the Development of Agriculture for 2017–2025”.

Participants will discuss industry development strategies, storage technologies and pre-sale preparation, sales channels. Key issues to be discussed:

• Russian vegetable growing open and closed ground.
• State of the industry and development prospects.
• Governmental support.
• Prospects and pain points in the fruit-growing industry: what changes are ripe?
• Storage and pre-sale technologies for fruits and vegetables for efficient implementation.
• Infrastructure for the sale of fruits and vegetables. How to implement?

The last forum was held in Krasnodar and brought together about 200 participants from 17 regions of the Russian Federation and 6 countries of the world: Russia, Ukraine, Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Poland. The event was attended by business leaders and experts in the fields of protected and open ground, horticulture, as well as related industries. Representatives of fruit and vegetable companies and greenhouse combines, large retail chains, manufacturers of equipment and agricultural chemistry met at one site.

You can read more about the forum program and register for the event on the forum website http://fruitforum.ru/ The event will be held simultaneously in on-line and off-line formats.