Fresh events

CropKing Two-Day Grower Workshop
When: Aug. 5-6; Sept. 19-20; Oct. 10-11
Where: Lodi, Ohio
CropKing’s Grower Workshop trains you on the technical side of hydroponic growing with hands on experience. Covering subjects from plant biology and greenhouse structure to plant nutrition and nutrient mixing, the workshops cater to growers of all levels. You will also spend half a day at a hydroponic greenhouse grower’s location that is currently operating CropKing’s growing systems.
http://www.cropking.com/


Fresh Connections: Brazil
When: Aug. 21, 2014
Where: São Paulo, Brazil
This half-day event is designed to offer insights that will shape your go-to-market strategy in this lucrative, emerging market. During this conference, you will: Meet face-to-face with industry leaders and contacts who can help you capitalize on opportunities in Brazil; explore the latest market, consumer and retail trends reshaping Brazil’s fresh produce supply chain; and take away smart strategies you can apply immediately to grow your business.
http://goo.gl/SPrlkj

Fresh-Cut Products Workshop: Maintaining Quality & Safety
When:  Sept. 23-25
Where: Davis, Calif.
This workshop, presented by the UC Davis Postharvest Technology Center, provides a substantive overview of this product category and is relevant to all levels of fresh-cut produce industry professionals—from small, local and regional produce processors to large businesses with nationwide distribution. Food scientists, food engineers, quality assurance personnel and new product development staff as well as representatives from research institutions, the restaurant and institutional food industries, and equipment, packaging and ingredient suppliers will all benefit from attending.
http://postharvest.ucdavis.edu/Education/FreshCut/


PMA Fresh Summit
When: Oct. 17-19
Where: Anaheim, Calif.
With more than 20,000 people participating, Fresh Summit can help you anticipate change, identify emerging trends and profit from new opportunities. Besides featuring some of the most innovative U.S. companies throughout the supply chain, PMA works extensively to attract global buyers to Fresh Summit so you can extend your reach into new markets around the globe. Fresh Summit is designed as a massive, international networking event.
http://goo.gl/ERdokq


2014 Joint Tomato Conference
When: Sept. 2-7
Where: Naples, Fla.
The Florida Tomato Committee and the Florida Tomato Exchange will hold their 39th Annual Joint Tomato Conference September 2-7, at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort. Attendees will learn about Food Safety, take part in the First Annual Tomato World Series of Poker, and have the chance to learn the ins and outs of tomato growing.
http://www.floridatomatoes.org/