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Upcoming event: Prognosfruit

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July 31, 2015

Prognosfruit is built on a long experience of gathering the European apple and pear industry. It is this year the 39th edition. The conference is attracting growers, processors and traders from across Europe and is also a networking opportunity for decision makers which attend the conference. Prognosfruit is the opportunity to unveil the forecast of production for apple and pears and also debriefing the development of the previous season while setting some trends for the upcoming season. The Prognosfruit conference also addresses some of the topical issue. Besides the professional part of the conference, there is also a technical visit and several social events to reinforce the networking and contact among the European apple and pear community.

General programme

Wednesday 05/08/2015	ARRIVAL DAY
	Individual arriving and Check-In at the various Hotels Hospitality desk at Hotel Terme Merano is available from lunchtime The congress office at the Kurhaus Merano is opened from 15:00-19:00 hrs
	Evening Welcome Cocktail with small appetizers at Hotel Terme Merano (Cedar Lounge, Palm-garden, Terrasse)
	Individual dinner
Thursday 06/08/2015	CONVENTION DAY
	Buffet breakfast at the various Hotels
	The congress office is open full day
	Conference “Prognosfruit” at the big Kursaal, 2 x coffeebreaks + lunch
	Gala diner at Castle Katzenzungen
Friday 07/08/2015	TECHNICAL VISIT
	Buffet breakfast at the various Hotels
	Tecnical visit (Fruit Cooperative + Laimburg)
	Lunch at Felsenkeller

Thursday 6 AUGUST 2015 – MERAN (SOUTH TYROL)

08:00 – 09:00	Registration
09:00 – 09:30	Opening Mr Hans van Es, Chairman Fruit and vegetables Committtee COPA – COGECA Mr Georg Kössler, President South Tyrolean Apple Consortium Mr Arnold Schuler, Political Leader of Agriculture in South Tyrol
09:30 – 10:30	Production Apple Forecast, Market Analysis and Outlook Mr Philippe Binard, WAPA – Apple Production forecast 2015 Mr Helwig Schwartau, AMI – Apple Market Analysis & Trends Mr Alessandro Dalpiaz, Assomela – Italian Apple Outlook
10:30 – 11:15	Coffe Break
11:15 – 12:30	Production Pear Forecast, Market Analysis and Outlook Ms Daphne van Doorn, WAPA – Pear Production forecast 2015 Mr Helwig Schwartau, AMI – Pear Market Analysis & Trends Mr Christian Weseloh, BVEO, Prognosfruit 2016 preview – Germany
12:30 – 14:15	Lunch
14:15 – 15:45	Afternoon Session 1 Mr Herbert Dorfmann, member of the European Parliament TTIP – what does it mean for the apple and pear production in the EU? Mr Todd Fryhofer, Washington Apple Commission USA and Washington apples trends Mr Klaus Gasser (VOG Products) Trends and 2015 market development in the processing industry
15:45 – 16:15	Coffee break
16:15 – 17:45	Afternoon Session 2 Mr Georg Theiner, Fructus The change in the apples and pear processing industrie in the next 10 years Mr Gerhard Eberhöfer, vice-president EBF and Mr Peter Rolker, vice-president EBF (European bio fruit forum) Organic market: growth and opportunities in Europe EU reform of organic legislation: A step forward or backwards? Mr Michael Oberhuber, research center Laimburg Innovations in the apple production sector in South Tyrol
19:30	Gala dinner

EVENING PROGRAM

Sunny Villages with Castles. Tesimo and Prissiano are nicely secluded between apple orchards and vineyards in the low mountain ranges between Merano/Meran and Bolzano/Bozen.

The view encompasses the valley floor and the alpine giants of the Sarntal Alps. Once a summer playground for the nobility, Tesimo and Prissiano are now popular excursion destinations. Chestnuts grown in Tesimo are particularly tasty: they provide a good excuse for Mr. and Mrs. South Tyrol to come together and celebrate the chestnut harvest in the fall. Six castles and palaces are evidence of a prime location.

Castle Katzenzungen

Just a short distance from the spa town of Merano/Meran, Katzenzungen Castle is a worthwhile day trip.

At Katzenzungen Castle, you can explore 800 years of history. The vistas through the castle’s windows make it clear why South Tyrol is so special. The castle can accommodate up to 450 guests for special events, thanks to the ample space and versatility it offers. Let us carry you inside the walls of this Renaissance castle to days of yore—without forsaking modern themes and contemporary needs. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere, and enjoy the harmony of old and new.

www.castel.katzenzungen.com