Invitation-Only Event to Feature Leading Apple
Experts from Washington State
University
PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AgroFresh
Solutions, Inc., a global leader in post-harvest solutions for
fresh produce, together with recently acquired Pace International,
will host the 2024 Post-Harvest Academy on Wednesday, May 8, in Cle Elum, Washington. This year's
invitation-only event will focus on the apple industry and feature
leading industry voices from Washington State
University among other distinguished presenters.
The agenda at the 2024 event will include key topics, such as
emerging diseases and internal disorders in apples, navigating
organic regulations and the role of ethylene management in apple
quality.
Featured presenters from Washington State
University include Dr. Carolina
Torres, Associate Professor, Endowed Chair in Postharvest
Systems and Achour Amiri, Associate
Professor of Plant Pathology. Additional speakers include
Desmond O'Rourke, President,
Belrose, Inc., Simone
Seifert-Higgins, Regulatory Manager, AgroFresh and
Jim Spadafora, Director, Global
Product Development, AgroFresh.
Desmond O'Rourke's upcoming
presentation, titled "Coping with a Changing World" promises to
provide valuable industry insights as he conducts his annual
marketing analysis of deciduous fruits worldwide. Belrose, Inc. is
renowned for publications such as the World Apple Review, World
Pear Review, World Kiwifruit Review and World Sweet Cherry Review.
O'Rourke emphasizes, "To overcome future challenges and exploit
opportunities, the Northwest fruit industry needs to develop a much
more comprehensive database on its supply, orchard, packing and
marketing system to effectively address future challenges and
capitalize on emerging opportunities."
The event will conclude with a future-focused panel discussion
on empowering the digital transformation in individual
operations.
"The acquisition of Pace International by AgroFresh in March
provided an exciting opportunity to continue the tradition of the
Post-Harvest Academy for a 12th consecutive year," said
Rodrigo Cifuentes, recently named
Regional Commercial Director, North
America of AgroFresh. "We eagerly anticipate the exceptional
learning—and important engagement—that will occur at this year's
event."
About AgroFresh
AgroFresh is a global leader in post-harvest quality and
freshness solutions, dedicated to enhancing the quality and
extending the shelf-life of fresh produce while reducing food loss
and waste. From a legacy of innovation that stretches back more
than 40 years, AgroFresh addresses fresh produce supply chain
challenges from all angles, offering a full suite of integrated
storage, packing line and digital solutions. AgroFresh has what it
takes to empower growers, packers and retailers to succeed in their
business of delivering fresh, quality and sustainable produce from
harvest to home. To learn more about AgroFresh, visit
www.agrofresh.com.
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