The bi-annual Citrus Market Outlook Forum was held in the heart of Sydney from March 14 to 15, with more than 150 representatives from the growing, packing and marketing sectors of the citrus industry expected to attend.
The event saw four new inductees into the Hall of Fame and three Supply Chain Innovation Awards handed out.
Those inducted into the Hall of Fame were Mark Chown, Michael Crook, Kevin Parr and Neil Eagle
Supply Chain Innovation Award winner were Venus Citrus, 2PH, and Pacific Fresh.
The forum was held at the National Maritime Museum and included pre dinner drinks on the HMAS Vampire and an official forum dinner on Darling Harbour.
During the one and a half day program, expert speakers and panels explored current and future trends in the export, domestic and juice sectors.
Highlights of the 2018 event included:
- export market performance, challenges & opportunities
- domestic market trends and new developments
Forum keynote speakers also gave insights into these rapidly expanding markets.