The INC will be hosting a webinar on April 26, 2021, 4:00 – 5:00pm CEST. The webinar, titled “Industry Leaders’ Outlook for Nuts & Dried Fruits: A Year Since COVID-19”, will have expert opinions and you will want to be there for the discussion!
Lasting a total of one hour, the webinar plans to cover the current state of the nut and dried fruit industry, the demand and prospect for products under the INC umbrella. The panel, consisting of industry leaders from the Americas, Europe, and Asia will analyze key changes that have been brought about as a result of COVID-19 and how these changes will affect the coming years and the future of the sector. Register now!
We hope you see you there on April 26, 2021 at 7:00 – 8:00am PDT | 4:00 – 5:00pm CEST | 7:30 – 8:30pm IST | 10:00 – 11:00pm HKT | April 27, 12:00 – 1:00am AEST.
Webinar Speakers
Webinar Chairman: Mike Hohmann, Executive Vice President and CFO, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, USA
Mike Hohmann is Executive Vice President and CFO at Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, LLC. A wholly-owned operating company of The Wonderful Company Global, Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is the world’s largest grower, processor, and marketer of pistachios and almonds. As Executive Vice President, Mike is responsible for leading the company’s strategic planning, industrial and international sales, along with the finance function. During Mike’s tenure at Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, the business has grown rapidly as the company has focused on building the Wonderful Brand it the US market and focusing resources on the major international markets of China, Europe and the Middle East.
Ranjeet Wallia, President, Chi Commodities, Canada
Ranjeet Wallia, Founder and President/CEO of CHI was introduced to the Nut trade in 1976 by Indian walnut and cashew exporters whilst studying in India. He joined Gibbs Nathaniel Canada in 1979 and then oversaw their UK operations from 1983 to 1987. For the last 35 years, CHI Commodities Handlers Inc. have supplied North American nut salters, confectioners, bakers, box stores and chocolatiers with nuts and dried fruits. They are amongst the top 10 importers of cashews to the USA and Canada. Ranjeet is the Canadian Ambassador of the INC, a strategic advisor to VINACAS, and a member of other industry associations.
José Eduardo Mendes Camargo, Co-Founder and Director, QueenNut Macadamia, Brazil
José Eduardo Mendes Camargo is Director and Shareholder of QueenNut Macadamia. He has been President of the Brazilian Macadamia Association and serves now as President of the Brazilian Nuts Association (Associação Brasileira de Nozes, Castanhas e Frutas Secas, ABNC) and as the Vice President of the São Paulo State Industries Federation (Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo, FIESP). QueenNut Macadamia has been a member of the INC for 23 years. Mr. Camargo is the Brazilian Ambassador of the INC since 2013.
Toño Pons, President, Importaco, Spain
Toño Pons is President of Importaco, an international food company specialized in the commercialization of nuts and mineral water. He holds a degree in Economic and Business Sciences from the University of Valencia, MBA from the Business Institute, ADECA Program in San Telmo. During his career at Importaco, he has held positions of Commercial Director and General Director of the nut and dried fruit business. Committed to excellence and quality, since his appointment as President in 2018, he is leading the plans to consolidate the growth of the company based on health, sustainability and specialization.
Mirko Rybin, Senior Director Global Partner Management, Bösch Boden Spies, Germany
Mirko Rybin started his career with a Degree in Foreign Trade 2001 working since 1998 in dried fruit and nut business in different roles. Since 2003 he works for Bösch Boden Spies leading the Dried Fruit and Nut Ingredient Sales Team as a Director from 2011 on. Since January of this year he is Senior Director Global Partner. He is responsible for the exclusive supply partners of Bösch Boden Spies together with his team on a strategic and operational level. Bösch Boden Spies is one of Europe's leading full-service B2B suppliers of high-quality ingredients for the European trade and food industry.
Vittavat (Prince) Phonphaisan, Executive Vice President, Heritage Group, Thailand
Vittavat (Prince) Phonphaisan is Executive Vice President at Heritage Group, Thailand’s leading premium natural food producer, wholesaler, and exporter of healthy food and beverages. Vittavat drives brand expansion across the globe, with the company exporting to over 60 countries. Winner of the Prestige Thailand's New Generation Entrepreneur Award, Vittavat was named one of Forbes Thailand's Thriving 30s in 2014. Overseeing Heritage Group's strategic manufacturing bases, in Thailand, China, and the US, Vittavat's mission is to offer products that improve health and wellbeing, while creating positive changes within the industry.
Qi (Christina) Chen, VP and Director, ChaCha Food, China
Qi (Christina) Chen is Vice President and Board Director at ChaCha Food. She has held a number of senior positions and has broad experience in fast moving consumer goods, E-commerce, and equity investment. Chacha Food Company, Ltd. is a food production company based out of Hefei, AH, China. The company’s main products include traditional roasted products, including sunflower seeds, and high-end nut products, among others. The company not only sells its products in provinces and cities across China, but also exports to nearly 50 countries and regions in Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States. Ms. Chen is a member of the Board of Trustees of the INC since 2019.
Thanks to all our sponsors.
The INC would like to say thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible and continuously supporting our industry!
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