During Smart Horticulture, we are also going to discuss the challenge for Smart technology in horticulture. Read a preview here 👇

Since SHA is coming closer and closer, you might want to learn more about some of our speakers. Read the article here with Jacquelien Brussee Postigo and Ronald Hoek. 

Today, Tuesday 20 August 2019, we announce our final decision to continue with ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2019 on 4-6 September 2019 as planned, with Asiafruit Congress on 3 September 2019.

As you are aware, the situation in Hong Kong continues to be challenging and developments are very hard to foresee. Nevertheless, we are confident that we together will hold a fruitful ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA. 

Please also be informed about the ten things you can easily do to be as safe as possible in Hong Kong: 

1. pay close attention to flight information (both inbound and outbound flights), 
2. exercise increased caution, 
3. avoid large public gatherings, 
4. inform yourself about local traffic situation as possible temporary road closures
   and disruptions on public transport may happen, 
5. hence follow the advice of local authorities,
6. monitor local media,
7. don’t wear black or white shirts,
8. keep your passport with you, 
9. make hotel arrangements near the AsiaWorld Expo centre
10. and follow ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA updates on our website and social media channels.

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA is the surest sign of a bright and confident future for the fresh fruit and vegetable business in Asia.  And the business that you and many thousands of other companies have generated at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA underlines the importance of Hong Kong to our common future.

We look forward to seeing you at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA and SMART HORTICULTURE ASIA in Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2019. 

On the Cool Logistics Asia Forum at the Asia Fruit Logistica this year, there is also a lot of attention on the impact of e-commerce on logistics. 

The second day, Sep 5th, after the SHA session on SMART MARKETING in a digital arena the CLASS–program focusses on E-commerce and Logistics.

Ahead of her appearance as an expert speaker at Smart Horticulture Asia in Hong Kong, Jacquelien talks exclusively to Fruitnet. Read the article here. 

Ahead of his appearance as an expert speaker at Smart Horticulture Asia in Hong Kong, Ronald talks exclusively to Fruitnet. Read the article here. 

Mary Lu Arpaia, Subtropical Horticulturist, Avocado Expert, University of California, Riverside, USA panelist during the SHA 2019 forum.

There is a lot of new technology coming into our industry. But is this the future? Or are there others challenges to be capture. Efficiencies, Protocols, Workplace Culture, Packaging Inputs, True Recyclability, Corporate Structure, True Data, Environmentalism, Renewables, Green and many more. Joseph Mark Buhl gives you his opinion on how the farm of the future looks like. Sustainable and more. 

Speaker: Joseph Mark Buhl, Founder Data Harvest, California, United States of America

But the question is: Are we developing Tech for Crops or Crops for Tech?

Whit speaker and panelist Mary Lu Arpaia, Subtropical Horticulturist, Avocado Expert, University of California, Riverside, USA we discuss on the question how smart technology will change the cultivation and if there is an impact of smart tech like robots on the way we grow Avocado. 

Panellist: Mary Lu Arpaia, PhD,Subtropical Horticulturist and Avocado Expert, University of California, Riverside, United States of America