The Fresh Produce SectorGovernance Trends

Anne-Marie Arts

Anne-Marie Arts

New Zealand

Commercial Director

Spokesperson, Food Safety

New Zealand Representative,Food Safety Committee

Financial Director

International Produce Industry Trends

Developed nations

•Supermarkets are loosing market share in favour of independents & markets•Seasonal produce is available year around but consumers are not happy•Online shopping is increasing•The ‘High Street’ is back in favour•Supply chains are becoming more technical and complex•The consumer is becoming more demanding

Developing nations

•Supermarkets are gaining market share from traditional wet markets•More produce is finding itself into developed nation stores•Global retail concepts are competing with local versions•Supply chains are still producing extraordinary wastage (India 35%)•Supermarkets often buy imports due to lack of trust in local equivalents•The consumer is becoming more demanding

Produce – One of the World’s Oldest Industries

Right back to the Phoenicians

International Cooperation therefore no problem

Governance – internationally I

The International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) is composed of produce associations from around the globe.

The group provides an international forum to address issues which require international harmonisation or standardisation for the produce sectors.

IFPS is the first incorporated fresh produce body constituted of national organisations providing direct representation of their respective countries’ constituents.

The IFPS Agenda

Standards

• PLU Numbers

• Food Safety

• Anything else that effects the Produce Industry

Example:GS1 Traceability Guidelines

Developed by GS1 – guided by IFPS

The International Fruit and Vegetables Alliance

Mission

To encourage and foster efforts to increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables globally for better health by supporting national initiatives, promoting efficiencies, facilitating collaboration on shared aims and providing global leadership. All of which is based on sound science.

Governance – internationally II

Example: Scientific Clearing House

IFAVA and our members will continuously identify and share new and important scientific studies and reviews to provide context and highlight opportunities relevant for the promotion of better health related to F&V intake

Governance – New Zealand

The only Pan-Produce Industry Association•Growers•Wholesalers•Service Providers•Retailers

New Zealand Internationally

Paula Dudley, United FreshCo-Chair

Dr Hans Maurer, United FreshChair

Horticulture New Zealand’s Strategy for 2020

Released July 2009

http://www.hortnz.co.nz/communications/pdfs/HortNZStrategyOverview.pdf

The Last Word

“Man who sits with mouth wide open waiting for roast duck to fly in,waits a long time!”