The importance of fruits and vegetables in the transformation of Agri-food Systems
Descripcion
Round Table: The importance of fruits and vegetables in the transformation of Agri-food Systems
From a perspective of the Americas towards the 2021 United Nations Food System Summit
With the aim of disseminating up-to-date knowledge and proven concepts on the role of fruits and vegetables in sustainable food systems, the Round Table will promote a high-level discussion, from a perspective of the Americas, on sustainable production practices in preparation for the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS).
In addition to comments from the four experts (Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, and USA). Internationally renowned speakers and industry leaders will foster interaction with the audience. The content of the Roundtable will be published by IICA as a contribution to the technical and public policy discussions of the Institute Member States and to their positioning towards the UNFSS.
The event will be guided through three general questions addressed to 4 international panelists and will be moderated by the Director General of IICA, Manuel Otero.
Target audience: government authorities, industry representatives, farmers, academic institutions and members of civil society from IICA member countries.
Program
| Date - Time | Activity | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00–09:20 a.m. (Costa Rica Time). | Welcoming remarks and opening | Manuel Otero, Director General, IICA. |
| Q&A Round | ||
| 9:20 –09:50 a.m. | How do the Americas contribute to global food security, in particular to the promotion of balanced diets? | Christian Allendes Marín, President of National Society of Agriculture of Chile (SNA). Miguel Curiel, Vice President and General Manager of Driscoll’s Mexico. Jorge Arturo Sauma Aguilar, General Manager of the National Banana Corporation (CORBANA). A.G. Kawamura, Orange County Produce, LLC, Owner/Partner. |
| 9:50–10:20 a.m. | How can we reconnect modern consumers with farmers? What actions can be taken to increase or improve a better understanding between farmers and customers? | Christian Allendes Marín, President of National Society of Agriculture of Chile (SNA). Miguel Curiel, Vice President and General Manager of Driscoll’s Mexico. Jorge Arturo Sauma Aguilar, General Manager of the National Banana Corporation (CORBANA). A.G. Kawamura, Orange County Produce, LLC, Owner/Partner. |
| 10:20–10:50 a.m. | What strategies and actions should be applied to improve a better understanding of the roles and importance of the agricultural sector in general and the vegetable and fruit sector in particular? | Christian Allendes Marín, President of National Society of Agriculture of Chile (SNA). Miguel Curiel, Vice President and General Manager of Driscoll’s Mexico. Jorge Arturo Sauma Aguilar, General Manager of the National Banana Corporation (CORBANA). A.G. Kawamura, Orange County Produce, LLC, Owner/Partner. |
| 10:50–11:00 a.m. | Final comments and closing |
Speakers
- Christian Allendes Marín, President of National Society of Agriculture of Chile (SNA).
- Miguel Curiel, Vice President and General Manager of Driscoll’s Mexico.
- Jorge Arturo Sauma Aguilar, General Manager of the National Banana Corporation (CORBANA).
- A.G. Kawamura, Orange County Produce, LLC, Owner/Partner.
Presentations
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