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January 17, 2007 - Wednesday

Eurofresh Tour: 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Icebreaker Welcome Reception: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

January 18, 2007 - Thursday
8-8:30 Program Overview  Dr. Gene Giacomelli   University of Arizona
8:30-9:15 State of The Industry - Nature and Structure of the Markets Richard Furash, DLV
9:15-10:15 What Do Grocers Want - A retailer panel Moderation: R. Furash
Panelists (Tentative): Basha's - AJ’s - Safeway or Fry's
10:15-10:45 Morning Break
10:45-11:30 Marketing Opportunities and Challenges for the Small Grower John Hoogeboom, Rough Brothers
11:30-12:15 Direct to Consumer Dr. Russell Tronstad, University of Arizona
12:15-1:15 Lunch
1:15-3:15 Five Secrets of Successful Selling: Putting The Customer First. Michael Bach, President, Management Ventures Inc.
3:15-3:45 Afternoon Break
3:45-4:30 Succeeding in the Market Dr. Eric Arnould, Petsmart Profession of Research, University of Arizona
4:30-5:00 Program Wrap up Dr. Gene Giacomelli 5:00-6:15 Break
6:15-9:00 Banquet Dinner Speaker: Tom Jopson, Jopson Family Farms, Sacramento California

January 19, 2007 - Friday
8:00-8:15 Program Introduction Richard Furash
8:15-9:00 Food Service:  What The Franchisees Want Craig Slavin, President, The Franchise Architects
9:00-9:30 Food Services: What The Independent Operator Wants Chef Albert Hall
9:30-10:15 Logistics: “The Hidden Card” Dan King, Rtd-Dial Corp.
10:15-10:45 Break
10:45-11:30 The Eurofresh Story Dwight Ferguson, President, Eurofresh
11:30-12:15 From Growing To Market Dr. Merle Jensen, University of Arizona
12:15-12:30 Program Completion Dr. Gene Giacomelli
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