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Harry Debney, chief executive officer, Costa Group is the next speaker in the PCA Industry Leaders Forum series on 3 July. There is a limited number of tickets left and the PCA has now opened up the event to non-members. 

The Costa Group is Australia's largest private producer, marketer and exporter of premium quality fresh fruit and vegetables. It also provides leading edge logistics and supply chain solutions to the FMCG and retail sectors. 

Debney will provide insights into the following issues: 

•   Introduction to Costa – Scope of the business, growth and market approach

•   The post harvest fresh imperative

•   Produce packaging attributes and requirements

•   Innovation and future trends 

Can you attend? Here is what you need to know...

When: The event is at 4.30pm for 5pm start. Concludes at 6.15pm

Where: Packaging Council of Australia, Level 2/33 Park Street, South Melbourne. 

Parking: Street parking is available, however there are ticket machines so please ensure you have coins. 

Cost: Just $44 for non-members. (Free for members) 

How: Register here.

 

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