Supermarket confirms it will speak during the conference session about multiple retail supply chains
Tesco will be speaking at this year’s UK Fruit & Vegetable Congress – FPJ Live in Warwickshire on the 28th of April.
Britain’s largest supermarket has confirmed it will be sending a senior representative from its agriculture or fresh produce buying team to address the audience during the morning session on multiple retail.
Tesco, which has undergone a period of change in recent months and is implementing a new strategy under chief executive Dave Lewis, will discuss how it sees the evolving supply chain and the development of closer working with growers.
Tesco’s appearance bolsters a strong focus on the rapid evolution of the supply chain at the event, which is set to be the major fresh produce-specific conference in the calendar this year.
Marks & Spencer’s technical manager Johnathan Sutton will give his view on modern supply, while Kantar Worldpanel’s Ed Garner will analyse the rapid rise of the discounters.
Robbie Smith, a retail consultant who until recently was head of fresh commodity trading at Musgrave Retail Partners GB, will also outline what it takes for growers and suppliers to align their businesses to meet modern supermarket needs.
Further speakers will be announced in the coming days.
The event, supported by headline sponsor NFU, takes place at Chesford Grange on April 28. Early bird delegate rates are available now at www.fpjconferences.com
FPJ editor and programme manager Michael Barker said: “This year’s event puts a strong focus on what it takes to succeed in the modern market place. We will be hearing both from the supermarkets themselves and analysts with years of experience in UK retailing. This is an unprecedented opportunity to interact with retailers and retail experts and I’d urge everybody with an interest in the sector to book up early to secure their place.”