Interpera brings together the key players in the international pear sector to discuss common issues. Organised by AREFLH and ANP (National Association of Pera Rocha Producers) online ticket sales are available with ‘early bird’ prices until 3 May 2024.
Portugal is one of Europe’s leading pear-producing countries, with a production potential of around 200,000 tonnes per year, of which around 60% is exported. Interpera returns to Portugal ten years after the 2014 event in Santarem, this year, the event will be held in Óbidos, where participants can network and discuss key pear-related issues over two days.
26 June: Technical visits – During this day of visits, participants will discover local orchards and packing stations as well as the main research centres in the region, INIAV and COTHN.
27 June: Conference – On the second day the conference will take place at the Praça da Criatividade in Óbidos. There will be roundtables and presentations on topics such as production forecasts, market trends, changes in pear production in Europe, and issues relating to the sector’s main challenges. The first harvest forecasts for 2024 for the main European producing countries will also be unveiled.
Find out more and book your ticket at www.interpera.org.