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25 – 27th March, 2019 Dockside Convention Centre, Sydney

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WelcomeDelegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2019 Australian Nut Conference (ANC). This event, held every two years and hosted by the Australian Nut Industry Council, plays an important role in bringing together delegates representing all sectors of the Australian nut industry supply chain. With more than 200 delegates across the conference and its networking functions, the ANC provides a unique opportunity for members of the horticultural, industrial and commercial sectors to share knowledge and information, to renew old associations, to forge new ones and maybe even write some business.

This year’s conference focusses on two points:

1. Understanding the challenges that affect the businesses in the nut industry from a market and marketing perspective. We approach this difficult issue from a number of angles beginning with the presentation of Bob Carr arguably Australia’s most recognised politician and well-known political influencer. Bob will share his deep fascination with, and knowledge of, international politics and relations. In particular how the US-China Dynamic is influencing and changing the business environment for nut producers and distributors. We will additionally explore how this dynamic is affecting pricing, production and marketing with presentations from Nielsen Retail, Olam and the University of Tasmania.

2. How the research into the many health benefits of nuts feature again with international researcher Dr. Rachel Browne joining Australian experts Dr Joanna McMillan of Today show fame discussing diets and nuts role in maintaining physical and mental well-being. Additionally, Elizabeth Neale from University of Wollongong discussing the latest results of the Australian Health Survey and how it can be used in social and media marketing campaigns.

As usual there will be two important networking functions for delegates and guests. The Welcome Cocktail Function sponsored by the Australian Macadamia Society this year featured cocktails showcasing a series of new macadamia recipes. This is an example of the wonderful value add and product innovation we have in our industry. Delegates attending the Australian Pecans Conference Dinner will be entertained by one of Australia’s well known jimeoin. Please take the opportunity to mingle with other delegates and make new acquaintances at these events and the conference breaks.

During the breaks we also encourage you to visit the number of trade exhibitors in the exhibition area. They support the ANC and we encourage you to support them; you may find a new product or technology to take back to your business. We acknowledge and thank our sponsors and exhibitors of ANC 2019. Their generosity to support events like this is vital to the ongoing success of the event. We should mention the major sponsors here; at least gold. And finally, we thank you, the delegates for your participation. We understand the commitment to attend is not inconsiderable and we sincerely hope that you will find the event to be professionally rewarding – and a lot of fun.

On behalf of the Australian Nut Industry Council Board and Executive, once again congratulations on your decision to participate in the 2019 ANC and I wish you an enjoyable and educational event.

Eric Siegers, Ececutive Officer - Australian Nut Industry Council

Brendan SidhuChair - Australian Nut Industry Council

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Important information

AccommodationThe Australian Nut Industry Council are not responsible for any accommodation bookings for the 2019 Australian Nut Conference. All bookings/changes/cancellations must be made directly with the your accommodation provider in accordance with their accommodation terms and conditions.Delegates wishing to make any changes to a reservation at any accommodation provider must notify the hotel directly. Please contact your hotel for more information.

Name Badges/Dinner TicketsDelegate name badges must be worn at all times during the Conference and associated events. Badges must be obtained at the Registration Desk prior to entry to the event, and at the entry to the Gala Dinner.

DisclaimerThe Australian Nut Industry Council, will not accept liability for damage of any nature sustained by participants or guests for loss or damage to property as a result of the conference or exhibition and related events.

InternetThe Conference has Wi-Fi at the venue, however this is a standard “hotspot” for light internet usage (e.g. checking emails on mobile devices, social media etc.) with a 0.7mbps upload & 24mbps download speeds. Exhibitors that require higher speeds for their services will need to arrange this at their own expense with their service provider or with the venue.

InsuranceParticipants carry their own risk for personal injury or loss of property (including baggage) during the conference. The organisers are in no way responsible for any claims concerning insurance.

LiabilityWhilst every precaution will be taken, neither the Australian Nut Industry Council nor the Conference Venue will accept responsibility for any loss or damage which may occur to persons or property at the Conference (from any cause whatsoever).

ParkingThere is no parking available at the venue. We recommend the following parking facilities:

• Darling Park Car Park (opening hours vary, for more details please refer to wilsonparking.com.au/park/2076_Darling-Park-ª • Car-Park_201-Sussex-Street-SydneyUpon entering the car park, follow the signs to Cockle Bay Wharf parking. Take the elevator up to level B and walk across the pedestrian bridge to Dockside and L’Aqua.• Citipark Car Park (open 24 hours)For details: wilsonparking.com.au/park/2021_Citipark-Car-Park_431-Kent-Street-SydneyThere is access to the same car park from Sussex Street. The Google/Google Map address of the Sussex Street entrance is 220 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000 and it’s referred to as the “Sussex St Carpark”.

Personal DetailsIn registering for this Conference, relevant details will be incorporated into a participant list (name and organisation only), details may be made available to parties directly related to the conference including venue and accommodation providers (for the purposes of room bookings only) and to inform you of future Australian Nut Industry Council activities.

RegistrationPlease see the Conference registration desk at the venue if there are any questions in regard to your registration.

Conference ManagerEric SiegersAustralian Nut Industry Council112 Burke StreetWangaratta VIC 3677Ph: +61 419 889 528Email: exec@nutindustry.org.au

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Celebrate the taste of macadamia’s in both the cocktails and canapes at our

Welcome Cocktail Party.

Awaken your taste buds with the innovation of Pecans throughout our

indulgent Dinner menu.

Enjoy the comedic mastery of the acclaimed Jimeoin for our dinner

entertainment.

Discover a network of prominent industry people.

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Dinner Entertainment

ProgramSession Start Finish Event

Monday 25th March 6.00 pm 8.00pm Welcome Cocktail Function Sponsor: Australian Macadamia Society

Session Start Finish Presenter Topic

Day 1 Tuesday 26th March 9.00 am 9.10 am ANIC Chair / CEO Webster Day 1 welcome, introduction & thanks

Industry updates 9.10 am 9.40 am Joseph Ebbage Almond update

9.40 am 9.55 am Grant Birrell Pistachio update

9.55 am 10.10 am Andrew Waddell Pecan update

10.10 am 10.25 am Tanya Edwards Chestnut update

10.25 am 10.30 am Summary

10.30 am 11.00 am morning tea Sponsor: The Yeild

Session Intro 11.00 am 11.10 am Maurice Felizzi The challenge of international trade

Keynote 11.0 am 12.00 pm Bob CarrHow China/US relationship will affect trading for Australia

12.00 pm 12.20 pm Damien Houlahan Olam Nut Pricing in the new economy..

12.20 pm 12.25 pm Summary

12.30pm 1.30 pm lunch Sponsor: Flow Power

Session Intro 1.30 pm 1.35 pm Introduction

1.35 pm 2.05 pmChanel Day - presentation of 'deep dive' results

What do we know about nut consumers?

2.05 pm 2.25 pm Brook Longfield The media and health messages

2.25pm 2.40 pmAdam Kirk David Coombes

New products to industry

2.40 pm 2.45 pm Summary

2.45 pm 3.15 pm afternoon tea Sponsor: The Yeild

Session Intro 3.15 pm 3.20 pm Introduction

3.20 pm 3.35 pm Toni Cohen Peanuts

3.35 pm 3.50 pm Scott Clark A case study.. What the farmers are experiencing

3.50 pm 4.35 pm Felicity Turner Big Data in Agriculture

4.35 pm 4.55 pm Andras Nagy Valuating in nut processing

4.55 pm 5.00 pm Summary

Day 1 close 5.00 pm 5.05 pm Day closeClose of day 1, Sponsor acknowledgement, dinner arrangements

Conference Dinner 6pm doors open

10.30 pm

First Course 7 pm Main meal 7.45 Dessert 8.15 Entertainment: Jimeoin

Sponsor: Australian Pecan Association

Session Start Finish Presenter Topic

Day 2 Wed 27th March 9.00 am 9.10 am Lynne Zielhke Macadamia update

9.10 am 9.40 am Belinda NevilleNutrition and connecting with health professionals

9.40 am 10.15 am Dr Rachel BrowneResearch update - the benefits of nuts and health

10.15 am 10.35 am Hazel McTavish WestFood packaging innovations and whats happening in Europe

Industry update 10.35 am 10.45 am Ashley James Cashews Update

10.45 am 11.15 am morning tea

Session Intro 11.15 am 11.20 am Introduction

Keynote 11.20 am 12.00 pm Dr. Joanna McMillian Matching food and lifestyle - the role of nuts

Health 12.00 pm 12.20 pm Dr Elizabeth Neale Update on health benefits of Nuts

12.10 pm 12.30 pm Claudia HigginsUsing social media to connect with key food influencers

Industry update 12.30 pm 12.45 pm Sally Smith Walnuts Update

12.45 pm 1.45 pm lunch Sponsor: Enerbi

Industry update 1.50pm 1.55 pm Introduction Hazelnuts Update

1.55 pm 2.05 pm Trevor RanfordTechnology and energy the opportunity drivers

2.05 pm 2.25 pm Flow Power HIA and the strategic vision for nuts

2.25 pm 2.30 pm Introduction to Plenary Session

2.30 pm 3.20 pm Peter Follet & Matt brandHort Innovation and the Strategic Direction for Nuts

3.20 pm 3.30 pm Summary

3.30 pm Close

Day 2 close Please join us for afternoon tea

We are excited to welcome Jimeoin for our conference dinner entertainment.

Jimeoin is acclaimed as one of the hottest stand-up comics of this generation - a true comedy master. A prolific writer with an exceptional audience rapport, he is known and loved for his brilliantly funny wit and charming observations on the absurdities of every-day life.

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Keynote SpeakersBob Carr

Former Foreign Minister Bob Carr is also the longest continuously serving Premier in New South Wales history. He served as Minister for Planning and Environment 1984 to 1988 and as Leader of the Opposition from 1988 until his election as Premier in March 1995. He was re-elected in 1999 and 2003 securing an historic third four-year term.

He retired from state politics in 2005. During his 10 years the State Government set new records for spending on infrastructure, became the first government in the State’s history to retire debt, hosted the world’s best Olympics in 2000 and achieved the nation’s best school literacy levels. Forbes magazine called Bob Carr a “dragon slayer” for his landmark tort law reforms.

Bob Carr has received the Fulbright Distinguished Fellow Award Scholarship. He has served as Honorary Scholar of the Australian American Leadership Dialogue. He is the author of Thoughtlines (2002), What Australia Means to Me (2003), My Reading Life (2008) Diary of a Foreign Minister (2014) and Run for Your Life (2018). In March 2012 he was designated by Prime Minister Julia Gillard as Australia’s Foreign Minister, elected to the Australian Senate to fill a casual Senate vacancy and sworn in to the Senate and Cabinet on March 13, 2012.

Rachel Brown Associate Professor, University of Otago

Associate Professor Rachel Brown leads the Nut Research Group at the Department of Human Nutrition, University of Otago. This group has conducted a wide range of randomised controlled trials on nuts with outcomes ranging from body weight and composition, to resting metabolic rate, appetite, and consumer acceptance. These studies have examined different forms and doses of nuts. They were first to address important public health questions such as nut intake recommendations and have also published a number of epidemiological studies using large datasets that examined nut consumption patterns, predictors of nut consumption, perceptions of nuts, and the association of nut intake with CVD risk factors and chronic disease. Collectively, this research has been used to inform the nut consumption guidelines in the Government published Eating and Activity Guidelines for NZ Adults.

Dr. Joanna McMillan Doctor of Nutritional Science, Dietitian & Health Advocate

A PHD qualified nutrition scientist and accredited practicing dietitian, Dr Joanna McMillan is one of Australia’s favourite and most trusted health & wellbeing experts.

Jo has a natural ability to translate complex science into simple, everyday messages that engage; benefiting the wellbeing of audiences across all media platforms, be it broadcast, print or in front of a live audience. A regular on television, she most recently hosted Beating Diabetes on ABC’s Catalyst; she also regularly appears on Channel 9’s Today Show, 7 & 9 News and Studio 10, and across a variety of radio networks, online and print publications.

She is the founder of Get Lean - an online lifestyle change program; and she has authored seven books including her latest, Brain Food.

Speakers Speakers

David CoombesSales Agronomist SunraysiaYara

David has been involved in horticulture for 20+ years. His broad knowledge of horticulture includes citrus, winegrape, tablegrape, stonefruit, olives and nut crops.

David has been involved with growing, marketing and packaging various crops his entire career. With beginnings as an Horticultural apprentice with the Victorian Department of Agriculture and moving to various roles within this field. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science with the University of Adelaide, which has given David a solid foundation in understanding plant and crop requirements.

Maurice Felizzi BA Acc, CA, AGIM (Executive Director, Webster)

Mr Maurice Felizzi was appointed Executive Director on 30 April 2018.

Maurice joined Webster as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary in April 2016 and was subsequently appointed as Chief Executive Officer in December 2017.

Prior to Webster Maurice was the Chief Executive Officer of Building and Development companies for 7 years Webster and has also worked in print media as Chief Financial Officer for 17 years for the Seven Network Group of Companies.

Adam KirkSales Agronomist HorticultureYara

Adam Kirk is a fifth generation farmer hailing from North East Victoria. He obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga.

Adam has 16 years experience as an agronomist to date. His career started in the dairy industry, in Gippsland Victoria, where he focused on pastures and fodder crop production.He then moved to Carnarvon, Western Australia to upskill on horticulture in the north, and from there to the Lockyer Valley where he worked as a lead production agronomist for a major national sweetcorn and green bean grower.

He has spent 4.5 years at Yara Australia servicing the east coast from Coffs Harbour NSW to the Atherton Tablelands Far North Queensland, primarily focussed on horticulture production, hydroponics and tree crops.

Adam lives with his wife Amy and their 17 month old son.

Damien HoulahanExecutive General Manager, Olam Orchards

Damien Houlahan is the Executive General Manager of Olam Orchards Australia.Damien moved into this role after Olam purchased the almond orchards in 2009 and has the responsibility of overseeing the entire almond operations in Australia. This includes orchard management, operation of the almond processing facility commissioned in 2013, the global marketing of Olam almonds from the Australian orchards and oversight of Olam’s almond ingredient processing in Vietnam. Damien also is also on the Olam International’s Executive Committee for its Global Edible Nuts Business.

Damien has 27 years’ experience in agribusiness. Prior to his current role in Australian Almonds with Olam, he held a range of commodity trading and management positions with Olam Australia and earlier in his career with Cargill Australia. He is also the current Vice Chairman of the Australian Almond Board. Damien received a Bachelor of Agricultural Economics from the University of New England and also holds post graduate qualifications in Business Management.the world of marketing.

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Felicity TurnerChief Customer Officer, The Yield

With a diverse entrepreneurial background, Felicity thrives on taking technology businesses from concept to execution. Responsible for both the customer experience and accelerating commercialisation of The Yield solutions, Felicity was previously an award-winning Senior Azure Specialist at Microsoft.

Felicity is responsible for sales, marketing, support and services at The Yield. She works with top tier growers to ensure our products solve real on-farm challenges, while collaborating with them to scope and develop new products. Felicity leverages two decades of commercial experience to forge new partnerships for The Yield across the global supply chain. Felicity is a director of PMA A-NZ.

About The Yield The Yield is an Australian agricultural technology company on a mission to transform food and farming practices with scalable digital technology. The Yield uses Internet of Things (IoT), data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to power its technology being used to solve real challenges at farm level and throughout the food chain. Its Sensing+ microclimate solution combines sensors and analytics to provide information and predictions that help growers make important on-farm decisions like when to irrigate, feed, plant, protect and harvest.

Speakers SpeakersBrendan SidhuChair - Australian Nut Industry Council

Mr Sidhu is the Managing Director of Laragon Almond Processors based at Linsday Point at the north western point of Victoria. He is the almond industry’s representative on the ANIC Board.

He replaces Jolyon Burnett, CEO of the Australian Macadamia Society who had served in the role for four years.

Andras NagyEnvironmental Engineer, Enerbi

Andras had an extensive apprenticeship in creative industrial solutions: he grew up on a property where he and his dad built the family house using timber from the property, then built a hydro turbine to power it. Now an environmental engineer, Andras develops and delivers innovative, cost effective and high-quality solutions to unique problems and makes him an excellent lead for our project delivery operations. Having worked on macadamia projects since 2013, Andras has developed drying systems and processing technology for the macadamia industry.

Joseph EbbageMarket Development Manager, Almond Board of Australia

Joseph Ebbage is engaged on a contract basis to manage the Almond Marketing Program. Based in Melbourne, Joseph has been working with the ABA since 2003.

He is the principal of “Consumer Insights”, a market research and consultancy agency specialising in the Fast Moving Consumer Industry and has developed innovative solutions for companies including Select Harvests, the Nuts for Life Program and Horticulture Australia Limited.

Toni Cohen Peanut Company of Australia

Toni is the General Manager - Sales & Marketing for the Peanut Company of Australia (PCA) and has worked within the industry’s pioneer for the past 7 years.  With over 10 years experience in FMCG channels, Toni has led a number of successful commercial and consumer initiatives for market leading food brands and is the driving force behind the current strategic transformation at PCA.

Based in Australia’s peanut capital, Kingaroy and working directly with peanut farmers, PCA have been Australia’s leading supplier of locally grown peanuts to domestic and overseas markets for over 90 years.   As one of the world’s few exclusive processors of Hi Oleic peanuts, PCA is involved with all aspects of the industry from setting international benchmarks in the development of new peanut varieties to market leading processing and quality systems.  PCA remains committed to a sustainable future for the industry through its strategic pursuit of a greater return for Australian peanut farmers.

Trevor RansfordChestnut Industry Development Officer, Chestnuts Australia Inc

Trevor completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1976 and commenced work with the South Australian Nursery Industry in 1977, initially as a Research Officer and then as General Manager of the state association. During the period 1989 to 1993,

Trevor worked in amenity horticulture and training with the Nursery, Irrigation and Horticulture Technology Education Centre. From June 1993 to December 2009 Trevor worked as General Manager of the Apple and Pear Growers Association of South Australia Inc and SA Crate Pty Ltd. Trevor was the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Officer at Cherry Growers of Australia from September 2002 to December 2010.Trevor currently supplies services to Chestnuts Australia Inc, Pistachio Growers’ Association Inc, the Hazelnut Growers Association, Australia Walnut Industry Association Inc and the Hardware Association of SA Inc on a part time basis.

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Brooke LongfieldEditor, Healthy Food Guide magazine

Brooke is the editor of Healthy Food Guide magazine – a monthly title dedicated towards making healthy eating easier. She is also an Accredited Practising Dietitian and has a passion for sharing her love of delicious, nutritious food.

Elizabeth NealeCareer Development Fellow, School of Medicine, University of Wollongong

Dr Elizabeth Neale is an Accredited Practising Dietitian. She completed her PhD in nutrition at the University of Wollongong in 2012. Elizabeth was a director at Landmark Nutrition, a nutrition consulting company from 2012 – 2016, and currently works as a Career Development Fellow (Lecturer) at the University of Wollongong. Elizabeth’s research focuses on the evidence-based framework in nutrition, with a particular focus on systematic reviews and meta-analyses in nutrition. Elizabeth’s research also explores the impact of nut consumption on risk factors for chronic diseases.

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Speakers SpeakersBelinda Neville Nutrition Program Manager at Nuts for Life

Belinda Neville is the Nutrition Program Manager at Nuts for Life – the leading health education initiative of the Australian Nut Industry, responsible for raising the awareness of the health benefits of tree nuts.

Belinda is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with over ten years’ experience working in the food industry sector, specialising in regulatory affairs and in preparing relevant and effective nutrition and health communications.

Lynne ZielkeMarket Development Manager, Australian Macadamia Society

Lynne is a marketing professional with over 15 years experience. Currently Lynne manages the Australian macadamia industry’s $2 million annual marketing program. This is a complex program involving domestic and international marketing, category building, promotion, advertising and brand development.

Lynne has previously managed the $40 million portfolio in cereals, health and snack categories for Green’s General Foods. She has been responsible for the development and execution of brand activation, promotional and communication campaigns to drive sales and growth for major packaged goods brands in the grocery market.At Horticulture Australia Lynne was marketing manager for five horticultural industries in the fresh produce category. These included mangoes, persimmons, custard apples and papaya.

Lynne also founded and ran a boutique Promotion Marketing agency whose clients included Unilever, Lindt, Cerebos, Green’s, Nutricia and Alberto Culver.Lynne is a graduate in Marketing Management of the Macquarie Graduate School of Management.

Ashley JamesCommercial Manager, Scalzo Food Industries

Ashley is the Commercial Manager at Scalzo Food Industries (SFI), and is responsible for the team who do all the raw material purchasing for the company.

Ashley has 14 years of commercial experience within the FMCG sector. He has been responsible for the purchasing of dried fruit, nuts, seeds, grains, snacks and functional ingredients over this period. He has travelled extensively to the sourcing origins of these products.

Ashley holds a Master degree in Dietetics from Deakin University as well as an MBA from Monash.

Claudia HigginsMarketing Program Manager

Claudia Higgins is a Sydney-based marketer, specialising in campaign management, content development, and community management. During the past decade she has worked across the health, not-for-profit, and employment sectors, and served time in agency-land.

Most recently, Claudia worked as the National Campaign Manager at the Heart Foundation, reinventing their major health professional activity, building communities for heart-health-conscious women, and supporting multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns. With a background in design, Claudia brings a unique creativity with her to the world of marketing

Dr Hazel MacTavish-WestCreative Food Innovator

Hazel has substantial scientific and commercial expertise, with a diverse background covering plant, food, and sensory science. Her consultancy work for small and larger UK and Australian clients covers the full gamut of areas from creative product development, proof of concept and quality issues, through to strategic training and communications. In 2018, Hazel undertook a Churchill Fellowship study tour of the European food innovation supply chain: talking with primary producers, processors, breeders, research and commercial parties and developing a strong sense of the opportunities and challenges in the current and future commercial landscape, globally. Her subsequent activities have built on this. Hazel has a degree in Agricultural Science, a PhD in plant biochemistry and physiology pertaining to flavour/fragrance production, and over 25 years of commercial experience utilising this science base for commercial food and non-food applications. Hazel is widely recognised as an industry expert and engaging communicator, especially regarding the benefits of vegetables and other plant-based foods.

Matt BrandChief Executive Officer

Matt Brand brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, most recently from his previous role as the long-term CEO of NSW Farmers, Australia’s largest state farmer organisation.In this role, Matt drove a strategic, structural and cultural change agenda within NSW Farmers. He has a solid track record of strong agricultural organisational leadership and driving a strategic change agenda.

He has also held senior marketing, commercial and sponsorship roles in the fast-moving consumer goods industry and professional sport.

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SpeakersChanel DayAssociate Director, AnalyticsFresh Industry Lead, Nielsen Chanel is Nielsen’s resident fresh expert and leads Nielsen’s fresh industry pillar, working with clients across horticulture, meat, seafood, deli and bakery, helping them to take advantage of trends happening within the fresh food space. Fresh foods are gaining increased importance in the retail landscape as consumers increasingly move towards a healthier diet. Chanel provides deep and valuable insights to help growers and producers of fresh food put the shopper at the centre of focus and secure their fair share of the grocery basket.

Andrew WaddellSales Manager: Global Retail Sales & in-China Brand Development.Stahmann Farms Enterprises Pty. Ltd.

Throughout his career, Andrew has shown a genuine understanding of what is required to shift a Sales Support Network’s focus away from the current, and onto the future. Since joining Stahmann Farms in 2009, he has assisted in the development of a layered approach to Service-the-Client, incorporating a DIFOT (delivery-in-full-on-time) KPI, as generally required by top-tier global food retailers. Additionally, and with the significant consumer-access opportunities now available to Australia’s primary food industries, Andrew is driving a number of shopper-focused development projects into some of the more lucrative Asian niche markets.

Grant Birrell Chief Executive Officer, Nut Producers Australia

Grant joined the nut industry in 2006 as CEO of Nut Producers Australia (NPA), managing Riverland Almonds and Australian Pioneer Pistachio Company for over 10 years. Prior to this, Grant spent 20 years in the seafood industry which included involvement in several seafood industry bodies.

Prior to joining this vibrant nut industry he was General Manager for a major Australian seafood operation.

Hailing from the home of the mighty All Blacks, Grant holds tertiary qualifications in engineering and finance.

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Tanya Edwards is the Communications Officer for Chestnuts Australia Inc. The Association assists members with first hand information on the growing, harvesting and marketing of chestnuts and aims to achieve these objectives through annual and special meetings, conferences, field days, and farm walks.

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SpeakersDavid EvansDirector Commercial and Engineering, Flow Power

David Evans is an industry leader in energy management solutions.David has previously operated his own environmental consulting business and was General Manager of the Drives Engineering and Service division of ABB AustraliaHaving trade qualifications in electrical engineering and more than 20 years’ experience in industrial automation, energy efficiency, power systems and business management, David has constantly helped businesses become more sustainable, improving their reliability and efficiency while reducing their costs. David also holds a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability, completed in 2009.

Topic: Unlocking the value of wholesale energy solutionsDavid will discuss how Australia’s nut growers can benefit from buying through the wholesale market and how it enables businesses to be more agile and tap into lower costs when they occur. This includes the below speaking points:

• How businesses can optimise their energy strategies through wholesale• Relevant customer case studies, including businesses that are automating demand response using Flow Power’s Intelligent kWatch Controller• What savings can be made by purchasing electricity on the wholesale market• How the combination of corporate renewable PPAs & demand response helps businesses

Scott ClarkPresident Australian Pecan Growers Association (APGA)

Scott owns & runs Lagoongrass Pecan farm, based in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. Scott has been growing pecans on the farm since 2004 when he setup a nursery to grow their pecan trees. Scott ran this as a commercial pecan nursery from 2004-2018.

Lagoongrass Farm now has 5000 pecan trees planted over 25 hectares, with four pecan varieties, varying in age from three to ten year old trees. Prior to being a farmer, Scott studied environmental science at Southern Cross University while it was still part of the University of New England.

After working for Sydney Water for a few years he returned to the Northern Rivers region and started growing stone fruit & citrus from 1995 till 2007 before moving into pecans in 2004. Scott has been President of the Australian Pecan Growers Association since 2010, a committee member since 2008 and a member since 2004.

Sally SmithSecretary, Australian Walnut Industry Association

Sally Smith is the Secretary for the Australian Walnut Industry Association. AWIA is the peak body representing and promoting the walnut industry in Australia.

AWIA provides standards for best practice in all aspects of walnut production, from orchard development, through harvesting and processing, to marketing.

Olam is a leading global supplier of nuts and nut ingredients. We are the world’s largest almond grower with orchards in California and Australia. We are present in all major cashew origins, we are a major peanut sheller and processor in the USA and a leading processor of hazelnuts in Turkey. This strong presence in origins across the globe, and designated marketing offices in major markets, enables us to offer high quality year-round supplies of all these nuts and nut ingredients at competitive prices with superior customer service.

www.nutindustry.org.au Eric Siegers, ANIC Executive Officer

112 Burke StreetWangaratta, VIC 3677

P: + 61 419 889 528 E: exec@nutindustry.org.au

The seven Australian tree nut industries (almond, chestnut, hazelnut, macadamia, pistachio, pecan, walnut) voluntarily come together under

the Australian Nut Industry Council (ANIC). ANIC works to deliver efficiencies to the industry in areas of commonality and collective

action throughout the supply chain. Through ANIC, the nut industries work together, sharing resources, experience and ideas to advance the

industries and promote the benefits of Australian-grown nuts.

Members:Almond Board of Australia

Australian Macadamia Society LtdAustralian Pecan Association Inc

Australian Walnut Industry AssociationChestnuts Australia Inc

Hazelnut Growers of Australia IncPistachio Growers Association of Australia

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