Programme

Nov.12, 2024 (Tuesday)

10:00-22:00 Registration and Check in (Lobby of Hotel)

No Supper

 

Nov.13, 2024 (Wednesday)

06:00-08:30 Breakfast for Hotel Guests (Level One, 1/F)

08:00-18:00 Exhibition & Business Communication (2/F)

08:30-09:00 Entering into the Conference Hall (Tomson Ballroom, 2/F)

 

09:00-09:20 Opening Ceremony

Host: Li Yi, Secretary General of China Spice Association (CSA)

Greeting Speeches

Xu Xiaohu, Vice President of China Chamber of Commerce for I/E of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-products

(CFNA)

Mike Liu, Chairman of China Spice Association (CSA)

Firna Azura Ekaputri Hj. Marzuki (Video), Executive Director of International Pepper Community (IPC)

Benoit Winstel (Video), Chairman of European Spice Association (ESA)

Emmanuel Nambusseril, Chairman of All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF)

 

09:20-10:20 Industry Associations Reports (I)

Speech I Update on U.S. Policies and Regulations for Imported Spices

Laura Shumow, Executive Director of the American Spice Trade Association (ASTA)

Speech II Challenge of Change

Simon Cripps, Executive Chairman of UK & Ireland Seasoning & Spice Association (SSA)

 

10:20-10:40 Group Photo, Tea Break

 

10:40-12:00 Industry Associations Reports (II)

Speech III Sustainability-Threats & Opportunities for the Spice Sector

Tamás Sarkadi, Group Head of Sustainability / CEE Business Development of Sustainable Spices Initiative (SSI)

Speech IV Vietnam Spice Market

Hoang Thi Lien, Chairman of Vietnam Pepper & Spice Association (VPSA)

Speech V Cambodia Pepper and Spice Industry Outlook

Van Vannal，Executive Director of Cambodia Pepper and Spices Federation (CPSF)

 

12:00-14:00 Lunch (Level One, 1/F), Rest

 

14:00-16:00 Reports on China Spice Industry for Y2024

Speech VI What is the Development Path of Chinese Sichuan Pepper in 2024?

Chen Shuangting, Founder and Chairman of Shaanxi Hongda Fragrance Technology Co.,Ltd.

Speech VII 2024 Dehydrated Vegetable Crop Report

Luan Zhichuan, Co-General Manager of BCFoods (Shandong) Company Limited

Speech VIII 2024 Garlic Crop Report and Ginger Annual Report

Lily Zhao, Head of International Business Department (Dehydrated Garlic) of Shandong Manhing Spice Co.,Ltd.

Amy Chin, Sales Manager (Ginger) of Shandong Manhing Spice Co.,Ltd.

Speech IX 2024 Chili Report

Emma Wang, Vice General Manager of Qingdao Bolan Group Co.,Ltd.

Speech X 2024 Annual Report of Star Anise and Cinnamon/Cassia

Yang Xinxin, Business Manager of Guangxi Baojue Trading Company Limited

 

16:00-16:30 Tea Break

 

16:30-18:00 Standards and Technics Reports

Speech XI Summary Report on Standards Making of China Spice Association

Payne Cui, QA Director of China, BCFoods Shandong Co.,Ltd.

Speech XII Microbiological Safety of Dried Spices: Surveillance and Control of Foodborne Pathogens

Jane Jin, Microbiology Technical Manager of Eurofins Scientific Group Food & Agro Testing

Speech XIII Flavor Compounds in Spices

Robert Pan, Technical Manager of SGS

 

18:30-20:00 Dinner of 2024CSA Conference (New Asia Ballroom, 3/F)

 

Nov.14, 2024 (Thursday)

06:00-08:30 Breakfast for Hotel Guests (Level One, 1/F)

08:00-18:00 Exhibition & Business Communication (2/F)

08:30-09:00 Entering into the Conference Hall (Tomson Ballroom, 2/F)

 

09:00-10:20 International Spice Market Reports (I)

Speech XIV Chile Trends in US Market and Mexican/Peruvian Specialty Chile

Bal Pattar, BC Foods--Corporate Expansion and Supply Chain Office/VP

Speech XV 2024 Paprika Market Report

Ramón Sabater Galindo, General Manager of Qingdao Sabater Spices Food Co.,Ltd.

Speech XVI Market Update of Egyptian Herbs – an Opportunity for the Chinese Market

Mostafa Bedair, CEO of Giza Seeds and Herbs

 

10:20-10:40 Tea Break

 

10:40-12:00 International Spice Market Reports (II)

Speech XVII Onion Market Report

Eugene Pereverzyev, Director, BCFoods Global Business Development

Speech XVIII Global Pepper Crop Report 2025

Ha Phuong Minh, Sales Manager of Nedspice Asia BV

Speech IXX Sustainable Sourcing of Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka

Inoka Nilmini Wanasinghe, Manager Business Development / International Marketing, HDDES Extracts Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka

 

12:00-14:00 Lunch (Level One, 1/F), Rest

 

14:00-15:30 Quality and Control Reports

Speech XX Discussion on the Quality Core Element Control of the Spices Category

Robin Shi, General Manager of BCFoods Supply Chain Co.,Ltd.

Speech XXI Deepen the Implementation of Spice Safety Control and Empower Food Safety Value Through

Steam Sterilization

Derek Wang, General Manager of Hongfang Biotechnology (Kunshan) Co.,Ltd.

Speech XXII Microbiological Risk Management of Ready-to-eat Spices/Herbs from Raw Materials to 

Manufacturers

Pengpeng Li, Microbiology Manager of McCormick Shanghai Food Co.,Ltd.

 

15:30-16:00 Tea Break

 

16:00-18:00 Market Trends and Foresight

Speech XXIII 2024 China Prefabricated Food Industry Development Report

Kevin Ge, Founder of Chenzhi Big Data

Speech XXIV Pepper Leprosy · Chinese Flavor - Sincerity is Delicious, Meaning is Unique

Ren Kang, President of Sichuan Dingdianer Food Development Co.,Ltd.

Speech XXV The Road to Revival of Time-Honored Catering Brands

Sun Lu, GM of Strategic Investment Center, Fosun Food Committee / GM of Investment Development Dept of Yuyuan Foods

& Dining Group

Speech XXVI The Overall Solution of Compound Seasoning in Catering

Liang Dongyun, Vice General Manager/ R&D Director of Shanghai Bolex Food Technology Co., Ltd.

 

18:00-18:10 Closing Ceremony

 

End of Conference, No Arrangements for the Evening

 

Nov.15, 2024 (Friday)

06:00-08:30 Breakfast for Hotel Guests (Level One, 1/F)

Before 12:00 Check out

 

Post Visit

Nov.15, 2024 (Friday)

09:00 Check out and take bus

10:30 Arrival in Kunshan city and visit Jofont Biotechnology (Kunshan) Co.,Ltd.

12:00 Lunch with seasonings from Jofont

13:00 Take bus

14:00 Arrival in Jiading District, Shanghai, and visit R&D of Shanghai McCormick Foods Co.,Ltd.

15:30 Take bus

16:30 Arrival at Hongqiao Airport & Hongqiao Railway Station

17:30 Back at hotel