FOOD RETAIL EVOLUTION: NEW BUSINESS AND PURCHASING MODELS IN ITALY AND BEYOND

Top executives from Italy’s leading food retail chains discuss how evolving consumer behaviors are reshaping their business models and sourcing strategies. The session will explore how Italian and international suppliers can respond to current challenges and become strategic partners for large-scale retail groups. A resident chef by APCI – Italian Professional Cooks Association will prepare dishes and/or tastings using specific ingredients offered by the TPOs taking part into the event. In collaboration with Largo Consumo, (prominent Italian magazine specialized in Large Scale Retail)

Program

 Discussion panel:

1. Alessandro Masetti – Grocery Director of Coop Italia
2. Alessandro Pieri – Sales Team Responsbile Hypermarket Channel of Conad CIA
3. Grégoire Kaufman – General Manager of CRAI Secom
4. Max Coello – Director and Trade Commissioner of Pro Ecuador
5. Raquel Vieira de Castro – Vice-President of PortugalFoods

Moderator: Armando Garosci – Editorial Director of Largo Consumo Mag

Extra: at the end of the event, the public will visit the International pavilion, to explore in depth the themes of the event.

Panel language

English – Italian (simultaneous translation provided)