Businessul Fructelor în R. Moldova, ediția a XI-a

About event

The event will host fruit growers, fruit importers and exporters, well-known experts from the country and abroad and will contain topics of interest such as: the latest trends in the sector, the increase of the Moldovan fruits competitiveness, new varieties, innovations in the protection of orchards against diseases and climatic risks and many others.

Where

Capitoles Park

When

December 3, 4 2026

FRUIT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND POLICIES

09:00 – 09:30

Participant registration

09:30 – 09:40

Welcome speech.

Vitalie GORINCIOI, President Moldova Fruct, Republic of Moldova

09:40-09:50

Welcome speech.

Alexandru Munteanu, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova

09:50-10:00

Policies and approaches to ensure long-term resilience of the fruit sector.

Ina Butucel, Deputy Secretary General, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, Republic of Moldova

10:00-10:10

Welcome speech.

Iwona PIÓRKO, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova

10:10-10:20

The Investment Agency's support for the fruit sector in attracting investments and promoting exports.

Irina TOLSTOUSOV, Deputy Director, Investment Agency, Republic of Moldova

10:20-10:40

Coffee break and visiting the exhibition tables.Group photo

Session I

Fruit business – profitability, sustainability, current and future challenges in the EU accession process

10:40-11:00

Fruit business in the Republic of Moldova - context, challenges and development priorities.

Dr. Iurie FALA, executive director Moldova Fruct, Republic of Moldova

11:20-11:40

The role of the inter-branch organization in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in France.

Daniel Sauvaitre, Prezident INTERFEL, France

11:40-12:00

Producer Organizations and their Associations – The Experience from the Kingdom of Belgium

Tony Derwael, Bel Export, Belgium

11:00-11:20

Packaging use in the trade of fresh fruit and vegetables on the EU market.

Maria Pamies, Freshfel Europe

12:00-12:20

Mandatory food safety requirements for the marketing of fresh fruit on the EU market.

Andrei Cumpanici, associate professor

12:20-13:00

Discussion panel: Sales season2025/2026 – Challenges, solutions and new trends in the sector.

Vitalie Obrijanu. Apple producer and exporter, FRESH TIME SRL,
Ștefan Bîtlan, Stone Fruit Exporter, Fani SRL,
Victor Cazacu, fruit exporter, PROINEDIT SRL

13:00 -14:00

Lunch and visiting the exhibition tables

Session II

Smart solutions in production and post-harvest technologies

14:00-14:20

Unitec - 100 years of experience in fruit sorting

Georgy Chkhartishvili & Orinda Gjergji, Project and Sales Managers, Unitec SpA, Italy

14:20-14:40

How we turn challenges into opportunities for entrepreneurs

Mihail Beșleaga, Business Client Consultant, ProCredit Bank Moldova

14:40-15:00

Plant health, disease prediction and detection, remote sensing using sensors and robotics.

Ronald De Bruijn, owner and CEO of Rapagra BV, Netherlands

15:00-15:20

Robotization of fruit sorting processes.

Cătălin Palade, Mafroda Agrobotic Representative, Romania

15:20-15:30

PRIMORIS LABORATORY – CLOSE TO YOU, ADDING VALUE TO YOUR PRODUCTS

Horia Ceapraz, Primoris Lab Representative for the Republic of Moldova

15:30-16:00

Coffee break and visiting the exhibition tables

Session III

Climate Change - Innovations and technologies to combat frost, water scarcity

16:00-16:20

Irrigation and smart solutions in protecting plantations against spring frosts.

Anatolii Kuzmych, Agronomist Netafim

16:20-16:40

Combating salinization in soil and water used for irrigation of super-intensive multi-annual plantations. Case study in the Republic of Moldova.

Andrei Dodiță, Agronomist, independent consultant

16:40-17:00

Smart nutrition for premium quality fruits, Valter Ferrazzo

Valter Ferrazzo, BMS Commercial Director, Italy

17:00-17:20

Protection Solutions against late spring frosts in orchards and vineyards.

Valeriu Matcovschi, Director of Darurile Basarabiei SRL

17:20-17:40

Performing phytopathological and agrochemical analyses by the laboratory of the National Institute of Applied Research in Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

Ana Kremenich, project coordinator, Czech Development Agency

17:40-17:50

Conclusions

18:15-21:00

Social dinner

Sustainability of the fruit sector - TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS

Session IV

Technologies and innovations in fruit growing under climate change conditions

09:00-09:20

Fruit breeding in Europe: the vision and innovations of ARTEVOS.

Andrei Lozan - Dr., Manager Eastern Europe, Artevos GmbH (Germany)

09:20-09:40

Technologies for capitalizing on stone fruit production opportunities in Moldova in the context of climate change.

Peter Hilsendegen, Head of the Research and Advisory Board "Stone Fruits", DLR Rheinpfalz Research Center Oppenheim, Germany

09:40-10:00

New varieties of modern cherries and apricots for the conditions of the Republic of Moldova

Julia Battistini, manager Battistini Vivai, Italy

10:00-10:10

MACFRUT 2026 – presentation of participation opportunities.

Erica Troiani, sales manager

10:10-10:40

Coffee break and visiting the exhibition tables

Session V

Integrated protection against diseases and pests under current conditions and limitations

10:40-11:00

How do we fit within the MRL limits requested by EU store chains: - Experience, methods and challenges in apple and plum cultivation

Nicolae Pascal, Prodcar SRL

10:50-11:10

Innovations at BASF in Phytosanitary Products for Residue-Free Fruit Production.

Ștefan Marandici, Agronomist and BASF Representative

11:10-11:20

Solutions and products for residue-free fruit production.

Jordi Clariso COSTA, Mavec Agro Solutions, Spain

11:20-11:40

From protection to performance: Corteva's complete range of solutions for vigorous plants and quality crops

George Andron, national Key Account Manager Specialty crops Romania & Moldova

11:40-12:00

A modern approach to pest management in orchards: pheromone confusion.

Ion Burlea, agronomist consultant, Ecocenter, Republic of Moldova

12:00-12:20

Climate change and its impact on orchards. Integrated pest management solutions.

Iulian Zafiu, Key Account Manager Specialty Crops Syngenta Romania
Marieta Larion, Specialty Crops Sales Representative Syngenta Romania

12:20-13:10

Panel discussion: Preventing disease and pest resistance to phytosanitary products – realities and intervention strategies
How to boost plant immunity
Preventing disease and pest resistance to PUF
Use of biological products in protection schemes and use of bacteria-based products

Nicholas Pascal, Prodcar SRL
Iulian Zafiu, Syngenta Romania
Ion Scutaru, BASF
Igor Copacinschii, BAYER
Jardi Clariso COSTA, Mavec Agro Solutions

13:10-13:30

Technologies for planning optimal ripening and storage periods of fruits.

Dr. Andrei Cumpanici, food safety specialist, Moldova

13:30-13:50

Conclusions and summarization of the conference

13:50-14:50

Lunch

Development Partners

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Partners

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FRUIT BUSINESS CONFERENCE XII EDITION

About event

Where

When

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

FRUIT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES AND POLICIES

Participant registration

Welcome speech.

Welcome speech.

Policies and approaches to ensure long-term resilience of the fruit sector.

Welcome speech.

The Investment Agency's support for the fruit sector in attracting investments and promoting exports.

Coffee break and visiting the exhibition tables.Group photo

Fruit business – profitability, sustainability, current and future challenges in the EU accession process

Fruit business in the Republic of Moldova - context, challenges and development priorities.

The role of the inter-branch organization in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in France.

Producer Organizations and their Associations – The Experience from the Kingdom of Belgium

Packaging use in the trade of fresh fruit and vegetables on the EU market.

Mandatory food safety requirements for the marketing of fresh fruit on the EU market.

Discussion panel: Sales season2025/2026 – Challenges, solutions and new trends in the sector.

Lunch and visiting the exhibition tables

Smart solutions in production and post-harvest technologies

Unitec - 100 years of experience in fruit sorting

How we turn challenges into opportunities for entrepreneurs

Plant health, disease prediction and detection, remote sensing using sensors and robotics.

Robotization of fruit sorting processes.

PRIMORIS LABORATORY – CLOSE TO YOU, ADDING VALUE TO YOUR PRODUCTS

Coffee break and visiting the exhibition tables

Climate Change - Innovations and technologies to combat frost, water scarcity

Irrigation and smart solutions in protecting plantations against spring frosts.

Combating salinization in soil and water used for irrigation of super-intensive multi-annual plantations. Case study in the Republic of Moldova.

Smart nutrition for premium quality fruits, Valter Ferrazzo

Protection Solutions against late spring frosts in orchards and vineyards.

Performing phytopathological and agrochemical analyses by the laboratory of the National Institute of Applied Research in Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

Conclusions

Social dinner

Sustainability of the fruit sector - TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS

Technologies and innovations in fruit growing under climate change conditions

Fruit breeding in Europe: the vision and innovations of ARTEVOS.

Technologies for capitalizing on stone fruit production opportunities in Moldova in the context of climate change.

New varieties of modern cherries and apricots for the conditions of the Republic of Moldova

MACFRUT 2026 – presentation of participation opportunities.

Coffee break and visiting the exhibition tables

Integrated protection against diseases and pests under current conditions and limitations

How do we fit within the MRL limits requested by EU store chains: - Experience, methods and challenges in apple and plum cultivation

Innovations at BASF in Phytosanitary Products for Residue-Free Fruit Production.

Solutions and products for residue-free fruit production.

From protection to performance: Corteva's complete range of solutions for vigorous plants and quality crops

A modern approach to pest management in orchards: pheromone confusion.

Climate change and its impact on orchards. Integrated pest management solutions.

Panel discussion: Preventing disease and pest resistance to phytosanitary products – realities and intervention strategiesHow to boost plant immunity Preventing disease and pest resistance to PUF Use of biological products in protection schemes and use of bacteria-based products

Technologies for planning optimal ripening and storage periods of fruits.

Conclusions and summarization of the conference

Lunch

Development Partners

General Partners

Partners

MAIN MEDIA PARTNER

MEDIA PARTENERS

LOCATION

CONTACTS

Phone

Phone

Email

FRUIT BUSINESS CONFERENCE
XII EDITION

Panel discussion: Preventing disease and pest resistance to phytosanitary products – realities and intervention strategies
How to boost plant immunity
Preventing disease and pest resistance to PUF
Use of biological products in protection schemes and use of bacteria-based products