Charting the Future of Fresh Produce: Join us at 'Festival of Fresh' 2023 event
This summer, the UK's fresh produce industry is gearing up for an event that promises to be an invigorating celebration of British harvest and a forum for insightful discussions on emerging challenges. The Festival of Fresh 2023, organised by the Fresh Produce Journal (FPJ Live), is set to take place on the auspicious Midsummer’s Day, 21st June 2023, at Alconbury Weald, Cambridgeshire.
In the recent past, over 300 industry leaders and experts have flocked to this distinguished gathering, revelling in the spirit of innovation and camaraderie. This year, the event promises to be more insightful and engaging, given the current trials we face - labour shortages, energy price surge, and raw material costs.
OAL is proud to announce that Jake Norman, Director at OAL, will be one of the esteemed speakers at this year’s event. Known for his stance on the integration of technology in the fresh produce industry, Jake will be sharing valuable insights from our groundbreaking £2m Carbon Trust project.
The project, in collaboration with M&S and Solina, demonstrated the power of digitalisation and automation in the manufacturing sector. Achieving an astounding 80% reduction in energy consumption, this project stands as a testament to the potential of smart manufacturing.
Jake will not only be sharing insights from this transformative project, but he will also bring to light successful automation implementations in the fresh produce sector, highlighting some of our elite clients who achieved remarkable results with digitalisation. Participants can look forward to an engaging demonstration of the software and technologies that underpin the success of these advancements.
As we celebrate the best of British fresh produce at the Festival of Fresh, we also seek to equip ourselves to better address rising concerns in the UK industry. Jake Norman's insights into the power of digitalisation and automation aims to guide the audience with a way forward strategy- a path to overcome labour shortages, reduce energy consumption, and maintain high-quality produce more efficiently.
Join us at the Festival of Fresh 2023 as we explore the future of our industry, showcasing the potential of smart manufacturing to revolutionise the way we deliver food manufacturing excellence.
Registrations are open now!