A dynamic workshop on the topic of industrial peach will be held as part of the FRESKON exhibition, which will take place in Thessaloniki on April 25 at 10:30 a.m.
The aim of the event is to present and analyze the current situation both in the processing sector and in the production sector, while also exploring the actions that could further strengthen the production base of industrial peaches. Strengthening production is a key prerequisite for Greek canned peaches to maintain their leading position in international markets.
Representatives from both the processing industry and the producers will participate in the discussion. Representing the processing sector will be Mr. Apostolou, while representing the producers will be Mr. Nestoropoulos, President of Neos Apollon, a cooperative whose members produce significant quantities of industrial peaches.
All Issues on the Table
For many years, during every cultivation season, the absorption of industrial peaches and especially producer prices have been a point of strong friction between the processing industry and producers. This situation makes it difficult to develop a stable framework of cooperation and to reach common ground that would ensure the sustainability and future prospects of both sides.
The discussion will be moderated by FROUTONEA publisher Takis Orfanos and editor Fotis Karampetsos, while the audience will also have the opportunity to participate with comments and questions.
The organizers invite all stakeholders in the industrial peach sector to attend and to register their participation in advance.
WORKSHOP PROGRAM ON INDUSTRIAL PEACH PRODUCTION
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10.00-10.30 | Arrival – Registration |
10.30-11.00 | "Strengthening Production as a Key Requirement for Maintaining the Leadership of Greek Canned Peaches in International Markets" Speaker: Konstantinos Apostolou, President of the Hellenic Association of Canners (E.K.E.) |
11:00-11:30 | "Which Actions Will Further Strengthen the Production Base of Industrial Peaches?" Speaker: Georgios Nestoropoulos, President of the Agricultural Cooperative Neos Apollon |
11.30-12.00 | Discussion – Q&A Open discussion with the audience and the speakers The panel will include the conference speakers, who will respond to current questions posed by Takis Orfanos, Publisher of Froutonea magazine, and Fotis Karampetsos, journalist at Froutonea. Audience participation is welcome during the discussion with questions! |
