Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc. has opened registration for their 2nd annual Apple Quality Summit.
The one-hour event is set for May 26 and will feature presentations focused on preparing the US apple industry for the 2022 season, according to the reason.
Speakers at the event include:
- Desmond O’Rourke, founder and principal at Belrose, Inc.
- Art Varela, quality control at Washington state-based River Valley Fruit
- Joe Burnham, owner of Ohio-based Burnham Orchards
- Dano Simmons, owner of Ohio-based Peace Valley Orchards
- Mario Cervantes, director of business development of AgTech at Hazel Technologies
“In a time of great geopolitical and market uncertainty, sound assessment of the apple market is critical for making good decisions,” O’Rourke said in the release. “I’m eager to discuss this further during next Thursday’s quality summit.”
Varela, Burnham and Simmons will participate in an apple perspective panel where they will discuss their tried-and-true techniques for gearing up for the apple season, according to the release.
The Summit will close with Cervantes discussing postharvest technologies benefiting the apple category, the release said.
“From Hazel 100 to Hazel Datica our suite of technologies is built to provide apple growers with a successful season from start to finish,” Cervantes said in the release. “I can’t wait to discuss the new and exciting ways our technology is benefiting the apple industry during the Quality Summit.”
The Apple Quality Summit is a free event and will offer both English and Spanish translations, the release said. Registration is open to the general industry until May 26th or until capacity is reached.
To learn more about the event and register, visit the Hazel website.
