February 9–13, 2009

             

CONSULTING CENTRE

Organized by: Expocentre and Legal Bridge GK
Free legal and financial advice from lawyers, attorneys, financial consultants and auditors for the visitors and exhibitors
Pavilion 2, Hall 1, Stand 21D12              

EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

Pavilion 2, Hall 2, Stand 22A80              

INNOVATION SHOW

Pavilion 1

February 9, 2009

12:00—18:00

Prospects of development and promotion of the ecologically safe and healthy food market in Russia

Organized by: St. Petersburg Ecological Union,
FairEx Inter Company
Pavilion 8, Conference Hall

13:30

Official opening of the Days of Moldovan Wine

Attended by the official delegation of the Moldova Republic, the Moldovan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Agro-Industrial Agency Moldova-Vin, exhibitors and guests
Central Pavilion, Moldovan Display

14:30

“The Winemaking Industry of Moldova Republic and Export Potential of its Winemaking Companies”, the Moldovan-Russian Trade Forum

Organized by: Agro-Industrial Agency Moldova-Vin
Attended by the official delegation of the Moldova Republic, the Moldovan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Agro-Industrial Agency Moldova-Vin, exhibitors and guests
Congress Centre, SkyLight Hall

February 10, 2009

10:00—15:00

“Structural Policy to Ensure Food Security in Russia”, Conference

Organized by: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, Agroexposervice Company
Presenters: Department Heads of the Ministry of Agriculture
S.P. Andreyev, Candidate of Technical Science (EngD), GNU The Russian Research Institute of the Regrigiration Industry (VNIHI)
T.G. Mitupov, GK Khladproduct, The Fishery Union, Public Council of the Federal Fisheries Agency of the Russian Federation
B.E. Gutnik, GNU V.M. Gorbatov Russian Research Institute of the Meat Industry (VNIIMP)
S.I. Khvylya, Doctor of Technical Science (Engineering) —
V. M. Gorbatov VNIIMP
I.A. Makeyeva, Doctor of Technical Sciences (Engineering) — GNU VNIMI
Topics: Food Security in the Russian Federation and measures to ensure it.
The Russian food industry today. Ways to develop the food and food processing industry in Russia.
Progress of the Federal programme for the Development of the Agriculture and Regulation of the Markets for Agricultural Products, Raw materials and Foods in 2008-2011.
The current state of the Russian food market.
A concept of the system of food security and quality control in Russia
The Fisheries Industry: a source of food security for Russia.
Food Security in the Meat Industry.
Methods to detect counterfeit meat products.
Practice of implementation of Federal Law No. 88: Technical Regulations for Milk and Dairy Products.
Pavilion 1, Hall А

10:00—18:00

“Strategic Challenges Facing the Russian Business in the 21st Century: the Second Stage of the Crisis”, the 4th Russian Trade Forum

Organized by: Imperia RIA (Russian Information Agency)
Topics: The global financial crisis and its impact on the Russian food market.
The assessment of the current state of the food business in Russia. The development rate of retail networks and a change in the strategy of development of the federal retail networks.
How to cope with non-payments and a short supply facing the retail sector. Prospects of credit financing of food manufacturers and traders during the financial crisis.
Anti-crisis communicative strategies. Key measures to enhance efficiency of the marketing teams of manufacturers and suppliers.
Pavilion 8, Conference Hall

11:00

“The Current State and the Development Prospects of the Winemaking Industry in Moldova”, Round Table

Organized by: Agro-Industrial Agency Moldova-Vin
Attended by the official delegation of the Moldova Republic, the Moldovan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Agro-Industrial Agency Moldova-Vin, exhibitors and guests
Congress Centre, SkyLight Hall

12:50—15:10

“The Food Market: Effective Operation Amid the Crisis”, Conference

Organized by: Imperia RIA,
RosBusinessConsulting (RBC) Russian information agency
Topics:
— Shift in consumer preferences amid the crisis.
— Private trade marks – the tool for survival within the new economic conditions
— Interaction with trade networks during the crisis
— The market of packaging for fresh vegetables and fruit.
— The meat and dairy industry: the current state and trends.
— Forecast for the development of the frozen vegetables and fruit market considering the crisis.
— Research Shop (Magazin Issledovaniy) offers research on any market.
Pavilion 8, Seminar Hall 1

13:00

“The Real Quality of the Moldovan Wines”, master class for specialists

Organized by: Agro-Industrial Agency Moldova-Vin
Attended by Agro-industrial Agency Moldova-Vin, exhibitors and guests
Central Pavilion, Moldovan display

15:30—18:00

“Total Efficiency amid Total Uncertainty”, feature area

Organized by: Imperia RIA
Pavilion 8, Seminar Hall 1

February 11, 2009

10:00

“New Reality for the Alcohol Business”

Organized by: Napitki RIA
Presenters: Mikhail V. Blinov, Managing Director of SPAP (The Union of Alcohol Makers), Chairman of the Expert Council on the Government Regulation of Production of Alcohol and Alcohol-Containing Products under the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Vadim I. Drobiz, Director of the Centre for Research of the Federal and Local Alcohol Markets (TSIFFRA), Anna A. Galimova, Chairwoman of the Tatar Alcohol Association
Topics: The Market amid the Crisis
Retail Networks and Suppliers. Anti-Crisis Programmes. Practical Experience.
Pavilion 8, Seminar Hall 1

10:00—18:00

The 4th Russian Trade Forum “Strategic Challenges Facing the Russian Trade in the 21st Century: the Second Stage of the Crisis”

Organized by: Imperia RIA
Topics: A crisis is the time to fill empty shelves! The focus on changes in the supply contracts for networks.
Retail networks and suppliers. Cooperation during the crisis.
The future of the Russian retail sector. Facts, comments and forecasts.
Pavilion 8, Conference Hall

11:00—13:00

Atria Russia: One of the Leading Meat Processing Companies in the European Part of Russia in 2011.

Organized by: Atria Russia (Pit-Product)
Presenters: Juha Ruohola, Vice-President of Atria Group for Russia
Julia Kravchuk, Marketing Director, Pit Product
Olga Nechayeva, Marketing Director, KampoMos
Topics:
1. Atria Russia: Development strategy for 2009-2011.
2. Pit-Product and KampoMos: Brand development strategy
Congress Centre, Press Hall

11:00—16:00

Margarines, Mayonnaises, Spreads, Specialist Fats

Organized by: Tsentr-Produkt, All-Russia Scientific-Research Institute of Fats
Pavilion 1, Hall А

12:00—15:00

Presentation of FENAVIN: the National Wine Fair of Spain,  and Spanish Wine Tasting

Organized by: IPEX (The Foreign Trade Institute of Castilla La Mancha)
Presenters: Luis Quentin Villamayor Martin, a representative of IPEX, representatives of winemaking companies of Castilla-La Mancha Region.
Topics: Presentation of FENAVIN: the National Wine Fair of Spain, and Spanish Wine Tasting
Congress Centre, Banquet Hall

12:30–13:30

 

“Retail Networks and Suppliers. Interaction during the Crisis”, workshop.

Organized by: Imperia, RIA
Pavilion 8, Seminar Hall 1

13:30—18:00

Network Purchase Centre: Negotiations with 100 major retail network purchasers

Organized by: Imperia, RIA
Pavilion 2, Level 0, Hall 1А

14:00—18:00

“Brand Becomes a Hit. Technology of the 21st Century. In Defiance of the Crisis”, the 3rd Russian Food Forum

Organized by: Imperia, RIA
Topics: How effective is traditional advertising today? Where should money be invested to? What is effective and what is not?
Effective ways and tools of promoting food products within a limited budget
Repositioning of own-brand portfolios (portfolios of brands) amid crisis
Brand: an anti-crisis element. How to translate customer loyalty into the company’s capitalization
Local brand is not all destination, but a platform to promote it further!
Pavilion 8, Conference Hall

16:00

The Award Ceremony for the 9th Prodexpo Wine Tasting Contest

Organized by: Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Expocentre, Stolichny Stil’
Pavilion 7, Conference Hall

18:00

The Russian Banquet of Directors — Business Meeting of the Leaders of the Russian Food Market

Pavilion 2, Level 0, Hall 1А

18:00—22:00

Provence Party

Organized by: Provence Wine Producing Interprofessional Council (CIVP)
Congress Centre, Marble Hall

February 12, 2009

10:00—18:00

“Brend Becomes a Hit. Technololgy of the 21st Century. In Defiance of the Crisis”, the 3rd Russian Food Forum

Organized by: Imperia, RIA
Topics: Distribution management and sales promotion today
Brand-oriented marketing during the crisis
ATL, DM and PR: tools of integrated marketing communications
BTL marketing against the crisis!
Pavilion 8, Conference Hall

11:00—16:00

Margarines, Mayonnaises, Spreads, Specialist Fats
Organized by: Tsentr-Produkt, All-Russia Scientific-Research Institute of Fats
Pavilion 1, Hall B

16:00—18:00

The Award Ceremony for the Best Food Product’2009
Organized by: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, Agroexposervice
Pavilion 1, Hall А

February 13, 2009

10:00—18:00

“Prospects of Development of the Canning Industry in Russia”, Round Table

Organized by: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, Agroexposervice Company, OVA Agroindustrial Holding
Presenters: The leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, OVA Holding, Academicians
Topics: The Current State of the Canning Industry and Prospects for its Development
Pavilion 8, Seminar Hall 2

10:00—18:00

“The Trade Network Activity to Promote Canned Food Products to the Buyer”, Round Table

Organized by: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation,
Agroexposervice Company,
OVA Agroindustrial Holding
Presenters: OVA Holding
Topics: Effective Operation of the Distribution Network
Pavilion 8, Meeting Room 2

12:00—14:00

The Award Ceremony for the Best Product’2009

Organized by: The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation,
Agroexposervice
Pavilion 1, Hall А