UPL celebrating success with the Tech Innovation Award in 2020, entry deadline extended
In its
inaugural year, the Tech Innovation Award celebrates outstanding achievement in
the field of technology and innovation within the Australasian fresh fruit,
vegetable and floral industries. Nominations will be judged on the uniqueness
and sustainability of the concept, the value it provides to the ANZ fresh produce
industry by addressing existing challenges, it’s delivery throughout the
industry and its immediate and long-term impacts including its ability to
inspire future innovation.
A dynamic business providing total agricultural solutions to horticultural growers,
UPL recognises the important role innovation plays within the fresh produce
industry.
“UPL is excited to sponsor and support the inaugural PMA A-NZ Tech Innovation
Award for 2020” says Ian Cass, Marketing and Business Development Manager, UPL
Australia. “At UPL we are all about fostering collaborations across the
industry and by supporting new technologies through such initiatives as the
Tech Innovation award we can help get technology advances to market faster and
drive transformational changes we need to ensure a safer sustainable
agricultural footprint to keep growers in business and feed generations to
come.”
The PMA A-NZ Tech Innovation Award is open to any individual or business, with
nominees sought from all parts of the fresh produce supply chain.
The distinguished award is judged on each innovator’s ability to develop and
execute an effective initiative that addresses challenges or opportunities
within the industry. The initiative could be anything from a product value-add,
campaign or more advanced technology.
“We’re seeing a lot of exciting technological and innovative developments coming out of the fresh produce industry and it’s exciting to have the Tech Innovation Award recognising these achievements,” said PMA A-NZ’s Technology & Innovation Manager, Hannah White.
“Having the support of UPL, as a leading solution provider in the horticultural sector, is a testament to the innovative developments improving efficiency within our industry and driving it forward. We’re delighted to have them onboard for the Award this year to celebrate the leaders in this field.”
PMA A-NZ and UPL have confirmed the award will be presented in 2020 and the
nomination deadline has been extended to 8 May.
With
the Hort Connections trade show and conference postponed
to 2021, the 2020
Tech Innovation Award showcase and award presentation will now be conducted via
a webinar, which will stream live in June (date to be advertised).
Self-nominations and nominations by third parties are welcome and must be
received by 8 May 2020.
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About PMA A-NZ: PMA Australia & New Zealand is Australia’s largest industry association for fresh produce. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, PMA A-NZ serves members in both countries by connecting members with the ideas and people that make their problems smaller and opportunities bigger, through industry events, networking, research and resources.
About UPL: UPL is a leader in global food systems and is now one of the top 5 agricultural solutions companies worldwide. With a proforma revenue of US$ 4.8 billion, UPL has a presence in over 130 countries. With market access to 90 percent of the world’s food basket and focused on ushering growth and progress for the complete agricultural value chain including growers, distributors, suppliers and innovation partners. The company offers an integrated portfolio for various arable and horticultural crops, including biological, crop protection, seed treatment and post-harvest solutions covering the entire crop value chain. www.upl-ltd.com
