The aim of Interpera congress is to bring together producers and international stakeholders from the sector around technical and economic themes.
The 2024 edition of the congress is co-organized by ANP and will take place in Òbidos, in Portugal from 26-27 June 2024. Save the date in your agendas!
The 2024 edition of the congress is co-organized by ANP and will take place in Òbidos, in Portugal from 26-27 June 2024. Save the date in your agendas!
The programme
Online ticket sale has just begun with early bird prices available until 3 May 2024.
Interpera returns to Portugal ten years after the 2014 event in Santarem. Portugal is one of Europe's leading pear producing countries, with a production potential of around 200 thousand tons per year, of which around 60% is exported.
This year, the event will be held in Óbidos, a town in the western region of Portugal, where participants can network and discuss key pear-related issues during two days.
26 June: technical visits
During this day of visits, participants will discover local orchards and packing stations as well as the main research centres in the region: INIAV and COTHN.
27 June: Conference
On the second day of the congress, the conference will take place at the Praça da Criatividade in Óbidos, the brand new town's landmark building, which was completed in 2019. There will be round tables and presentations on topics such as production forecasts, market trends, changes in pear production in Europe and issues related to the sector's main challenges. The first harvest forecasts for 2024 for the main European producing countries will also be unveiled.
Read the press release : FR, EN, ES, PT, IT
Interpera returns to Portugal ten years after the 2014 event in Santarem. Portugal is one of Europe's leading pear producing countries, with a production potential of around 200 thousand tons per year, of which around 60% is exported.
This year, the event will be held in Óbidos, a town in the western region of Portugal, where participants can network and discuss key pear-related issues during two days.
26 June: technical visits
During this day of visits, participants will discover local orchards and packing stations as well as the main research centres in the region: INIAV and COTHN.
27 June: Conference
On the second day of the congress, the conference will take place at the Praça da Criatividade in Óbidos, the brand new town's landmark building, which was completed in 2019. There will be round tables and presentations on topics such as production forecasts, market trends, changes in pear production in Europe and issues related to the sector's main challenges. The first harvest forecasts for 2024 for the main European producing countries will also be unveiled.
Read the press release : FR, EN, ES, PT, IT
The co-organisers of 2024 edition
ANP is the National Association of Pera Rocha Producers. It was set up in 1993 and represents around 86% of Pera Rocha production in Portugal.
It brings together the main entities involved in the sector: fruit-growers, fruit-growing associations, fruit wholesalers, exporters and other interested parties in developing Pera Rocha, such as local governments and credit institutions. perarocha.pt/anp |
AREFLH is the Assembly of European Horticultural Regions
Since 2008, the Interpera congress has always been organized by AREFLH and by a local partner from a pear-producing country. AREFLH's mission is to represent and defend the interests of its members (Regions and Associations of Organizations of Fruit and Vegetable Producers) with European institutions. It is present in 11 countries in Europe. www.areflh.org |
Translations
During the conference day, there will be simultaneous translations to English and other languages (on 27th June)
2024 Sponsors
Platinum sponsors
Since 1958, Isolcell, an Italian company based in Laives (BZ), has been at the forefront of studying and creating plants utilising Generated and Controlled Atmosphere technology. The organisation is part of an industrial group and has a global presence thanks to a carefully developed network distributors and resellers. Their Storage Division specialises in fruit and vegetable storage solutions, employing advanced controlled atmosphere technology to maintain quality and extend post-harvest storage life. This division not only designs and builds turnkey storage warehouses worldwide but also pioneers innovative techniques to enhance storage efficiency. |
Gold sponsors
Silver sponsors
Should your company wish to be a sponsor for this edition, please contact us at communication@areflh.org or anp@perarocha.pt
Hotel suggestions
Hotels in ÓbidosWe advise you to book your hotel as soon as possible, the number of rooms are limited and hotels can easily be full.
HOTEL JOSEFA D’ÓBIDOS Rua D. João de Ornelas, 2510-074 Óbidos www.josefadobidoshotel.com geral@josefadobidoshotel.pt (+351) 262 955 010 | (+351) 914 770 088 POUSADA DA VILA Calçada da Misericórdia, 2510-039 Óbidos www.pousadas.pt/pt/hotel/pousada-vila-obidos +351 210 193 029 Inform that you are an Interpera participant THE LITERARY MAN HOTEL Rua D. João de Ornelas, 2510 - 074 Óbidos www.theliteraryman.pt rececao@theliteraryman.pt +351 262 959 217 HOTEL REAL D’OBIDOS Rua D. João de Ornelas, 2510-074 Óbidos www.hotelrealdobidos.com reservas@hotelrealdobidos.com (+351) 262 955 090 | (+351) 969 519 158 Benefit from a 10% Discount with Code HROANP2024 There are a number of other small accommodations inside Óbidos walls, within walking distance of the Congress venue (Praça da Creatividade) and the bus pick-up point. You can check accomodation booking portals. |
Hotels in Caldas Da RainhaThe city of Caldas da Rainha is only 7 km from Obidos. The Interpera bus wil pick up participants in these two hotels.
SANA Caldas da Rainha Av. Dom Manuel Figueira Freire da Câmara, 2500-184 Caldas da Rainha www.sanahotels.com/pt/hotel/sana-silver-coast/ reservations@sanahotels.com +351 262 000 600 Campanile Caldas da Rainha R. Fernando Ponte e Sousa 11, 2500-200 Caldas da Rainha flagworldhotels.com bookings.caldasdarainha@flaghotels.com +351 262 109 500 If your register from the website you will benefit from a discount. |
The city of Óbidos
Óbidos is a picturesque town located 80 km north of Lisbon, it is one of the hotspots for tourism due to the excellent state of conservation of its ramparts. Indeed, the city’s name comes from the Latin Oppidum which means “fortified city”.
Inside the city walls, the castle can be discovered, as well as a maze of streets and white houses. In addition to the Manueline porticos, colorful pot plants and small squares, there are many beautiful examples of religious and civil architecture to visit. It is located in the heart of Oeste, the main Pera producing region in Portugal. |
Obidos photos by Asta d'Eça and by Isabel Pinto - www.visitportugal.com/obidos