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Advanced Program on Nuts & Dried Fruits
Tailored to the seasoned or prospective manager, students will complete the 11 courses, written by top experts and learn the business side of the nut and dried fruit industry.
Tailored to the seasoned or prospective manager, students will complete the 11 courses, written by top experts and learn the business side of the nut and dried fruit industry. This program includes an optional on-site course.
Tailored to the seasoned or prospective manager, students will complete the 11 courses, written by top experts and learn the business side of the nut and dried fruit industry.
Learn the ins and outs of the nut and dried fruit industry
Details of the Program
The Advanced Program on Nuts & Dried Fruits opens up the business side of the sector. The program consists of 11 required online courses, totaling 60 hours, including reading materials, PDF summaries, videos and self-assessment tests. On completion, students will gain an official certification from the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC).
This course will give students essential knowledge of the packaging process and packaging materials.
This course includes 4 chapters:
Explanation of the multihead weighing system, elements, speed, installation, maintenance and general advice on buying are addressed in this section.
Mr. Rudolf Ernst | August Töpfer & Co.
Modified Atmosphere Packaging
This chapter addresses the Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) used to preserve the quality and shelf life of nuts and dried fruits. The concept, advantages, mechanisms, gases used, physical aspects and quality control are explained in this section.
Mr. Rudolf Ernst | August Töpfer & Co.
Vacuum Packing
In this section, vacuum packaging and Modified Atmosphere Packing (MAP) techniques, their applications and formats, and associated risks and problems are described.
Mr. Stefano Massari | Oltremare
Packaging Materials
This lesson highlights the importance of packaging, which must protect the product, guarantee ease of use and provide a differentiation. The choice of materials and design shall be oriented to fulfill these three objectives.
Mr. Wilfried Thobe | Mondi Consumer Goods Packaging
Mr. Vincent Rieckmann | August Töpfer & Co. (Course Coordinator)
This course gives students an understanding of the different methods for contaminant detection and learning about allergen management.
This course includes 3 chapters:
Contaminant Detection and Removal
This lesson addresses the sorters currently available for nuts and dried fruits, and explains the different sorting solutions according to the processor’s needs.
Mr. Marco Azzaretti | Key Technology
Allergen Management
This section covers allergen management key aspects in the nut and dried fruit industry, explaining the different steps of the evaluation of the risk and preventive measures.
Dr. Christine M. Hilbert | Hygiena Dr. Catherine N. Torgler | Hygiena Diagnostica
Nut Allergies – an update on current evidence and practice
Within this chapter, students will gain an understanding of how nut allergies occur, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the new treatments on the horizon to “cure” nut allergies.
Dr. Vicki McWilliam | The Royal Children’s Hospital
Mr. Vincent Rieckmann | August Töpfer & Co. (Course Coordinator)
In this course students will learn about insights into Generation Z consumer attitudes towards nuts and dried fruits from potential markets from around the globe. The course provides survey data from several key nut and dried fruit markets and highlights how Gen Z, one of the fasting growing populations, will be an important audience within the industry.
Understanding how to negotiate across cultural barriers. Why do cultures have a strong impact on negotiations? In this course, students will understand what happens in a negotiation and how culture influences both the individual’s style of negotiation and the way negotiators interpret situations and their counterparts’ behavior. Prof. Dr. Kandarp Mehta, IESE Business School, Spain.
In this course, the main elements of risk related to the Food & Beverage industry will be discussed. Following the completion of this course you will have a greater understanding of how each risk may be relevant to your industry and measures you can take to minimize or mitigate this risk, with a guide to the main types of insurance: property insurance, public liability insurance, product contamination insurance, directors and officers (D&O) insurance, and cyber insurance.
This course aims to provide a concise overview of the maritime transport sector, which is at the heart of any global supply chain. It will take the perspective of a shipping line and will be looking at the characteristics of container transport, some of its regulations, laws, and operational procedures. It will provide you with examples on the way MSC operates, including exercises to review some aspects of the business.
Mr. Corrado Carosella and Ms. Katia Cipelli | Mediterranean Shipping Company
This course centers on introducing and covering the 11 International Commercial Terms, or Incoterms® published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). First published in 1936, Incoterms® are a set of internationally accepted rules, used to guide and clarify the roles and responsibilities of each party during a transaction, whether it be international or domestic.
The INC provides its members with a standard Short Form Contract for their best interest. The main advantages are its simplicity and flexibility. Parties can choose the applicable Terms and Conditions and arbitral tribunal to settle any disputes, among a list of institutions. This unit will provide students a closer look at the INC Short Form Contract for the sale and purchase of nuts and dried fruits.
Payment methods are a crucial part of international trade since they determine how exporters and importers will complete payment and finalize their trade deal. This course will help you identify the most commonly used payment methods in the nut and dried fruit business, understand different types of transactions (bill of lading, trust, cash against documents, export credit insurance, guarantees, Coface) and the pros and cons of different payment methods.
In this course, students will have a look at the legal aspects you might come along in the course of your business relationship. It is not so much about looking at legal aspects in great detail, but being aware of the actions you have to take with great care – simply because they have a legal impact. In addition, students will have a closer look at the new INC Short Form Contract for the sale and purchase of nuts and dried fruits.
Ms. Claudia Toussaint |Waren-Verein der Hamburger Börse e.V.
Sustainability relates to the development of products, goods, and services that involves meeting our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to fulfill their own needs. Sustainable development requires an integrated approach that takes into consideration environmental concerns along with economic development. This course will provide students with an overview of the sustainability sector, attending to the different scopes, metrics and ranges of application.
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WHAT STUDENTS SAY
See what past students are saying about the INC Academia
I would highly reccommend anyone thinking about applying to the INC Academia. Whether you're new to or have been in the industry, you'll take away valuable information.
The course was helpful to get a good grasp of the nut supply chain, from upstream farming operations to the consumer shelf. The course is structured very well, and takes the reader through a pleasant journey spanning across centuries, from the earliest evidence of nut consumption to the millennial trends shaping the industry today.
Very good composition of visual (video) and reading content. The learning content was prepared in a very vivid way. Assessment helped to control what has been learned.
It provides fantastic information right from growing, to processing, to harvesting, marketing and negotiation which for me was one of the key highlights.
Joren GrootNutland
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The Program provided a wider understanding of the nuts and dried fruits business. It provided information on the background of the products, preparations and market trends.
Antonio Pont Borrás
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The Executive Program on Nuts and Dried Fruits was very enjoyable, especially the variety of information and different insights that it offered. The content is really detailed and gives a very broad approach to the topics.
On-site Course
INC Members, Congress participants and INC Academia Alumni can learn with hands-on projects and materials
Program Highlights
Gain an invaluable experience by networking with like-minded peers and learn top experts with our hands-on case studies! The On-site Technical Visit consists of a 4-day expansive experience with insightful visits. Visit orchards, processing plants, and more to gain firsthand insights into what drives this vital production region. Don’t miss the chance to take a meaningful step forward in your development
View the preliminary program for the onsite course
Thu, May 18, UK
Registration and welcome
Bus transfer from the hotel
Visit to factory: Bühler, multinational plant equipment manufacturer
Lunch
Bus transfer
Visit to distribution center: Chelmer Foods,
Bus transfer to hotel
Welcome cocktail & dinner
Fri, May 19, UK
Bus transfer from the hotel
Port Visit: Felixstowe, the UK’s busiest container port
Lunch
Bus transfer
Visit to distribution center: LDH (La Doria)
Bus transfer to hotel
Free time for own dinner arrangements
Sat, May 20, UK
Visit to UK’s top Supermarket chains
Lunch
Lecture: Negotiation by Prof. Kandarp Mehta, IESE Business School
End of Course
May 22-24, London, UK
Presentation of certificates for 2023 students and cocktail reception for alumni.
The on-site course, the fee includes networking sessions, lectures and site visits. Enrollment also includes coffee breaks, lunches, one dinner, course materials, transportation to and from site visits, and a certificate of attendance. Please note that accommodation and transportation to and from the event as well as dinner on the second and third evening are not included. The on-site course can only be joined after completing the online course.
On-site Course
Learn with hands-on projects and materials
Details of the Program
Gain an invaluable experience by networking with like-minded peers and learn top experts with our hands-on case studies! But remember, you must have completed all the online courses in the Advanced Program on Nuts & Dried Fruits to attend the on-site course. The on-site course consists of a 3-day expansive experience (10+ hours of preparatory tasks & readings) completed with valuable case studies.
ON-SITE VISITS & LECTURE
Port of Felixstowe
UK’s busiest container port
Attendees will have the unique chance to visit the Port of Felixstowe, the United Kingdom’s busiest container port, dealing with 48% of Britain’s containerised trade.
Bühler
multinational plant equipment manufacturer
Billions of people come into contact with Bühler technologies to cover their basic needs for food and mobility every day. During your visit to the Bühler office in London, you will experience the science of nut optical sorting which started back in 1947…
LDH (La Doria)
distribution center
With over 60 years’ experience supplying the major UK supermarkets with products British shoppers love, LDH is recognised as the leading Own Label supplier of a wide range of ambient foods, sourced from every corner of the world…
Chelmer Foods
distribution center
Established in 1992, Chelmer Foods is a family owned & run company that sources dried fruit, nuts, seeds, and pulses from over 25 countries worldwide. Supplying into cereal manufacturers, bakeries, snack food packers / processors…
Supermarket
UK’s top Supermarket chains
Plus, with the UK being one of the most important countries for nut and dried fruit consumption, the trip will also include a visit to some of the UK’s most important supermarket chains to see how the products are marketed to Britain’s consumers.
Kandarp Mehta, Prof. Negotiation and Entrepreneurship, Senior Lecturer, IESE Business School
Last but definitely not least, attendees will also take part in a lecture on international negotiation skills led by Prof. Kandarp Mehta, from the award-winning IESE Business School. The lecture will encourage active participation to give attendees the opportunity to engage with the lecturer for an interactive learning experience.
STRATEGY AND LEADERSHIP
Miquel Lladó, Prof. Strategic Management & Leadership, Senior Lecturer, IESE Business School
Miquel Lladó is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Strategic Management of the IESE Business School and visiting professor in other Business Schools in Europe and the United States. He holds an Advanced Degree in Economics and Business from the University of Barcelona.
international negotiation skills
Kandarp Mehta, Prof. Negotiation and Entrepreneurship, Senior Lecturer, IESE Business School
Kandarp Mehta is a senior lecturer in the Entrepreneurship Department and the Negotiation Unit at IESE Business School, Barcelona. He is a PhD from IESE Business School, Barcelona and is a recipient of DRRC advisory fellowship from Kellogg School of Management.
On-site Schedule
View the preliminary program for the onsite course
Sat, May 7, Italy
Registration
Visits to orchards (walnuts): Maurizio Cervone
Lunch
Visits to orchards (hazelnuts): Teano
Welcome cocktail & dinner
Sun, May 8, Italy
Case Studies: Strategy and Leadership. Prof. Miquel Lladó, IESE Business School
Lunch
Case Studies: Negotiation. Prof. Kandarp Mehta, IESE Business School
Mon, May 9, Italy
Visit to processing plant: Italiana Confetti
Lunch
Visit to processing plant: Besana Group
Wed, May 11, Dubai
Optional visit and tour of the Port of Jebel Ali, Dubai
Fri, May 13, Dubai
Certificate presentation & cocktail reception for alumni, Dubai
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