This course includes 4 chapters:

• Multihead Weighing and Bag Forming
  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 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
  

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.

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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.

Dr. Kandarp Mehta | IESE Business School

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.

Ms. Ciara Jackson | Aon Insurance Company

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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