On-site Technical Visit on Nuts & Dried Fruits
Step into the world of nuts and dried fruits like never before! Our On-Site Technical Visits offer a unique, behind-the-scenes look at every stage of the supply chain. Designed for both seasoned professionals and curious learners, these visits provide hands-on experiences, expert insights, and a first-hand look at the latest innovations driving this dynamic industry.
Open to participants of the 2025 INC Congress and Academia Alumni, it is a not-to-be-missed experience! Please note that all participants MUST be INC members. Â
Don’t miss the early-bird rate, ending February 15.
Open to participants of the 2025 INC Congress and Academia Alumni, it is a not-to-be-missed experience! Please note that all participants MUST be INC members. Â
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.
online courses
01 Retail Packing and Allergen Management
02 Contaminant Detection and Allergen Management
03 International Market Opportunities
04 Cross-cultural Negotiations
05 Risk and Insurance
06 Maritime Logistics
07 International Commercial Terms
08 INC Contract
09 Payment Terms
10 Arbitration Rules
11 Holistic Approach to Sustainability
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.
Every May
3 or 4 days of experience
Program given in English
Official Certification by the INC
On-site Course
INC Members can 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 4-day expansive experience with insightful visits. This part of the INC Academia is exclusively for INC Members.
Past On-Site Technical Visits on Nuts & Dried Fruits
2025 – Spain & Portugal
This year’s unmissable 4-day program unfolds in the breathtaking landscape of southern Portugal and Spain!
Details of the Program
The 2025 INC On-site Technical Visit offered an exclusive look at top industry players through tours of orchards, processing plants, and factories, providing valuable insights from local experts. Confirmed stops included De Prado Almonds, NOGAM, ISFA, Nuevos Cultivos Agrarios, Calconut, and the Port of Valencia.
Running from May 4-7, 2025, this four-day journey across the Iberian Peninsula wrapped up just in time for participants to head to Mallorca for the INC Congress.
2024 – California, USA
This year’s unmissable 4-day program unfolds in the breathtaking landscape of California’s Central Valley.
Details of the Program
The 2024 INC Academia On-site Technical Visit offered an up-close look at California’s Central Valley. By visiting orchards, processing plants, and more, participants learned first-hand what makes this quintessential producing region tick.
The program provided insight into the entire supply chain. Confirmed visits included Wonderful Pistachios, Sun-Maid Growers of California, The Hulling Company, Qcify, Almond Board of California’s Salida Almond Variety Trial, Land IQ, Pomona Farming, Diamond Foods, the California Walnut Commission & Board, and TOMRA.
2023 – London, United Kingdom
This year’s unmissable 3-day program unfolds in the breathtaking landscape of the United Kingdom!
Details of the Program
The 2023 INC Academia On-site Technical Visit took place in the United Kingdom from May 18-20. Participants explored industrial facilities, distribution centers, ports, and supermarket chains, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the UK nut and dried fruit sector.
Confirmed visits included Bühler, Chelmer Foods, LDH (La Doria), the Port of Felixstowe, and top UK supermarket chains such as Marks & Spencer and Waitrose. Participants also attended interactive workshops and lectures, providing hands-on experience in market strategies and negotiation skills.
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.
LECTURE
international negotiation skills
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):Â
Maurizio Cervone
Lunch
Visits to orchards
(hazelnuts):Â
TeanoÂ
Welcome cocktailÂ
& 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 toÂ
processing plant:Â
Italiana Confetti
Lunch
Visit toÂ
processing plant:Â
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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