Juice Summit 2025
Since the first edition in 2013, the Juice Summit provides a global forum for knowledge sharing and a unique networking opportunity for all fruit juice industry players to shape the future of the sector.
With record participation year after year, the conference guarantees the presence of renowned industry experts who are active on both the European and the international juice scene.
The next Juice Summit will take place on 01 & 02 October 2025 at the BMCC, Bruges, Belgium (Beursplein 1, 8000 Bruges). We hope to see you there! If you have any questions about the event, do not hesitate to reach out to the organisers at [email protected].
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Franz Ennser, born 1971, holds a degree from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences.
Started his professional career in 1998 at Agrana Beteiligungs AG in Vienna.
In 2006 taking over managing director`s function in fruit juice concentrate-business, as of 2012 board member (COO) of Austria Juice GmbH, as of 2014 CEO of Austria Juice.
Main responsibilities: procurement, production, QA/QS, human resources, finance, controlling, technical R&D.
CEO Hans Roelofs joined Refresco in March 2007 and since then has driven rapid growth of the company.
Before joining Refresco, Hans was CEO of Dumeco, a private label meat producer and processor.
He started his career at Nutreco, rising to Managing Director of the Agri Food business.
Hans is a graduate of Wageningen University, the Netherlands.
Cindy van Rijswick is one of the veterans of RaboResearch, the knowledge centre of Rabobank, with more than 150 analysts on five continents, providing insights and analyses on food and agribusiness, global financial markets, sustainability, the energy transition, global economics, and the Dutch economy.
Within RaboResearch Cindy is the Global Strategist for the fruit, vegetables and floriculture sectors, and for Farm Inputs.
She has published numerous reports and has spoken at various international fresh produce events on a wide range of fruit-related topics including the global fruit market, the booming berry sector, fruit genetics, sustainability, sourcing challenges and the impact of climate change.
Her research and analyses are key deliverables for Rabobank customers and prospects, both in the corporate and rural domains.
After finishing law school and practicing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Carlos moved to France where he became a trader in food raw materials. Gradually specializing in citrus products and seafood, he founded two companies in France (Eurotrade Juice and Fish) and later a third one in Uruguay (Newbell Trade), employing a total of 25 people as of today.
Since 2019 the Eurotrade companies belong to his sons and they are managed by them. Expanding into production, Carlos also co-founded Trebol Pampa with two partners, which is a leading grower and exporter of fresh fruit in Argentina.
Finally, in addition to his career(s) as a lawyer and entrepreneur, Carlos was a long-standing member of the Executive Committee and Vice President of the SGF until 2022, and has been President of the Quality Juice Foundation since 2013.
Tatiana Campos is an international and governmental relations professional with nearly 20 years of experience in bridging the gap between companies, governments, institutions, and sectors. Throughout her career, she has successfully guided over 200 companies in their market access projects, collaborating with entities and governments from Brazil, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the International Fruit and Vegetable Juice Association (IFU), Tatiana leads IFU’s global mission to advocate for the production and consumption of fruit and vegetable juices worldwide. Before joining IFU, Tatiana held the position of Institutional Relations Director of CitrusBR, the Brazilian orange juice industry association.
Tatiana’s international dedication has led to notable achievements, including being an invited participant in the United States Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and mentoring for the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Women SMEs Accelerator Program in Africa. In addition, Tatiana is an active member of Women Inside Trade (WIT) and has previously served as a member of the BRICS AgriBusiness Working Group, further contributing to her commitment to advancing global trade, gender equality and agriculture.
Tatiana holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of São Paulo (USP), an MBA in Foreign Trade and International Business from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV-SP), and has completed a 6-month internship at FREIE Universität Berlin’s Political Science Department. She is fluent in English, German, and Portuguese, and possesses advanced Spanish skills along with basic French proficiency.
Daniel Dévai is the CEO of Epsilon Technologies, a leading company specializing in advanced analytics and digital marketing strategies for FMCG brands. With over 15 years of experience in data-driven marketing, Daniel has led more than 200 strategic digital projects, helping major global brands enhance their visibility, consumer engagement, and business impact through innovative analytics solutions.
Under his leadership, Epsilon Technologies has developed cutting-edge tools such as ICARUS Analytics and the Digital Attention Index (DAI), which provide deep insights into consumer behavior, brand performance, and market trends. These tools have been instrumental in optimizing marketing strategies for top FMCG brands, enabling them to become digital love brands by leveraging data and emotional connection with their audiences.
Daniel is passionate about transforming digital strategies into tangible business growth. His expertise includes:
✔ Digital Omnichannel Marketing consultancy
✔ Social media intelligence and consumer analytics
✔ AI-driven marketing strategies
✔ Optimizing digital engagement for FMCG brands
✔ Identifying and leveraging key consumer trends through data
With a strong business academic background, Daniel holds a Master’s Degree in Big Data & Business Analytics from EOI Business School, a Master’s in Digital and Direct Marketing from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, and has completed executive programs at Harvard University, IESE Business School, and ESADE.
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Franz Ennser, born 1971, holds a degree from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences.
Started his professional career in 1998 at Agrana Beteiligungs AG in Vienna.
In 2006 taking over managing director`s function in fruit juice concentrate-business, as of 2012 board member (COO) of Austria Juice GmbH, as of 2014 CEO of Austria Juice.
Main responsibilities: procurement, production, QA/QS, human resources, finance, controlling, technical R&D.
David has worked in the fruit juice industry now for 25 years, spending part of that time with both Cargill and Citrosuco in a number of global commercial management functions. During this period he has been based out of the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria.
In 2017 David founded the company, Juicehedge, which has developed a number of commercial risk management tools and solutions for fruit juice industry companies situated at different points, all across the supply chain.
David also chairs the BFJA – the UK fruit juice association and has done so since 2007.
In his spare time David is a keen cyclist and triathlete participating regularly in a number of both long and short distance race events.
Piet has worked over 30 years in the fruit juice industry.
As Juice Sommelier traveling the world, selecting the best fruit raw materials, bringing the quality at a higher level for Riedel’s A-brands.
In 2000 taking over the role as Manager R&D, and in 2010 take an active role in sustainability, amongst others as member of the AIJN Sustainability expert group, and the Sustainable Juice Platform.
Driving sustainability striving for harmonization and standardization, whilst supporting (show-case) projects.
In 2017 Piet was one of the founders of the Sustainable Juice Covenant together with the AIJN, and IDH.
Piet is a graduate of HAS University of Applied Sciences.
Javier Lorenzo Benavides, CEO of Eckes-Granini Ibérica, representative of the Spanish Fruit Juice Federation, member of the AIJN Board of Directors since April 2016, took over the Presidency on 1 January 2024 for a two-year term. Javier was born in Madrid in 1962. He has a degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Degree in Psychology for Industrial and Business Organizations. He has been working in the consumer goods industry for more than 30 years. He worked throughout his professional career in companies such as P&G, Gillette and Reckitt Benckiser before joining Eckes-Granini in 2011.
Yizhou Ma is an Assistant Professor of digitalization and automation in food science at Wageningen University in the Netherlands.
His research focuses on high-throughput experimentation, multimodal representation of food structures, and foundational models for food science.
Before joining academia, Ma was a Senior R&D Scientist at Gastrograph AI, where he developed predictive sensory analytics using natural language processing and machine learning.
His professional and personal pursuits are built upon global responsibility, data-driven research, and sustainable system design.
Innovative Partnerships Leader | Agri-Food Expert | Creator & Starter
I am a passionate creator and starter, driven by a mission to launch impactful partnerships that innovate within the agri-food space.
With extensive experience in the coffee sector, I transitioned to the ingredients sector two years ago, bringing a fresh perspective and a focus on sustainability and innovation.
Throughout my career, I’ve played a key role in building strategic collaborations that address industry challenges and drive forward-thinking solutions.
I thrive in dynamic environments, where I can spearhead new initiatives and deliver results that shape the future of food production.
CEO Hans Roelofs joined Refresco in March 2007 and since then has driven rapid growth of the company.
Before joining Refresco, Hans was CEO of Dumeco, a private label meat producer and processor.
He started his career at Nutreco, rising to Managing Director of the Agri Food business.
Hans is a graduate of Wageningen University, the Netherlands.
Howard Telford is the Senior Global Insight Manager for Soft Drinks at Euromonitor International, a world leader in strategic research solutions and business intelligence.
In his role on Euromonitor’s syndicated research team he provides insights on consumer trends and market performance in the beverages industry across global markets.
Howard’s insights have been cited in a variety of national programs and publications including CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and Fortune magazine.
Howard has been with Euromonitor International since 2010.
Chemist, Research and Development at Döhler GmbH since 1990.
Born 12th, September 1951. Married, two children.
Studies of chemistry and medicine at University of Würzburg.
1980 – 1990 Manager in the F+E-Management, Technical Marketing and Production for AKZO Fibers & POLYMERS in Germany and the Netherlands, as well as General Management of the Enzyme Division of RÖHM, Darmstadt.
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Cindy van Rijswick is one of the veterans of RaboResearch, the knowledge centre of Rabobank, with more than 150 analysts on five continents, providing insights and analyses on food and agribusiness, global financial markets, sustainability, the energy transition, global economics, and the Dutch economy.
Within RaboResearch Cindy is the Global Strategist for the fruit, vegetables and floriculture sectors, and for Farm Inputs.
She has published numerous reports and has spoken at various international fresh produce events on a wide range of fruit-related topics including the global fruit market, the booming berry sector, fruit genetics, sustainability, sourcing challenges and the impact of climate change.
Her research and analyses are key deliverables for Rabobank customers and prospects, both in the corporate and rural domains.
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MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
The Juice Summit organized by and for the juice industry offers a maximum of networking opportunities. Hereunder the list of key industry players that attended the Summit last years and the highlighted companies have confirmed their participation to the Juice Summit 2024. Click on the letters to make the list appear. If you would like to have more information on the companies who have registered thus far, please click on the highlighted area, which will take you directly to their website.
Bruges, often called the “Venice of the North,” is a fairy-tale city in Belgium that enchants visitors with its medieval charm and romantic canals. Its cobblestone streets and picturesque squares are lined with centuries-old buildings, creating an ambiance straight out of a storybook. The iconic Belfry of Bruges offers panoramic views of the city, while a boat ride along the serene canals reveals its hidden gems. Bruges is a paradise for chocolate lovers, boasting artisan chocolatiers and delightful waffle shops at every turn.
History comes alive in the Groeningemuseum, showcasing Flemish masterpieces, and in the serene Beguinage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Markt square buzzes with life, offering cozy cafes and horse-drawn carriages. Nightfall brings a magical glow to the illuminated bridges and waterways.
Easily walkable and rich in history, Bruges promises an unforgettable escape into Europe’s past. It’s a city that captivates your heart and lingers in your memories.
Located at Beursplein 1, 8000 Bruges (Belgium), the Bruges Meeting & Convention Centre (BMCC) is a cutting-edge venue that blends modern functionality with Bruges’ historic charm.
Chosen to host the prestigious Juice Summit 2025, BMCC is renowned for its versatile spaces, advanced technology, and sustainable design.
With 4,500 square meters of event space and a panoramic terrace offering stunning city views, it’s the ideal setting for the Juice Summit.
Just steps from Bruges’ enchanting city center, BMCC ensures a seamless and inspiring event experience.
We are excited to welcome you to Bruges for this year’s Juice Summit – a city full of history, charm, and the perfect setting for meaningful conversations and networking.
With its beautiful canals, medieval buildings, and unique atmosphere, Bruges is sure to offer an unforgettable experience.
We suggest arriving as early as 30 September to explore the city’s top attractions before the Summit begins.
To make your visit as enjoyable as possible, we’ve put together a list of recommended activities (below) and practical tips to help you make the most of your time in the city.
Capture the postcard-perfect view of Bruges from its most photographed corner. Ideal for a golden hour stroll or a selfie with a medieval skyline.
Step off the beaten path and wander along this enchanting canal. Quiet, picturesque, and rich in charm – a local favorite for peaceful moments.
Three bridges, countless stories. Stroll through this picturesque trail connecting medieval structures, mysterious legends, and peaceful views – from the golden hand to 14th-century benches once used as shop displays.
Let the sound of harp music carry you away in a serene setting. Luc Vanlaere’s free concerts offer a rare moment of calm in the city, followed by a visit to his unique harp museum.
Follow the footsteps of medieval merchants through the heart of Bruges. This guided walk unveils the city’s commercial past with fascinating stories and iconic landmarks.
Experience the historic heart of Bruges in just one hour. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour reveals the city’s origins and hidden gems.
A deliciously immersive walking tour for chocolate lovers! Discover Bruges through the lens of its sweet traditions and indulge in delightful tastings along the way.
Let a local guide take you through Bruges’ soul. This exclusive walking tour blends iconic sights with personal anecdotes and charming stories.
Journey through centuries of Belgian visual art in one of Europe’s most exquisite collections. From Flemish Primitives to Expressionist masterpieces, this museum offers a truly captivating collection.