During Fruit Attraction São Paulo 2026, professionals from across the production chain will have access to an intensive program dedicated to what truly drives the sector: Innovation, efficiency, sustainability, and new markets..
Meet our Speakers
Angelo Pedro Jacomino
Post-harvest fruit farming
National reference in Fruit Growing and Post-Harvest USP/ESALQ.
Ben Martin
CHA Agromkt
One of the most influential voices of the new generation of Agromarketing in Brazil. A specialist in digital strategies with measurable results, he is the founder of CHA Agromkt and the Leadcultura Ecosystem.
Caito Prado
Caito
Caito Prado is one of the leading figures in Brazilian agribusiness, responsible for transforming the commercial presence of Itaueira Agropecuária SA — a national and international benchmark in the production of premium fruits under the iconic "Rei" brand.
Fernando Bonella
CEO of the Bonella Group
CEO of the Bonella Group | 20 years of leadership in the sector | Corporate growth and succession strategist.
Francisco Homsi
Director and CCO of Oba Fruit and Vegetables
Francisco Homsi serves as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Oba Fruit and Vegetable Chain, leading strategies that drive growth, innovation, and differentiation in the market.
Gilmar Claret Teixeira
Claret
Recognized for his leadership and for fostering innovative environments, he has made a significant contribution to technological and agricultural advancement in Minas Gerais and throughout Brazil.
Henrique Z. Marques
Lean Earth
It works by connecting knowledge, innovation, and applied leadership, training managers capable of building smarter, more sustainable, and results-oriented agricultural models.
Luiz Claudio Haas
Carrefour
Luiz's purpose is to help producers and retailers structure more efficient, collaborative, and profitable businesses.
Monnike Garcia
Agro BR
She represents a professional who combines experience, leadership, and purpose, contributing to the advancement of Brazilian foreign trade and the positioning of agribusiness on the international stage — always with ethics, technical expertise, and strategy.
Paula Esteves
Talent Company
With over 20 years of experience dedicated to human development, Paula Esteves is a leading figure in Brazil when it comes to talent management, purposeful leadership, and transformative organizational culture.
Thiago Péra
ESALQ-LOG
He is one of the leading names in logistics applied to agribusiness in Brazil. He also coordinates ESALQ-LOG, the most important research and extension group in agro-industrial logistics in the country.
Fruit Forum 2026 Program Schedule
- DAY 1 - March 24th
- DAY 2 - March 25th
- DAY 3 - March 26
- 12:00 PM | SMART PACKAGING THAT SELLS AND PROTECTS

Thiago Pera, Mediator
Mediator

Fabiana Litaldi
IFCO

Gustavo Jaoude
Klabin
- 1:00 PM | FRUIT AND VEGETABLE EXPORT: THE PITFALLS NO ONE TELLS YOU

Program case
Agro BR

Monnike Garcia
Agro BR
- 3:00 PM | PRODUCTIVITY WITHOUT WASTE: THE TOYOTA METHOD APPLIED TO FRUITS

Henrique Zaparoli Marques
Lean Earth
- 4:00 PM | CASES
- 11:00 AM | TO WORK OR TO LOSE THE BENEFIT? THE NEW DILEMMA OF THE WORKFORCE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

Jorge de Souza
Mediator - Abrafrutas

William
Abrafrutas

Gustavo Jaoude
Klabin
- 12:00 PM | MATURATION AND HARVEST POINT: THE RIGHT TIMING FOR EACH CHANNEL

Angelo Pedro Jacomino
Professor, ESALQ/USP

Monnike Garcia
Agro BR
- 1:00 PM | THE FUTURE OF FRUIT AGRIBUSINESS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE FIELD

Erick Luan
- 2:00 PM | HOW TO DETERMINE THE VALUE OF FRUIT

Margareth Boteon
Professor, PhD, ESALQ/USP
- 3:00 PM | SHORT STAFF? SOLUTIONS THAT WORK TO HIRE, TRAIN, AND RETAIN STAFF

Paula Esteves
Talent company
- 4:00 PM | FROM PRODUCER TO ENTREPRENEUR: THE TURNING POINT THAT TRANSFORMS RESULTS INTO GROWTH

Gilmar
CLARET
- 11:00 AM | TO WORK OR TO LOSE THE BENEFIT? THE NEW DILEMMA OF THE WORKFORCE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

Jorge de Souza
Mediator - Abrafrutas

William
Abrafrutas

Gustavo Jaoude
Klabin
- 12:00 PM | OUT OF THE NORMAL, WITHIN THE POCKET – IMPERFECT FRUIT

Rachel
Imperfect Fruit

Monnike Garcia
Agro BR
- 1:00 PM | SELL YOUR SURPLUS TO THE FOOD SERVICE

Flavio
Genius Food
- 2:00 PM | EXPORTING WITHOUT MIDDLEMEN: THE PATH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED PRODUCERS WHO MADE IT

Germano Matos
BRASFRUT

Frederico Costa
Ibacem

Edmilson Ferreira
COOPRAMAR

José Gonçalves
COOPERCUC
- 3:00 PM | HOW TO SELL YOUR PRODUCTION ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS

Guilherme Maróstica
Shopper

Eduardo Pietraroia
Frexco

Ben Martin Carvalho Balik
CHA Agromkt
- 4:00 PM | PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATION IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN: HOW DIGITAL IS BRINGING PRODUCERS, INDUSTRY, AND RETAILERS CLOSER TOGETHER

Luiz Cláudio Haas
Carrefour

Francisco
Oba Hortifruti

Fernando Bonella
Bonella Group

Caito Prado
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