Cracking the Nut

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Cracking the Nut is a first-class global conference for multinational companies, investors, and development practitioners, bringing together private and public institutions to increase collaboration and investment in sustainable rural and agricultural markets.

Cracking the nut 2013

_ AZMJ is pleased to announce the launch of the third annual Cracking the Nut conference, which will give an exclusive look into the successes and challenges involved in global supply chains.  We will be focusing on companies that are creating long-term social and economic value through their sustainability initiatives. As a private sector led discussion, the conference will highlight best practices for sustainable sourcing to help participating companies, along with development and finance organizations, to align their initiatives in a way that leverages resources for increasing social impact.  The conference will also feature a dynamic panel session where leading impact investors will go head to head with agricultural entrepreneurs to provide insight into how they assess real investment opportunities aligned with sustainable sourcing.

The Conference will showcase competitively selected best practices through three focused themes:

  1. Ensuring Food Safety and Sustainability. Food safety and environmental sustainability are big concerns for global consumers. Hence, global companies and regulators are meeting this challenge with complex logistical and regulatory solutions.  Learn how companies and projects build safe and sustainable supply chains that avoid child labor and protect the natural environment and local communities.
  2. Facilitating Traceability and Certification. To adhere to safety and sustainability standards, global companies increasingly need traceable and certifiable supply chains. Traceability can have a positive impact on the bottom line when combined with improved efficiencies in the supply chain. Come see how successful companies are overcoming the challenge of cost-effectively certifying and tracing their supply from farm to fork.
  3. Creatively Financing Supply Chains. Sustainable supply chains can be complex yet also efficient and market responsive, which make them attractive investment opportunities.  Innovative finance can bring value chain actors up to speed and take advantage of the market opportunities on the horizon.  Stay ahead of the curve in targeting your agricultural investments to align with the world’s most advanced approaches to finance.
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Keynote: Mondelez International (formerly Kraft Foods Inc.)

Francesco Tramontin, Director of Sustainability for Mondelēz International to give keynote address at Cracking the Nut 2013.

As the Director of Sustainability for Mondelēz International (formerly Kraft Foods Inc.), Francesco Tramontin is responsible for driving sustainability as a business strategy across Mondelēz's European business operations. Prior to heading up sustainability at Mondelēz, Francesco worked at Kraft Foods’ Headquarters where he was responsible for coordinating the company’s global sustainability and environmental activities with special focus on agricultural commodities.

Launched on October 1, 2012, and employing around 110,000 people around the world, Mondelēz International comprises the global snacking and food brands of the former Kraft Foods Inc. Mondelēz International's portfolio includes nine billion-dollar-plus brands and has annual revenues of approximately $36 billion and operations in more than 80 countries.


Who's Speaking at Cracking the Nut 2013?

We are proud to announce a preview of some high level speakers, representing the private sector, impact investors, and public funds:
  • Howard Shapiro, Chief Agricultural Officer, Mars
  • Martin Hagen, Chief Financial Sector Economist, KfW
  • Roger Frank, Chief Marketing Officer and Director of Client Service, Innovare Advisors
  • Ruth Moloney, Head of Development and Sustainability, Americas, Armajaro Trading
  • Lindsay Wallace, Microfinance Program Manager, The MasterCard Foundation
June 25 & 26, 2013
MESSE DRESDEN
Dresden, Germany
Cracking the Nut