ABOUT
On behalf of the The Polish Association of Juices Producers (KUPS), we are delighted to invite you to the 26th International Symposium of Polish Association of Juice Producers “Juice industry - perspectives and development”, which will take place on 26-28th of May 2025, in Żnin, Poland.
The event is organised under the auspices of The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Czesław Siekierski.
The aims of this Symposium are to make participants aware of the current global industry developments, provide them with an opportunity to broaden their network, exchange of knowledge, experience, and ideas, create new trade opportunities for and with the Polish Juice Industry and facilitate access to other markets in the region.
We will also analyse the current market potential and forecast various phenomena that might have an impact on the future development of the juice industry.
International Symposium of KUPS has become the meeting place, not only for the Polish juice industry but also for companies from abroad, who are interested in cooperation with local companies.
Speakers and panelists shared their knowledge, experience and vision of the future of the juice industry. As far as the programme is concerned, a wide variety of topical issues which determine the business environment of today are addressed, as well as challenges for tomorrow.
We are convinced that the International Symposium KUPS has become a permanent feature in the calendar of the most important events in the juice industry.
This year we organise our Symposium in Hotel Arche Cukrownia Żnin. Also we are preparing very attractive evening programmes. We hope it will enhance your networking experience.
We cordially invite you to a guided tour of the Sugar Factory (Cukrownia) Żnin.
The Sugar Factory operated in Żnin from 1894 to 2004. For years, the Żnin Sugar Factory was the largest employer in the region, initially producing only raw sugar. Today, the facility is a conference and recreation center, and at the same time a great pride of the residents of Żnin.
We very much look forward to welcoming you and seeing you on 26-28th May 2025 in Żnin!
AGENDA
SYMPOSIUM
Our Symposium is more than just sharing insights and knowledge. It also provides you with an ideal platform to socialise with colleagues and to network with new and existing business contacts.
THE AGENDA INCLUDES
- interesting presentations of topics important for the industry, concerning markets for raw materials, semi-finished and finished products
- trends, technical and technological innovations, and legislative changes
- exchange of information and experience relating to the juice industry
- panel and informal discussions
SYMPOSIUM PARTICIPANTS
- over 200 guests from Poland and abroad
- public administration officials
- representatives of academia and the press
- KUPS members and non-members
- representatives of companies collaborating with the industry
BEST LECTURERS
- domestic and foreign speakers
- entrepreneurs from leading juice companies
- scientists from renowned academic centres and scientific institutions who specialise in the market and technology
PREPARED ATTRACTIONS
- interesting artistic program
TRANSLATION
- the organisers will provide simultaneous interpreting services
Program
Monday, May 26, 2025
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13:30 – 15:00 Lunch
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14:00 – 15:00 Registration
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15:00 – 15:30 Opening of the 26th International Symposium and welcoming of the Guests
Julian Pawlak, Polish Association of Juice Producers (KUPS)
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15:30 – 16:00 The recipe for success in building a global company
Magdalena Rohde – Krempa, Maspex Beverages
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16:00 – 16:30 Domestic Market for Concentrated Juices
Associate prof. Bożena Nosecka and Anna Bugała, Institute of Agricultural and Food Economics NRI
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16:30 – 17:00 The Global Orange Juice Market Situation
Dr Mariusz Dziwulski, PKO BP
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17:00 - 17:30 Juice break
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17:00 – 17:30 Possible development of the juice industry and the requirements it needs to face in the current geopolitical and market conditions
Karolina Załuska, Döhler Sp. z o.o.
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17:30 – 18:00 The perspectives of the fruit and vegetable industry, including the branch of juices
Grzegorz Rykaczewski, Bank Pekao S.A.
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18:30 - 19:00 Q&A Session
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20:00 Gala dinner
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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10:00 - 10:30 Consumer trends in the juice, nectar and beverage market
Szymon Mordasiewicz, YouGov CP Poland
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10:30 - 11:00 Driving Growth Through Partnerships, Data, Emerging Trends, and Innovations in the Food Industry
Paweł Harycki, European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Food
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11:00 - 11:10 Adsorption Technologies: Advanced Solutions for Upgrading Juice Quality
Dr Edgar Zimmer, Bucher Unipektin AG
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11:10 - 11:20 Polish natural gas market - current status and prospects
Łukasz Bąk, Handen Sp. z o.o.
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11:20 - 11:30 How to gain an advantage in the NCSD category by focusing on sustainability?
Paweł Klimek, SIG Combibloc Sp. z o.o.
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11:30 – 12:00 Juice break
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12:00 - 12:20 Commercial quality of juice products
Agnieszka Wandel, Laboratoirum GIJHARS w Poznaniu
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12:20 - 12:40 Amendment to the UE Juice Directive
Dr Barbara Groele, Polish Association of Juice Producers (KUPS)
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12:40 - 12:55 Effective monitoring of industrial wastewater as the basis for the innovative factory of the future. Examples of solutions from HACH
Patryk Ciunajtis, Hach Lange Sp. z o.o.
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12:55 - 13:10 Deposit refund scheme for beverage packaging
Katarzyna Bojko, Krajowy System Kaucyjny ZWROTKA SA
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13:10 - 13:25 On the way to DRS
Edyta Urbaniak-Konik, O.K. Operator Kaucyjny S.A.
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13:25 – 15:00 Lunch
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15:00 – 16:30 Panel disscution Challenges for companies in the context of packaging and packaging waste management
Host:
Dr Dariusz Lizak, National Chamber of Commerce „Bottling Industry”
Participiants:
Katarzyna Bojko, Krajowy System Kaucyjny ZWROTKA S.A.,
Edyta Urbaniak-Konik, O.K. Operator Kaucyjny S.A.,
Michał Tracz, Kieszkowska Rutkowska Kolasiński Kancelaria Prawna Sp. J.
Tomasz Wagner, ALTO Advisory
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16:30 – 17:00 Juice break
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17:00 – 18:30 Panel disscution Challenges in the production of raw materials and semi-finished products for juice production Challenges in meeting consumer expectations in the context of product and technological innovations
Host:
Prof. Krystyna Gutkowska, Institute of Human Nutrition Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW
Participiants:
Dr Krzysztof Piotr Rutkowski, The National Institute of Horticultural Research in Skierniewice,
Dr Katarzyna Stoś, National Institute of Public Health NIH – National Research Institute,
Prof. Krystian Marszałek, prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agriculture and Food Biotechnology – NRI,
Prof Mariusz Panczyk, The Medical University of Warsaw
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19:00 Integration dinner
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18:30 - 19:00 Summary and closing
Julian Pawlak, Polish Association of Juice Producers (KUPS)
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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7:00 – 11:00 Chceckout
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10:00 - 12:00 Guided tour of the Sugar Factory (Cukrownia) Żnin
Organizers provide simultaneous translation during all the lectures (English and Polish).
Organizers reserve a right to make changes in the Symposium agenda.
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Accommodation reservation
The symposium is being held at the hotel
Hotel Arche Cukrownia Żnin
Ul. Kl. Janickiego 1, 88-400 Żnin
Reservation for a password KUPS:
can be made by e-mail: or by phone: 525 065 750 or 504 086 545 for a password KUPS.
It is possible to guarantee early check-in from 1:00 PM on May 26, 2025 for an additional fee of PLN 50. Additionally, we would like to inform you that the price of parking is included in the room price.
For those who arrive earlier or extend their stay, the reservation conditions for the password KUPS will be maintained.
Hotel information
Hotel Arche Cukrownia Żnin is an elegant industrial-style hotel located in a former 19th-century Sugar Factory.
Where you will find the spirit of a former factory, historical memorabilia, and modern solutions that create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation. A space for relaxation and meetings, full of interesting places to discover and unusual flavors to taste.
In this post-industrial enclave on the shore of the lake, you will find everything you need for a comfortable stay, including: two hotel buildings, conference rooms, restaurants, bars, its own brewery, cinema, SPA and a water park.
Cukrownia Żnin is located in Żnin, 42 km from Gniezno. The facility is 39 km from Inowrocław and 41 km from Bydgoszcz. The nearest airport is Bydgoszcz-Szwederowo Airport, located 40 km from the facility.
