Programme outline
Learning objectives
- Strengthen the Singapore-Chile partnership
- Discover the latest advancements in Chile’s agricultural and aquaculture industries, along with innovative smart logistics technologies.
- Understand sustainable practices in agriculture, aquaculture, and food supply chains by examining global best practices and breakthroughs.
- Gain insights from leading fishing and logistics hubs to learn about their role in global food distribution, identify partnership opportunities, and improve connectivity with Southeast Asia.
- Expand business networks
- Engage in curated business networking sessions designed to facilitate meaningful relationships with key local industry leaders and associations.
- Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing through connections with influential figures in the agribusiness and logistics sectors.
- Develop a business strategy
- Create a personalised business strategy using insights from site visits, expert discussions, and networking experiences.
- Learn how to apply these insights to stimulate growth, foster innovation, and enhance competitiveness in the agribusiness and logistics industries.
Day 1
- Pre-trip in Singapore
- Workshop: “Singapore-Chile Partnership in Sustainable Agribusiness and Logistics Ecosystem”
- Learn about the overview in Chile’s agricultural and aquaculture sectors, and smart logistics technologies.
- Gain an overview of sustainable practices in agriculture, aquaculture, and food supply chains, informed by global best practices and innovations.
- Analyse Chile’s competitive advantages and uncover emerging opportunities in its aquaculture and logistics industries.
- Learn a strategic framework to develop a tailored business strategy, identifying and capitalising on opportunities within Chile’s agribusiness and logistics ecosystem.
Day 2
- Site visit: ProChile – Understanding Chile’s Global Trade Strategy
- Learn about ProChile’s role in promoting Chilean goods and services in international markets.
- Gain insights into Chile’s export diversification strategy, focusing on expanding trade beyond traditional sectors.
- Explore ProChile’s role in fostering connections between Chilean companies and international buyers, investors, and partners.
- Learn about the opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships that ProChile helps facilitate.
- Export promotion tools and resources
- Explore the tools and programs offered by ProChile to assist businesses in expanding their reach to international markets.
- Strategic market entry approaches
- Learn about ProChile’s approach to identifying emerging markets and helping businesses develop tailored strategies for market entry and expansion.
- Learn about ProChile’s role in promoting Chilean goods and services in international markets.
- Seminar, lunch, and networking session with ProChile’s Ecosystem Partners
- Seminar topic: “Chile’s Export Ecosystem: Trends and Opportunities”
- Gain insights into key companies from Chile’s export ecosystem, including their export strategies and partnership plans
- Networking opportunities: Participate in in-depth discussions with key representatives from Chile’s export industry to identify and cultivate meaningful collaboration opportunities.
- Site visit: Landes Seafood
- Sustainable sourcing and seafood quality
- Understand the sustainable sourcing practices behind Landes Seafood’s high-quality products, including frozen horse mackerel, mackerel, mussels, and frozen giant squid.
- Supply chain management in seafood distribution
- Explore how Landes Seafood manages its supply chain to ensure timely delivery and meet the needs of international customers.
- Market access and expansion strategies
- Understand how Landes Seafood expands its reach in global markets and how it works with international partners to promote and distribute its products.
- Learn about potential partnership opportunities with Singapore-based companies in the agribusiness, seafood, and logistics sectors.
- Sustainable sourcing and seafood quality
Day 3
- Site visit: CORFO (Production Development Corporation), a government agency in Chile responsible for promoting economic development, innovation, and competitiveness across various sectors of the Chilean economy.
- Understanding Chile’s economic development strategy
- Learn about CORFO’s role in driving economic growth and innovation across various sectors of the Chilean economy.
- Learning Chile’s sectorial branding and market promotion
- Discover how CORFO manages and promotes sectorial brands such as Chilean Salmon, Merluza Austral (Southern Hake), and Chile Mussel from Patagonia.
- Understand the importance of sector-specific branding in increasing global visibility and market access for Chilean products.
- Sustainability in the Chilean seafood industry
- Learn about CORFO’s commitment to promoting sustainable practices within Chile’s seafood sectors, particularly in salmon farming, hake, and mussel production.
- Promoting international trade and exports
- Explore how CORFO facilitates the export process for Chilean products, helping businesses expand their presence in global markets.
- Explore partnership
- Understanding Chile’s economic development strategy
- Seminar, lunch, and networking session with CORFO’s ecosystem partners
- Seminar Topic”Chile’s Economic Development Partnership”
- Learn about export strategies and partnership plans from leading Chilean sectorial brands such as Chilean Salmon, Merluza Austral (Southern Hake), and Chile Mussel from Patagonia.
- Explore and evaluate potential partnerships
- Seminar Topic”Chile’s Economic Development Partnership”
- Site visit: Agrosuper
- Sustainable agricultural and livestock practices
- Learn about Agrosuper’s commitment to sustainable farming and livestock management practices. Understand how the company balances productivity with environmental stewardship, reducing its carbon footprint, water usage, and waste generation in the farming process.
- Innovation in food production
- Explore how Agrosuper uses advanced technologies and research and development to innovate in food production. Learn about the latest innovations in food processing, packaging, and product development that keep the company competitive in the global market.
- Supply chain management and logistics
- Gain insights into Agrosuper’s supply chain management and logistics systems. Understand how the company manages the entire food production and distribution process efficiently, from farm to table, ensuring timely deliveries and product availability across global markets.
- Strategic partnerships and collaborations
- Explore how Agrosuper collaborates with government entities, industry groups, and research institutions to advance its business objectives.
- Explore partnerships
- Sustainable agricultural and livestock practices
Day 4
- Site visit: Australis Seafood
- Sustainable Atlantic salmon farming practices
- Learn about the sustainable practices employed by Australis Seafood in Atlantic salmon farming, including the use of eco-friendly technologies and techniques to minimise environmental impact.
- Innovations in aquaculture
- Understand the latest technological innovations used in the salmon farming process, including advancements in fish welfare, feeding practices, and health monitoring systems.
- Explore how Australis Seafood incorporates research and development to improve farming efficiency, enhance fish quality, and reduce environmental footprints.
- Supply chain and logistics
- Explore how Australis Seafood manages its supply chain and logistics to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of high-quality salmon products to international markets.
- Opportunities for collaboration with Singapore companies
- Explore potential collaboration opportunities with Singapore-based businesses in the global sustainable seafood and logistics ecosystem.
- Sustainable Atlantic salmon farming practices
- Seminar, lunch, and networking session with Chilean Logistics Association (ALOG), a key industry body that represents the logistics and supply chain sector in Chile
- Seminar topic: “ALOG’s Global Logistics Partnership”:
Understand ALOG’s strategies for global partnerships - Explore potential collaborations
- Seminar topic: “ALOG’s Global Logistics Partnership”:
- Site visit: The Chilean Salmon Industry Association (SalmonChile AG), a key organisation in Chile that represents the country’s salmon farming industry.
- Industry representation
- SalmonChile AG represents over 48 members, including 10 leading companies engaged in producing and exporting salmon and trout. These members are among the largest players in the global seafood industry, contributing significantly to Chile’s position as a world leader in salmon farming.
- Focus on sustainability
- The association is committed to promoting sustainable practices within the salmon farming industry. It works with its members to improve environmental stewardship, including responsible fish farming practices, minimising the environmental impact, and ensuring that the salmon production process adheres to international standards for sustainability.
- Market development and export promotion
- SalmonChile AG plays a pivotal role in promoting Chilean salmon in international markets. It supports its members in expanding their market reach globally, fostering relationships with key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Industry representation
- Seminar, dinner, and networking session with The Chilean Salmon Industry Association (SalmonChile AG)
- Seminar topic: “SalmonChile AG’s Global Partnership Ecosystem”
Learn about SalmonChile AG’s global strategies and Go-To-Market (GTM) plans by its corporate members - Engage in in-depth partnership discussions with SalmonChile AG’s corporate members
- Seminar topic: “SalmonChile AG’s Global Partnership Ecosystem”
Day 5
- Site visit: The Mussels Chilean Producers Association (AMICHILE), an industry organisation that represents the producers of mussels in Chile
- Industry representation: Learn how AMICHILE represents Chilean mussel producers, unite them under one platform for collective advocacy, business development, and industry growth.
- Sustainability and environmental responsibility: Understand how AMICHILE places a strong emphasis on sustainable mussel farming practices.
- Export and market promotion: Learn how AMICHILE plays a pivotal role in promoting Chilean mussels in international markets, especially in Europe, North America, and Asia.
- Networking and industry collaboration: Learn how AMICHILE fosters collaboration among mussel producers, research institutions, government bodies, and other industry players.
- Explore partnership
- Hands-on strategy workshop: “Singapore-Chile Partnership in Sustainable Agribusiness and Logistics Ecosystem”
- Participants will apply a strategic framework to develop their business strategy, including food supply chain partnership with Chile partners
- Gain hands-on experience in strategic planning, integrating insights from Chile’s agricultural, aquaculture, and logistics industries to create innovative strategies
- Roundtable panel discussion: “Singapore-Chile Partnership in Sustainable Agribusiness and Logistics Ecosystem”
- A panel discussion featuring representatives from ProChile & SalmonChile AGParticipants will present their respective strategies, exchange insights, and engage in meaningful discussions on potential collaboration
Assessment
- Presentation of company’s business strategy to capture business opportunities