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Comment‘Lessons from oil industry can help solve talent dilemma in African fresh produce’
Max MacGillivray of executive recruitment consultancy Redfox explains why applying the ‘oil rig mentality’ to fresh produce recruitment could help attract more talent from the UK and Europe to work in Africa
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CommentComment: The rise and shine of IP protected fruits in China
China’s efforts to embrace protected varieties has had a transformative effect on the country’s fruit industry
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CommentComment: Opportunities abound, but innovation is key
Already a massive consumer market for global suppliers, China is becoming even more competitive as a producer and exporter – and it’s beginning to shake up the Asia trade
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CommentLack of experienced leadership is at the heart of Asda’s struggles
Ged Futter, partner at The Retail Mind and former senior buying manager at Asda, examines why the supermarket is continuing to flounder
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CommentEU enlargement offers opportunities for Balkans
What role could the Balkan States play in supplying the European Union with fresh fruit and vegetables?
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CommentCan certification truly shift from a burden to an asset?
Farm assurance solutions can simplify the certification process for producers around the world
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CommentVolatility from inside and out: Navigating China’s pear export market
Chinese pear exporters are turning their eyes on the European market
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CommentComment: AI can make a big difference to fruit quality
Worldwide Fruit’s head of technical Willie Wood believes new technology is about to remove all subjectivity from fresh produce quality control
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CommentComment: Sustainability is no longer an optional extra
Agrifood companies are well used to tracking key performance indicators. The reality is they now need to monitor sustainability performance closely too
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CommentNew CGMA chair promises new era of wholesale collaboration
New Covent Garden Market Authority chair Wanda Goldwag outlines the vital role wholesale markets continue to play
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CommentComment: No time to waste on supply chain emissions
When it comes to assessing the carbon footprint of your business, it’s time to face up to net zero’s biggest challenge, says Ben Jones of Aethr Associates
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CommentNon-destructive tools help predict tomato quality over time
Fighting food waste in tomatoes demands quality modelling using non-destructive tools, says Eva Ketel, scientific researcher in physiology and product quality at Wageningen University & Research
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CommentNew bio controls have ‘great potential’ as crop protection toolkit shrinks
Peter Shakespeare of Certis Belchim UK explains that growers must think carefully about how to integrate biorational controls in their IPM programmes as synthetic products continue to be banned
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CommentMeeting Europe’s growing love for fruit with less wastage
Comment: Edwin Wentink, vice president business development– Europe at Lineage, highlights the importance of a joined-up approach to cold chain logistics
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CommentComment: Produce decision-makers want to break free
So-called decision intelligence technology could change the way fresh produce companies plan their supply and respond to changes in the market
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CommentComment: Create a credible brand presence that sells
How can fresh produce brand owners get their trademarked products seen by supermarket shoppers? That’s not always easy, but also not impossible, says Naomi Farmer of Brandbloom
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CommentComment: The rain in Spain falls mainly on… Northern Europe
Fruit and veg producers ignore the various climate challenges associated with water at their peril, says Richard Bonn, co-founder of Aethr Associates
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CommentColombia’s blue dream is still alive
Colombia has the potential to become a key player in the global blueberry market
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CommentComment: Smart forecasting, smarter decisions
New technological advances can create competitive advantages when it comes to demand planning in fresh produce
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CommentFresh produce brands succeed when they nurture shoppers’ trust
Katy Pook, brand and marketing manager at Golden Kings Potatoes, explains how fruit and vegetable brands can build long-term emotional connections with their consumers