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Listen to interviews and podcasts from across our network to deepen your understanding of the global fresh fruit and vegetable business.
The Fresh Ideas Show: Are fruit and veg trendy at last?
Hear about the latest fresh produce business trends in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast, sponsored by Kanzi apples
Fruit delays, AI fears and why mascots should take to the streets
In the latest episode of the FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman and Carl Collen digest the gossip and goings on at this year’s Fruit Logistica.
How can fresh produce make the most of a new era in health?
In the latest episode of the FPJ Podcast, Nina Pullman, Dan Parker and Fred Searle discuss how the fresh produce industry can benefit from a step change in health, from the rise in weight loss jabs to a shift in government and retailer motivation
Fruitbox 117 · Hein Deprez, Greenyard
Greenyard’s founder discusses the company’s recent privatisation and explains why he sees an urgent need to redefine healthy eating
Behind the scenes of the FPJ Big 50 Companies
In the latest episode of the FPJ podcast, Nina, Fred and Michael dissect this year’s exclusive FPJ Big 50 Companies ranking of the UK’s biggest fresh produce companies
Mergers, acquisitions and American ownership
In the latest episode of the Fresh Produce Journal Podcast: is the recent M&A activity in fresh produce a sign of industry consolidation?
The Fresh Ideas Show: How to keep Fruit Logistica fresh and relevant
In this bonus episode, Mike and Maura speak to David Ruetz and Mario Tobias of Messe Berlin about the trade show’s future development
Mailbag: Vertical farming, food surplus and EAT-Lancet
In the latest episode of the FPJ podcast, Nina Pullman and Michael Barker answer listener questions, plus Michael meets sitcom star and US Tiffani Thiessen
Asia’s appeal, apple and pear trends, and Europe’s worker scandal
The Fresh Ideas Show delves deep into Asia Fruit Logistica, pins down the Prognosfruit forecasts, and exposes the truth about European migrant labour
Apples, pears and Amazon’s next move
In the latest episode of FPJ’s podcast, retail expert Karen Green joins Nina Pullman to digest news of Amazon Fresh’s closure in the UK. Plus: UK apple and pear season kicks off
Fruitbox 116 · Mark Landini, Landini Associates
Sydney-based retail consultant explains how supermarkets can reconnect with customers through better design, storytelling, and a renewed focus on food
Andy Murray, Albert Bartlett and the spud that scored an ace
Nina Pullman speaks to John Hicks, director of brand and marketing for potato supplier Albert Bartlett, for the lowdown on the company’s new deal with tennis legend Andy Murray
Fruitbox 115 · Daniel Sauvaitre & Philippe Binard, World Apple & Pear Association
Recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025, the latest episode of Fruitbox brings you instant reaction to this year’s European apple and pear production forecasts
The Fresh Ideas Show: Summer sales, blueberries or bust, and magic magnets
Hear from fresh produce business experts including Tesco, Oddbox, Elenovations and Alegra in the latest episode of Fruitnet’s video podcast
Beyond the FPJ Big 50: Are people really buying more fruit and veg?
Listen to the first episode of The Fresh Produce Journal Podcast and find out why fresh produce sales in the UK are at a record high
The Fresh Ideas Show: Banana drama, Brexit bridge-building, and a bunch of clever Kiwis
Fruitnet’s brand new podcast features exclusive interviews and expert analysis of the big stories in the fruit fresh produce business
Fruitbox 114 · Wyard Stomp, Driscoll’s of EMEA
Berry brand’s Europe, Middle East and Africa managing director shares his thoughts on how to grow the category
Fruitnet Presents: How to square the sustainability circle?
Key players from production, packaging and labelling discuss opportunities and challenges presented by today’s need for environmental sustainability
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris White about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
Fruitbox 110 · Gary Marshall, New Covent Garden Market
Gary and Chris champion the value of the wholesale market and look to the future of the business
Fruitbox 109 · Stephan Weist, Rewe Group Buying
Chris and Stephan speak about the growth in local and regional sourcing of fresh fruits and vegetables across Europe
Was gibt’s beim DOGK? Hören Sie rein! Podcast-Folge 2 mit Felicia Ullrich
In unserer Podcast-Reihe möchten wir Sie neugierig machen auf das, was Sie beim diesjährigen DOGK erwartet. In der zweiten Folge spricht David Hintzen von GS1 mit Felicia Ullrich.
Baden-Württemberg: Künstliche Bewässerung landwirtschaftlicher Kulturen nimmt zu
Bei den Olympischen Spielen in Paris werden auch die Schwimmerinnen und Schwimmer Höchstleistungen im Schwimmbecken zeigen.
Lidl Schweiz erhöht Nachhaltigkeit bei Schnittsalaten
Wie der Discounter mitteilt, werde der Nachhaltigkeitsstandard aller Schnittsalate auf den Terra Natura Standard erhöht – und das zum gleichen Preis für Kundinnen und Kunden.
Fruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
Was gibt’s beim DOGK? Hören Sie rein! Folge 1 mit Prof. Dr. Stephan Rüschen
In unserer neuen Podcast-Reihe möchten wir Sie neugierig machen auf das, was Sie beim diesjährigen DOGK erwartet. In der ersten Folge spricht Kaasten Reh mit Prof. Dr. Stephan Rüschen, Professor für Lebensmittelhandel an der DHBW Heilbronn.
Fruitbox 107 · David Kat, Neolithics
Chris and David discuss the application and rapid development of new technologies and their transformative impact on the supply chain
Fruitbox 106 · Desmond Jas, Olympic Fruit
Chris and Desmond discuss the development of new strategies that drive success in the fresh produce industry
Fruitbox 105 · Dan Lepard, Food Writer
Chris and Dan discuss market segmentation and the opportunities for growers to diversify their businesses
Fruitbox 104 · Chris Mack, Fresca Group
Chris Mack of Fresca, one of the oldest established fresh produce businesses in the UK, speaks about the past, present and future of the industry
Fruitbox 103 · George Lobisser, Ripe Locker
Chris and George discuss the role of post-harvest technology when it comes to fresh fruit and vegetable quality and shelf-life
Fruitbox 102 · Helge Sparsoe, Fyffes
Chris and Helge discuss the new banana consumer brand Trudi’s, and what it means for the future of the Fyffes name
Hazera acquires high-tech greenhouse in the Netherlands
The group is looking to establish itself further in the market, elevating its research capabilities and improving tomato resistance, yield, quality and commercial appeal
Fruitbox 101 · Alex Garcia-Devis, GlobalGAP
Chris speaks with Alex about the scarcity of water in some of the world’s key production regions, and what this means for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry
Fruitbox 100 · Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner, Aldi South Group
In the 100th episode of Fruitbox, Chris speaks with one of the world’s biggest food retailers on the hot topic of responsible procurement
Fruitbox 99 · Christelle Bertin, Blue Whale
Chris speaks with Christelle Bertin of Blue Whale on confronting environmental challenges
Fruitbox 98 · Raquel Aguado, Fedemco
Raquel discusses the role that wooden packaging plays in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector
Fruitbox 97 · Mohammed Abbas, Del Monte
Recorded live on the Asia Fruit Logistica show floor in Hong Kong, Mohammed speaks with Chris White about segmentation
Fruitbox 96 · Fabio Zanesco, SweeTango
What can one of Europe’s newest apple varieties achieve in terms of market growth over the next few seasons?
Fruitbox 95 · Sir Charles Godfray, Oxford University
Chris and Sir Charles discuss what population growth and climate change mean for the global food system
Fruitbox 94 · Abs van Rooyen, Clemengold
Chris and Abs discuss the impact of branding in the fresh produce business
Fruitbox 93 · Carlos Bonet & José Vottero, Fresh Fruit-X
Carlos and José speak with Chris about tapping into the potential of the Asian market as the engine of the planet shifts to the east
Fruitbox 92 · Russell Allwell, Driscoll’s Europe
As the world’s largest berry marketer continues to grow, what opportunities exist to increase sales of fresh berries further?
Fruitbox 91 · Yuyuh Sukmana, Vanguard International
Vanguard’s Yuyuh Sukmana speaks with Chris White about the prospects for South-East Asia
Fruitbox 90 · Matt Palise, Red Rich Fruits
Matt discusses the challenges that the fresh produce industry faces in Australia given high costs in areas such as labour
Fruitbox 89 · Anne Dingstad, Saga Robotics
Chris and Anne discuss whether automation can become a creator of value in the fresh produce business
Fruitbox 88 · David Axiotis and John Hey, Asia Fruit Logistica
Asia’s premier fresh produce exhibition and conference event welcomes the industry to Thailand in November
Fruitbox 87 · Kristian Moeller, GlobalGAP
Kristian Moeller of GlobalGAP talks to Chris White about the latest improvements to the world’s most widely used system to certify fresh fruit and vegetables
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