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World of Fresh Ideas · Rory Byrne, Dole
The CEO of the world’s largest fruit and veg company reflects on major challenges and exciting growth opportunities for the business
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Watch video interviews and special video reports to deepen your understanding of the global fresh fruit and vegetable business.
World of Fresh Ideas · Johannes Röhrenbach, Mavuno Technologies
Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence have helped smallholder farms in Africa to make their yields more predictable and attract new investment
World of Fresh Ideas · Mario Schäfer, Organifarms
How can robot harvesters help growers to tackle labour shortages and extend their production season?
World of Fresh Ideas · Elad Mardix, Clarifruit & Amir Weitmann, Champel Capital
Wasteful fresh produce supply chains are ready for a radical overhaul. In episode five of World of Fresh Ideas, Elad Mardix of Clarifruit and Amir Weitmann of Champel Capital explain why they believe artificial intelligence can change quality control forever
World of Fresh Ideas · Katelyn Jones, BayWa Global Produce
During episode four of World of Fresh Ideas, Katelyn talks about BayWa subsidiary T&G Global’s involvement in the Hot Climate Programme, a project designed to create fruit varieties that can withstand tougher weather conditions
World of Fresh Ideas · Philippe Binard, Freshfel Europe
In episode three, we ask Freshfel Europe’s general delegate how fresh produce companies can overcome the major challenges they face right now in terms of cost, climate and geopolitical pressures
World of Fresh Ideas · Adéle Ackermann, Clemengold
In the second episode of Fruitnet’s World of Fresh Ideas interview series, Clemengold International marketing manager Adéle Ackermann talks about the South African citrus label’s various branding and marketing strategies for success
World of Fresh Ideas · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South
In the first episode of Fruitnet’s World of Fresh Ideas interview series, Aldi South’s direcior of global sourcing talks about the group’s efforts to ensure a living wage for banana growers, and its plan to take similar steps for suppliers of other products including pineapples
George Kallitsis, Protofanousis
Chris White speaks to George Kallitsis, commercial director of Protofanousis, about the Greek exporter’s brand new kiwifruit packing facility
New PrepWorld factory ‘gives us a lot’, says Olins
In this video interview PrepWorld CEO and founder Ben Olins tells Fred Searle about the opportunities offered by the company’s move to a larger production facility, as well as reflecting on the supplier’s growth journey after a decade in business
Determined Ukrainian apple exporter targets UK market
In this video interview from Kiev, Volodymyr Glus tells Fred Searle why his apple export business is turning to Britain as it tries to stay afloat and support the Ukrainian economy despite Putin’s Black Sea blockade
CIV’s premium strawberry varieties ‘gaining shelf space’ in UK
New day-neutral varieties bred by Italian Consortium of Nurseries are an increasingly popular choice for Britain’s main supermarkets
More room for growth in French market for avocados
Key players from France’s avocado trade explain how the country can continue to lead the way in terms of sales per capita
Global Avocado Congress 2022 registrations now open
Join us online on 7 July 2022 for a lively combination of talks, interviews and panel discussions all about the avocado business
Video: Aldi debuts Corner Store concept
Aldi Australia’s brand new format is designed to meet new demand for high-quality healthy food and convenience
Healthy Profits: A return to seasonality
Naturopathic chef Julie Cleijne tells us why she thinks consumers' growing understanding of seasonality holds big opportunities for British fruit and vegetable suppliers
ALP video promotes careers in food
New resource for businesses features workers speaking about the benefits of a food industry career
FPJ Stories: Dan Parker
In Episode 4 of the video and podcast series, Michael Barker chats to Veg Power chief executive Dan Parker
FPJ Stories: Caroline Drummond
In Episode 3 of the video and podcast series, Michael Barker chats to LEAF chief executive Caroline Drummond
Fruitnet Insights · Avocado Market Update
Leading players in the fresh avocado business discuss market trends, opportunities for growth, and commercial challenges.
FPJ Stories: Christine Tacon
In Episode 2 of the video and podcast series, Michael Barker chats to Groceries Code Adjudicator and MDS chair Christine Tacon
Video: Port shows how life has changed
Despite new challenges caused by coronavirus, the German importer remains committed to sourcing sustainably
Video: Coronavirus blow for South African pears
Hortgro’s Jacques du Preez tells SABC News that industry is waiting for safe moment to proceed with negotiations
Mr Apple builds its brand
Grower-packer-exporter supports "strong" sales campaign with an array of marketing activations
Video: the rise of year-round blueberries
In little more than a decade, marketing efforts have seen blueberry exports from the Southern Hemisphere boom
Global Berry Congress highlights
Healthy berries, healthy business
Video: Prince de Bretagne investing in innovation
Gaelle Juton explains how demand for convenience, health and sustainability is driving new product development
Naturipe targets global blockchain roll-out
Berry supplier releases video in partnership with tech partner SAP to illustrate potential improvement in its supply chains
Video: Growing demand for Asian vegetables
Helien Verhagen of East4Fresh explains how the market for locally grown Asian vegetables is expanding in Europe
Video: Cutting emissions to zero
Eugenio Grimaldi of Grimaldi Lines says the group has found a way to eliminate vessel emissions in Mediterranean ports
Nationwide navigates Brexit
Video: Nationwide Produce MD Tim O'Malley discusses how his business is well placed to overcome the challenges of Brexit
Video: Choppy waters ahead for container lines
Former Maersk executive Thomas Eskesen says he sees massive growth potential in China but challenges too
Video: Helping Europe sell more berries
Mila den Engelsman of UK berry company Angus Soft Fruits explains how the company is expanding in Europe
Video: Jupiter rising
Director Yvonne Tweddle looks back on a year that has seen Jupiter Group become one of the fastest-growing international firms of its size
Video: San Miguel rises to global challenge
No longer just an Argentine citrus supplier, the group is expanding into Peru, Uruguay and South Africa, with avocados and grapes
Video: Soloberry lifts curtain on new berry brands
Head of brand and communications Rachel Montague-Ebbs says new brands will help develop the supplier’s identity and story in Europe
Video: Oddbox delivers food waste results
Deepak Ravindran and Emilie Vanpoperinghe say their box scheme could make the produce industry more sustainable
