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Video: Magnetic fields, better yields
Rozalin Aliramaei speaks exclusively to Fruitnet about Elenovations’ AI-driven technology, which simulates plants’ natural growing conditions
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Watch video interviews and special video reports to deepen your understanding of the global fresh fruit and vegetable business.
Video: Tariff tension triggers Canadian concern
Seeds & Stems’ Sav Tsoukalas discusses how US tariff policy and Canada’s own response is reshaping supply chains, changing retail buying patterns, and influencing consumer choices in the country’s fresh produce market
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
Video: Industry is ‘resilient’ despite cost increases
Worldwide Fruit CEO Steve Maxwell tells Nina Pullman why there’s more growth to come in avocado, and how the industry has shown resilience in the face of rising costs, inflation and National Insurance increases
Perceptions of freshness ‘key to future success’ at Ocado
Trading manager Martha Springham discusses challenges and advantages of online retail in Festival of Fresh interview about Ocado’s fresh produce strategy
Video: Extreme weather cuts English pea harvest after strong start
Pea grower reports yields approximately 25 per cent below contracted tonnage following a challenging end to what had initially promised to be an exceptional season
Chilean cherry grower bids to stretch British season to 100 days
FGA Farming is using Chilean production systems and new varieties to extend supply as it scales up to become UK’s single biggest cherry grower
Video: Alegra’s summer snack campaign shines light on new strategy
Italy’s largest fresh produce company is focusing its summer marketing efforts on distinctive licensed varieties to differentiate itself in key categories
Video: Ica attempts to make fruit and veg cool again
Swedish grocery giant Ica has unveiled a major new initiative aimed at reversing the declining trend of fruit and vegetable consumption among children, with nine out of ten Swedish kids currently falling short of WHO recommendations
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
Video: Tour the new Essex glasshouse
Max MacGillivray visits the site of a major new Essex glasshouse to find out more about the development
Video: Driscoll’s eyes UK growth through new R&D centre
Global R&D head Scott Komar and European MD Wyard Stomp talk to Fruitnet at the opening of Europe’s largest dedicated berry development facility
Boxing clever: art of vertical farming enters cubist phase
A new production centre on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona, combines advanced indoor farming with futuristic warehouse distribution technology
Video: Vog homes in on the range to grow demand
Head of marketing Hannes Tauber explains why success in the apple market means offering consumers a broad range of different products
The pallet revolution: replacing wood for good
As American entrenprenur and author Seth Godin says, “Change almost never fails because it’s too early. It almost always fails because it’s too late”
Video: Kikokà brings new value to kiwifruit category
Chris White heads to Italy and discovers how the consortium plans to achieve commercial success with premium varieties under its new brand
Video: Aldi adds avocados to ethical model
Watch our exclusive interview with Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South’s director of global sourcing, as the retailer expands its responsible sourcing programme
Video: Sawari puts down local roots with Dutch ginger supply
Sawari Fresh has made its name as a garlic and ginger importer. Now it wants to develop local ginger production in Europe
Video: A closer look at Sekoya’s new blueberry dispenser
The company’s retail expert Hans Liekens explains how the company’s new device can boost sales of the fruit
Video: Film captures impact and value of avocado marketing
Hass Avocado Board says its strategic promotions have helped grow US avocado demand by 260 per cent since 2002
The Power of Branding, Episode 4
The fourth episode of FPJ’s video series in collaboration with Coregeo explores the lessons we can learn from successful fresh produce brands such as McCain and Zespri
BerryWorld boss: “Supply gaps still exist”
Even in large, developed markets like Germany and France, says CEO Adam Olins, there are still big opportunities to sell more fresh berries
New spraying drone to help growers reduce water use
Spraying solution from Hungarian agtech firm ABZ Innovation will allow producers to operate more sustainably and cost-effectively, the company says
VIDEO: Shropshire calls for more continuity in seasonal worker scheme
In an exclusive interview with FPJ, former G’s boss John Shropshire calls for a new seasonal worker scheme to guarantee labour supply for at least the next five years
VIDEO: Sir Charles Godfray ‘optimistic’ about global food security
Ahead of his 2023 City Food & Drink Lecture on 15 May, illustrious population biologist Sir Charles Godfray tells Fred Searle why he is optimistic about the task of feeding a growing world population, and doing it sustainably
Supermarkets and suppliers raise awareness of forced labour risk
A short film produced by Stronger Together highlights problem of worker exploitation in Spain’s agricultural industry
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
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 · 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
Tune in to the biggest industry trends ahead of Fruit Logistica 2023
Special online series World of Fresh Ideas offers sneak preview of industry’s latest and most exciting developments before Fruit Logistica begins, with first of eight videos now online
New GlobalGAP add-on gives biodiversity a boost
In April GlobalGAP launched its BioDiversity Add-on to help producers further demonstrate their biodiversity management practices
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
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
‘Never too much’ campaign launches in France
Fruits and vegetables are “jamais trôp”, according to a new consumer marketing campaign from France’s Interfel
Video spotlights South African stonefruit
New film emphasises quality of produce as well as its sustainable and ethical credentials
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
Festival of Fresh: The video preview
The first-ever Festival of Fresh takes place on Tuesday 13 July - here's a taster of what you can look forward to
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: Dyson's strawberry farm
Despite the lockdown work has begun preparing the land for Beeswax Dyson Farming’s major new glasshouse in Lincolnshire