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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
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Watch video interviews and special video reports to deepen your understanding of the global fresh fruit and vegetable business.
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
Take a look inside the world’s first large-scale vertical berry farm
Video and photos released by Plenty offer first view of how around 1,800 tonnes of Driscoll’s berries per year will be grown
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
Fruitnet helps Flanders explore Norwegian market
Suppliers from the Belgian region have identified Norway as a major opportunity to sell more fresh produce including berries and pears
The Power of Branding, Episode 3
Episode Three is all about how fresh produce brands can use social media to make meaningful connections with consumers and drive sales
The Power of Branding, Episode 2
The second episode of FPJ’s video series in collaboration with Coregeo reveals the secrets to the success of the Pink Lady® apple brand
ProducePay takes aim at supply chain inefficiency and waste
CEO Patrick McCullough tells Fruitnet why the digital B2B marketplace is on a mission to revolutionise grower financing and streamline produce supply chains
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
Amalia Rossa hits the right note
Joe de Ruse, genetics director of The Summer Berry Company, tells Fruitnet why new raspberry variety is proving a hit with European retailers
The Power of Branding, Episode 1
A brand-new video series from FPJ in collaboration with Coregeo showcases the potential of branding for fresh produce marketers
Bloom Fresh dials up the innovation
Maura Maxwell talks to CEO Kenneth Avery
Research project aims to get to grips with post-Brexit logistics
Project by logistics advisory Global 78 seeks to understand how fruit and vegetable businesses can operate most effectively in new trade landscape
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
FPI 2023: Table grapes
Azhar Tambuwala of Sahyadri Farms explains how India is beginning to expand its production portfolio and add the latest varieties
FPI 2023: Australian citrus
Propelled by a new trade agreement, Australia is focused on building a market for premium citrus in India
FPI 2023: Tarun Arora, IG International
Director of the leading importer explains its foray into domestic production and a range of related sectors
FPI 2023: India’s future in focus
India is one of the world’s most exciting emerging markets for the global fresh produce business. It boasts huge potential, but significant challenges. An expert panel discusses the market’s evolution.
FPI 2023: Avocados
Multinational supplier Westfalia discusses its new JV in India to supply locally grown and imported avocados to consumers
Fresh Produce India kicks off
Opening session sees Reliance Retail’s Saurabh Raina and WayCool Foods’ Karthik Jayaraman discuss future of fast-developing Indian market
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 · 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 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
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