In Fruitnet's first ever episode of the Fresh Ideas Show, brought to you by Port International, Mike and Maura discuss some big stories for the international fresh produce business – the impact of strikes on Latin America's banana industry, the potential removal of post-Brexit trade barriers, and a warm fuzzy feeling for some hard-working Kiwis.

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We hear from Maria Wieloch, one of Europe's leading retail buyers, about her company ICA's plan to boost demand for fruit and veg.

We check in on Driscoll's as it opens its brand new UK headquarters.

And what's that? Hamburg-based Port International has made a feature film to mark its 150th anniversary? That's fresh thinking!

This episode is brought to you by Port International, the Hamburg-based company which supplies premium-quality fruit and vegetables from local and global sources, with maximum flexibility, 365 days a year.

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The Fresh Ideas Show is a podcast about the fruit and veg business hosted by Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell.

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