Fruitnet podcasts

For Craig Stauffer, chief executive of Seattle-based fresh produce company Vanguard International, the coronavirus crisis has brought a number of severe short-term effects, including panic buying, logistical problems and labour shortages. But, as he tells Fruitnet's Chris White, he's also seeing the first signs of longer-term developments that could change the shape of the global fruit and veg business for decades to come.

Justin Chadwick, co-founder of the new World Citrus Association and chief executive of South Africa's Citrus Growers' Association, talks about some big new opportunities for oranges, lemons, grapefruit and soft citrus in markets around the globe. Increasing public interest in healthy eating and convenience looks set to drive sales, but there is also growing demand for quality and category management as many of the world's consumer markets begin to mature. Presented by Fruitnet's Chris White

As the coronavirus crisis takes hold, consumer concerns about food safety are seemingly overtaking the recent drive towards greater environmental sustainability in the fresh produce aisles. We ask StePac’s chief technology officer Gary Ward, a leading expert on fruit and vegetable packaging trends, how these two competing concerns might eventually be resolved.

As the coronavirus outbreak continues, Fruitnet's Chris White asks Philippe Binard of industry association Freshfel how the trade can tackle new problems to do with labour, logistics and rising costs, as well as how it might tap into potential new demand for fruit and veg in a rapidly changing marketplace where consumers are far more concerned about their health.

Chris White is joined down the line from Melbourne by Fruitnet's editorial director for Asia, John Hey, and its China editor Yuxin Yang, to explore recent trends and future developments in India and China, the world's two most populous fresh produce markets.

Fruitnet's Chris White is joined by Rita Biserni of Alegra and Fabio Zanesco of VIP Val Venosta, both of whom have witnessed first-hand the dramatic impact of coronavirus on fresh produce supply chains in Italy, Europe and beyond.

Chris White of Fruitnet talks to produce industry expert David Smith down the line from Shanghai to find out how China's fruit and veg market is recovering from the coronavirus outbreak.

Chris White of Fruitnet talks about the impact of coronavirus on Europe's fresh produce business, with colleagues Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell.

FPJ editor Michael Barker and staff writers Fred Searle and Ed Leahy discuss the week's big stories, including the NFU Conference, the government's adjudicator decision and McDonald's healthier menus.

Fresh Produce Journal editor Michael Barker is joined at Fruit Logistica by colleagues Fred Searle and Ed Leahy, plus Fruitnet’s Chris White, Maura Maxwell and Mike Knowles, to discuss some of the most interesting news stories from this year’s essential industry get-together in Berlin. Including:

• Food scanners that enable consumers to test the quality of their fruit and veg before they buy it

• How companies in the UK are putting new strategies in place to cope with the impact of Brexit in areas such as labour provision.

• The advantages and benefits of bringing the trade together in Berlin.

• An update on Spanish production and new opportunities to source products from Latin American countries including Colombia.

• Plus news of some interesting talks from Chiquita and Tesco at this year’s Fruitnet World of Fresh Ideas.