The Produce Plus Podcast

In this episode of The Produce Plus Podcast, host Bree Caggiati is joined by the editor of Produce Plus magazine Liam O’Callaghan as well as the managing director of Fruitnet Asia, John Hey to recap Asia Fruit Logistica. They discussed some of the major themes to come out of the Asiafruit Knowledge Centre including the need for industry collaboration, new consumer trends opening doors for fresh produce marketing and China's growing influence in the Asian market. The team also discussed key categories like berries and avocados and broke down the winning campaigns for the Asia Fruit Awards.

The episode also includes a segment on opportunities in Asia for the Australian and New Zealand fresh produce industries with input form Hort Innovation CEO, Brett Fifield, The Avolutionist CEO Antony Allen and Ben McLeod, the global sales and marketing manager at Mr Apple.

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The Produce Plus Podcast is produced and presented by Bree Caggiati. Artwork by Qiong Wu for Fruitnet.

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In this episode of the Produce Plus Podcast, Produce Plus editor Liam O'Callaghan speaks with Flavorite marketing and communications manager, Tom Millis on the company's MOYA-winning Maddie's Month campaign.

Tom details how the company utilised key ambassadors, earned media and a strong Coles partnership to reach remarkable sales results over the campaign, raising much needed funds for the bone marrow failure syndromes charity, Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision.

The success of this camapign and the recognition of the award is personal for the company.Tom’s father, Mark, started the campaign ten yeas ago during his own battle with blood cancer. It’s a legacy that has continued following his passing, with over A$1mn raised through the campaign.

To support Maddie Riewoldt’s Vision visit https://www.mrv.org.au/

More info…

For the best listening experience on the go, download the Produce Plus App on the App Store or Google Play. 

Alternatively, search for ‘The Produce Plus Podcast’ wherever you get your podcasts. 

Don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a show, and follow us on LinkedIn.

For sponsorship or advertising opportunities, contact [email protected]

Or if your business has an idea for a future episode, email us at [email protected], or send us a message on LinkedIn. We’d love to hear from you!

The Produce Plus Podcast is produced and presented by Bree Caggiati. Artwork by Qiong Wu for Fruitnet.

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In this episode of the Produce Plus Podcast, host Bree Caggiati is joined by Produce Plus editor Liam O'Callaghan as they debrief on Australasia's leading horticulture event Hort Connections.

Bree and Liam unpack their highlights from the four-day event held in Adelaide from 1-4 June at the Adelaide Convention Centre including conversations with exhibitors Fresh Markets Australia, Detpak and Viscount. They report on the growing number of innovations across technology, packaging and marketing rising to meet industry challenges including increasing input costs, labour shortages and declining consumption.

The episode also includes a segment on marketing featuring MOYA finalists Tom Millis of Flavorite Group, Belinda Van Shaik of Hort Innovation (speaking on behalf of Holly Jackson) and Cynthia Tago from Nutrano Produce Group. They share the highlights from their successful campaigns and offer insights into what works for fresh produce marketing.

Stay tuned for more Hort Connections coverage in the coming weeks.

More info…

For the best listening experience on the go, download the Produce Plus App on the App Store or Google Play. 

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The Produce Plus Podcast is produced and presented by Bree Caggiati. Artwork by Qiong Wu for Fruitnet.

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In this episode of the Produce Plus Podcast, host Bree Caggiati is joined by outgoing Avocados Australia (AAL) CEO John Tyas. Following his recent retirement announcement, John reflects on his 14 years in leadership noting the changes he’s observed in the industry particularly the recent push into exports and where he sees the industry heading in the future. 

Also in the episode, Produce Plus editor Liam O’Callaghan talks to dietitian and CEO of Foodwatch, Jemma O’Hanlon, ahead of Hort Connections where she’ll be speaking about the use of traditional and social media in driving consumer behaviour. 

More info…

For the best listening experience on the go, download the Produce Plus App on the App Store or Google Play. 

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The Produce Plus Podcast is produced and presented by Bree Caggiati. Artwork by Qiong Wu for Fruitnet.

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In this episode of The Produce Plus Podcast, host Bree Caggiati is joined by the editor of Produce Plus magazine Liam O’Callaghan as well as the managing director of Fruitnet Asia, John Hey. Following a successful Fresh Produce India event, they discuss the growing opportunities for Australian and New Zealand fresh produce brands in the India market highlighting new trade agreements and shifting consumer preferences towards premium health-focused categories.

Liam leads a segment on automation ahead of this year's Hort Connections where he speaks with exhibitors Agco and John Deere on the latest developments in the space.

Bree speaks with the new CEO for Melbourne Markets Authority, Rob Clayton, on the importance of building relationships within the fresh produce industry and why the organisation chose not to go ahead with its Super Saturdays concept following its three month trial.

More info…

For the best listening experience on the go, download the Produce Plus App on the App Store or Google Play. 

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For sponsorship or advertising opportunities, contact [email protected]

Or if your business has an idea for a future episode, email us at [email protected], or send us a message on LinkedIn. We’d love to hear from you!

The Produce Plus Podcast is produced and presented by Bree Caggiati. Artwork by Qiong Wu for Fruitnet.

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For the first episode of The Produce Plus Podcast, host Bree Caggiati is joined by editor of Produce Plus Magazine Liam O'Callaghan to discuss the ongoing fuel and fertiliser shortages affecting Australian growers, early season outlooks for key New Zealand categories and some of the dynamic launch campaigns from major New Zealand apple brands.

After attending the Zespri Momentum conference, Liam unpacks some of the key takeaways from the kiwifruit marketer's new 2035 strategy. Plus, an exclusive interview with Zespri CEO Jason Te Brake.

More info…

For the best listening experience on the go, download the Produce Plus App on the App Store or Google Play. 

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For sponsorship or advertising opportunities, contact [email protected]

Or if your business has an idea for a future episode, email us at [email protected], or send us a message on LinkedIn. We’d love to hear from you!

The Produce Plus Podcast is produced and presented by Bree Caggiati. Artwork by Qiong Wu for Fruitnet.

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