The real reasons behind the rise of blueberries

Robots in line to lend producers and packers a helping hand

Nick Chambers, head of global market development at Danish company 4XRobots, tells the Fresh Ideas Show that the fresh produce business has now reached a tipping point when it comes to robotics. Why? Well. as he explains, in the face of rising costs and an increasing lack of available labour, the need for greater efficiency and sustainability has grown considerably – and especially in areas where maintaining sufficient local supply of fresh fruit and vegetables is a priority. To help suppliers meet that challenge, 4XRobots has developed a new line of so-called ‘collaborative’ robots that can operate safely alongside human workers on packing lines without the need for safety fencing, which can add to the expense. This episode is brought to you by Dole, the number one name in global fresh produce. The Fresh Ideas Show is a podcast about the fruit and veg business hosted by Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell. Follow Mike Knowles on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/mikefruitnet Follow Maura Maxwell on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/maurafruitnet Part of the Fruitnet Podcast Network, the show is produced, recorded, and edited by Fruitnet Media International. For more great content that can help you grow your business, visit www.fruitnet.com You can also be part of The Fresh Ideas Show! For editorial suggestions, contact editorial@fruitnet.com [editorial@fruitnet.com] To sponsor or advertise in an episode, contact advertising@fruitnet.com [advertising@fruitnet.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

When will people eat more fruit and veg?

Most people recognise the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, yet consumption rates continue to decline. Why is that so? For the latest episode of the Fresh Ideas Show, Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by Chris White, managing director of Fruitnet Media International and one of the world's leading commentators on the fresh produce business. Together, they discuss this major, fundamental challenge for the industry and consider whether or not it might be able to sell more of its products in future. They also talk about the future for India as a market, one where new trends are driving up demand for imported fresh produce. This episode is brought to you by Dole, the number one name in global fresh produce. The Fresh Ideas Show is a podcast about the fruit and veg business hosted by Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell. Follow Mike Knowles on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/mikefruitnet Follow Maura Maxwell on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/maurafruitnet Part of the Fruitnet Podcast Network, the show is produced, recorded, and edited by Fruitnet Media International. For more great content that can help you grow your business, visit www.fruitnet.com You can also be part of The Fresh Ideas Show! For editorial suggestions, contact editorial@fruitnet.com [editorial@fruitnet.com] To sponsor or advertise in an episode, contact advertising@fruitnet.com [advertising@fruitnet.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How can the fresh produce business boost demand?

What can the fruit and vegetable business do to boost consumption of its products? At its 25th annual meeting in Sicily, European association Freshfel Europe published a new manifesto that calls for all industry stakeholders to do their part in helping people to eat more produce. During the event, Fruitnet spoke to four people who are likely to play a major role in that renewed marketing effort: * Jan Doldersum, chain and retail manager at Rijk Zwaan (Netherlands) * Piedad Coscollá, head of marketing at Anecoop (Spain) * Frédéric Rosseneu, group sustainability director at Greenyard and president at Freshfel Europe (Belgium) * Philippe Binard, general delegate at Freshfel Europe (Belgium) This episode is brought to you by Dole, the number one name in global fresh produce. The Fresh Ideas Show is a podcast about the fruit and veg business hosted by Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell. Follow Mike Knowles on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/mikefruitnet Follow Maura Maxwell on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/maurafruitnet Part of the Fruitnet Podcast Network, the show is produced, recorded, and edited by Fruitnet Media International. For more great content that can help you grow your business, visit www.fruitnet.com You can also be part of The Fresh Ideas Show! For editorial suggestions, contact editorial@fruitnet.com [editorial@fruitnet.com] To sponsor or advertise in an episode, contact advertising@fruitnet.com [advertising@fruitnet.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Keep calm and berry on

For the latest episode of the Fresh Ideas Show, brought to you by Dole, hosts Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell are joined by Fresh Produce Journal editor Fred Searle as they look back on the Fruitnet Berry Congress – the world's leading event for the international berry business. Together, they talk about various highlights from the event, which brought together almost 300 people from across the global berry supply chain including retailers and suppliers. Listen in to learn what new developments in varieties, marketing, technology, and retail will mean for the future of the category. This episode is brought to you by Dole, platinum sponsor of the Fruitnet Berry Congress. The Fresh Ideas Show is a podcast about the fruit and veg business hosted by Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell. Follow Mike Knowles on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/mikefruitnet Follow Maura Maxwell on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/maurafruitnet Part of the Fruitnet Podcast Network, the show is produced, recorded, and edited by Fruitnet Media International. Listen to the audio version of the Fresh Ideas Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast player. Artwork by Simon Spreckley and Mai Luong for Fruitnet. For more great content that can help you grow your business, visit www.fruitnet.com You can also be part of The Fresh Ideas Show! For editorial suggestions, contact editorial@fruitnet.com [editorial@fruitnet.com] To sponsor or advertise in an episode, contact advertising@fruitnet.com [advertising@fruitnet.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The real reasons behind the rise of blueberries

Why have blueberries become so popular, and what will the future bring for this rising star in the fresh produce department? It’s a product that’s undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a niche, seasonal fruit into a year-round staple and one of the fastest-growing categories in fresh produce. In this exclusive interview, Fruitnet’s Mike Knowles sits down with Cort Brazelton, CEO of Fall Creek, to talk about the past, present and future of blueberries. Together, they explore the key drivers behind the fruit’s surge in popularity, and the challenges that lie ahead for what remains a rapidly growing industry. This episode is brought to you by Fruitnet Berry Congress, the leading event for the international berry business. The Fresh Ideas Show is a podcast about the fruit and veg business hosted by Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell. Follow Mike Knowles on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/mikefruitnet Follow Maura Maxwell on LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/maurafruitnet Part of the Fruitnet Podcast Network, the show is produced, recorded, and edited by Fruitnet Media International. Listen to the audio version of the Fresh Ideas Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast player. For more great content that can help you grow your business, visit www.fruitnet.com You can also be part of The Fresh Ideas Show! For editorial suggestions, contact editorial@fruitnet.com [editorial@fruitnet.com] To sponsor or advertise in an episode, contact advertising@fruitnet.com [advertising@fruitnet.com] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.