97 · Mohammed Abbas, Fresh Del Monte

Chris Mack of Fresca Group talks to Chris White about the changes undergone by a family business over four generations: for much of its 150 years, the Mack family were fresh produce importers, today Fresca is one of the largest suppliers of home-grown salads in the UK. FRUITBOX is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience. FRUITBOX is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White. He has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years. Tune in to FRUITBOX for exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. FRUITBOX is produced by Fruitnet Media International.To tell your story on FRUITBOX, email [email protected] sponsor FRUITBOX, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Lobisser of Ripe Locker talks to Chris White about how post-harvest technology solutions can really make a difference to marketers of high-value crops around the world. They allow for greater flexibility in the supply chain and are better guarantors of quality for end consumers. FRUITBOX is now essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. It is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White. He has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years. Every episode of FRUITBOX attracts a large global audience. It tunes in to hear exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. FRUITBOX is produced by Fruitnet Media International.To tell your story on FRUITBOX, email [email protected] sponsor FRUITBOX, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helge Sparsoe, the chief executive officer of Fyffes, talks to Chris White about about how he plans to become a disruptor in the banana business with a new consumer brand called Trudi's. But does the new brand spell the end of the Fyffes name that's been part of the fresh fruit and vegetable business for more than 100 years?Fruitbox is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. It is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White who has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years. Every episode attracts a large global audience that tunes in to hear exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruitbox is produced by Fruitnet Media International.To tell your story on Fruitbox, email [email protected] sponsor Fruitbox, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Water is in the headlines, Chris White asks Alex Garcia-Devis of GlobalGAP about the huge challenge of water availability. What does this mean for the fresh fruit and vegetable business? And what are some of the new ways to manage our way through this crisis?Fruitbox is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. It is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White who has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years. Every episode attracts a large global audience that tunes in to hear exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruitbox is produced by Fruitnet Media International.To tell your story on Fruitbox, email [email protected] sponsor Fruitbox, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of Frutibox, Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner of the Aldi South Group talk to Chris White about how the retailer is making some big changes to how they procure pineapples. And, having already started the process with bananas too, they reveal that they’re going to extend the strategy to other tropical fruits.Fruitbox is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. It is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White who has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years. Every episode attracts a large global audience that tunes in to hear exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruitbox is produced by Fruitnet Media International.To tell your story on Fruitbox, email [email protected] sponsor Fruitbox, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh produce businesses face some huge environmental challenges. Christelle Bertin of Blue Whale tells Chris White how France's number one apple and pear supplier has formed a supply chain consortium to confront these challenges and convert them into a marketing opportunity. Fruitbox is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. It is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White who has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for 35 years. Every episode attracts a large global audience that tunes in to hear exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruitbox is produced by Fruitnet Media International.To tell your story on Fruitbox, email [email protected] sponsor Fruitbox, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The packaging debate is all about plastic versus paper. Raquel Aguado of Fedemco says the lightweight wood has a role to play too, and she tells Chris White why she is determined to give it more profile in her new role in the top job at the Spanish federation.Fruitbox is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. It is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White who has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for 35 years.Every episode attracts a large global audience that tunes in to hear exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruitbox is produced by Fruitnet Media International.To tell your story on Fruitbox, email [email protected] sponsor Fruitbox, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh Del Monte's executive president and chief operating officer, Mohammed Abbas, talks to me about how the world-famous fresh produce brand is segmenting the pineapple category that it's dominated for years: Fresh Del Monte s now marketing a pink pineapple as well as new super-sweet pineapple, and it's about to launch a new red pineapple in time for Chinese New Year. He talked to Chris White as this year's Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. Fruitbox is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. It is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White who has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for 35 years.Every episode attracts a large global audience that tunes in to hear exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruitbox is produced by Fruitnet Media International.To tell your story on Fruitbox, email [email protected] sponsor Fruitbox, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fabio Zanesco of VIP is president of SweeTango Europe, a new club or managed apple variety, with big ambitions for growth in Europe in this and coming seasons. Chris White talks to him about the new variety and about some of the challenges for managed varieties in the global apple business.Fruitbox is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience that tunes in to hear exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruitbox is produced by Fruitnet Media International.To tell your story on Fruitbox, email [email protected] sponsor Fruitbox, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Charles Godfray gave this year’s prestigious City Food & Drink Lecture in London. He talks to Chris White about how the food system needs to change to adapt to the challenges of population growth and climate change. It’s good news for our business of fresh fruits and vegetables.Fruitbox is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience that tunes in to hear exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruitbox is produced by Fruitnet Media International.To tell your story on Fruitbox, email [email protected] sponsor Fruitbox, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.