107 · David Kat, Neolithics

Duncan Jones of Sinclair talks to Chris White about how the development of a new compostable label opens up new opportunities for more effective marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables.  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] To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Marshall of New Covent Garden Market talks to Chris White about the London wholesale market's 350 year history - in 2024 it is celebrating 50 years at its current site next to the River Thames - and an upsurge in business as the market shifts its focus to higher quality and better service to a new, more demanding series of customers. 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] To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephan Weist of Rewe Group Buying GmbH talks to Chris White about how Germany's leading supermarket chain has made a very big move into regional and local sourcing over recent years. Is it a model for other parts of Europe too?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] To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carlo Magni and Louise Beard of Forward Insight talk to Chris White about how best to match future consumer preferences with fresh fruits and vegetables they want to eat. It's already working in kiwifruit, apples, and much more. Does this marriage of market knowledge and consumer insight with long-term strategic planning and investment into new branded products offer a new way forward for our sector? 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] To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Kat of Neolithics talks to Chris White about how post-harvest technology is being transformed by AI and other new technologies and why they're likely to have a big impact on the way in which we market fresh fruits and vegetables in future. 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] To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Desmond Jas of Olympic Fruit talks to Chris White about how the Netherlands-based specialist importer of table grapes and citrus is focusing its business strategy in a new way. Nowadays, it's not so much about securing volume growth each and every season, the focus is on how to achieve repeat purchases at retail point of sale by making a new alliance between the grower, the supermarket, and the service provider. It seems obvious, but it feels pretty different... 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] To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Lepard, the London-based food writer, talks to Chris White about his work in East Asia to revive a local citrus variety called Nanzhuang Citrus Taiwanica. Its specific uses in processing for citrus preserves as well as the fragrance and pharmaceutical sectors could offer similar opportunities to citrus growers elsewhere in the world. 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.

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.