The Produce Industry Podcast’s Post

In this podcast I review the evolution of European and international fresh produce in the last three decades and what are the latest challenges but also the many opportunities for fresh fruit and vegetables and how at Freshfel Europe we are addressing them .

Today’s Global Fresh Series’ guest, Leah Logan, is a subject matter expert in digital transformation.   Learn how you can take a playbook from retailers and CPG companies to understand the important role that digital media can play in expanding your message through various channels. ***link to episode in comments below*** Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa and John Greene Logistics Company #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #packagingsolutions #packagingindustry #packaging #agriculture

In our latest podcast episode, we talk to legendary chef Dan Barber of Blue Hill At Stone Barns. In this first in-person interview since 2020, Dan discusses with our co-founder Cora Hilts his passion for sustainable food and dining. Dan goes into detail about sourcing seeds, nose-to-tail eating and how restaurants have the power to change how food is grown all over the world. “Dan and I discussed the fact that just FOUR companies globally now own more than 60% of the world’s seed crops…meaning the vast majority of our food sources are controlled by less than a handful of corporations. And these companies are agribusinesses like Bayer, who engineer these seeds to be genetically modified and only able to grow when a certain pesticide (that Bayer happens to make) can be sprayed liberally upon them from the moment they are put in the soil. Meaning our food contains chemicals from it’s inception in many cases. As disease soars throughout so many populations, I can’t help but think about the connection here to the amount of pesticides, toxic fertilizer and the literal roots of our food being hit with chemicals before it even grows. Not to mention what it means to have businesses hold the rights to something as fundamental as the seeds that grow our food.” – Cora Hilts https://lnkd.in/ep-PNMqf

Head to the Beans is How site for their annual report. “Over 91 organisations from diverse backgrounds have committed to recognising and promoting the power of beans to solve some of the world’s most urgent problems; hunger, malnutrition, climate change and more. This first annual report is a testament to the collective effort, dedication and energy of our many partners and supporters.” Paul Newnham, Executive Director & Chief Bean Officer of the SDG2 Advocacy Hub Many farmers use beans as an important part of their crop rotation because nitrogen is an essential nutrient for growing healthy, productive plants. Legumes can improve soil health naturally without the need for synthetic fertilisers. Looking for a recipe: Keep it green and try smashed fava beans on toast - it makes a great swap for avocado on toast. #beansishow https://lnkd.in/dvP7Y9zZ

"I remember when I was a kid, I'm now 55, my mother always asked me to go shopping for her and she always gave me a hundred shillings. So, I bought my meat and my sausages and a little bit of cheese. And then the rest, the 20 shillings, was so much and you could nearly buy the whole vegetable shop. Prices of vegetables were so cheap at that time. And animal products were so expensive, you know? And now when you look at the market, when you go to a shop, chicken is cheaper than a kohlrabi. It’s crazy. It’s kind of scary how the price system has gone out of control.” 🥬🍗

 Listen to Matthias Krön, President of the Donau Soja Organisation, go into its mission and its pivotal role in European soy production. Discover the intricacies of protein production and consumption in Europe, and the potential for transitioning from imported soy to European soy to substantially reduce CO2 emissions. Gain insights into how our agricultural system has inadvertently fostered a culture of overconsumption. 🎧 👉 https://lnkd.in/ef9WS5EC #Podcast #PlantBreeding #Soy #DonauSoja #DonaoZoya #EuropeanSoy #Sustainability

Today’s Global Fresh Series features a prominent figure in the European fresh produce sector, Philippe Binard . He oversees Europe’s central fresh produce organization,Freshfel Europe, promoting the interests of its members throughout the produce supply chain. Listen to what he discusses as the challenges ahead for the produce industry in Europe. ***link to episode in comments below*** Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa, and John Greene Logistics Company Choice: Golden Star Citrus Inc, Equifruit, Jac. Vandenberg, Inc., Continental Fresh LLC, Arctic® Apples, Sev-Rend, Apeel, RPE, LLC, Tasteful Selections LLC and Thx! Dreams Standard: Empower Fresh Company and Peak of the Market Ltd. #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #packagingsolutions #packagingindustry #packaging #agriculture

This week on the Global Fresh Series with Juanita Gaglio. What happens when two women passionate about starting their own produce company meet? Founders Ceci 🍇🧄 Gutierrez and Shirley Bryson began importing garlic from Spain. They describe how the fragrant aroma from this garlic surprises people lending to delicious meals. Their company is aptly named, REINA PRODUCE, which means queen and they are the queens of produce! ***link to episode in comments below*** Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa, John Greene Logistics Company, and BelleHarvest #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #packagingsolutions #packagingindustry #packaging #agriculture

In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast we talk with Ali Cox, OLY, 5th generation farmer and owner of Noble West. Ali has created strategies for retail marketing on behalf of their clients and working with clients to build retail tool kits. This will elevate the conversation with customers in providing the right data and approach.  Some of the programs that are running are social media campaigns on target marketing with certain items for specific content. Retailers are being asked to create content, but are not able to do this at a level where it can ben done from an outside firm. ***link to episode in comments below*** Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa, John Greene Logistics Company, and BelleHarvest #freshproduce #fresh #freshfood #freshfruit #freshfruits #freshvegetables #freshveggies #freshness #freshfoods #fruitsandveggies #fruit #fruits #fruitsandvegetables #fruitsbasket #producelife #theproduceindustrypodcast #aglife #farmlife #farming #farmers #cea #agriculture #indoorfarming #organicproduce #organicfarming #organics #onions #onionfarmer #bananas #fairtrade

Dive into the latest episode of "The Credible Vegetable Report" where we zoom in on the thriving cucumber market and more! Craig Slate and Matt Mandel share their expert analysis on a variety of pressing topics affecting the agricultural sector this spring. Episode Highlights Include: Sinaloa Water Crisis: Explore the impact of severe water shortages on vegetable production and global supply chains. Vegetable Consumption Trends: Learn how consumer preferences and behaviors are evolving, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, and how these shifts are affecting the vegetable market. Cucumber Market Surge: Discover why cucumber prices have spiked 15-20% above last year's figures and what this means for future market conditions. 👥 Whether you're a farmer, market analyst, or just a curious food enthusiast, this episode offers a wealth of information to help you understand the forces shaping today's agricultural markets. 💬 What are your thoughts on these market dynamics? How do you see these factors affecting your business or consumption habits? Tell us down below! 🔗 Watch: https://lnkd.in/gWDriSvg 🔗 Listen: https://lnkd.in/gkP-57-M A big thank you to our episode sponsors: Born Farms, Art MX, Mucci Farms, Sev-Rend, Santos International, 4EARTH FARMS, SunFed, Zubelle Industries, IFCO SYSTEMS, and our beverage sponsor, Tehuacan Brillante for their support. #Cucumbers #Agriculture #MarketTrends #VegetableMarket #ConsumerBehavior #Podcast #BusinessInsight #AgriBusiness #FoodSupplyChain #SustainableFarming #MarketInsights #VegetableGrowing #AgTech #FoodSecurity

Cultivated Meat Insider Reveals The Realities of Cultivated Meat in Today's World -  Leo Groenewegen x Tomorrow’s Bites OUT NOW! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKPqeGUw Is cultured meat a revolution or a risk? That is the main question people have. And we get it because, on the one hand, its development is appreciated in countries like Singapore and the USA, while on the other side of the world, countries like Italy and Romania are already putting regulations in place to ban it. So to bridge the gap, we took the latest episode of 2023 for this topic and had a conversation with Leo Groenewegen, one of the experts on cultured meat. He has been involved from the start of its development and has been working in this field for several years. We delved into topics like: - What exactly is cultivated meat? - How far have we come in its development? - Are there any risks for human health? - What will be the role of traditional farmers if cultivated meat takes centre stage? - What are the current challenges? - Where and how will we as consumers find cultivated meat on our plates? This conversation made everything around cultivated meat clearer for us, from consumers to traditional farmers. It also shed light on the challenges and opportunities of cultivated meat. This is the talk for everyone interested in the biggest innovation of recent years in the food scene and the people more reluctant towards this development. Food must not be a problem but a solution. 🙏 #cultivatedmeat #foodrevolution #sustainable #agriculturalInnovation #foodtech #foodscience