Industry analysis from Fresh Produce Journal
Analysis and insight for the UK fresh produce business.
Philippe Binard: US tariffs will have “strong impact” on global fresh produce trade
Freshfel Europe’s general delegate warns of future international trade instability, but hints at potential opportunities for the EU fresh produce business as a result of US tariffs
GPG offers thoughts on global blueberry production
Jamie Petchell says interest, demand, production and supply continue to increase at ”impressive levels” globally
Post-Brexit red tape ‘putting off overseas hauliers’
Mike Parr, CEO of PML Seafrigo in the UK and Ireland, takes stock of the major challenges facing UK fresh produce logistics, from plant health fees to port delays and government U-turns
Move to circular economy ‘boosts UK’s resilience’
Keith James, member of the Circular Economy Taskforce and head of public sector partnerships and policy and insights at WRAP, on why the organisation is backing the government’s circular economy plans
Ending of PO scheme ’harms British competitiveness’
Nick Marston, chairman of British Berry Growers, outlines serious concerns over Defra’s decision to end the Producer Organisation (PO) scheme
Conversations
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Fruitbox 112 · Daniel Sauvaitre, Interfel
Chris and Daniel look at global trade policy and its impact on the fruit and vegetable business
Fruitbox 111 · Duncan Jones, Sinclair
Duncan talks about Sinclair’s new home-compostable fruit label, described as a “huge step forward” in making fruit and vegetable labelling a 100 per cent sustainable practice
What can challenger brands teach the fresh produce industry?
Harvey Choat, MD of comms agency Nexus, explores what fresh produce brands can learn from the best ‘challenger brands’ in food and drink?
Potential for more UK fruit exports to Singapore
Market opportunities are likely to increase as Singaporean economy continues to recover from Covid and tourism rebounds
Aldi announces £67 million store investment
The discounter is planning to create better consumer shopping experience and upgrade refrigeration to lower carbon emissions
NFU Cymru keen to collaborate with Senedd on SFS
Wales’s farming union highlighted importance of continued SFS collaboration in meeting with Welsh deputy first minister
South African grapes mix old markets with new
New opportunities beckon, but traditional markets are still key for the country’s table grape industry
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Analysis: New Zealand’s exports back on track
Wayne Prowse brings you up to speed on recent key trends in the country’s fresh fruit export trade
Comment: South Africa appears ready to expand
The country’s fruit exporters are more confident this year as production continues to grow, but they must continue to pay attention to potential supply chain disruptions
Comment: Data tools drive Driscoll’s improvement
Fresh4cast and berry marketer Driscoll’s were nominated for a Technology Champion Award at the recent FPC Fresh Industry Awards. We asked Fresh4cast’s Michele Dall’Olio to tell us more
Empty shelves likely as border chaos continues
Comment: Mike Parr of PML Seafrigo lays bare the continuing complications and disruption experienced by hauliers at the UK border as 2025 looks set to be another challenging year for supply chains
If the climate threat is so urgent, why not talk about it?
The presidential contenders’ wildly differing views on the climate threat appeared indecisive in the US election, but the reasons behind this may be instructive for fresh produce businesses globally
Can Veganuary get its veg back?
Harvey Choat, MD of food and drink comms agency Nexus, argues that the 2025 Veganuary campaign risks alienating consumers and should instead focus on a message of ‘plant-more’ rather than ‘meat-less’
Comment: Pink Lady changed the face of apple marketing
As the founder of Pink Lady Europe steps down, Chris White recalls his first encounter with the apple in Australia during the early 1990s
South Africa prepares for positive stonefruit season
Growers are predicting a better export season after 2023/24 was disrupted by weather and logistical issues
Valencia and Spain are suffering, but they will rise to the challenge
Despite last month’s devastating floods, Spain will keep Europe supplied with fruit and vegetables
Comment: A pivotal moment for the banana industry
Business urgently needs fair prices, mutual transparency, and a shift away from over-certification, says Banana Link’s international coordinator