Apples, pears and Amazon's next move

Retail expert Karen Green joins Nina Pullman to analyse news that Amazon is closing its physical ‘Fresh’ stores and ask: what will the online giant do next in produce and how might this affect suppliers? Plus, Karen gives her view on current and future retail trends, including how to navigate food inflation, why Tesco is nailing it on all tiers of produce and whether the UK shopper is ready for ultra quick delivery.Talking of Tesco, the retailer has just won Retailer of the Year for best supporter of British apples and pears at the sector’s official launch event. To discuss the upcoming season, Nina is joined by FPJ colleagues Fred Searle and Tom Joyce to hear how the topfruit sector is feeling, how a high quality European crop in Poland and Belgium could impact UK topfruit sales, and whether seasonality is still relevant in such a mature category. The trio also consider the more unusual ways of promoting apples, from Pink Lady tattoos to seasoning pigs' feet.We want your questions!In our next episode, Nina, Fred and Michael will be taking questions from our listeners. Ask us anything about FPJ, the industry, a global market covered by Fruitnet’s sister titles or a specific category… To submit a question, you can:Send us a voice note via this linkEmail us at [email protected], with the subject: FPJ podcast mailbagSend us a message on LinkedInDon’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a show. You can also download the FPJ app for the best listening experience.The Fresh Produce Journal Podcast is produced and presented by Nina Pullman for Fruitnet Media International. It is part of the Fruitnet Podcast Network. Find out more at www.fruitnet.com/fresh-produce-journal/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.