Fruit Logistica Podcast

China continues to reshape the global fresh produce landscape.

Vietnam is emerging as a powerful new player in global fresh produce.

Local is no longer just a trend – it may be redefining supply chains.

Innovation could be the key to making fresh produce exciting again.

Speed, precision, and reliability – the cold chain has never been more critical.

Selling fresh produce today takes more than just quality and price.

One of the world’s most popular fruits is under threat.

Season 2 – Episode #2 Shipping is essential to the fresh produce trade – but it’s under growing pressure to change.

Season 2 – Episode #1 Season 2 of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast kicks off with one of the most pressing issues facing the industry today: global trade.

Season 1 – Episode #11 What will future fruits and vegetables taste, look and perform like? Host Chris White speaks with Roberto Hernández of Rijk Zwaan about how flavour, resilience and technology are reshaping the next generation of fresh produce varieties.

Season 1 – Episode #10 How do modern ports keep the fresh produce trade moving? Host Carl Collen speaks with Anne Saris from the Port of Rotterdam about containers, digital tools, and smart infrastructure that make cold chains faster, greener, and more reliable.

Season 1 – Episode #9 Can we really reduce food waste? In this episode of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast, recorded live in Berlin, host Maura Maxwell speaks with Kristof Franckx, Global Product Manager at TOMRA Food, about how technology and smarter systems can make fruit and vegetable production more sustainable, from field to fork.

Season 1 – Episode #8 Is Europe still an important market for Latin America? As demand grows in Asia and North America, will Latin America’s fruit exporters continue to prioritise Europe? In this episode of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast, recorded live in Berlin, host Mike Knowles discusses the shifting dynamics of global trade with: Ignacio Caballero, Marketing Director, Frutas de Chile Daniel Diaz, Commercial Director, Procomer Europe

Season 1 – Episode #7 Peru has become one of the world’s most dynamic fresh produce exporters – and its story is only just beginning. In this episode of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast, recorded live at the 2025 show in Berlin, host Chris White speaks with Piero Razeto of AGAP, Peru’s national growers’ association.

Season 1 – Episode #6 What makes Poland one of Europe’s most dynamic fresh produce suppliers? In this episode of Fruitcast, recorded live at FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin, host Carl Collen explores the country’s remarkable rise with two industry insiders: Dominika Kozarzewska of Polskie Jagody and Jan Nowakowski of Genesis Fresh.

Season 1 – Episode #5 How do major shipping lines keep their cool – and go green? In this episode of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast, recorded live in Berlin, host Mike Knowles speaks with Clemens Holz, Director Global Reefer Management at Hapag-Lloyd.

Season 1 – Episode #4 What drives success in Europe’s fresh produce sector – and what’s holding it back? In this episode of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast, recorded live in Berlin, host Chris White speaks with two leading figures who are reshaping the industry.

Season 1 - Episode #3 Vietnam’s fruit exports are booming. Durian leads the way – but what’s the next big hit for Europe? Find out in this fresh episode of the FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast.

Season 1 - Episode #2 Discover how AI boosts efficiency, cuts waste and enhances sustainability. Join Fruitcast host Mike Knowles and Clarifresh CEO Elad Mardix for a deep dive into the future of AI in fresh produce!

Season 1 – Episode #1 Egypt is rapidly strengthening its position in the global fruit trade. New markets, innovative farming techniques, and value-added products are driving growth. But what challenges does it face? Our first FRUIT LOGISTICA Podcast episode provides exciting insights.