Global Fresh Series

n this episode of the Global Fresh Series Podcast, we are joined by Athena Vorillas for an engaging discussion on Greece’s vibrant food culture, agricultural heritage, and evolving fresh produce sector. From the deep-rooted importance of olives, citrus, and traditional Mediterranean ingredients to modern consumer trends and the role of fresh food in Greek society, Athena offers valuable insight into how Greece’s culinary identity continues to influence both local markets and global perceptions. Discover the intersection of tradition, nutrition, and agriculture in one of the world’s most historically rich food cultures.#greekfreshproduce #innovation #naxosfresh #freshproduce

In this week’s Global Fresh Series, we explore why 2026 may prove to be a defining turning point for the global fresh produce industry. From escalating geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies to extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions, and climate-driven production challenges, the sector is navigating unprecedented uncertainty. Join us as we examine how growers, exporters, retailers, and industry leaders are adapting to a rapidly changing landscape, through mergers and acquistions, and what these forces mean for the future of global fresh food production, pricing, and food security.#freshproducemergers #valueadded #freshproduceinflection #innovation

This week on the Global Fresh Series we conclude our exclusive coverage of the 43rd edition of Macfrut 2026, reflecting on three dynamic days that showcased the very best of the global fresh produce industry. From groundbreaking innovations and international partnerships to emerging technologies, sustainability initiatives, and key market opportunities, Macfrut once again proved why it remains one of the industry’s premier global events. We break down the major highlights, influential conversations, and strategic takeaways from the show floor while also looking ahead to the future evolution of Macfrut and its expanding role in shaping the worldwide produce sector.#macfrut2026 #innovation #avocados #mangoes #produceindustrynetwork

Two stories. Two continents. One interconnected industry.From booming avocado exports to complex trade policy shifts, this episode dives into the opportunities, challenges, and strategies shaping the future of fresh.In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we connect the dots across two powerful forces shaping the fresh produce industry in 2025 and beyond.First, we head to Colombia, where Hass avocados are driving remarkable agricultural growth, with exports surging and Europe absorbing more than 60% of shipments. From the dominance of the Netherlands to rising demand in Germany and Spain, we explore how Colombia is strengthening its position in some of the world’s most competitive markets—and what it will take to sustain that momentum.Then, we shift to the United States, where a massive tariff refund effort—totaling over $166 billion—is unfolding. With new systems in development and timelines still uncertain, we break down what this means for importers, cash flow, and the broader global supply chain.#colombiaavocados #agriculture #tariffs. #hassavocados

This week on the Global Fresh Series, we welcome a guest whose personal story has moved millions and sparked international change. Once a nuclear submarine engineer, he was thrust into the global spotlight after the tragic loss of his son during the 1993 Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak. Since then, he’s become a leading voice in food safety, advising agencies like the FDA, USDA, and CDC.Featured in CNN interviews and the 2023 Emmy award-winning Netflix documentary Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food, he brings a powerful blend of personal conviction, policy expertise, and advocacy to the conversation.Tune in as we explore how one father’s tragedy transformed into a mission to protect families worldwide—and how the fresh produce industry plays a key role in building a safer, more transparent food system.🎙️ This is an episode you won’t want to miss.First Class Sponsorship: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.:  https://www.zagtech.com/ , Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Produce Industry Network sits down with Paul Brabant of HSAT, a cutting-edge technology company using AI and satellite data to transform agriculture. From predicting weather conditions for specific fields to optimizing crop management and achieving an incredible 95% yield prediction accuracy, HSAT is leading the way. With the world’s largest data collection team dedicated to building AI models, they are setting a new standard for precision farming. Tune in to discover how data-driven insights are reshaping the future of fresh produce!Choice Sponsor: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.:  https://www.zagtech.com/ , Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join us as we dive into the TR4 epidemic threatening the global banana supply and explore groundbreaking solutions like liquid nanoclay technology in the Sahara Desert. Discover how this innovation is reviving arid lands for fresh produce cultivation and hear about the surprising success of blueberry trials in Egypt. This episode sheds light on the challenges and triumphs shaping the future of our global food system.Choice Sponsor: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.:  https://www.zagtech.com/ , Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dive into the fascinating world of agriculture and trade with the latest updates on New Zealand Zespri growers approving increased hectares for SunGold volume,, the rise of Moroccan blueberries as a global favorite, and a historic trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur countries that promises to transform free trade. Discover exotic Asian fruits and vegetables while uncovering the secrets of Australian bush foods like the unique quandong. Join us for an insightful journey through the intersection of farming, culture, and commerce!Choice Sponsor: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.:  https://www.zagtech.com/ , Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week on the Global Fresh Series, we dive into Zespri’s bold move to let growers decide on ramping up Sun Gold Kiwi production in response to skyrocketing demand. Next, we unpack the devastating impact of the DANA weather front on Valencia, Spain, and what it means for the region’s agricultural future. Finally, meet the new COO of the Port of Rotterdam, as we explore their vision for one of Europe’s busiest fresh produce gateways. Don't miss this essential update for the global fresh industry!Choice Sponsor: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.:  https://www.zagtech.com/ , Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠