Could Takestock Become an eBay for Surplus Produce?
Waste is one of the biggest perils of the fresh produce industry. Trying to find a home for excess stock and unwanted produce before it’s… Read More
European Market
What Is Happening Beyond Brexit?
The whole issue of Brexit has become an all-consuming subject for many, not just in the fresh produce sector, but in the wider economy as… Read More
Immediate Action to Protect Food Trade
A U.K. think tank has warned governments must take immediate action to mitigate the risk of severe disruption at certain trade “chokepoints” around the world,… Read More
Lessons from Peru and Chile Powerhouses
Chile and Peru have emerged as two powerhouses in the Latin American fruit and vegetable sector. Both countries have significantly developed their export business to… Read More
Where Next for British Produce Post-Brexit?
A competitive environment challenges retailers to excel in the basics, tailor business to customers and innovate. As I write this column, the British government just… Read More
2017 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
The veg-centric restaurant plate expands retail opportunities. 2017 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award Organized by Messe Berlin GmbH, Fruit Logistica 2017, held Feb. 8 to 10,… Read More
What Could 2017 Hold For Europe’s Fresh Produce Industry?
If 2016 is anything to go by, we won’t be short of surprises. Few predicted the outcome of the United Kingdom’s referendum on EU membership,… Read More
How Will Brexit Affect The Industry?
At the recent New York Produce Show and Conference held in December 2016, a question was asked by a member of the consumer media during… Read More
Generation Z Habits
Warren Buffett once said: “In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.” For some time, I have been intrigued by… Read More
UK’s Organic Market Presents Opportunities For US
The EU organic food and drink market is poised to double in its overall size from around €9 billion at the current moment to more… Read More