In the latest episode of Fruitnet's conversation series Fruitbox, Chris White speaks to Hein Deprez, founder and executive director of Greenyard, one of the world's biggest fresh produce suppliers.

Deprez recently took the company he started more than 40 years ago back into private ownership, completing a full takeover and privatisation with the help of investor Solum Partners.

Now, as he prepares to help shape the next chapter in its history, he explains why it made sense for the group to leave the stock exchange and what this means for its customers and growers.

He also talks about the need to champion healthy eating – with fresh fruit and vegetables at its core – in order to fix a food system he describes as "broken".

And he shares his views on the need for better institutional support for the fruit and vegetable business, especially when it comes to things like the regulation of packaging.

Fruitbox is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience. Fruitbox is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White. He has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years.

Tune in to Fruitbox for exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables.

To tell your story on Fruitbox, email chris@fruitnet.com

To sponsor Fruitbox, contact advertising@fruitnet.com

Produced by Fruitnet Media International, Fruitbox part of the Fruitnet Podcast Network.

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In the latest episode of Fruitnet's conversation series Fruitbox, Chris White is joined once again by Mark Landini, founder and creative director of Landini Associates, the Sydney-based retail and brand consultancy.

Four years after his first appearance during the pandemic, Mark returns to discuss why supermarkets must reinvent themselves to survive. He argues that while independents are agile and able to curate unique food experiences, big chains remain weighed down by logistics and systems that limit innovation.

From his work with Aldi and Esselunga in Italy, Mark shares how smart design can reconnect customers with food, emphasise storytelling, and even make supermarket shopping a more enjoyable and meaningful experience. He explains his concept of 'reinventing normal' – starting from a new point of reference rather than simply iterating old models.

With examples ranging from local grocers to Italian retail pioneers, Mark makes the case for supermarkets to rediscover their passion for food, human contact, and curation – or risk becoming irrelevant in the age of home delivery.

Fruitbox is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience. Fruitbox is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White. He has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years.

Tune in to Fruitbox for exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruitbox is produced by Fruitnet Media International.

To tell your story on Fruitbox, email chris@fruitnet.com

To sponsor Fruitbox, contact advertising@fruitnet.com

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The latest episode of Fruitnet's conversation series Fruitbox was recorded live at Prognosfruit 2025 in Angers, France, where Philippe Binard and Daniel Sauvaitre of the World Apple & Pear Association oversaw the delivery of this year's annual European apple and pear production forecasts.

Chris White speaks to Philippe and Daniel about their expectations for the coming season, as well as some big challenges in terms of EU regulations, international trade tariffs, and struggling consumer demand.

Listen in for expert insight into the global fruit market, marketing strategies around consumer health, and the need to limit growers' exposure to rising input costs.

FRUITBOX is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience. FRUITBOX is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White. He has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years.

Tune in to FRUITBOX for exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. FRUITBOX is produced by Fruitnet Media International.

To tell your story on FRUITBOX, email chris@fruitnet.com

To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact advertising@fruitnet.com

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In the latest episode of Fruitnet's conversation series Fruitbox, Wyard Stomp, managing director of Driscoll's EMEA, discusses growth and opportunities in the berry category, and emphasises the importance of focusing on consumer experience rather than simply supply chain practicalities.

Listen in for expert insight into the this market leader's berry value chains, its strategy around premium varieties, and its efforts to expand consumption in new and emerging markets.

FRUITBOX is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience. FRUITBOX is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White. He has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years.

Tune in to FRUITBOX for exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. FRUITBOX is produced by Fruitnet Media International.

To tell your story on FRUITBOX, email chris@fruitnet.com

To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact advertising@fruitnet.com

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Two years on from the launch of Aldi South Group’s responsible sourcing strategy, Franka Rodriguez, director of global sourcing, talks to Chris White about the extension of their ethical sourcing model into avocados. And she reveals that more categories such as mangoes, citrus, melons, and grapes are next in line for the food retailer.

FRUITBOX is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience. FRUITBOX is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White. He has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years.

Tune in to FRUITBOX for exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. FRUITBOX is produced by Fruitnet Media International.

To tell your story on FRUITBOX, email chris@fruitnet.com

To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact advertising@fruitnet.com

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Daniel Sauvaitre, president of France's main fresh produce trade association Interfel, talks to Chris White about the looming prospect of disruption to international trade in the New Year. President Trump is about to take office in the USA and promises to use tariffs as the blunt instrument of future policy negotiation. What is the likely impact on our sector? And what of the political impasse in France? What effect will it have on the European Union?

FRUITBOX is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience. FRUITBOX is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White. He has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years.

Tune in to FRUITBOX for exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. FRUITBOX is produced by Fruitnet Media International.

To tell your story on FRUITBOX, email chris@fruitnet.com

To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact advertising@fruitnet.com

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Duncan Jones of Sinclair talks to Chris White about how the development of a new compostable label opens up new opportunities for more effective marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables.

FRUITBOX is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience. FRUITBOX is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White. He has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years.

Tune in to FRUITBOX for exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. FRUITBOX is produced by Fruitnet Media International.

To tell your story on FRUITBOX, email chris@fruitnet.com

To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact advertising@fruitnet.com

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Gary Marshall of New Covent Garden Market talks to Chris White about the London wholesale market's 350 year history - in 2024 it is celebrating 50 years at its current site next to the River Thames - and an upsurge in business as the market shifts its focus to higher quality and better service to a new, more demanding series of customers.

FRUITBOX is essential listening for everyone in the fresh produce business. Every episode attracts a large global audience. FRUITBOX is presented by Fruitnet's Chris White. He has been reporting on the global fresh produce business for more than 35 years.

Tune in to FRUITBOX for exclusive interviews and analysis about fresh fruits and vegetables. FRUITBOX is produced by Fruitnet Media International.

To tell your story on FRUITBOX, email chris@fruitnet.com

To sponsor FRUITBOX, contact advertising@fruitnet.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.