Global Fresh Series

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The Global Fresh Series podcast, featuring Juanita Gaglio, explores every aspect of the fresh produce industry worldwide. Each episode dives into global trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of fresh produce.

  1. 20H AGO

    Celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year and Heart-Healthy Harvests

    In this vibrant February episode of The Global Fresh Series, we celebrate the spirit of the Chinese (Lunar) New Year — a season of prosperity, renewal, and symbolic foods — while honoring National Heart Month, spotlighting the powerful role fresh produce plays in cardiovascular wellness. From citrus fruits symbolizing good fortune to berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, avocados, root vegetables, and other nutrient-rich staples that support heart health, we explore how global food traditions and modern nutrition science beautifully intersect. Join us as we journey across cultures and commodities, uncovering how fresh produce fuels celebration, strengthens communities, and supports healthier lives worldwide. Whether it’s a lucky orange shared at the New Year table or a heart-smart salad packed with vibrant greens, this episode reminds us that the path to prosperity begins with what’s on our plate. #chinesenewyear #nationalheartmonth #freshfruit #freshvegetables

    25 min

  2. FEB 11

    From Berlin to the World: Fruit Logistica 2026, EU–Mercosur Trade, and the Modern Consumer

    This week on The Global Fresh Series, we’re recapping the high points of Fruit Logistica 2026, where nearly 90,000 fresh produce professionals from around the world gathered in Berlin despite challenging winter conditions. We take a closer look at the business momentum, innovation highlights, and key themes shaping the global fresh produce industry, followed by an overview of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement and what it could mean for future market access, competition, and trade flows. We’ll also share a consumer insight straight from Berlin, offering perspective on evolving shopper expectations in one of Europe’s most influential markets. A packed episode connecting global trade, on-the-ground insights, and the conversations shaping what’s next for fresh produce.

    36 min

  3. FEB 4

    Passport to Fresh: Live from Fruit Logistica and Inside the China Produce Market

    This week on The Global Fresh Series, we’re coming to you from Fruit Logistica in Berlin, where the global fresh produce industry gathers to shape the future of trade, innovation, and market access. In this special episode, we share insights from the show floor and introduce a guest with years of hands-on experience doing business in the China fresh produce market. As China continues to play an outsized role in global pricing, demand, and premium fruit trends, understanding how to navigate this market has never been more critical. Our conversation explores what it really takes to succeed in China—from market access and consumer expectations to branding, logistics, and relationship-driven business culture—while connecting those lessons to the broader global themes emerging at Fruit Logistica. Whether you’re a grower, exporter, importer, or marketer, this episode offers timely perspective on how global trade shows like Fruit Logistica intersect with one of the world’s most influential fresh produce markets.

    42 min

  4. JAN 28

    Policy, People, and Pricing: France’s Ban on Ag Substances, Consumer Insights, Dynamic Pricing

    We begin with a deep dive into France’s recent decree banning five active substances on a range of fresh produce, regardless of country of origin, and explore what this unilateral move means for growers, exporters, and global supply chains operating within and beyond the European Union.Next, we’re excited to introduce a new segment, Consumer Insights, featuring Nicole MacDonald, who joins us to unpack how today’s consumers are thinking about food choices, trust, transparency, and value in an increasingly complex marketplace.We close the episode by addressing dynamic pricing — a growing concern for consumers and a powerful, and sometimes controversial, tool for perishable products. As technology and pricing algorithms evolve, we discuss where opportunity meets consumer perception, and why balance will be critical moving forward.From regulatory shifts to consumer expectations and the economics of perishables, this episode connects the dots on the pressures — and possibilities — shaping the future of fresh.

    42 min

  5. JAN 21

    Power Plays & Produce Trends: Avocados, Mango Momentum, and the Hidden Threat to Tomatoes

    This week on The Global Fresh Series, we take a wide-angle look at the forces reshaping the global fresh produce industry—from avocado boardroom power, with the blockbuster acquisition of Calavo Growers by Mission Produce, a deal that signals a new era of scale, vertical integration, and expansion into prepared foods. moves to unexpected environmental challenges influencing what ends up on our plates. Followed with exploring record avocado demand and how Avocados From Mexico is looking far beyond Super Bowl Sunday—forecasting billions of avocados moving through global markets and investing in year-round demand, new regions, and next-generation consumers. We look at microfibers in clothes stunting tomato growth and finally, we end on a sweet note with the surging global popularity of mangoes, as consumer demand, improved supply chains, and expanding markets continue to fuel one of the fastest-growing fruit categories worldwide.

    31 min

  6. JAN 14

    From Drought Relief to China’s Surging Durian Demand: Global Produce Shifts Reshaping the Market

    This week on The Global Fresh Series, we take a wide-angle look at how rapidly shifting environmental conditions, global demand, and innovation are reshaping the fresh produce landscape. We begin in California, where the state has officially been declared drought-free, marking a major turning point for growers, water policy, and long-term agricultural planning. From there, we travel to Southeast Asia, where surging demand for durian—driven by the Chinese market—is transforming the small rural village of Raub, in Malaysia. Once a quiet agricultural area, Raub is now positioning itself as a global supplier, expanding durian production and opening new export channels to India. We close the episode with a look at innovation closer to home, as four new potato varieties are introduced to the market—highlighting how plant breeding, consumer preferences, and adaptability continue to drive opportunity in staple crops. From climate resilience to exotic fruit demand and varietal innovation, this episode captures the interconnected forces shaping the future of global fresh produce.

    28 min

  7. JAN 7

    Traversing The Crosswinds of 2025 with CPMA President, Ron Lemaire

    In this timely episode of the Global Fresh Series, we sit down with Ron Lemaire, President of the Canadian Fresh Produce Association, for a candid conversation on one of the most challenging years the global fresh produce industry has faced in recent memory. Ron reflects on the realities of 2025—marked by shifting tariffs, trade uncertainty, and geopolitical pressures—and how these forces reshaped supply chains and business strategies across borders. He also shares how new partnerships were forged, existing relationships strengthened, and innovative approaches adopted to keep fresh produce moving despite the headwinds.

    43 min

  8. 12/31/2025

    From Field to Future: Closing 2025 with Global Fresh Perspectives

    The final Global Fresh Series episode of 2025 is all about celebration. We’re highlighting the people, ideas, and breakthroughs that shaped the year across the global fresh produce industry. From farm fields to global markets, this episode captures the energy, resilience, and innovation that defined 2025—and sets the stage for an exciting year ahead. Join us as we close the season with gratitude, insight, and a fresh outlook for 2026. Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Premium Zag Technological Services, Inc.: https://www.zagtech.com/ Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com

    20 min
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The Global Fresh Series podcast, featuring Juanita Gaglio, explores every aspect of the fresh produce industry worldwide. Each episode dives into global trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of fresh produce.

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  • Creator
    The Produce Industry Network
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 The Produce Industry Network
  • Show Website
    Global Fresh Series