In this episode of the Weekly Global Fresh Series, we examine the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak impacting the U.S. market and explore its implications for public health, fresh produce supply chains, and food safety practices. Our coverage break down what cyclosporiasis is, how outbreaks are investigated, the challenges facing growers and retailers, and the critical steps the fresh produce industry can take to strengthen consumer confidence and protect public health.

#foodsafety. #cyclosporiasis. #freshproduce #lettuce

This week on the Global Fresh Series, we welcomed Nick Lanoil and Chef Daniel Asher of The Maverick Culinary Collective for an engaging conversation on bringing innovation to foodservice. The duo shared how their unique approach helps chefs elevate menus by pairing fresh produce with thoughtfully selected complementary ingredients, creating solutions that inspire creativity, efficiency, and exceptional dining experiences. Discover how collaboration, culinary expertise, and fresh ingredients come together to help foodservice operators deliver bold flavors and memorable dishes.

#foodservice. #freshproduce. #culinarycollective

What will it take to keep Europe's pear orchards thriving in the decades ahead? In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we dive into groundbreaking research on heat tolerance, water efficiency, and sustainable production that's redefining the future of pear growing. Join us for an insightful conversation with experts leading the way.

#freshpears. #Europesummers #precisionagriculture

Tune in for a timely discussion on the risks, opportunities, and innovations shaping the future of fresh produce in the face of rising temperatures.

Europe's latest heat wave is creating significant challenges across the fresh produce industry, from fields and orchards to distribution centers and retail shelves. In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we explore how extreme temperatures are impacting crop yields, product quality, harvesting schedules, transportation logistics, and market pricing across key growing regions.

Join us as we examine the short- and long-term effects of climate-driven weather events on the global fresh produce supply chain, hear insights from industry experts, and discuss the strategies growers, shippers, and retailers are using to maintain supply, reduce losses, and build resilience in an increasingly volatile environment.

#heatstress. #Europeheatwave. #heatagriculture. agriculturesupplychain

Join the Global Fresh Series as we follow the journey of apples across continents and discover how growers, importers, and retailers work together to ensure European consumers continue to enjoy premium apples long after the local season ends. We discuss the outlook for the overseas apple program, changing trade flows, growing demand for premium varieties such as Pink Lady® and Rosy Glow, and how retailers are navigating a balanced market with stable pricing and consistent quality. The episode also examines the increasing importance of global sourcing, supply chain coordination, and year-round availability in today's fresh produce industry.

#freshappleimports #Europefreshapples #consumersapples #appleexpots

This week's Global Fresh Series takes you to the biggest stage—that could also be fresh produce's biggest opportunity, the FIFA 2026 World Cup to explore how growers, marketers, retailers, commodity boards, and foodservice operators can leverage the world's biggest sporting event.

With 48 nations competing across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, billions of viewers, millions of visitors, and six weeks of celebrations, the World Cup is far more than a sporting event—it's a global food occasion. Every match creates opportunities for family gatherings, watch parties, restaurant visits, retail promotions, and culturally inspired meals and it may represent the largest consumer engagement opportunity in a generation.

#freshproduce. #FIFA2026worldcup #worldcupwatchparties #sportsconsumers

In this episode of the Global Fresh Series Podcast, we explore how Europe’s potato industry — especially Belgium’s iconic frozen fry sector — was hit by a massive agricultural and economic crisis in 2026. Beyond potatoes, the episode is a broader story about globalization, supply chains, farming economics, and the uncertainty facing the next generation of agricultural producers.

At its heart, The Fry Crisis is a deeply human story — one about farmers confronting shrinking margins, changing markets, and the fear that the “good years are over.”

The story centers on Belgian farmer who was forced to dump thousands of tons of unsold potatoes back into his fields after prices collapsed to zero. The surplus, estimated at five million metric tons across Europe, was driven by a combination of record harvests, shrinking global demand, rising production costs, geopolitical instability, and changing consumer habits.

#Belgiumpotatoes # potato exports #frenchfries #glp-1

Join me for a fun, reflective, and produce-filled farewell to Greece as I wrap up an unforgettable month abroad—one conversation, one supermarket, and one peach at a time. 🇬🇷🍑🥒

After a month of living and working as a digital nomad in Athens, it’s time for a final stroll through the streets, markets, and produce aisles of Greece. In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, I reflect on the little things that slowly became part of everyday life—from deciphering Greek signs and mastering a few local phrases to navigating the rhythms of a city that feels both ancient and surprisingly modern.

Along the way, I met perfect strangers who somehow led me to a connection with the UK's legendary "Cauliflower King," crossed paths with U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, and discovered that some of the best travel stories happen when you least expect them.

#greecefreshproduce. #argosgreece @Σκλαβενίτης. #Δημήτηρ # cauliflower king