{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69cb37d9e8519e977f1f25fd/69f2a13ac5dd1a17171289ec?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fresh Produce India recap, the latest in automation and an exclusive interview with Melbourne Markets new CEO ","description":"<p>In this episode of The Produce Plus Podcast, host Bree Caggiati is joined by the editor of Produce Plus magazine Liam O’Callaghan as well as the managing director of Fruitnet Asia, John Hey. Following a successful Fresh Produce India event, they discuss the growing opportunities for Australian and New Zealand fresh produce brands in the India market highlighting new trade agreements and shifting consumer preferences towards premium health-focused categories.</p><p><br></p><p>Liam leads a segment on automation ahead of this year's Hort Connections where he speaks with exhibitors Agco and John Deere on the latest developments in the space.</p><p><br></p><p>Bree speaks with the new CEO for Melbourne Markets Authority, Rob Clayton, on the importance of building relationships within the fresh produce industry and why the organisation chose not to go ahead with its Super Saturdays concept following its three month trial.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More info…</strong></p><p>For the best listening experience on the go,&nbsp;download the Produce Plus App&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/produce-plus/id1517791030\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">App Store</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fruitnet.produceplus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Google Play</a>.&nbsp;</p><p>Alternatively, search for ‘The Produce Plus Podcast’ wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;</p><p>Don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a show, and&nbsp;follow us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/produce-plus/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>For sponsorship or advertising opportunities, contact kate@fruitnet.com</p><p>Or if your business has an idea for a future episode, email us at&nbsp;podcasts@fruitnet.com, or&nbsp;send us a message on LinkedIn.&nbsp;We’d love to hear from you!</p><p><em>The Produce Plus Podcast</em>&nbsp;is produced and presented by Bree Caggiati.&nbsp;Artwork by&nbsp;Qiong Wu&nbsp;for Fruitnet.</p>","author_name":"Fruitnet"}