Behind The Fruit - The Fresh Produce Podcast

Lucy Robinson

English Business Entrepreneurship

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Episodes 11

Avg. Duration 46m

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Since Feb 2026

Latest Episode May 2026

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Every 2 Weeks

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About This Podcast

The fresh produce industry is full of strong opinions and big decisions.
Behind the Fruit goes one step further and looks at the people behind them.

Through candid conversations with leaders from across the global produce sector, we explore careers, challenges, and the moments that shape how they lead. Expect thoughtful discussion, practical insight, and stories you won’t hear on a panel stage.

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Recent Episodes

S1E10 Building a Produce Brand from Scratch with Nuria Pizan | Behind the Fruit Ep. 10

May 06, 2026 28m Transcript

Nuria Pizan spent years building SanLucar into one of the most recognisable brands in fresh produce. In this episode, she talks about what it actually takes to go from a name and an idea to a brand…

From Desert Farms to Global Shelves | Arturo Hoffmann, Talsa Group

Apr 21, 2026 57m Transcript

From Peru's Desert Farms to European Shelves: Building a Global Fruit Business | Arturo Hoffmann Harrison, Talsa GroupWhat does it take to build a multi-country fruit operation from the ground up -…

Behind the Fruit Introduction

Apr 16, 2026 1m

Welcome to Behind the Fruit!About LCR InternationalLCR International supports senior hiring across the global fresh produce sector.We work with businesses where roles require a mix of technical,…

Building, losing, and rebuilding. A CEO’s honest story - Lennart van den Heuvel

Apr 09, 2026 54m Transcript

What would you do if your business lost €100 million almost overnight?In this episode of Behind the Fruit, Lennart van den Heuvel, CEO of Fruitful Ventures, shares the reality behind leadership in…

S1E7 How Equifruit Is Changing the Banana Industry, with Kim Chackal

Mar 20, 2026 54m Transcript

In this episode of Behind the Fruit, Lucy Robinson speaks with Kim Chackal, VP of Sales and Marketing and co-owner of Equifruit.Kim shares how she moved from event planning into fresh produce, and…

S1E6 Leadership Across Cultures: From Private Equity to Avocados with Patrick Hook

Mar 05, 2026 42m

In this episode of Behind the Fruit, Lucy Robinson speaks with Patrick Hook, former CEO of AVO America, about leadership across cultures, private equity in agriculture, and why mindset matters more…

S1E5 Executive Hiring in FMCG & Fresh Produce: 30 Years of Insight with John Elliott

Feb 19, 2026 33m

In this episode of Behind the Fruit, Lucy Robinson speaks with John Elliott, Founder of ELR Executive in Sydney, Australia.With nearly 30 years in executive search across FMCG, fresh produce and food…

S1E5 Behind the Fruit Podcast Episode 4 - Mark Brooks

Feb 05, 2026 49m

The conversation delves into Mark's journey to leadership, his non-traditional route, the role of values, the evolution of his management style, hiring for growth and diversity, traits for senior…

S1E2 Behind the Fruit Podcast Episode 2 - Jorge Reig

Feb 02, 2026 43m

The conversation covers Jorge Reig's career transition from finance to the fresh produce industry, his experience as a managing director, strategic and transformational work, managing teams through…

S1E3 Behind the Fruit Podcast Episode 3 - Ele Gower

Feb 02, 2026 52m

The conversation covers Ele Gower's journey in the fresh produce industry, her experience in Ethiopia, and her role at One Acre Fund. It delves into the challenges of career progression,…

S1E1 Behind The Fruit Podcast Episode 1 - CarrieAnn Arias

Feb 02, 2026 53m

In this episode of Behind the Fruit, Lucy is joined by CarrieAnn Arias for an honest conversation about stepping into leadership at the very top.CarrieAnn shares her journey from VP to CEO, what that…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Behind The Fruit - The Fresh Produce Podcast have?

Behind The Fruit - The Fresh Produce Podcast has published 11 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Behind The Fruit - The Fresh Produce Podcast still active?

Behind The Fruit - The Fresh Produce Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 46m.