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The Produce Industry is very complex and covers A to Z literally Asparagus through Zucchini. We will discuss all types of markets foreign and domestic including Supply, Demand, Logistics, Technology, Food Safety, Sustainability, Industry Categories, Market Reports and Industry news, and more!!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support)
WK49 - THE ART OF SELLING IN THE PRODUCE DEPARTMENT W/ RON PELGER ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP123
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce industry Podcast Ron Pelger is back with Dan the Produce Man. Have your store(s) mastered the Art of Selling in the Produce Departments? Is it a lost craft? What can stores do to drives sales up?
To find out, tune in and turn on
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com , WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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35:1308/12/2023
WK48 - DAN'S DECEMBER PICKS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP122
Dan's Picks for this week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast include Purple Cauliflower, Fresh Dug Jicama, Baby Squashes, Lady sized variety apples, Concorde Pears, Black Twig Apples, more red fleshed apple varieties, Orangetti Squash, Sweetest Batch Blueberries, Jumbo Blueberries, Maradol Papayas, Papaya Seeds, Beets, and Dry Farmed Tomatoes to start out December so Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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20:2708/12/2023
Arctic Apples® Growth, Supply Chain, and Branding w/ Rebecca Catlett - EP360
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with our Choice Sponsor Arctic Apple ® very own Rebecca Carlett. Rebecca is the Director of Marketing & Communication at Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. that is the grower, packer, shipper marketer of the Arctic Apples® brand.
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FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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30:0604/12/2023
WK47 - TURKEY SANDWICHES AND SOUP ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - 121
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man asks Vera Ciametti from La Cucina di Vera; what can we do with all those leftovers? Well, Vera has some fantastic tips aside from the good ol' Turkey Sandwich and Soup. Also, don't waste a those kitchen scraps, Butternut Squash, Kale recipes, and more! You don't want to miss this one so Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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24:2701/12/2023
Building Love, Uniting Everyone w/ Albert Perez - EP357
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring our Choice Sponsor Albert Perez back. Albert and Patrick just returned home from our #waterforall Trek in the Dominican Republic with 34 other participants that hiked for clean water!
In this episode Albert and Patrick will talk about the trip and how adaptability and ingenuity came into play when a tropical storm came through the country while we were visiting!
In the second half we discuss how companies can get involved with a cause and how to give back! You won't want to miss this one as Albert's leadership and expertise is unmatched even to Patrick!!
You can go the distance, you can run the mileYou can walk straight through hell with a smileYou can be a hero, you can get the goldBreaking all the records they thought would never be brokeYeah, do it for your people, do it for your prideHow're you ever gonna know if you never even try?Do it for your country, do it for your name'Cause there gonna be a day when you're - LIVING IN THE HALL OF FAME!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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33:5727/11/2023
Liz Sertl of GS1 US - EP355
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with Liz Sertl of GS1 US. If you don't know about GS1 US......Well they are a global supply chain standards organization with over 2.5 million user companies that generate over 10 billion transactions daily using our standards. Some of the most common standards you may be familiar with is the Global Trade Item Number, the UPC barcode, the GS1 128 barcode (this is what growers/packers use when shipping cases of product) and the Global Location Number among others.
Today, we here from Liz Sertl the Senior Director, Community Engagement, at GS1 US, the not-for-profit information standards organization, and has more than 20 years of experience in the CPG industry.
Liz facilitates collaboration best practices and guidelines that help companies improve product traceability and supply chain visibility through the adoption of GS1 Standards.
She also spent more than a decade with Anheuser-Busch in e-business solutions and packaging, where she spearheaded the company’s adoption of GS1 Standards for improved supply chain efficiency and trading partner relationships.
GS1 US oversees businesses in the United States, we are not-for-profit, industry driven and a neutral organization. This status provides industry a safe harbor and un-competitive common ground to come together and discuss supply chain and regulatory issues that they need to solve for the betterment of the entire industry. One major issue that industry is working to solve now is making sure all stakeholders in the supply chain can become compliant with the FSMA 204 final rule that was published last November by the FDA. Impacted businesses have until January of 2026 to be compliant so the industry is working hard to make sure all parties know what they should be doing now.
VISIT GS1 @ www.gs1us.org
TUNE IN AND TUNE ON!!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star...
32:2624/11/2023
WK46 - DAN'S OLD MARKET ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP120
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man is live at his old market complete with customers in the background, shopping carts rattling, handtrucks, registers etc.
Dan goes over a few new apple varieties that are creating quite a stir! Did you know that when you eat some of these newly dveloped apple varieties that you are actually eat 8-10 varieties in one piece of fruit? How is that?
Well, find out when you Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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14:2917/11/2023
EMERGENCY NOTICE - Can you hear us USDA, DHS and CBP? - EP353
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are brining a BIG ISSUE to the table happening in Texas. Did you know that produce crossings take up to 10 days to complete reporting? There was a lot of changes to the rule in 2021 about data/analytics into the country from Mexico into Texas.
There are a team of produce professionals fighting to get this rule changes to be able to have transparency all across the board.
Here from:
Brent Erenwert - Brothers Produce of Houston
Martha Montoya - Ag Tools, Inc.
Amanda Horney - London Fruit Company (Grub Market)
Allison Moore - Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
Dante Galazzi - Texas International Produce Association
Learn from these subject matter experts on how to better our produce community and build a better tomorrow!!
Market Transparency: The crossings report used to provide near-real-time data on goods crossing the border, giving businesses a clear view of supply and demand dynamics. This information is vital for informed decision-making, price adjustments, and effective inventory management. However, the current 10-day delay in crossing information leaves us in the dark about the current domestic market conditions.
Informed Purchasing: Importers, such as those in the lime industry, depend on this data to make well-informed purchasing decisions. Knowledge of when and what goods are crossing the border helps them plan their buying strategies, ensuring they can meet consumer demands without overstocking or understocking.
Predicting Market Trends: The report empowers importers to anticipate market trends by examining the volume and types of goods entering the market. It's a valuable tool for adjusting pricing and production strategies in response to shifting market conditions.
Consumer Impact: Changes in the crossings report directly affect consumers, influencing the availability and pricing of fresh produce items. Ensuring the accuracy of this information is critical to guarantee affordable access to high-quality goods for the public.
Economic and National Security: The crossings report isn't just economically significant; it also has national security implications. Maintaining a stable and reliable supply chain for fresh produce is essential to safeguard the nation's food security, given that over 60% of our fruit and 40% of our vegetables are imported into the US.
Tune in and Tune On!!!!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole...
40:4213/11/2023
WK45 - GROOVY GREENS, FUYU PERSIMMONS & MORE ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP119
This week's Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man shares some info on transition time, Fuyu Persimmons, Groovy Greens and more so tune in turn on and get down!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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21:2410/11/2023
The History of Fresh Produce on Tomatoes PART TWO - EP351
Today is November 9, 2023 and we are back talking all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why we do it. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.
Tune in and Tune On with our host Patrick Kelly and John Paap as we talk about the HISTORY of TOMATOES PART TWO with a SPECIAL GUEST!!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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38:3906/11/2023
The History of Tomatoes - Part 2 - The History of Fresh Produce
In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of TOMATOES (Part 2)!
38:3906/11/2023
WK44 - THANKSGIVING PREPARATIONS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP118
In this weeks Fresh From The Field Fridays by The Produce Industry Podcast we bring our valued friend Ross The Produce Boss Nelson on to talk about Thanksgiving preparations, the onion recall and overall produce picks for November.
Let's also hear from Shay Myers of Owyhee Produce on the onions recall and what you need to look out for? Don't exclude onions from Thanksgiving just yet!
Tune in and Tune On!!!!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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34:5703/11/2023
Twas The Night Before Halloween - EP349
Re-Living the spookiest part of 2020 and no were not just talking about covid-19. In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly we bring you some CELEBRITY GUESTS. Now these are not your traditional celebrities, I mean yes they are in movies, yes you will recognize them if you see in a crowd, but......not so sure how long you could be around them.
All the way from Transylvania we have Dracula and Franksteins Monster and across the sands of time to the heart of Egypt we have The Mummy himself. We chat about all the different types of fruits and vegetables these characters eat. They also get a bit distracted on other things like blood and iron, but back on track talking about fruits and vegetables tonight. HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO EVERYONE AND PLEASE MAKE SURE IF YOU GET AN APPLE OR AN ORANGE IN YOUR BAG.... KEEP IT!!!!
Trenton Bennett - VOICE ACTOR
Website: http://www.trentonbennett.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoiceOfTrenton
Twitter: @VoiceOfTrenton
Bio: A professionally trained Voice Actor, Trenton Bennett has recorded commercials, e-Learning, and online training. He has performed audiobooks across a wide variety of genres, from popular fields such as Romance and Satire to niche areas of Hard Science Fiction and Inspirational. He has received coaching from top names in the industry and is proud to also be the voice of the audiobook to ‘Rust’, a film and novel by Corbin Bernsen.
Trenton records and produces from his home studio in Florida, USA. Although his audiobook skills are in high demand, he also loves working in commercial and instructional videos. Alongside native Brit Steve Atkins, he is the co-host of the Podcast “Classic Rock Battles: the Limey and the Yank.”
Trenton’s work can be found on Amazon, Audible, iTunes and more. His website is www.trentonbennett.com
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: <a...
23:2730/10/2023
WK43 - POMEGRANATES AND PUMPKINS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP117
This week it's Pomegranates and Pumpkins on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast. From Jack-O-Lanterns to Dan's Top 5 Cooking Pumpkins.
It ain't spooky, but it is tasty so Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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21:2327/10/2023
Netherlands based Jasa Packaging w/ Joost Somford - EP347
In this month's GLOBAL FRESH SERIES of The Produce Industry Podcast we travel across the GLOBE with our HOST, Juanita Gaglio! From Berlin to Hong Kong, Brussels to Cape Town, we are bringing you a series that will bring the supply chain together!! The Monday show covers all aspects of the produce and supply chain industry, Friday brings you what's in the fields and Wednesday each month we will bring you an international view of the supply chain!
Today, Juanita travels to the Netherlands to chat with Joost Somford of Jasa Packaging.
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com
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25:2025/10/2023
Global Produce and Floral Show by IFPA 2023 - EP346
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we travel from Tampa, FL to Anaheim, CA and explore the IFPA's Global Produce and Floral Show! Now in the past Patrick has never completed the entire show and this week he does!! All for a couple scheduling conflicts, but the show must go on, right?
The lineup today includes Ross Nelson, Paul Manfre and Patrick Kelly giving an overall recap of the show and then featured guests include:
Jane Newel - Founders Park
Rual Lopez - Ag Tools, Inc.
Jose Roggiero - Freshway Produce, Inc.
Michael Jackson - Host of the GPFS2023
Suhanra Conradie - Summer Citrus from South Africa
Nick Brekken - RPE/Tasteful Selections
Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk -SealdSweet/Greenyard
Albert Perez - Continental Fresh, LLC.
Join us as we discover fresh produce history, new innovation and fresh products to eat!!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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01:22:3323/10/2023
WK42 - THE MARKET MINUTE WITH RONN PELGER ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP116
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man is joined by produce veteran, columnist and consultant Ron Pelger sharing funny stories from his past days a a produce manager and a produce director.
From an one armed man slinging watermelons to freshly watered artificial flowers to banana snakes, Ron and Dan yuck it up so tune in and turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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24:3620/10/2023
Motor City or The City of Produce w/ Jordan Grainger of Ben B. Schwartz & Co. - EP 344
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with Jordan Grainger, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc. Since 1906, Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc. has been delivering the world’s freshest produce. A leading wholesale distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables, located on the Detroit, Michigan Produce Terminal, serving local and national chain stores, as well as foodservice providers.
Their distribution network spans the majority of the U.S. and Canada, from Toronto to Atlanta and beyond. Each day, produce arrives to Ben B. Schwartz & Sons, Inc. from farms across the globe via plane, train, trailer, and vessel. We’re proud to have garnered a reputation of responsiveness, agility, and trustworthiness, helping our customer’s deliver on their promises each and every day. From seed to shelf; from field to fork.
Patrick and Jordan explore the world of Detroit, Michigan through produce, history and some fun facts about the area!!! Tune in and Tune on!!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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26:5316/10/2023
WK41 - SPUD TALK ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP115
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Rachel Atkinson-Leach from RPE - Tasteful Selections joins Dan the Produce Man for more Spud Talk. Mini spuds will cure your duds in tray to save the day with potatoes your way!
Makin' it easy, tasty and fun so Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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18:2213/10/2023
The History of Fresh Produce on Tomatoes - EP342
Today is the October 9, 2023 and we are back talking all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why we do it. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.
Tune in and Tune On with our host Patrick Kelly and John Paap as we talk about the HISTORY of TOMATOES!!!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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36:2709/10/2023
The History of Tomatoes - Part 1 - The History of Fresh Produce
In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of TOMATOES (Part 1)!
36:2709/10/2023
WK40 - CLEANER FOODS IN OUR SYSTEM W/ BETH KEETON ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP114
This week on fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Beth Keeton from Elephant House PR and Mentor of the Clean Eating Challenge joins Dan the Produce Man to share info on how we can all get cleaner foods into our systems on a regular basis, and folks, it's a lot easier than you'd think so Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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25:2706/10/2023
A Little Spudology with Nate Knutson and Tom Wopperer of RPE/Tasteful Selections - EP340
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat more than just nibbles!!! If you are a potato enthusiast you know!!! If you aren't well, today we are here to talk all things Potatoes!! Today Nate Knutson and Tom Wopperer of RPE/Tasteful Selections brings a little SPUDOLOGY to the table this morning!! Whether you enjoy russets, fingerlings, nibbles, yellow or reds Tasteful selections has it all.
· RPE was established in 1971, earning over those five decades a well-deserved reputation as the fresh potato industry leader. We continue to provide value in new and exciting ways, most especially as a solutions provider helping retail customers grow their categories.
· RPE is the potato industry leader with reliable year-round Idaho russet, red and yellow commodity, non-Idaho russet and baby potato supplies. RPE maintains a presence in all major potato-producing regions and controls upwards of 18% of the United States fresh potato market.
· RPE sells 1.1 billion pounds of potatoes annually.
Tune in and Tune on today as we chat about RPE/Tasteful Selection strategic growing practices, holiday favorites to promote, and all the varieties of potatoes that should be in the department.
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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35:4602/10/2023
WK39 - IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP113
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan is live from Idaho Falls at the 2023 Idaho Potato Commission Foodservice Harvest and Packing Tour. Guests are Armand Lobato co-hosting, Kenneth Meyers of Kegel's Produce in Lancaster PA, Amy Sowder editor of The Packer, and life long producve veteran Sean Matheny produce category manager at US Foods.
We're having a spudtastic time so "Tuber" in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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20:5029/09/2023
Pamela Kolochuk, CEO of Peak of the Market - EP338
In this month's GLOBAL FRESH SERIES of The Produce Industry Podcast we travel across the GLOBE with our HOST, Juanita Gaglio! From Berlin to Hong Kong, Brussels to Cape Town, we are bringing you a series that will bring the supply chain together!! The Monday show covers all aspects of the produce and supply chain industry, Friday brings you what's in the fields and Wednesday each month we will bring you an international view of the supply chain!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com
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25:1227/09/2023
H-E-B reclaims top spot for grocery retail - EP337
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat about how the Retail Giant HEB has reclaimed their spot as top grocery retail. We review the data from Dunnhunnby's Sixth Annual Retailer Preference Index and show how it is rated.
Who are the top retailers and even the top 14? Do you know? Can you guess? Well we know who #1 is!!!
Patrick will chat about the index and what it takes to get consumers to participate in this study and what consumers are actually looking for when shopping.
Tune in and Tune on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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22:3525/09/2023
WK38 - DAN'S FRESH PICK'S ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP112
Dan's Pick's this week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Inbdusrty Podcast are Jonathan Apples, Brittany Lane Peaches this late in the season? Chocolate Persimmons, and Papa Cacho Potatoes.
It's the last Day fo summer so tune in and turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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15:0322/09/2023
Race to Discover at SEPC Southern Innovations 2023 - EP335
Welcome back to The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly! This week Patrick is joined by Ross Nelson of Fresh Edge at SEPC's Southern Innovations Conference in Charlotte, NC. Race to discover “What’s New?” within our industry as we springboard new product items and technologies into the marketplace. Join us for our annual tradeshow and conference focused on highlighting the latest innovations within the fresh produce industry, from organics and new product developments to technology and unique brand approaches.
Tim Graas - SEPC
Craig Fields - RPE
Rick Stein - FMI
Kim Flores (PCN) & Hilary Long (Frey Farms)
Jose Roggiero and Patrick Kelly
John Pandol (Pandol Bros) and Pamela Riemenschneider (Bluebook)
Matthew Aronson - Verdant Technologies
TUNE IN AND TUNE ON!!!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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36:1818/09/2023
WK37 - RDN BARBARA RUHS FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP111
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry podcast RDN Barbara Ruhs joins Dan the Produce Man sharing the benefits of a Supermarket RDN, Produce Prescriptions, some of her favorite places and ways to get fruit and veggies into your system and a whole lot more! It's National Fruit and Vegetables Month so Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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49:5415/09/2023
Hendrick Schoonmaker was granted 300 acres of land - EP333
Today is the September 11, 2023 and we are back talking all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why we do it. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.
Tune in and Tune On each week with our host Patrick Kelly and John Paap
In 1663, Hendrick Schoonmaker was granted 300 acres of land as payment for his military service in the Esopus Wars (1659-1663). By 1680, the Schoonmaker family was farming the land in what is today Accord, NY and continues to do so today. In fact, Saunderskill Farm is one of very few farms in the nation to receive the “Tricentennial Award” from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Join John as he sits down with 10th generation family member, Jack Schoonmaker, as they discuss over three centuries of history on Saunderskills Farm.
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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34:2311/09/2023
Saunderskill Farm - The History of Fresh Produce
In 1663, Hendrick Schoonmaker was granted 300 acres of land as payment for his military service in the Esopus Wars (1659-1663). By 1680, the Schoonmaker family was farming the land in what is today Accord, NY and continues to do so today. In fact, Saunderskill Farm is one of very few farms in the nation to receive the “Tricentennial Award” from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Join John as he sits down with 10th generation family member, Jack Schoonmaker, as they discuss over three centuries of history on Saunderskills Farm.
34:2311/09/2023
WK36 - WORD OF CAUTION ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP110
Dan's Picks this week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast are New Crop SweeTango Apples, Turtle Egg Pluots, French Prune Plums, Flavor Gator Pluots, Muscadine Grapes and a word of caution for armature mushroom foragers. Tune in Turn on because it's always best when you get it fresh!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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12:0208/09/2023
Revolutionize Your Fresh Produce Department with Robert Austin and Jesse Himango - EP331
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast by Patrick Kelly we are joined by two new team members from a new type of tech company. What do you mean? Well one that is here to EMPOWER and REVOLUTIONIZE your fresh produce department.
Robert Austin, Vice President of Sales and Jesse Himango, Chief Operating Officer join Patrick Kelly to embrace the change and talk about what needs to be done in the produce department in our favorite stores.
TRAINING FOR THE FRESH PRODUCE DEPARTMENT BY FRESH PRODUCE EXPERTS
USING THE FRESH EXPERTS' KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
LEVERAGE TO OUR TECH DEVELOPERS
IMPROVE DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCE AND EFFICIENCY
ROBUST TOOLS TO STREAMLINE DAILY TASKS
Empower Fresh™ Company is the creator of a revolutionary software solution that modernizes the produce department of independent grocers in North America. Choose this user-friendly tool that delivers real-time actionable data information about critical daily decisions and empower your fresh produce department from Novice to Pro. This is the only tool designed exclusively for independent grocers by experienced independent grocery professionals.
Join us and learn how to increase and revolutionize your produce department with Empower Fresh!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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28:3604/09/2023
WK35 - PINK PEARL APPLES ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP109
This week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man features Pink Pearl Apples, Shinseki Pears, Fig and Arugula Salad, Stuffed Acorn Squash. It's Organic Harvest Month, National Mushroom Month, Nation Fruit & Veggies Month and we're celebrating it all so Tune in & Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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23:1101/09/2023
New England Produce Council Recap 2023 - EP329
In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are traveling in Boston, MA for the New England Produce Council's annual show! This Patrick's second year at the show and this year we are rocking with a booth SPONSORED by RPE/Tasteful Selections! Patrick andPaul Manfre recap the show in the first half and then we hear from amazing people in the produce and supply chain industry. Some just walking the show and others that have booths!!!
Join us for featured interviews:
1. Tom Murray - Roche Brothers and NEPC
2. Mary Heslep - Ten Acre Marketing
3. Edwin Stepp - Produce Buzzers Podcast
4. Jeff Stackaleck - Noble Citrus
5. Hunter Camps - Ark Foods
6. Michael Strock - S. Strock & Co
7. Michael Fernandes - John Greene Logistics Company
8. Lauren Mordasky - RPE/Tasteful Selections
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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35:5928/08/2023
WK34 - EMERALD BEAUT PLUMS FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP108
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man finds some gigantic Emerald Beaut Plums. Also Thomcord or Concord Grapes? Fresh Figs, Summer Squash, Pumpkin Leaves ans Squash Blossoms so Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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22:0425/08/2023
Suzan Prima, Founder of Africa Haven - EP327
In this month's GLOBAL FRESH SERIES of The Produce Industry Podcast we travel across the GLOBE with our new HOST, Juanita Gaglio! From Berlin to Hong Kong, Brussels to Cape Town, we are bringing you a series that will bring the supply chain together!! The Monday show covers all aspects of the produce and supply chain industry, Friday brings you what's in the fields and Wednesday each month we will bring you an international view of the supply chain!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com
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26:3323/08/2023
Accounting made easy w/ Mason Brady of Brady CFO - EP326
In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/Patrick, we have Mason Brady of Brady CFO. Prior to founding Brady CFO, a Fractional CFO firm in the food & ag industry, Mason was the CFO & Director of Supply Chain at Homegrown Organic Farms.
Mason brings over a decade of experience in the produce industry. Brady CFO serves produce industry businesses with less than $30 million in revenue and provides services that include: cash flow forecasting, capital (both credit and equity) capital raise support, and investment & acquisition analysis.
In this episode, Patrick and Mason discuss the foundations for business financial success that are often overlooked by produce industry professionals.
Agenda:
1. About Me
2. Financial Tactic Success: Start with the basics. Why the basics?
3. How do we apply the basics?
4. Practical Example
5. CTA
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.: https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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44:1621/08/2023
WK33 - CALIFORNIA PEAR ADVISORY ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP107
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast with Dan the Produce Man:California Pears are in season now and there are so many varieties to choose from.
In segment one Dan covers a brief history of the Bartlett Pear and its journey to to Lake County.
In segment two Dan is joined by Chris Zanobini Executive Director of The California Pear Advisory Board to give a detailed update on the current California Pear crop now in its third week of production.
So grab your self a pear, bite into it and Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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31:4518/08/2023
The History of Maize w/ John Paap of Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. - EP324
Today is the August 14, 2023 and we are in episode 7 of our new series all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why we do it. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture. This is the history of Maize!
Tune in and Tune On!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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37:5414/08/2023
The History of Maize - The History of Fresh Produce
In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?This new series is all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why it is done.The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture.Today join us for the history of MAIZE!
37:5414/08/2023
WK32 - PRODUCE VETERAN JESSE HIMANGO ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP106
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Produce Veteran Jesse Himango joins Dan the Produce Man to share some fresh Midwest summer favs! The advantages and flexibility in the produce department at independent markets that the larger chains can learn from so Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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23:4611/08/2023
Innovating food creations with Tara Murray and the Yo QUIERO! brand - EP322
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are joined by the Vice President of Marketing of Fresh Innovations, LLC. This is Tara's first time of the podcast and we are letting you get to know her, talk marketing as well as learning more about the Fresh Innovation brands like Yo, QUIERO!! There is salsa, guacamole, elote, bean dip and queso!
Join Tara and Patrick light up your week and make your TACO TUESDAY more enjoyable!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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35:5807/08/2023
WK31 - SUMMER GEMS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP105
In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man covers a real summer gem call Nectaplum, also Mandurian, Lemon and Armenian Cucumbers, Donut Nectarines, and San Marzano Tomatoes! Is there a difference between a peach and a nectarine?
To find out Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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20:0804/08/2023
Snack with Impact for Sunrays® and John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. - 320
In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bringer Choice Sponsor Jac Vandenberg, Inc. on the show and celebrate their 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY sponsoring the show.
John Paap will join us talking about SUNRAYS® impact with SAVE THE CHILDREN, visiting their east coast operations, and finding out what's next to come from this importer!
JOIN US SNACK WITH IMPACT THIS WEEK!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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32:5331/07/2023
WK30 - DOLE'S PRODUCE ASSORTMENT ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP104
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays Patrick joins Dan as they discuss the wide variety of fresh fruit that Dole Fruit Company produces along with a kitchen visit from Ty!
Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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24:0928/07/2023
The Food Explorer w/ Daniel Stone - EP318
Today is the July 24, 2023 and we are bringing you a BONUS EPISODE exploring the life and history of the "Food Explorer", David Fairchild. But that's not all! We have a very special guest joining us. National bestselling writer and professor of environmental science and policy at The Johns Hopkins University Mr. Daniel Stone will be walking us through the adventures of Fairchild.
Grab your spy gear and adventure hat. You are not going to want to miss this. of our new series all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why we do it. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of these foods shaped or altered the course of history. In the process, some of them took on a life of their own in religion, literature, the arts and popular culture. This is the history of of FRESH PRODUCE!
Tune in and Tune On!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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40:1324/07/2023
The Food Explorer w/ Daniel Stone - The History of Fresh Produce
Today is the July 24, 2023 and we are bringing you a BONUS EPISODE exploring the life and history of the "Food Explorer", David Fairchild. But that's not all! We have a very special guest joining us. National bestselling writer and professor of environmental science and policy at The Johns Hopkins University Mr. Daniel Stone will be walking us through the adventures of Fairchild.Grab your spy gear and adventure hat. You are not going to want to miss this.
40:1324/07/2023
WK29 - BEST MELONS & MONKEY BUSINESS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP103
This week Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan The Produce Man a brief recap of our Produce Industry Virtual Networking Hour, Tony Bennett, a baby monkey in the bananas? and some of the best melons of the season!
Tune in and Turn on!
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com Dole Fresh Vegetables: https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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28:3021/07/2023
Global Fresh Series w/Karen Brux of Chilean Fresh Fruit Association - EP316
In this month's GLOBAL FRESH SERIES of The Produce Industry Podcast we travel across the GLOBE with our new HOST, Juanita Gaglio! From Berlin to Hong Kong, Brussels to Cape Town, we are bringing you a series that will bring the supply chain together!! The Monday show covers all aspects of the produce and supply chain industry, Friday brings you what's in the fields and Wednesday each month we will bring you an international view of the supply chain!
This week join Juanita this week with Karen Brux, Managing Director of The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association. WIth over 25 years senior marketing experience in both North America and Asia, Karen brings a WOLRD of knowledge to the podcast this week!
She has conquered mobil distributors, retailers, agencies and consultants in the development of groundbreaking marketing campaigns to grow both volume and pricing.
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FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com
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28:1219/07/2023