
The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
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S1 Ep 331Revolutionize 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 330WK35 - 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 329New 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 328WK34 - 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 325WK33 - 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 324The 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

The History of Maize - The History of Fresh Produce
bonusIn 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!

S1 Ep 323WK32 - 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 322Innovating 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 321WK31 - 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 320Snack 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 318WK30 - 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 318The 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

The Food Explorer w/ Daniel Stone - The History of Fresh Produce
bonusToday 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.

S1 Ep 317WK29 - 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 316Global 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. Tune in and Tune on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 315Talented Marketing w/ Lori Castillo of Nature Sweet - EP315
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick we bring back a guest from 2020! Lori Castillo, VP of Global Marketing at NatureSweet is a talented Marketer with over a decade of passion and experience in building brands through innovation. Lori and Patrick recap after the last 3 years almost to the date, NatureSweet's new B Corp Certification and how the company is moving forward and impacting the produce and supply chain industry. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 314WK28 - ROSS THE PRODUCE BOSS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY - EP102
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man and Ross "The Produce Boss" Nelson record live from the Organic Produce Summit in lovely Monterey California! Commentary by Ron Pelger from RonProCon, OPN Newsletter and The Produce News.We recorded this outside, it's a little bit breezy and Dan's mic clips here and there, but otherwise it's a great show 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 313Data is consistently evolving with Martha Montoya of Ag Tools, Inc. - EP313
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have our Fancy Sponsor Ag Tool's very own Martha Montoya. Today Patrick and Martha talk all things data and how it is evolving over time. The technology and platforms that are being brought to the industry today and constantly changing and evolving over time. Martha Montoya is on mission to help growers, packers, marketers, retailers, and all produce and supply chain companies to SEE MORE, ACHIEVE MORE with data. Tune in and Tune on today! 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 312WK27 - SUMMER GOODIES ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP101
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan the Produce Man shares two summer goodies: Fresh green bean varieties and Santa Rosa Plums - Yum! 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 311The History of Strawberries w/ John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. - EP311
Today is the July 3, 2023 and we are in episode 6 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 Strawberries! 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

The History of Strawberries - The History of Fresh Produce
bonusIn 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 STRAWBERRIES!

S1 Ep 310WK26 - PART 2 AN ENLIGHTENING DISCUSSION WITH UDO ERASMUS - EP100
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man continues his discussion with Udo Erasmus. Are you mentally, emotionally, and environmentally inspired, content or whole in your being? Find out how in part two of our enlightening discussion! 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 3091 Million Downloads and a Happy Birthday shout-out w/ Michael Chavez - EP309
In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are celebrating 1,000,000 downloads and a BIG HAPPY 38th Birthday to our host! The Produce Industry podcast has hit a new milestone hitting over 1M downloads and what an accomplishment at that! Michael Chavez has been a founding monumental founding member of The Produce Industry Podcast and he comes on the show to share his excitement and history with the community. Patrick and Michael have a deep relationship that runs from mobile applications, packing citrus, and building their friendship! Happy Birthday and Congrats to THE PRODUCE INDUSTRY and PODCAST! 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 308WK25 - HEALTH FOOD EXPERT UDO ERASMUS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP99
On this week’s Fresh From the Field Fridays Dan the Produce Man is joined by Health Food Expert, Author, and Originator of Flax Seed Oil, Udo Erasmus. Dan claims that his radio interview with Udo 25 years ago changed his life by changing the way he eats. Well, this time around it’s no different. Udo’s further research since that time is even more enlightening! What’s the real buzz on seed oils? What happens to our bodies when we overheat oils, carbs and even protein? Answers to these questions and more in Part One of a two part podcast, 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 307Global Fresh Series w/ Michele Melillo of Sun World International, LLC - EP307
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 global supply chain! Today Jaunita chats with Michele Melillo, Vice President of GTS - Global Technical Services of Sun World International. Michele leads the company’s global technical services team, delivering support in agronomic management and culture practices to Sun World’s network of 1800+ growers in 15+ countries growing Sun World’s table grape and stone fruit varieties. Michele has been an independent viticulturist since 2004, based in Europe but with extensive experience in Australia, North Africa and South America. He joined the Sun World team as a consultant for Europe and Australia in 2014. Michele holds a B.Sc. in Agronomy at the University of Bari, Italy and an M. Sc. in Horticulture and Agronomy at UC Davis, California. Join Juanita and Michele talk all things produce - Tune in and Tune on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 306Pineapple Spears, Mango Cheeks and Paul Maglio himself - EP306
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are bringing Paul Maglio of Maglio Companies for his very own exclusive episode. In the past Paul would jump on video at trade shows, LinkedIn Live and a couple cameo spots to show off his expertise. Paul and Patrick chat a little bit about how they met and the relationship they have formed, what in the world is gong on with pineapples in this market along with some added value fun and how and why he started MAGLIO MARKETS IN A MINUTE!! Tune in and Tune on for this Maglio Market episode! 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 305WK24 - FIELD REPORT ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP98
This week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan the Produce Man covers Sunshine Watermelons, Apriums, Plumcots, Velvet Apricots, Blenheim Apricots, Dragon Heart Plums, Broccoli di Cicco and a brief field report, 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 304Do you know Robert Lambert, well AND-NOW-U-KNOW - EP304
In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are in Palm Springs, California with Robert Lambert, President of ANDNOWUKNOW a leading trade publication and digital marketer in the produce and supply chain industry. Robert and Patrick are going to discuss how this platform got started, his bootstrapping ability and what's in store for the future of The Produce Industry. Join Robert and Patrick have a blast at the Golden Star Citrus booth at the West Coast Produce Expo in Palm Dessert. Robert is about brining community together just like our host and these two have a fun and relevant conversation! Tune in and Tune on! Visit their website https://www.andnowuknow.com/ and learn more about The Produce Industry. 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 303WK23 - WE'RE SHROOMIN AND GROOVIN ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP97
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan the Produce Man is joined by Jake Stolz of Fungi Farms. The Magic of Mushrooms and all the steps it takes to produce these delectable goodies. The mysterious underground network that mushrooms use to communicate, Musroom Crab Cakes, Mushroom Scallops, tips on starting your own mushroom farm! We're Shroomin' and a Groovin' 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 302The History of Potato w/ John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. - EP302
Today is the June 5, 2023 and we are in episode 5 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 Potatoes! 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

The History of Potatoes - The History of Fresh Produce
bonusIn 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 POTATOES!

S1 Ep 301WK22 - WHAT IS FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP96
What's Fresh From The Fields this Friday? Dan's picks include Coral variety Cherries, Castlebrite & Goshen Apricots, Hot House Heirloom Tomatoes, BIG strawberries, Purple Snap Peas, Purple Asparagus, Haden & Tomy Atkins Mangoes, Longan, Baby Artichokes, Pinkerton Avocados, and Lemons, 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 300Global Fresh Series w/ Kaasten Reh of Fruit Logistics Berlin - EP300
In this new 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 brining 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's each month will bring you an international view of the global supply chain! Kaasten Reh is the Director Events & Awards Fruitnet Media International GmbH - After 10 years in the editorial department at the leading German trade magazine Fruchthandel Magazin, he has now been organizing the Fruit Logistica program for the publishing house Fruitnet Media International - together with international colleagues in London and Düsseldorf - for more than 20 years, as well as other congresses on important industry topics such as packaging or sustainability in Germany. Kaasten also organizes some of the most important industry awards, such as the Fruchthandel Magazin Retail Award, which is held in the highest regard by German retailers and which everyone is desperate to win, and the German Fruit Award for outstanding departments. And, of course, the publishing house also organizes the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award – a kind of Oscar of the fresh produce industry. Kaasten has accompanied Fruit Logistica since its inception and has also been on the Fruit Logistica advisory board for more than 20 years, so he knows the development of the fair inside out. Juanita brings an international flair to the Produce Podcast ! As a fruit and vegetable aficionado she began her produce career with an agricultural consulting firm in Brussels, Belgium. Her experience is "broad reaching” and spans market visits with wholesalers, growers/shippers and retailers in the EU market. She has continued to pursue her produce passion through consulting with domestic and international commodity boards helping them to execute their marketing efforts with data analysis to execute their marketing objectives. FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 299Business Development with Geoff Brunette at Indianapolis Fruit Company - EP299
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring our CHOICE sponsor Indianapolis Fruit Companies very own Geoff Brunette, Business Development Manager. We will learn from Geoff about his background, career path, and how that landed him at Indy Fruit. That's right he landed in the right spot. There are so many things that we enjoy about produce and the community that we are in! Geoff gives his insight on what he loves about the industry and Indy Fruit as well as his role being a Business Development Manager in the crowded distribution space. Leveraging expertise, has allowed Geoff to grow the business at Indy Fruit with independent retailers, restaurants and more. Join Patrick and Geoff for this episode as we explore critical areas of success for retailers and how the Indy Fruit Team work to create and prepare supply relationships that work. 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 298WK21 -HERE WE GO AROUND THE MULBERRY BUSH ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP95
This week Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast with Dan the Produce Man - Apriums, Watermelons, here we go around the Mulberry...tree? Also Dan addresses recent comments made about his four year old video on Apeel. 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 297Celebrating 10 years w/ West Coast Produce Expo - EP297
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat all things West Coast Produce Expo. It is the 10th year anniversary for the West Coast Produce Expo and it is the premier networking event for the West Coast. Join us for the most educational, exciting, and fun-filled agenda yet, including: Farm and field tours Popular golf and pickleball tournaments High-profile keynote and session speakers Bustling exhibit floor Themed receptions All-new interactive scavenger hunt with exciting prizes Hear the recap of the show and listen to some dynamite people that were attending and exhibiting such as Joolie’s, Homegrown Organic Farms, Melissa’s, AgTools, Rainfield Ranches and Mother Raw! 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 296WK20 - WHOS READY FOR CORN, STONE FRUIT AND FAVA BEANS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP94
This week Dan goes over the late, but excellent stone fruit crop, Fava beans, Coachella Sweet Corn, Gem Avocados and... Fiddlehead Tacos! 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 285How I spent my time in Canada for CPMA with having a TRADE SHOW ONLY PASS - EP295
In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly he goes SOLO talking about the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Trade Show. Now this was Patrick's first time attending, but unfortenetly he was only able to get a TRADE SHOW ONLY PASS!!! What does that mean? Well NO EDUCATION, NO NETWORKING and NO DINNERS!!! But, that didn't stop Patrick as he ventured out in Toronto to explore. Let's hear about how to plan your trip strategically when you have a TRADE SHOW ONLY PASS!!! You don't just sit in the bar or the hotel LOBBY!!! You must get out and do more for the city and the industry. - Loblaws Inc Sobeys Farm Boy Inc. Costco Wholesale Canada and Longo's store checks. -Ontario Produce Terminal - Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) show first time attendee. - Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Maple Leafs while I was in town (just saying, not a hockey guy) - Spent quality time with great people Then we hear from Kim Chackal of Equifruit with Patrick Kelly on the trade show floor!!! 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 294WK19 - PATRICK IS BACK ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP93
In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Patrick Joins Dan the Produce Man to rundown Patrick's first Personal Equifruit Banana experience at CPMA and Bil Goldfield from Dole Food Comapny joins Patrick as he tastes the new Dole Golden Selection Pineapple!The fruits of the tropics... 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 293What is Trust? Trust it the GLUE of LIFE w/ Geoff Hudson-Searle - EP293
In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have a special guest all the way from London, England! Geoff Hudnson-Sealre is no stranger to the podcast and is now LIVE here in Tampa, FL. Patrick and Geoff are meeting for the first time after finding each other on LinkedIn during the pandemic. Patrick mentions to Geoff in the show " I never thought we would meet in person and now here we are" What is Trust in this new age world we live in with digital transformation, ghosting, and non-communication! In this episode we have Geoff Hudson-Searle in the studio talking about his new book THE TRUST PARADIGM! Join us LIVE in STUDIO chatting TRUST! #trust #freshproduce #agriculture Join Geoff and Patrick battle the TRUST PARADIGM!!! 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 292WK18 - CINCO DE MAYO 2023 ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP92
This week's fresh From The Field Fridays Dan The Produce Man brings us Cinco de Mayo Avocados, Ahuacatlan in Pictograph, and California Cherries and the month of May is an explosive month with a huge array of fresh new goodies coming into 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/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 291History of Bananas w/ John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. - EP291
Today is the May 1, 2023 and we are in episode 4 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 Bananas! 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 and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

The History of Bananas - The History of Fresh Produce
bonusIn 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 BANANAS!

S1 Ep 290WK17 - CHEF TONY MEROLA'S COOKING TIP FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP91
On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast The Legendary Chef Tony Merola - The Produce Chef joins Dan The Produce Man to share cooking tips on some of our in season fresh goodies! Tony shares the Legend of the Kitchen Rooster, how to make risotto without standing over the stove for 20 minutes and a whole lot more! 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 and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 289What in the World are Fiddleheads w/ Brittany Maranger - EP289
In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are talking all things new products. This is a product that Patrick has never heard of, seen, or even tastes. Our feature guest Brittany Maranger, President of Foragegirl Fiddleheads talks all things about her family owned and operated business, WHAT IS A FIDDLEHEAD and the supply chain that she has built for this product. Brittany’s background is a bit different than the average farmer. Prior to agriculture, she had a successful career in finance, but it simply wasn’t her passion. Brittany always had great interest in the family business and felt good about the work she did to bring fiddleheads to the market. For 10 years Brittany knew there would be a day she would trade her high heels for boots, and make the move from finance to farming. Brittany believes in eating local whole foods, connecting with nature and making memories over a meal Tune in and Tune on to the Freshest Audio Source in The Produce Industry. 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 and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 288WK16- DOLE FOOD COMPANY ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP90
On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by Bil Goldfield Director of Corporate Communications at Dole Food Company. Bil and Dan have a great time sharing Dole's ongoing sustainability programs, efforts to get fresh fruit and vegetables into consumer's diets, a NEW pineapple and the return of some really groovy Dole characters! 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 and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

S1 Ep 287Central Valley of California Tour w/ Albert Perez and Jihoon Kim - EP287
In the episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we come LIVE from Lemon Cove, California where Patrick is joined by Albert Perez of Continental Fresh, LLC and Jihoon Kim of Sweet Goldies/ Creative Vibez Only. This week we ventured to the Central Valley of California where Albert has never explored. We went on a tour of citrus fields, packing house tours, grape vineyards and a lot of scenic driving. Next we headed to the Kings Canyon National Forest and the Sequoia National Park to unplug and explore the wilderness! We took time to reflect our business together as well as future endeavors. The week was complete by hanging out with good people and having good VIBEZ....Join us this week from Lemon Cove, California. 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 and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support