We've heard about the storming of the Bastille, the countless heads that rolled off the guillotine, and Marie Antoinette's famous "Let them eat cake!" but what role did food and produce play during the French Revolution? Did crop failures lead to a 'hangry' mob of peasants? Why did vegetarianism become associated with revolutionaries? Join John and Patrick as they discuss the unique perspective of this epic event through the lens of food and produce. Instagram, TikTok, Threads:@historyoffreshpro...
May 07, 2024•54 min
In this week's episode, PATRICK KELLY travels to Anaheim, California where he attends the Fresh Produce and Floral Council for the first time ever in his career. He was also the Keynote Moderator for the breakfast panel with Bryan Presley of Albertsons, Javier Bautista of Northgate Markets and Andy Hamilton of Markon. Tune in as Patrick interviews multiple companies such as; Apple and Eve, Bako Sweet, Global Agriculture Trading Co., Cal Flavor, Bella Sun Luci, June Monroe, Mayflower Distributing...
May 06, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 436
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast It's Spring Alliums from the Farmers Market, a local chef, berries and more. FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com , Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com , Jo...
May 03, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 436
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast It's Spring Alliums from the Farmers Market, a local chef, berries and more. FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com , Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com ...
May 03, 2024•20 min
Join Juanita for the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Expo in Vancouver, Canada. It has been easily over 6 years that Juanita has attended and this time she was interviewing and enjoying the showcase. Now she had to be strategic with a TRADE SHOW SHOW ONLY PASS, but let's hear a quick recap and some booth interviews during this amazing show! Shoutout to our show sponsor PEAK OF THE MARKET! Global Sponsors: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ and Glo...
May 01, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 434
In this LIVE-STREAM playback on the History of Fresh Produce we are looking into Civilizations Lost to Crop Failures. Are you ready to understand how crops can completely fail and recover and/ or never to be seen? John and Patrick uncover civilizations that you have heard and some that might make you scratch your head into existence. Take the time to learn about where your food really came from. Tune in and Tune on! Instagram, TikTok, Threads: @historyoffreshproduce Email: historyoffreshproduce...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 433
In this LIVE-STREAM playback on the History of Fresh Produce we are looking into Civilizations Lost to Crop Failures. Are you ready to understand how crops can completely fail and recover and/ or never to be seen? John and Patrick uncover civilizations that you have heard and some that might make you scratch your head into existence. Take the time to learn about where your food really came from. Tune in and Tune on! Instagram, TikTok, Threads: @historyoffreshproduce Email: historyoffreshproduce...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Tune in this week to our 2024 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Recap from Vancouver, Canada! Join produce professionals from around the globe meeting in one place to discuss international business. We are joined with Mark Hoppenjans for his first recap episode of a trade show. Normally we have our friend Ross "The Produce Boss" Nelson chopping it up after the events. From the reception to the trade show room floor we cover what we can with a TRADE SHOW ONLY PASS! Listen up for featured spo...
Apr 29, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 432
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Dan The Produce Man is joined live in the studio by his old radio show co-host Guido the Gardener. Join Dan and Guido as they reminisce and discuss in-season goodies, a drunken caller, a car hitting their table at a live remote to "real research" when writing their produce columns, as well as Guido's Wal-Mart visits in Utah and more, so Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: http...
Apr 26, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 431
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Dan The Produce Man is joined live in the studio by his old radio show co-host Guido the Gardener. Join Dan and Guido as they reminisce and discuss in-season goodies, a drunken caller, a car hitting their table at a live remote to "real research" when writing their produce columns, as well as Guido's Wal-Mart visits in Utah and more, so Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ...
Apr 26, 2024•36 min
Today’s Global Fresh Series’ guest is Kori Martin, Sales Manager of the Oppenheimer Group. As a leading international produce company, she takes us from avocados to kiwifruit and discusses the current Oppy initiatives, with their just released sustainability report. Global Sponsor: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ and Global Women Fresh: https://globalwomenfresh.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the...
Apr 24, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 430
25,000 years ago as glaciers tore their way through North America, they left behind a unique mix of soil that only a few plants would thrive in. One of those first plants to adapt in this new terrain was the wild blueberry bush. But don't let the small size of this berry fool you. It's a fruit packed with history, wars and innovation.Join John and Patrick as they take us through the barrens of Maine and trace the story of how the wild blueberry became the tamed, cultivated blueberry we all know ...
Apr 23, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 429
25,000 years ago as glaciers tore their way through North America, they left behind a unique mix of soil that only a few plants would thrive in. One of those first plants to adapt in this new terrain was the wild blueberry bush. But don't let the small size of this berry fool you. It's a fruit packed with history, wars and innovation.Join John and Patrick as they take us through the barrens of Maine and trace the story of how the wild blueberry became the tamed, cultivated blueberry we all know ...
Apr 23, 2024•35 min
In this weeks episode we have a different topic for the produce frame of mine, but new innovation hitting an age old industry. Jason Nelson, Co-Founder of Prepper Beef is joining us from Texas introducing the freeze-dried beef that his company created during the pandemic and now thriving. From doomsday prepping to camping Prepperbeef.com has it all. Jason and Patrick will chat about the idea and formation of the company, partnering with a patriotic rancher, military ties and creating a better to...
Apr 22, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 428
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Ross The Produce Boss joins Dan The Produce Man to discuss the seasonal changes upon us. Ross and Dan are excited for the goodies. Also, a produce company that works in the departments with their retail clients. The importance of keeping your department clean and up to date. Also, what will happen to the Prima stone fruit? Where will the market share go? Some fond memories in the stores from Ross and Dan so download this e...
Apr 19, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 427
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Ross The Produce Boss joins Dan The Produce Man to discuss the seasonal changes upon us. Ross and Dan are excited for the goodies. Also, a produce company that works in the departments with their retail clients. The importance of keeping your department clean and up to date. Also, what will happen to the Prima stone fruit? Where will the market share go? Some fond memories in the stores from Ross and Dan so download this e...
Apr 19, 2024•27 min
Today’s Global Fresh Series guest, Dr. Martin Engelmann, discusses the implications of the recent EU ban of plastic packaging and how this affects the fresh produce sector both in the EU and countries exporting fresh produce to the EU. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support
Apr 17, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 426
What could a History of Fresh Produce Club look like? What role did farming and produce have in solar eclipses throughout history? Who would've annexed Hawai'i if the US hadn't? Would pineapples still have been the big crop? Could the Sicilian Mafia still have been born without lemons? What crop had the biggest impact on history? And when did farmers and farming become perceived as less noble? Instagram, TikTok, & Threads:@historyoffreshproduce --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp...
Apr 16, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 425
What could a History of Fresh Produce Club look like? What role did farming and produce have in solar eclipses throughout history? Who would've annexed Hawai'i if the US hadn't? Would pineapples still have been the big crop? Could the Sicilian Mafia still have been born without lemons? What crop had the biggest impact on history? And when did farmers and farming become perceived as less noble? Instagram, TikTok, & Threads:@historyoffreshproduce
Apr 16, 2024•41 min
Welcome to Part Two of Viva Fresh 2024, Brought to you by the Texas International Produce Association. Let's chat with Subject Matter Experts who are attending VIVA on a market update on where they are and reasons for being here in Houston, Texas. WELCOME TO VIVA FRESH 2024 PART ONE, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TEXAS INTERNATIONAL PRODUCE ASSOCIATION. Today Ross Nelson and Patrick Kelly recap the 2024 show with you in less than 30 mins, but give you the recap you need to survive this week! Join us wal...
Apr 16, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 424
WELCOME TO VIVA FRESH 2024 PART ONE, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TEXAS INTERNATIONAL PRODUCE ASSOCIATION. Today Ross Nelson and Patrick Kelly recap the 2024 show with you in less than 30 mins, but give you the recap you need to survive this week! Join us walk through the schedule of our time at VIVA Fresh and how to maximize your exposure while at the show. Tune in and Tune on! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Ci...
Apr 15, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 423
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network Global Fresh Host Juanita Gaglio joins Dan The Produce Man as they have fun with Pam Kolochuck of Peak Market Produce. Tune in and Turn on to find out what's in season in Canada and what surprises they have in store upcoming CPMA! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com ...
Apr 12, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 422
Today’s Global Fresh Series features a prominent figure in the European fresh produce sector, Philippe Binard . He oversees Europe’s central fresh produce organization, promoting the interests of its members throughout the produce supply chain. Listen to what he discusses as the challenges ahead for the produce industry in Europe. Global Sponsor: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ and Global Women Fresh: https://globalwomenfresh.com/ ---...
Apr 10, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 421
On the evening of April 14, 1912, passengers aboard the RMS Titanic sat down for what was to be their final meal on the 'unsinkable ship'. At 11:40pm, the Titanic scraped an iceberg and within hours sank to the bottom of the ocean. Today, the Titanic is one of the most romanticized and infamous ship sinkings in history. But what exactly did the passengers and crew eat on board this legendary ship? What do the menus tell us about the cuisine of this period? What made dining on board the Titanic u...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 420
Hey Produce People, welcome Chef Jeffrey Schlissel and Carl Fiadini to The Produce Industry Podcast studio here in Tampa, FL. This is Chef Jeffrey's first time in studio and for Carl's.....well let's just say he's a usual suspect here!!! They KNOW HIM!!! Today, we are sitting in the office chopping it up before Patrick leaves for VIVA FRESH in Houston, Texas. Tune in and Tune on! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , No...
Apr 08, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 419
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by “Your Produce Man” Michael Marks host of What’s in Season on CBS TV 13 in Sacramento. The two produce men have a great time yucking it up about spring goodies. What are artichoke variety is the best of the season? When is the pristine season for California strawberries and asparagus? Find out how many seeds are on a strawberry? Tune in and Turn on to find out! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave,...
Apr 05, 2024•36 min
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by “Your Produce Man” Michael Marks host of What’s in Season on CBS TV 13 in Sacramento. The two produce men have a great time yucking it up about spring goodies. What are artichoke variety is the best of the season? When is the pristine season for California strawberries and asparagus? Find out how many seeds are on a strawberry? Tune in and Turn on to find out! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave,...
Apr 05, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 418
In this week’s Global Fresh Series podcast Juanita Gaglio teams up with Chris White of Fruitnet Media International for a lively discussion. Chris delivers an interesting timeline of his produce career and where it has taken him to the high-profile role, he plays today in the international produce world. Global Sponsor: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ and Global Women Fresh: https://globalwomenfresh.com/ --- Support this podcast: https:/...
Apr 03, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 417
In this week’s Global Fresh Series podcast Juanita Gaglio teams up with Chris White of Fruitnet Media International for a lively discussion. Chris delivers an interesting timeline of his produce career and where it has taken him to the high-profile role, he plays today in the international produce world. Global Sponsor: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ Global Women Fresh: https://globalwomenfresh.com/...
Apr 03, 2024•28 min
In this LIVE-STREAM, John and Patrick are back the day after St. Patrick's Day and no they are not hungover! That is right you guessed it we are uncovering St. Patrick's produce? Yes, we are going to unlock the secret of mysterious fruits during the holiday and the St. himself. Join Patrick and John as we uncover more of the history of fresh produce! Instagram: @historyoffreshproduce --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 416
