Join us for Part Two of our exciting recap of the West Coast Produce Expo! In this episode, we're diving deeper into the vibrant world of produce with our esteemed guests: Jackson Brady, Julie Fox, Mac Riggan, Molly LaForest, Daniel Bell, Shay Myers, and Ross Nelson. Discover the latest innovations and new products that are making waves in the industry, learn about the remarkable growth of the show, and find out what's hot in the market (besides the 100-degree heat in Palm Springs, CA). Whether ...
Jun 17, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 458
Tune in to this week's episode of Fresh from the Field Fridays on the Produce Industry Network! Join Dan the Produce Man and Stephanie Barlow from the National Watermelon Promotion Board as they usher in the summer season with expert tips on selecting the perfect watermelon. Forget the old tricks of thumping, whacking, or slapping – Stephanie reveals the true secrets to picking the best watermelons effortlessly. It's a fun and informative episode you won't want to miss. Listen now and become a w...
Jun 14, 2024•32 min
Tune in to this week's episode of Fresh from the Field Fridays on the Produce Industry Network! Join Dan the Produce Man and Stephanie Barlow from the National Watermelon Promotion Board as they usher in the summer season with expert tips on selecting the perfect watermelon. Forget the old tricks of thumping, whacking, or slapping – Stephanie reveals the true secrets to picking the best watermelons effortlessly. It's a fun and informative episode you won't want to miss. Listen now and become a w...
Jun 14, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 457
Join us on this episode of "Global Produce Perspectives" as we dive into the vibrant world of fresh produce with Juanita Gaglio. Juanita takes us on a journey through two major industry events: the West Coast Produce Expo and the FreshFel Europe Expo. Discover the latest trends, innovations, and insights from both sides of the Atlantic as Juanita shares exclusive interviews, expert opinions, and her unique take on the future of produce. Whether you're a seasoned industry professional or a fresh ...
Jun 12, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 456
It was the political and cultural center of the Arab world during its height. The city was a melting pot of cultures, foods and ideas that attracted people from as far north as Scandinavia and as far south as Africa. Within 100 years of its establishment, there were lush gardens, elaborate villas, and great libraries. This was THE city to be in - the 'navel of the world'. The city of medieval Baghdad! Join John and renowned Iraqi historian and author Nawal Nasrallah, as they uncover the fresh pr...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 455
It was the political and cultural center of the Arab world during its height. The city was a melting pot of cultures, foods and ideas that attracted people from as far north as Scandinavia and as far south as Africa. Within 100 years of its establishment, there were lush gardens, elaborate villas, and great libraries. This was THE city to be in - the 'navel of the world'. The city of medieval Baghdad! Join John and renowned Iraqi historian and author Nawal Nasrallah, as they uncover the fresh pr...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Join us for an exciting episode of "Powering Produce & Cattle: Derek Lange of Citrus Cattle Co. and Michael Chavez of Golden Star Citrus Join Forces." We venture out onto the ranches and inside the packing house to learn about the intricacies of citrus grading and the practices of feeding cattle with citrus. Discover how these two industry leaders are collaborating to elevate their businesses and explore the unique products available on their websites. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look ...
Jun 10, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 454
Join Dan The Produce Man on FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS as he welcomes Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, and Women's Health Specialist, Katrina Darling! 🌟 This week, we're diving into the transformative world of Produce Prescriptions and Food as Medicine. 🌱 Discover how Katrina tailors her clients' nutrition plans to fit their unique needs, seamlessly integrating healthy foods into their daily lives without a one-size-fits-all approach. 🍎🥑 Ever wonder if you have to give up you...
Jun 07, 2024•41 min
Join Dan The Produce Man on FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS as he welcomes Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, and Women's Health Specialist, Katrina Darling! 🌟 This week, we're diving into the transformative world of Produce Prescriptions and Food as Medicine. 🌱 Discover how Katrina tailors her clients' nutrition plans to fit their unique needs, seamlessly integrating healthy foods into their daily lives without a one-size-fits-all approach. 🍎🥑 Ever wonder if you have to give up you...
Jun 07, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 453
In today’s Global Fresh Series, we welcome Benjamin Singh, Founder of Food Freshy AFC GmbH, a pioneering company in fresh produce technologies based in Bielefeld, Germany. As a second-generation family business established in 1994, Food Freshy AFC GmbH is dedicated to mitigating food waste and promoting sustainability. Join us as Benjamin shares insights into his company's innovative solutions and reflects on the recent Freshfel Europe annual event held in Paris. Choice Sponsor : Peak of the Mar...
Jun 05, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 452
Of all the people that have ever lived, about 90% were hunter gatherers. These people were intimately connected with the wild, relying on a diverse array of plants for sustenance, possibly numbering in the hundreds or even thousands. Our ancestors thrived in a world rich in biodiversity. As the human species evolved and developed more advanced tools and technology, their bodies remained relatively the same but their eating habits changed. Trade, colonialism, globalization, wars have all contribu...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Of all the people that have ever lived, about 90% were hunter gatherers. These people were intimately connected with the wild, relying on a diverse array of plants for sustenance, possibly numbering in the hundreds or even thousands. Our ancestors thrived in a world rich in biodiversity. As the human species evolved and developed more advanced tools and technology, their bodies remained relatively the same but their eating habits changed. Trade, colonialism, globalization, wars have all contribu...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 451
In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, join us for Part One of our exclusive interviews from the West Coast Produce Expo! This episode features insightful discussions with Cristiane Lourenco and Josh Vanderwell of Bayer, Kevin Kelly of Emerald Packaging, Marci Bini of Next Solutions, and our opening co-host Mark Hoppenjans of Sev-Rend. Discover the latest trends, innovations, and challenges in the produce industry with these esteemed guests. Don’t miss this informative and engag...
Jun 03, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 450
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Brian Freeman, a true advocate for organic foods who was actually born in an organic citrus grove. Brian and Dan dive into the pros and cons of the new organic produce standards that have just gone into effect, discussing their impact on the organic produce supply chain. They also explore Brian's early days as a farmer liaison for Wild Oats Markets. It's a groovy episode, so tune in and ...
May 31, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 449
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Brian Freeman, a true advocate for organic foods with roots that go deep—literally, he was born in an organic citrus grove! In this groovy episode, Brian and Dan dive into the pros and cons of the new organic produce standards that have just gone into effect, discussing their impact on the organic produce supply chain. They also explore Brian's early days as a farmer liaison for Wild Oat...
May 31, 2024•31 min
Today’s Global Fresh Series’ guest, Bryan Presley, Albertson’s produce veteran leads us through an interesting discussion sharing his produce career story through the years. Learn what Bryan has seen change and develop in the fresh produce section of Albertsons from his start in 1982 ripping cardboard. Global Sponsors: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ and Global Women Fresh: https://globalwomenfresh.com/ --- Support this p...
May 29, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 448
In this LIVE-STREAM John and Patrick cover the History of Produce Idioms. Are you Cool as a Cucumber, a bad apple, the apple of my eye or just BANANAS. Come join as we have some fun on The History of Fresh Produce. #producelife --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support
May 28, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 447
In this LIVE-STREAM John and Patrick cover the History of Produce Idioms. Are you Cool as a Cucumber, a bad apple, the apple of my eye or just BANANAS. Come join as we have some fun on The History of Fresh Produce.
May 28, 2024•1 hr
Happy Memorial Day Produce People! Today we have newcomer to the show that represents ginger, mangoes, jackfruit and a ton more tropical items. Gabe Bernal of Seasons Farm Fresh joins us from Miami, FL as we talk about how he met Patrick, market trends, category updates and whats next for the organization. Join us on this holiday for a bit of TROPICAL FUN in a TROPICAL PARADISE! Tune in and Turn on! Visits Seasons Farm Fresh: https://seasonsfarmfresh.com FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ...
May 27, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 446
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Fresh Produce Culinary Specialist Eric Meisel. With a background as a chef, Eric has extensive experience creating a variety of dishes using fresh fruits and vegetables. He shares his enthusiasm for fresh ramps, fiddlehead ferns, and dandelion greens. These specialty items are a chef's delight, so be sure to tune in! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https:/...
May 24, 2024•27 min
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Fresh Produce Culinary Specialist Eric Meisel. With a background as a chef, Eric has extensive experience creating a variety of dishes using fresh fruits and vegetables. He shares his enthusiasm for fresh ramps, fiddlehead ferns, and dandelion greens. These specialty items are a chef's delight, so be sure to tune in! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https:/...
May 24, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 445
Today’s Global Fresh Series takes you to Colombia to talk about all things avocados from Colombia. Board members Manuel Michel and Ricardo Uribe offer insights into the 52 week year round supply and what makes them so sustainable to grow in this region of the world. Join Manuel Michel, Managing Director of the Colombia Avocado Board and Ricardo Uribe, Chairman of the Colombia Avocado Board and CEO and Founding Member of Cartana in this episode. Global Sponsors: Peak of the Market: ...
May 22, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 444
In this episode I am hot off the plane from the Dominican Republic and even though we had work to do while we were there it was a great mental retreat!! As I talk about in this episode giving back and helping others fills my bucket ... even if it is putting the work in. Albert Perez of Continental Fresh, My son Ty Kelly and I visited the Dominican Republic to scout the next town for a new water project and everything else just happened. Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ...
May 20, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 443
Join us this week on Fresh From The Field Fridays, exclusively on The Produce Industry Network, where the bounty of fruit season meets the abundance of spring veggies! Get ready for a flavor-packed episode as Dan The Produce Man invites his personal nutritional consultant, Briana, to the table. Together, they unravel the mysteries behind nutrition's superheroes: antioxidants, soluble and insoluble fiber, folate, and polyphenols. Ever wondered how microbiome diversity influences your cravings for...
May 17, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 442
Today’s Global Fresh Series' guest, Greg Gatzke, President of ZAG Technical Services, Inc. discusses the cybersecurity risks in the ag world. Despite the industry known for doing business with a “Handshake,” he identifies three major cybersecurity risks and the necessary steps to take for risk mitigation. Global Sponsors: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ and Global Women Fresh: https://globalwomenfresh.com/ --- Support this p...
May 15, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 440
In this week's episode we bring you more added value with a Functional Nutritionist helping you understand that DIET is not a bad 4-letter word. Risa Groux, is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California. She has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. Risa was so concerned about purity that she made her children’s baby food from scratch. Risa works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyr...
May 13, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 439
Tune in this week to Fresh From the Field Fridays with Patrick Kelly and his special guest Chef Chris McAdams of the RPE/Tasteful Selections group. Now Chef Chris has not served me just once, not twice, but 3 times in the last couple of years!! We are men of few words when he is cooking because we always have something to snack on. Tune in and Tune on this week with CHEF CHRIS MCADAMS delivering SUMMER TIME COOKING OPTIONS!! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https:/...
May 10, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 439
Tune in this week to Fresh From the Field Fridays with Patrick Kelly and his special guest Chef Chris McAdams of the RPE/Tasteful Selections group. Now Chef Chris has not served me just once, not twice, but 3 times in the last couple of years!! We are men of few words when he is cooking because we always have something to snack on. Tune in and Tune on this week with CHEF CHRIS MCADAMS delivering SUMMER TIME COOKING OPTIONS!! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https...
May 10, 2024•34 min
Today’s Global Fresh Series’ guest, Leah Logan, is a subject matter expert in digital transformation. Learn how you can take a playbook from retailers and CPG companies to understand the important role that digital media can play in expanding your message through various channels. For more information: https://www.inmar.com/solutions/martech/retailer/retail-media-network Global Sponsors: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ and Global Women Fresh: ...
May 08, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 438
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•Season 1Ep. 437
