Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with the Produce Industry Network, Albert Perez from Continental Fresh joins Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss to dive into Water For All , current crop conditions in Central America, and what’s really behind the Water For All label. Spoiler alert: the facts might just blow your mind! Plus, don’t miss out on the juicy details about imported New...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Ross "The Produce Boss" and Dan "The Produce Man" welcome Will Brokaw of Brokaw Avocados! Dive into the world of California avocado varieties, the impact of imports on the market, and the rising fame of our beloved pebbled pyriform. Tune in and turn on!

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, brought to you by The Produce Industry Network! 🌟 Join Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss for another fun and fresh episode! Ross is on the road in Florida, attending GOPEX —the Global Organic Produce Expo—while Dan holds down the fort in San Francisco. 🍈 They’ll dive into the latest on import melons and limes , share insights on the state of...

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Ross and Dan spotlight eight fantastic items to help you stay on track with your Thrive in 25 New Year’s resolutions to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables daily. The stars of the week are: California Sumo Dekopon Washington Lucy Apples Trayed, Ready-to-Cook Sweet Potatoes Organic Broccolini California Pummelo Florida St...

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Ross "The Produce Boss" and Dan "The Produce Man" dive into practical tips for increasing fresh produce consumption. Why should we focus on fresh produce in 2025? What behavioral strategies can consumers adopt at home and in stores to make healthier choices? We're also joined by industry veteran Ron Pelger, who shares his...

On this year's final Fresh From The Field Fridays podcast from The Produce Industry Network, Dan and Ross take a reflective look at the year in produce, discussing the key moments and trends that shaped the industry throughout 2024. They also share their insights on what to expect in 2025, including upcoming challenges, innovations, and trends that could impact growers, distributors, and consumers...

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss welcome T. Benzler of Benzler Organic Farm in Fresno, California. As an organic citrus and grape grower, T. shares insights into organic farming, emphasizing the importance of farming the soil first rather than the fruit. He also opens up about the joys and challenges of being...

🎙️  Fresh From the Field Fridays  brings you a special holiday edition with Host Ross Nelson and guest co-host Patrick Kelly filling in for Dan as he celebrates his birthday. This week, we dive into the festive spirit with produce legend Brian Dey of Four Seasons Produce. Together, we unwrap the secrets behind seasonal trends, the art of creating holiday produce displays, and the critica...

Tune in to this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays podcast, brought to you by the Produce Industry Network! Join hosts Ross and Dan as they sit down with Joe Esta from Wada Farms, one of The Packer 25's prestigious honorees. Joe dives into the highlights of this year’s Idaho potato crop, shares his favorite potato varieties, and gives us a sneak peek at what’s on the horizon for the industry. Plu...

This week, Ross and Dan team up with the brilliant Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics to uncover the hottest produce trends for 2024 and take a sneak peek at what’s in store for 2025. Will produce continue to thrive , or is it just jive? Take a dive into this session recorded live at The Produce Industry Network. Tune in and Turn on!

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are joined by Mike Chavez from Golden Star Citrus! With the holidays right around the corner and citrus season in full swing, Mike dives into some classic varieties, a few old-school favorites, and even something brand new. So grab your juicer, press up some fresh citrus, sit...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are joined by Eric Patrick, discussing his article "30 Days of Apples." Dive into the latest apple varieties, uncover their unique flavor profiles, crisp textures, and the stories behind these exciting current varieties. So tune in, turn on, and make sure to get your apple a d...

This week on The Produce Industry Network's Fresh From The Field Fridays , join Ross “The Produce Boss” and Dan “The Produce Man” as they welcome Merchandising Account Executive Roberto Bolivar! Roberto will reveal how a top-notch merchandiser can elevate your produce department—boosting sales, driving profits, and building leadership. Discover what an expert merchandiser brings to the table, from...

Get ready to pour yourself a tall taste of fall! This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, join Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss as they welcome three special guests from River Ridge Cider Company in Sparta, MI. Trish Taylor, RJ Simons, and John Woodall bring the flavors of Michigan’s finest fresh-pressed cider straight to the show, sharing stories o...

Get ready for an exciting episode of The Produce Industry Network's Fresh From The Field Fridays! This week, Ross and Dan dive into their thrilling experiences at last week's IFPA event. Ross adds some impressive new knives to his collection, sparking a lively discussion about the art of trimming techniques in the produce department. But that's not all—what mystery lies behind the Manzano Pepper t...

Join Dan "The Produce Man" and Ross "The Produce Boss" as they go LIVE from the heart of the action at the IFPA Global Floral & Produce Show in Atlanta! 🎙️🍑 In this special episode, the dynamic duo chats about the excitement of being in Atlanta, what they expect from the show, their favorite booth foods 🍕🍇, and more. Whether you're on the floor with them or tuning in from afar, this episode...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network, Ross the Produce Boss and Dan the Produce Man are taking the fields into the tech world with Tony Nuovo, founder of Growerstock! Tony and his team are revolutionizing the fresh produce industry by bridging the gap between suppliers, buyers, and logistics brokers with custom software designed to meet the unique needs of the...

Get ready for an exciting episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network! This week, Dan The Produce Man and Ross The Produce Boss are joined by the legendary Quentin Roe from Noble Citrus. Quentin reveals thrilling new citrus varieties that have been in development for decades, giving the Florida citrus industry a much-needed revival after the devastation of greening. E...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays , join Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss as they dive into the excitement of potato and onion harvest season! Ross shares highlights from his recent tour, while Dan reflects on last year’s harvest adventure. Catch exclusive behind-the-scenes footage on our video podcast available on Rumble and LinkedIn. Don't miss out—be sure to tune in and tur...

Get ready for a deliciously informative episode of Fresh from the Field Fridays on the Produce Industry Network! This week, join Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss as they welcome the world-traveling cheese expert, Mark Todd, also known as the Cheese Dude. Together, they dive into the art of cheese pairings with fresh produce and beverages, revealing secrets to creating the pe...

Get ready for a fun and energetic episode of  "Fresh From the Field Fridays"  as we go  LIVE  from the vibrant city of  Nashville, TN ! Join your hosts,  Patrick Kelly  and  Ross "The Produce Boss,"  as they bring you the buzz straight from one of the biggest produce conferences on innovation of the year Southern Innovations by Southeast Produce Council...

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss welcome the one and only Armand Lobato! With Dan's latest video and Armand's current column both proclaiming "Summer's not over yet," they dive into the mouthwatering summer fruits and produce still filling the shelves. But Ross? He's already riding the wave into fall, embraci...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network: From a little girl hanging around with her dad in the apple and pear orchards of Tonasket, Washington, to social media sensation Kaitlyn Thornton, known as Apple Girl Kait, along with her father, Geoff Thornton, join Dan The Produce Man and Ross The Produce Boss for an engaging episode sharing the joys and struggles of gr...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays, presented by The Produce Industry Network, join us for an engaging conversation with three seasoned produce veterans. Edwin Stepp from The Produce Buzzers Podcast teams up with Dan The Produce Man and Ross The Produce Boss to explore the freshest seasonal picks from coast to coast. Discover the true value of fresh produce—not just for your wallet, but for...

Get ready for an electrifying episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network! This week, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss dive deep into the bounty of August’s fresh fruit offerings. From juicy stone fruits and sweet figs to refreshing melons, and the first taste of new crop apples and pears—this month has it all! But that’s not all; Dan and Ross also tackle a...