Produce Talks

This month on Produce Talks we present the first part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show. Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how international boundaries have slipped away as produce moves around the globe to meet the ever-increasing consumer appetite f...

This month on Produce Talks we continue our conversation with Kristina Goodall, Director of Operations for NFI, and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads Logistics, to discuss the transportation and third-party logistics side of the produce industry. In the second part of our discussion, we explore changes happening in the transportation and third-party logistics business, including the impact o...

This month on Produce Talks we connect with Kristina Goodall, Director of Operations for NFI and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads Logistics , to discuss the transportation and third-party logistics part of the produce industry. In Part 1 of our conversation, we discuss how changes in technology are affecting how produce is transported and the workforce that moves it. Play the Podcast Thank...

This month on Produce Talks Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, continues his conversation with Sam Silvestro, Past Chair of CPMA, and Rick Alcocer, the new CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms. In this part of the conversation, Rick outlines the priorities for his upcoming year as chair, and we get to learn just how much CPMA’s first international chair knows about Canada. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podc...

This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Sam Silvestro, Chair of CPMA for the past year, and Rick Alcocer, the incoming CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms. They’ll discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of CPMA. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have...

One of the real advantages of investing in technology is the ability to collect and analyze data across all parts One of the real advantages of investing in technology is the ability to collect and analyze data across all parts of a company’s processes. But how does a business take all that data and synthesize it to make a positive change? This month on Produce Talks, we touch base with Naturefres...

Vertical farming has started to find its own space among growing methods. This month on the Produce Talks podcast, we are joined by Greg Veinott, Manager of Business Development for GoodLeaf Farms, based in Bible Hill, NS. In our conversation, we explore the specifics around indoor vertical farming, including technology, unique characteristics of the plants, and how this method of growing could af...

There has been a steady growth the variety and origin of produce over the past ten to fifteen years. In part one we explore some of the factors that are contributing to this growth, including the influence the rising number of newcomers to Canada are having on the produce departments. We assembled a panel to discuss how the produce department is changing and the opportunity that exists with this t...

This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2016 and predicting the major stories of 2017. This episode is the first half of a conversation with: · Meagan Kashty ( Canadian Grocer ) · Karen Davidson ( The Grower ) · Greg Johnson ( The Packer ) · Marieke Hemmes ( F...

This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2016 and predicting the major stories of 2017. This episode is the first half of a conversation with: · Meagan Kashty ( Canadian Grocer ) · Karen Davidson ( The Grower ) · Greg Johnson ( The Packer ) · Marieke Hemmes ( F...

There has been a steady growth the variety and origin of produce over the past ten to fifteen years. In part one we explore some of the factors that are contributing to this growth, including the influence the rising number of newcomers to Canada are having on the produce departments. We assembled a panel to discuss how the produce department is changing and the opportunity that exists with this t...

In our last episode, we explored the concept of Social License by connecting with Janice Tranberg, Executive Director of SaskCanola about their documentary License to Farm . This month we explore Social License from a different perspective when we talk with Steve Roosdahl, Executive Director of Supply Chain for The Oppenheimer Group. Steve gives us his perspective on Social License, how it is view...

Social License is a term that has become more prominent in the last couple of years. Closely linked with Corporate Social Responsibility, Social License has emerged as a concept that more companies are focusing on. On this episode of Produce Talks, we connect with Janice Tranberg, Executive Director of SaskCanola. Under her leadership, SaskCanola produced a documentary call License to Farm that ex...

This month on Produce Talks, part 2 of our conversation with a panel of experts on the Food Service side of the produce industry. This panel tackles everything from how technology is changing the industry, what is happening with the overlap between food service and retail operations, and what changes will come to the distribution chain within the next 10 years. Please welcome to the podcast: · Dan...

This month on Produce Talks, we have assembled a panel of experts on the Food Service side of the produce industry. This panel tackles everything from how technology is changing the industry, what is happening with the overlap between food service and retail operations, and what changes will come to the distribution chain within the next 10 years. Please welcome to the podcast: Dan Martin, Senior...

Once again, we’re turning the microphone over to Jane Proctor, Vice President of Policy & Issue Management at CPMA, for the second part of her conversation with female leaders in the industry. In the second half of the conversation, our panelists provide their advice for young people entering the produce workforce and reflect on the near future of the produce industry. Please welcome to the po...

This month, we’re turning the microphone over to Jane Proctor, Vice President of Policy & Issue Management at CPMA to take a look at how the produce workforce is changing. With more women taking on senior roles in the industry and the increase of female participation in Passion for Produce both indicate a fundamental shift in the demographics of the industry. We’ve gathered together a small gr...

This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA as he sits down for a conversation with Mike Furi from The Grocery People (CPMA Past Chair), and Sam Silvestro from Walmart Canada (CPMA Chair) to discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of the CPMA organization. This month we are splitting the conversation into two episodes. Download Episode Tha...

This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA as he sits down for a conversation with Mike Furi from The Grocery People (CPMA Past Chair), and Sam Silvestro from Walmart Canada (CPMA Chair) to discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of the CPMA organization. This month we are splitting the conversation into two episodes. Download Episode Tha...

This month on Produce Talks we’re taking a look at foodservice at post-secondary institutions. To provide us with an informed perspective we’ve connected with Brent Brownlee, Director Ancillary Services at Algonquin College. The conversation with Brent went in a few directions but we mostly focused not only on finding out about the different changes that have come about in the foodservice part of...

This month, on Produce Talks, we turn our attention to a project aimed at addressing food security issues in northern communities. Glenn Scott , from Agriartic , joins us to discuss the Agridome, a controlled environment growing facility that is operating year round in Whitehorse, Yukon. Currently, Glenn is conducting a feasibility study supported by Yukon Research Centre – Cold Climate Innovation...

This month on Produce Talks, we connect with Trent Smith the Project Manager for the Veggie facility on the International Space Station. Trent was able to explain some of the unique considerations that exist when trying to provide plants with just the essentials of soil, water, and light. Project Veggie has implications for not only for long-term space travel, but some of what they are learning ca...

In part 2 of the Produce Talks year in review, we have turned the mic over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, to continue his conversation with a panel of media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016. This episode is the second half of a conversation with: · John Groh ( Produce News ) · Karen Davidson ( The Grower ) · Tom Karst ( The Packer...

This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016. This episode is the first half of a conversation with: · John Groh ( Produce News ) · Karen Davidson ( The Grower ) · Tom Karst ( The Packer ) · Karen James ( Grocery Busine...

This month on the podcast we explore a topic that has been popping up over and over again, beacon technology. Beacons are heralding a new way to interact with consumers, and the technology has potential to impact every level of the produce supply chain. We are joined by Doug Thompson CEO and Co-Founder of Dot3 Ltd . As well as being a leading expert in the field Doug is the author of beekn.net , a...