Canadian Produce Marketing Association

Produce Talks

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Produce Talks is the monthly CPMA podcast. The podcast is available through the CPMA website and iTunes, with member exclusive content reserved for the CPMA member community. Each month we explore issues and developments in the produce industry by connecting with our members and a network of experts.

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Episode 29 – Sub-zero Produce 25.02.2016 27:18

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...

Episode 28 – Project Veggie and Space Lettuce 22.01.2016 20:07

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...

Media Talks: 2015 Retrospective on Produce, Part 2 22.12.2015 29:50

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...

Media Talks: 2015 Retrospective on Produce, Part 1 16.12.2015 23:07

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...

Episode 23 - All About the Beacons 22.09.2015

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...

DRC and the Safe Food for Canadians Act 15.09.2014

This month we are pleased to connect with Luc and Andrea from the DRC. Luc Mougeot, Vice President of the DRC, provides an overview of the Safe Food for Canadians Act, the recent amendments, and their impact on the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. Luc and Andrea discuss why the act is important and how it will affect the Produce Industry as it comes into effect. Download Podcast