The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly

Join us in this exciting episode on The Produce Industry Network with Patrick Kelly as we sit down with Madison Hopper from Equifruit, the innovative brand that's disrupting the banana industry. We dive deep into what it takes to market a brand in today's competitive landscape and discover who the real banana badasses are. Learn why Equifruit is more than just a banana—it's a movement. If you're c...

Prepare for a spud-tacular adventure on Fresh From the Field Fridays! This week, Dan the Produce Man is joined by special guest Jessica Congdon to explore the delicious world of Tasteful Selections potatoes. From fingerlings to marble potatoes and B-size to mixed color spuds, we're highlighting the convenient microwaveable trays and mesh pillow packs, featuring festive red, white, and blue varieti...

Prepare for a spud-tacular adventure on Fresh From the Field Fridays! This week, Dan the Produce Man is joined by special guest Jessica Congdon to explore the delicious world of Tasteful Selections potatoes. From fingerlings to marble potatoes and B-size to mixed color spuds, we're highlighting the convenient microwaveable trays and mesh pillow packs, featuring festive red, white, and blue varieti...

Welcome to the future of farming with our podcast series, "Greenhouse Innovators." Join us as we journey into the world of high-tech greenhouses, where groundbreaking innovations are transforming how we grow and produce food. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders, visionaries, and pioneers, including special guest Ruud van der Vliet, CEO of Van der Vliet and Van der Oo...

In 1811, King George III, often referred to as the "mad king who lost America," was declared unfit to rule, leading his son to assume the role of Prince Regent and ushering in the Regency Era in England. This era was characterized by indulgence in excess, lavish parties, extravagant fashion, and opulent food. While Jane Austen's novels have immortalized this period over the past two centuries, it...

In 1811, King George III, often referred to as the "mad king who lost America," was declared unfit to rule, leading his son to assume the role of Prince Regent and ushering in the Regency Era in England. This era was characterized by indulgence in excess, lavish parties, extravagant fashion, and opulent food. While Jane Austen's novels have immortalized this period over the past two centuries, it...

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 sho...

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 wate...

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 watermelon...

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 h...

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...

 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 me...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

  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 re...

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...

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...

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 i...

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.c...

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

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.

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 o...