The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly

The Hawaiian islands have been annexed by the United States and an agriculture boom is underway. American entrepreneurs flood the shores of Hawaii in search of their fortune. But this comes at a cost to the indigenous Hawaiian peoples and their land. In today's episode, John and Patrick explore how the pineapple industry bursts onto the scene following the collapse of the Hawaiian monarchy and...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with Craig Carlson a strategy consultant with over 30 years of experience leading the produce strategy for retailers like Walmart and food service providers like US Foods. Today and Craig chat about what's happening in CEA Leafy Greens Industry. Do you know the difference from Vertical Farms and Hydroponic Farms? State of...

In this week's episode on Fresh From the Field Fridays w/ Dan The Produce Man we bring you FRESH GUACAMOLE CUPS with Tara Murray of Yo, Quiero! brand. Dan and Tara are going to mix this episode up a couple days before the big game and why you want these guacamole cups in your home. Do you want to spend the time trying to find the right avocado in the store for the right day? Will it be ready?...

Po Luca Molari of Italian berry breeder and nursery company Molari Societa Agricola Talks EasyRock and Easy Star  In the week’s episode of the Global Fresh Series with host Juanita Gaglio we walk through an intergenerational family-owned berry farm in Cessena, Italy with Luca Molari.  Luca and his brother Matteo continue the proud tradition of specializing in berries that focus on plant quality an...

intergenerational family-owned berry farm in Cessena, Italy with Luca Molari. Luca and his brother Matteo continue the proud tradition of specializing in berries that focus on plant quality and on the exclusive multiplication of club varieties.   Two of these highly successful varieties are the new Easy Star and Easy Rock varieties. Luca explains how the name depicts the ease o...

We've all heard about the hidden Mickeys and "easter eggs" in Disney movie classics but what about fresh produce? Food, especially produce, plays a pivotal role in many of these movies. It may not always be obvious but these foods tie in significant cultural and regional elements that help to paint a bigger picture of the characters and their setting. In today's bonus livestream...

In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast we talk with Ali Cox, 5th generation farmer and owner of Noble West. Ali has created strategies for retail marketing on behalf of their clients and working with clients to build retail tool kits. This will elevate the conversation with customers in providing the right data and approach.  Some of the programs that are running are social media ca...

On today's Fresh From The Field, Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man visits What A Tomato on the San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market and interviews proprietor Marty Pizza. Marty took over the business from his father and is carrying on the tradition with a new modern twist. So tune in and turn on! FANCY SPONSORS:  Flavor Wave, LLC.:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flav...

In this week’s episode of the Global Fresh Series with host Juanita Gaglio. Produce Industry Podcast founder, Patrick Kelly joins Juanita for a lively discussion on the top trends affecting produce in 2023.   From extreme heat to consumers driving sustainability and fruits that are the mainstay of consumers’ diets, we, will take you through the list and how these trends affect suppliers’ marketing...

In this week’s episode of the Global Fresh Series with host Juanita Gaglio. Produce Industry Podcast founder, Patrick Kelly joins Juanita for a lively discussion on the top trends affecting produce in 2023.  From extreme heat to consumers driving sustainability and fruits that are the mainstay of consumers’ diets, we, will take you through the list and how these trends affect suppliers’...

Tensions are rising between plantation owners and the Hawaiian monarchy. Plantation owners want the island nation to be annexed by the United States to further their wealth. The royalists want more agricultural diversity and power returned to the natives. Two groups but there can only be one victor. In today's episode, John and Patrick describe the pivotal point in Hawaiian history where annex...

Tensions are rising between plantation owners and the Hawaiian monarchy. Plantation owners want the island nation to be annexed by the United States to further their wealth. The royalists want more agricultural diversity and power returned to the natives. Two groups but there can only be one victor. In today's episode, John and Patrick describe the pivotal point in Hawaiian history where annexatio...

In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast we bring our first MD on the show talking about gut health! Dr. Michelle Pearlman talks about the Power of Food as Medicine, Investing in Health through mindful eating, gut health and immunity: As a dedicated board-certified gastroenterologist, obesity medicine and physician nutrition specialist, I have helped thousands of patients take co...

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast dan the Produce Man is joined once again by Armand Lobato to discuss his latest article: Make a Great First Impression with Prime Produce Displays. Why excellence is a must in the produce department and the value of impeccable customer service. Also, Potato Lover's Month is upon us! Great potato tips for the consumer a...

Welcome back to The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly! This week we are chopping it up with our Fancy Sponsor - Owyhee Produce's very own CEO Shay Myers. Shay was scammed back in December of 2023 by someone acting like the were a buyer for Kraft Heinz. Heat from Shay and Patrick about how to identify these scammers, who do we hold accountable and what to look for when shipping to a new...

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man's vegetable of the week is Kohlrabi, also how to eat a kumquat, Golden Russet Apples, Yacht Tour at SEPC so Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS:  Ag Tools, Inc.:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agtechtools.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Flavor Wave, LLC.:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flavorwavefresh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

King Kamehameha the Great has unified the Hawaiian islands and with it brings vast trade opportunities to European powers. Seeking to move away from a rest stop to a player in international trade, what does Hawaii have to offer to the world and what does it mean for their people and land? In today's episode, John and Patrick explore the extraordinary transition of the Hawaiian islands from a m...

King Kamehameha the Great has unified the Hawaiian islands and with it brings vast trade opportunities to European powers. Seeking to move away from a rest stop to a player in international trade, what does Hawaii have to offer to the world and what does it mean for their people and land? In today's episode, John and Patrick explore the extraordinary transition of the Hawaiian islands from a...

In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring on our first Attorney. June Monroe is an attorney and director in Fennemore Law's Irvine office. June works in the Agribusiness and Employment Law Practice Groups, but is also an artist for the FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY on ALL THINGS FRUIT and VEGETABLES!!! June and Patrick discuss PACA LAW during this episode that ex...

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Ross"The Produce Boss" Nelson joins Dan the Produce Man to discuss his latest Linkedin post - The Evening Struggle: Navigating the Challenges of Produce Retail. Why are some of the large chains letting their produce departments go leaving a limited selection for the after work shopper? What can be done? Why the i...

In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with a new type of bag company that is changing the way you store produce inside your refrigerator at home. To tell the story correctly, Jordan's mother traveled through Europe on a path to find what could be the most sustainable bag in your fridge. Imagine this, the quality of this bag is so powerful that in t...

This week on fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man is at Bicycle Coffee Co. in Oakland California with Proprietor Matt McKee as they talk all things coffee. What is the difference between coffee bean varieties? Where they are sourced, how they are processed, how they are roasted how to store them at home for perfect freshness, how you can make the perfe...

 A paradise island chain in the middle of the Pacific remained in relative isolation for over 1,000 years until the controversial Captain Cook became the first recorded European to encounter what he called the Sandwich Islands. This encounter marked the beginning of the end of the sovereignty of what we now know as the Hawaiian islands. The story of Hawai'i is a tragic tale of violence, exploi...

A paradise island chain in the middle of the Pacific remained in relative isolation for over 1,000 years until the controversial Captain Cook became the first recorded European to encounter what he called the Sandwich Islands. This encounter marked the beginning of the end of the sovereignty of what we now know as the Hawaiian islands. The story of Hawai'i is a tragic tale of violen...

In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly it is January 1, 2024 and we are here ready for the new year!! Join Patrick as he talks about some of the top trends in his book for 2023! From where your foods comes from, Food Safety, PACA-TRUST, data/anayltics and what's new and exciting. We are excited for the New year and can't wait to bring in all the fun!!!...