The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have our Fancy SPornos Owyhe Produce's CEO Shay Myers. Today Shay and Patrick talk about a handful of topics that can be controversial or just plain old conversation! From Wokeness in produce, brands, farmers and more... Shay brings an elevated experience to the podcast chatting with Host, Patrick Kelly as they navigate the pr...

Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Produce Industry Podcast's Fresh From The Field Fridays! We're groovin' as Dan The Produce Man spotlights crisp, crunchy, tasty cabbage! From a weed to the emerald ball in the produce stall, so tune in and turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com ,...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring on 3 dynamic gentleman in the industry to recap the NGA and SEC show that happened over the last couple weeks! Patrick traveled with Ross Nelson to Las Vegas for the National Grocer Association Show and then back to Orlando, FL to SEPC's Southern Exposure. To start the 2nd Hal die chat with Shay Myers and Paul Manfre in the...

In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays rain has gotten into Dan's brain with a little bit of a different twist - A Clinic that prescribes fresh fruit and veggies to their patients. Why are grocery stores spraying vegetables with Hypochlorous Acid? And beets that can't be beat! It's all right here as Dan comes to you directly from the ark.   Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag T...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have our Fancy Sponsor Quentin Roe of Noble Citrus. Today we are talking about the generations inside the family and the legacy the family is leaving and bringing in the Florida Citrus Industry. Quentin has given a bit of the Roe Family history in previous podcasts and today we learn about who the next generation is and who will b...

On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays John Paap of Jac Vandenburg Inc. and Dan The Produce Man chew the fat on fresh fruit imports. Why do we import citrus from other regions of the world in the heart of the California season?  New Grape varieties and more, tune in and turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we feature our new CHOICE SPONSOR WholesaleWare by Grub Market. Bryan Barsness joins us in his new role at WholesaleWare since the last time he was on the podcast in 2021! Patrick and Bryan have developed a relationship over the year and will banter a bit,  30,000 foot overview of WholesaleWare, SEPC talk and more.... Join Patri...

On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan The Produce Man is joined by Craig Morris and Scott Mabs from Homegrown Organic Farms to discuss Buck Brand Specialty Citrus varieties. With roos stemming back to the very first Navel Orange tree planted in California to the T'Orange, African Shaddock, LuLU Navel Orange and a whole lot more!  It's a Citrus Celebration so Tune in and Turn on! FAN...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly it is time to Turn a New Leaf™ with Corrie Hutchens, VP of Marketing of Local Bounti and special guest Caitlin Tierney, Sr. Director of Produce for Local and Innovation of Sprouts Farmers Markets to discuss the NEW Asia Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps. At Local Bounti, we use 90% less water and 90% less land than traditional agriculture....

February is Potato Lovers Month and in this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan The Produce Man we celebrate the Cretaceous Spud with Armand Lobato of the Idaho Potato Commission! From the pre Inca age to the famine of the 1840s to the French Fries on your table and a whole lot in between. So Tune in and Turn On! This ain't no dud, it's the Idaho Spud! Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring back our Choice Sponsor Jeff Watkin of Sev-Rend Packaging. Patrick got to visit the facility in August 2022 with no expectations as he has only been in one packaging facility. Getting a tour of the process from start to finish was key in understanding how our packaging is made for our industry.  Jeff and Patrick ta...

In this week's Fresh From The Fields Fridays with Dan The Produce Man the Hass Avocado is the winner of Every Superbowl! But we were very close to not having this variety at all. What would we do without this delectable delicacy? Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com...

In this new series of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we explore the history of Produce. John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?...

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body? This new series is all about the global history of prod...

This week's Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan The Produce Man brings us Escarole and Citrus Salad, Lions Mane Mushrooms and Watercress!  Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com , Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Gre...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly Michael Chavez is back co-hosting with our guest Jay Gardner of Citrus America, Inc. Jay has been tracing the country juicing across America while giving Americans a dose of luxury. What type of luxury you might ask? The best tasting orange juice you will ever taste in your life. Are you looking for nuclear orange juice that will kno...

In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan The Produce Man® continues his walk down Citrus Lane with two polar opposite Pummelos, Lou Lou Navel Oranges, Chinese Long Beans, and an update on the current situation with California Strawberries.  Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Citrus:...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat all about Wish Farms Culture in and out of the office, Have you heard of The Pixie Way? Well, there are 33 Fundamentals of Wish Farms that was created by the organization. Come join us this week as we chat about company culture and how to establish long last and dedicated staff and team mates!!  FANCY SPONSORS : Ag...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan the Produce Man celebrates Chinese new Year, The Year of The Rabbit! No, not carrots but other orange produce like fresh in-season mandarins, pummelos and kumquats! Sun Tai Geen Hong!  Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Citrus: https://noblecitr...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with our Fancy Sponsor Quentin Roe of Noble Citrus!! It's 2023 and you know what time it is? JUICY CRUNCH TANGERINE TIME!!! As the Noble team says "40 days in the making and 60 days for the taking". The delicate tangerines were grown by the Roe family in their own breeding program and boy oh boy are they fantastic!!! Patrick...

In this week's episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays we continue our conversation with Bob Harrington of Specialty Produce in San Diego. Bob's recent produce trip to Southeast Asia brings interesting items as well as stories. What happens when you leave a Durian in your hotel room? Hanging buckets of money at the farmers market and the Produce Museum at Specialty Produce. It's all right here on...

In this new series of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we explore the history of Produce. John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?...

In this new series of The Produce Industry Network we explore the history of Produce. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too many imports, what is the world coming to? Do you know what you are putting in your body?  This new series is all about the global hist...

In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man we kick off 2023 with world traveler Bob Harrington of Specialty Produce in San Diego! Have you seen the massive database of fresh produce information from all over the world? An enormous amount of research, studying, and traveling, at times into remote villages to put this ever growing information center together. Tune in and Tu...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with our Fancy Sponsor Ag Tool's very own CEO, Martha Montoya. WELCOME 2023!!For the last 3 years in January Martha and Patrick have been the first podcast out the gate welcoming our listeners into the New Year while getting an update on the organization. Data and Analytics is a staple part of any business and with organizati...