The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly

In this week's episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man he closes out 2022 with Dekopon, Oroblanco, Melogold, and Ugli Fruit! As the year closes on this last Friday in December, what are you doing for the New Years Holiday? There are plenty of great drinks out there that can incorporate fruit for your celebration! Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https:...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly, Ross Nelson of Indy Fruit Co-Host’s the last episode of the year. We bring you Dorothy Lane Market’s very own Dennis Chrisman, VP of Produce and Floral to talk FRESH! Dennis has been at Dorthy Lanes for over 40 years serving the produce and supply chain industry as well the entire grocery store!!! From family ties to good old fashio...

In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays episode with Dan the Produce Man: Cigar smoking paperboys, Mel's Bowling Alley, pinball machines, and Pickled Zucchini leads to a chase by a Psycho Creepy Santa!  Tune in and Turn on for this heartwarming... or heart stopping Christmastime memory! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefre...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly he chats with Fancy Sponsor Juanita Gaglio of Ag Tools, Inc. AgTools provides business-critical access to accurate, objective, and frequently updated real-time information along with the performance applications and monitoring systems to provide management with the tools to develop, implement and monitor business initiatives and resu...

In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man it’s Holiday Cheese and Fruit Pairings with Mark Todd - The Cheese Dude! What are The Cheese Dude’s picks for your cheese platters this holiday season? 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 N...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with Dole Food Company's Lisa Allen and Bill Goldfield. For the record this is Dole's first podcast in The Produce Industry so we intend to have some fun! Lisa Allen, Corporate Brand Marketing or the Brand Police and Bill Goldfield, Directed of Corporate Communications give a little insight on Dole and their mission in t...

This week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan the Produce Man is joined by retail produce veteran Joe Watson who is also Vice President of Retail, Foodservice, and Wholesale at the International Fresh Produce Association.  Joe and Dan discuss foodservice and retailer staffing challenges as well as what's cooking in the Watson household in #jeanskitchen. Some of the items include Broccoli Rabe,...

In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with Alexandra "Rae" Molumby and Blair Butterworth about the FPFC Apprentice Program. These two women leaders are Alumni's of the program and feel without it the careers could have been different! r audience As part of the its mission to promote and support the industry, the Fresh Produce & Floral Council is c...

In this week's episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man reveals the "Mystery Pear." Also a brief walk through Lunardi's produce department reveals an old Italian favorite, Pomegranates and more!  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 , Bu...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we record while we are in the Dominican Republic hiking the tallest mountain in the Caribbean. In this episode you will hear from our leaders Daniel Rodriguez and Albert Perez along with many interviews from people along the trek! Some in produce and others just looking to be better versions of themselves. You will hear what it took...

In this week's episode of Fresh From The Field Friday's, Patrick joins Dan the Produce Man recap the Thanksgiving Holiday and talk briefly on upcoming fresh produce items for December, Leftovers and Fabulous Fresh Fruit and Veg Fun! Are you ready for the last holiday of the year? Are you ready for FRESHNESS? We have more to come before 2023, so STAY TUNED!!! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https:...

In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with our Choice Sponsor Jac Vandenberg, Inc's. very own John Paap talking SUSTAINABILITY! Now to most people sustainability might just mean putting plastic and cardboard in the recycle bin, or using paper vs. plastic at the grocery store, or even as we mention in the episode global warming!! Patrick and John Paap talk a...

In this week's episode of Fresh From The Field Friday's with Dan The Produce Man Avakian,  Patrick is back co-hosting with Dan shareing the cause behind the Dominican Republic trip with Blue Missions and Continental Fresh. Patrick and other produce professionals will hike the tallest peak in the Caribbean creating better water infrastructures for towns without running water.  On top of t...

In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we get into all things oil! Matthieu Kohlmeyer, Founder and CEO of La Tourangelle is passionate about making high quality ingredients that are good for the table, community and planet. Through regenerative farming, artisan production methods and nature friendly packaging they want to empower people to cook like they care....

In this weeks episode of Fresh From The field Friday's with Dan The Produce Man Avakian its the Countdown to Thanksgiving: All about Chestnuts. Did you know that at one time not too long ago chestnut trees were 25% of the American forest?  This an more, tune in and turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Ci...

In this weeks episode of The produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we welcome Leah Halverson, Founder of Ten Acre Marketing and Women Leader in Fresh Produce!! Today we recap the International fresh Produce Association Global Show that happened in Orlando 2 weeks ago, listen to some interviews that were conducted at the event and what to expect in the future of exhibiting and attending shows.&...

This week - Dan's extensive fresh produce shopping list, lady apples, satsuma mandarins and what is the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? 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...

Re-Living the spookiest part of 2020 and no were not just talking about covid-19. In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly we bring you some CELEBRITY GUESTS. Now these are not your traditional celebrities, I mean yes they are in movies, yes you will recognize them if you see in a crowd, but......not so sure how long you could be around them.  All the way from Transy...

In this week's episode on Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man  he is starting to see shorter daylight hours and chilly evenings change our local tomatoes, Concorde Pears and newly harvested California Walnuts! Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus....

In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring on Kaitlyn Thornton 4th Gen Orchardist who is closing the gap between producers and consumers through social media and education. Im not going to lie - I had a bit of star truck and fan grilled the heck out of her the first couple minutes.  I love following individuals that are passionate, fun and overall great h...

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays a brief crop update from Dan's visit to Salinas, stone fruit season ends, not so gold melogold, the long lineage of the Honeycrisp apple and a brief tribute to Chef and author Carlo Middione.  Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com , Noble Citrus: https://noble...

In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly we bring on our Standard Sponsor Fresh Cravings very own Jay Whitney.  With just over a week out from the industries International Fresh Produce event in Orlando, FL Jay and Patrick are going to chat a bit about some of the products they have tried, new products on the menu, why the company is still SALSABRATING the goo...

In this week's Fresh From The Field Friday's with Dan The Produce Man he shares a bleak Vegetable crop report. Also Winesap and Pippin Apples, Marina di Chioggia Pumpkins, new crop Fuyu Persimmons and Abate Fetel Pears. Fall Faves are all the rave! Tune in & Turn on! Are you ready for the chill of winter and all its un treats?  Join Dan on his adventure this week as we discover what's in...

In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly we have Geoff Hudson-Searle from episode 23. Two years ago Geoff and Patrick spoke about returning to work from the Covid-19 pandemic and 5 tips for returning to work with a purpose. It was all about purposeful discussions and how to have a better impact when engaging with people! Now fast forward Geoff is releasing his next...

On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man we step into the kitchen with Chef Danny Serio as he shares tips on preparation of some of our favorite in season items like Spaghetti Squash, Bartlett Pears, Portobello and Button Mushrooms, Mangoes and Kiwifruit. It's Fall so don't stall tune in and hear it all! FANCY SPONSORS : Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com , Fla...