The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have Nate Montgomery "The Produce Champion" on assignment in Montreal Quebec at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association!!! Nate attended the show with family in arms, cherries to sale and the podcast to report back to! Nate travels through the trade show floor while interviewing guests, talks about the networking, and overall w...

This week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan the Produce Man shares Specialty Spring goodies: Driscoll's Sweet Batch Blueberries, Fresno Blueberries, Savoy Cabbage, Fava Greens clarification, Lamb's Quarters and a story from Dan's early years at the Produce Market. FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://nob...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring Avocados from Michoacán with Jose Pardo, Director of Business Development of CalMich® CalMich focuses on building strong relationships with fresh produce growers. This allows CalMich® to guarantee the importation and distribution of premium quality products in North America. A great beginning comes from a good seed. CalMich®...

In this episode of Fresh From the Field Friday's w/ Patrick Kelly who is filling in for Dan The Produce Man with our SPECIAL co-host, Carl Fiadini Creator and Host of The Walk and Talk Youtube Channel! Coming from 20 years plus experience in The Produce and Supply Chain Industry, Carl took a different route outside of the pandemic and dove right into the restaurant life.  Join Patrick an...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast /w Patrick Kelly, Mattie Fisher Co-Host's this blast from the past episode in 2020. Zach Blank, Founder and CEO of STraighaway was one of the first interviews on #YouTube! After a couple hundred views and emails of people reaching out about the program it was time to release on the podcast!  What is Straightaway? Don’t go the extra mile. Go Stra...

In this weeks episode of Fresh From the Field Friday’s with Dan The Produce man we talk California Asparagus, Heirloom Artichokes, Pixie Tangerines, and other Best of Season Fresh items! Join Dan this week during his travels talk all things fresh!  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 have our "Standard Sponsor" Fresh Craving's very own Jay Whitney, Chief Marketing Officer. FoodStory Brands (FSB) is a team of food-obsessed experts in branding, prime sourcing, product development and logistics. FSB specializes in product innovation and speed-to-market solutions across all food and beverage categories in the nati...

In this week of Fresh From The Field Friday's with Dan The Produce Man he chats with the ONE the ONLY Produce Champion, Nate Montgomery! The Produce Champion helps growers, buyers, and consumers efficiently navigate the supply chain with quality produce at a fair price. By providing education that empowers small and medium sized growers, and helps retailers and wholesalers save time while giv...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we discover a company that is taking TROPICALS to the next level! Patrick will introduce Jose Roggiero, CEO of Freshway Produce, HQ in Miami, FL. Jose and Patrick have known each other for over a decade now going back to their days of buying and selling pineapples from Costa Rica. OH how interesting where the tides have taken these o...

In this episode of FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S w/ Dan The Produce Man brought to you by The Produce Industry Podcast. Patrick had a recent trip to Orlando, FL for Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure Convention. During this event Patrick was able to see organizations displaying current and new products coming to the market.  We took a stroll down the Innovation Station and had some...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we recap Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure Convention that was held at the Swan and Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Patrick is going to recap the event day by day and give an overview of the education sessions, receptions, galas, the trade show floor and course the AFTER-PARTIES!  There was so much to lean from Ki...

This week's Fresh From the Field Friday's with Dan the Produce Man we dive into the changes in seasonality of fresh produce commodities, customer reassurance, St. Patty's Day, and Fresh Cuts in the produce department with guest Scott Horner of Everything Matters Produce! Now if you don't know Scotty - he is an your face marketer that has a hands on approach that keeps the produce department thrivi...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick we bring you our LinkedIn LIVE session with Josh Leichter, CEO of Pacific Trellis Fruit. Now, Josh is no stranger to the show teeing it up with Terra Exports on episode 101 in June 2021. Josh is always a wealth of information as we talk about supply chain disruptions, incoming imports and what’s in the field and on the horizon.  Josh...

In this episode of Fresh From the Field Fridays w/ Dan The Produce Man Avakian we talk about Valentine Pumello, Desert Artichokes, Pinkerton Avocados, Mangoes and more! What is hot in the market on the last Friday in February and where can you get these products?  Dan and Patrick talk about all types of produce that you can enjoy before the spring time and some of the supermarkets in their ar...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we take the supply chain to the next level with Dude Wipes Chief Executive Dude, Sean Riley! Patrick and Sean connected on LinkedIn in 2021, but Patrick has been a follower of DUDE WIPES for years. Patrick's late brother in-law was a super FAN of DUDE WIPES and always had some in his backpack where ever he went.  Patrick and Sea...

This week’s Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan the Produce Man reports from Morada California on how the early warm weather is effecting the cherry trees in the states growing regions. Also, Asparagus, how the supply chain has changed, some history and trivia and February is Potato Lover’s Month, various varieties and Dan’s healthy alternative baked potato! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://ww...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have Dan Avakian and Ross Nelson co-host this episode to recap the Global Organic Produce Expo in Fort Lauderdale, FL hosted by The Packer/Farm Journal. Happy Valentines Day to you and all of you Valentines out there!! Patrick, Dan and Ross review the entire show over 2 days giving you an idea of the Bourbon Tasting and what to kn...

Superbowl, Valentine's day, What's on your weekend menu? We have melons and Gold Nugget Mandarins, mangoes and more! Are you ready for the big game this weekend? What about Valentine's Day? The floral departments are going crazy with flowers with premium boutiques and product.  The big game is going to be plenty of opportunity to make some special dishes while hanging during the game or just...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly, we have Mary Heslep, Senior Vice President at Ten Acre Marketing Co-Host this episode called "Marketing Matters" with featured guest, FREE-AGENT, and Marketing Manager Andy Garces who has expertise in campaign design, B2B and B2C sales, key brand messaging, and digital and social media promotions. We are one-week shy of the Big Game...

In this episode of Fresh From The Field Friday's with Dan "The Produce Man"Avakian, he co-hosts with Patrick Kelly in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and the Seminole Hard Rock Casino during the Global Organic Produce Expo. Dan and Patrick take a Lyft from the Hard Rock over to Publix Supermarkets - Where Shopping is a Pleasure and grab some fresh produce picks to try out!  The Assistant Produce Man...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly and our Co-Host Ross Nelson, Vice President of Retail Execution at Indianapolis Fruit Company (Choice Sponsor) we wish upon a Star I mean a berry in PLANT CITY, Florida. Ross travels down to Florida to get out of the snow and 4 degree weather in Indianapolis to visit blueberries, strawberries, and a PIXIE ROOM! As Ross and I visit wi...

In this weeks episode of Fresh From The Field Friday's with Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian he stops by some local markets and picks up Chilean Peaches and Nectarines, Patrick's Kumquat Wars, Lovin' Lychee, Mangoes and more! Even though it's winter there is still SUMMER FRUIT available! WAIT WHAT? Yes, you heard us right, in other countries in around the world it is their SUMMER . Every week Dan bri...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly John Pandol, Director of Special Projects for Pandol Bros. Inc in Delano, California joins us for some fun! Today John and Patrick have some fun starting out the episode about screen names, supply chain disruptions and and bringing PRODUCE TO LIFE!!!!! Throughout this episode John talks more about the consumer and branding as well as...

This week's episode of Fresh From the Field Fridays Patrick and Dan discuss empty shelves in the produce departments... but not where Patrick lives and not where Dan lives. Also, Broccoli, Cauliflower Ceviche, Fuerte Avocados, Who was Rudolph Hass? Tango Tangerines, Pink A Boo Strawberries...  Get it Fresh and Join the fun! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor W...

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly on 2022's Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are joined by 3 distinguished DAD's of produce that are in the produce industry. We are going to explore these dad's journey with learning about their kids hate and what impact the worst fruit or vegetable had on their lives to this day, what new things we have had our kids try, a little about...