The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly

The Produce Industry Podcast
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The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly

The Produce Industry is very complex and covers A to Z literally Asparagus through Zucchini. We will discuss all types of markets foreign and domestic including Supply, Demand, Logistics, Technology, Food Safety, Sustainability, Industry Categories, Market Reports and Industry news, and more!!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

  1. Blooming Bold: How Bloom Fresh Is Redefining the Future of Fruit - Global Fresh Series

    2D AGO · BONUS

    Blooming Bold: How Bloom Fresh Is Redefining the Future of Fruit - Global Fresh Series

    In this exciting episode of The Global Fresh Series, we sit down with Josep Estiarte, Managing Director of Bloom Fresh, to explore how innovation, flavor, and sustainability are driving a new era in fresh produce. Josep dives into Bloom Fresh’s mission to create varieties that not only taste better but last longer, reduce waste, and captivate global consumers. From game-changing table grape varieties to bold branding strategies, this episode uncovers how Bloom Fresh is reshaping the produce landscape one juicy bite at a time. First Class Sponsorship: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.:  https://www.zagtech.com/ ,  Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    29 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Cinco de Mayo, Fresh News, and ROFDA Highlights: A Flavorful Industry Update

    It’s Cinco de Mayo and we’re bringing the heat on this week’s episode of The Produce Industry Podcast! Host Patrick Kelly recaps an incredible week in produce, including a shoutout to the ROFDA Conference and a sneak peek at our upcoming two-part recap series from the event. We’re also diving into the latest industry headlines: Whole Foods Market debuts a new podcastGlobal Women Fresh launches Season 1 exclusively on The Produce Industry NetworkUSDA sanctions four businesses for PACA violationsAssociated Grocers announces a new CEOAnd the California walnut crop gets a strong start to the season Plus, we’re giving a special Cinco de Mayo shoutout to our episode sponsor, Yo Quiero!, the brand behind your favorite guac, salsa, and queso. Tune in for the insights, stay for the flavor!

    27 min
  3. Fresh Finds in Tucson: Independent Grocery Store Visits - Fresh From the Field Fridays

    MAY 2 · BONUS

    Fresh Finds in Tucson: Independent Grocery Store Visits - Fresh From the Field Fridays

    This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network, your favorite host Dan “The Produce Man” Avakian is joined by special co-host Patrick Kelly, giving Ross the week off! The duo hits the streets of Tucson to explore local grocery stores, dive into the fresh fruits and vegetables on display, and talk about what’s in the fields and what’s on the horizon for your produce aisle. From in-store freshness to field-side updates, get the inside scoop on what’s ripe, what’s hot, and what’s headed your way!

    22 min
  4. Confidence, Career & Courage w/ Global Women Fresh's Julie Escobar - Global Women Fresh Podcast

    MAY 1 · BONUS

    Confidence, Career & Courage w/ Global Women Fresh's Julie Escobar - Global Women Fresh Podcast

    Let’s face it—our industry keeps evolving, and so do we. That’s why we’re launching “The Raw Pour” with Carmell Clark (Fortune 500 executive coach) and “Café Virtual” with Jen Monterroso 🌎☕️ These bi-weekly conversations are more than just coffee chats—they’re unfiltered, real, and designed to inspire. You’ll walk away with fresh perspectives and practical tools to grow your career and your network. And what better platform to host these bold conversations than The Produce Industry Network? 🌏🎯 We invite you to pull up a (virtual) chair and join us on April 16th to our first chat of 2025.

    52 min
  5. Powering Up the Global Grape Movement - Global Fresh Series

    APR 30 · BONUS

    Powering Up the Global Grape Movement - Global Fresh Series

    Get ready to dive into the world of grapes! In this juicy episode, we chat with Ignacio Caballero about “Have a Grape Day,” the bold new consumer campaign from the Global Grape Group — a united front of grape growers from Chile, Peru, and Mexico. Ignacio shares his passion for this powerhouse fruit and how global collaboration is set to supercharge grape consumption across the U.S. From marketing strategies to flavor innovation, we’re talking all things grapes. You won’t want to miss this fresh take on how a simple fruit is making a worldwide splash! First Class Sponsorship: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.:  https://www.zagtech.com/ ,  Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    35 min
  6. Top 6 Produce Drinks (Livestream) - The History of Fresh Produce

    APR 29 · BONUS

    Top 6 Produce Drinks (Livestream) - The History of Fresh Produce

    How did a drunk church-goer influence the Navy’s go-to-beverage? What does a Persian fruit beverage and sherbet powder have to do with each other? How did an American favorite drink fall from grace? And why does tomato juice taste so much better on a plane? In this month's livestream, John and Patrick each reveal their top three produce-based drinks from history. From orange juice’s vital role in World War II to grape juice’s unexpected place in the fight against alcoholism, these drinks don’t just quench thirst - they reflect the spirit of their times. ---------- In Sponsorship with Cornell University: Dyson Cornell SC Johnson College of Business ----------- Join the History of Fresh Produce Club for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, book discounts and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Support us! Share this episode with your friendsGive a 5-star ratingWrite a review ----------- Subscribe to our biweekly newsletter here for extra stories related to recent episodes, book recommendations, a sneak peek of upcoming episodes and more. ----------- Instagram, TikTok, Threads: @historyoffreshproduce Email: historyoffreshproduce@gmail.com

    1h 5m

  7. APR 28

    From Water to Workforce, Doing Good is Good Business

    This week on The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly is joined LIVE in studio at AgLife Studios by two powerhouse guests making big waves in produce—and even bigger impacts in the world 🌎🍊. Albert Perez of Continental Fresh, whose company is leading the charge in giving back to clean water infrastructure in the Dominican Republic. And Martin Casanova of Thx! Dreams, a purpose-driven brand that uplifts and supports farm workers and their families through every package of fresh produce. These are two dynamic leaders from companies that prove doing good and doing business can go hand in hand. 💧❤️ From water to workforce, it’s all about impact—and this episode is one you won’t want to miss! Catch it now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

    45 min
  8. From Plate to Palate; Inspirational Cooking with Celebrity Chef Lala - Global Fresh Series

    APR 23 · BONUS

    From Plate to Palate; Inspirational Cooking with Celebrity Chef Lala - Global Fresh Series

    How to inspire consumers to up their fresh produce consumption? Listen to this flavorful episode, with the incomparable Chef Lala—celebrity chef, certified nutritionist, and advocate for healthy Latin cuisine. From the sizzling sounds of her kitchen to the heartfelt stories behind her recipes, Chef Lala shares how food can be both delicious and deeply meaningful. We talk about her culinary journey, her mission to blend culture with health, and how she's redefining what it means to cook with corazón. Grab your apron (and maybe a snack), because this episode is serving up inspiration, one dish at a time. First Class Sponsorship: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.:  https://www.zagtech.com/ ,  Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    28 min
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The Produce Industry is very complex and covers A to Z literally Asparagus through Zucchini. We will discuss all types of markets foreign and domestic including Supply, Demand, Logistics, Technology, Food Safety, Sustainability, Industry Categories, Market Reports and Industry news, and more!!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

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