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- Farmers Market Tips September 23, 2022When you buy specific produce items during your trip to the farmers market makes a big difference in how long they will last. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Last Day of Summer Grapeness September 22, 2022Are California Concord Grapes really Concord Grapes? The Thompson Seedless Golden Surprise! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Fresh September Figs! September 20, 2022September is a great month for fresh California figs, but how do you pick the sweetest and tastiest fruit? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Dry Farmed Tomatoes September 17, 2022September is a great month for California tomatoes, Heirlooms, Beefsteaks, and Multi-colored Cherry Tomatoes, but there's one tomato that bursts with more flavor than all of them! Tune in and find out what Dan's pick is this week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Taste, Aroma, Color, Texture. September 6, 2022Blast from the Past: Award-winning Hall of Fame Legend Graham Kerr joins Dan and Guido to share the pleasure of fresh fruit and vegetables. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast From the Past Jan 29 2005 February 15, 2022Dan and Guido go over in-season produce of the day as well as health news from early 2005.Country of Origin Labeling, Food Labeling, RFIDs, OSO sweet Onions, Tangerines, Desert Artichokes, Peruvian Mangoes, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast from the Past: The Queen of the Kiwifruit and other Specialties January 15, 2022Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener with Guest Frieda Rapoport Caplan Exact date unknown - the early 2000s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas and a Creepy New Year! December 28, 2021Creepy Santa, Pickled Zucchini, Cigar Smoking Paperboys, Kelsey Printing Press, Mel's Bowling Alley. Dan the Produce Man shares a wild story of his pre-produce days as a paperboy in Alameda California --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast From the Past Series at PW Market Dec 2, 2003 December 17, 2021Dan and Guido broadcast Live at the legendary PW Market in Castro Valley California. PW Markets, now closed, was a good old-fashioned high-end grocery chain established in the 1940s and closing in 2010. Dan and Guido broadcast from right inside the produce department. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Vegan Seafood? October 25, 2021Registered Dietician, Food Technologist, and Author Nancy Berkoff joins Dan and Guido with fantastic information on Nutrition for the elderly, Also how long can we keep fresh smoothies in the refrigerator before they lose their nutritional value? The origin of Soy Milk and Rice Milk and Vegan Seafood. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast from the Past: October 23, 2004. October 19, 2021Blast from the Past: October 2004. Dan and Guido cover winter squashes that were starting to trend, early organic Satsuma Mandarins, Black Twig Apple and interviews from Produce Marketing Association’s 2004 Fresh Summit. Also, Miracle Berries, Pink lemons and Purple dragon Fruit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Squirrely Pumpkin October 10, 2021Dan and Guido discuss the "Lucky Pear," Asian Pears, Honeynut Squash, French and Italian Prunes, Guido gives Dan some advice on keeping the squirrels from eating his pumpkins. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Late Summer Fruit and Winter Garden September 20, 2021Dan and Guido go over some late summer fruit and Guido the Gardener gives tips on planting a winter garden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Rough on the Outside, Soft on the Inside. June 14, 2021It's California Avocado Season, in fact, it's California Avocado Month! Jan DeLyser from the California Avocado Commission joins Dan and Guido to inform us all about the creamy goodness of avocados. From the most popular variety to older varieties and even a new variety. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- How Many Produce Items Are in Your Refrigerator? May 30, 2021Patrick Kelly (The Produce Industry Podcast) joins Dan the Produce Man™ for a conversation on fresh produce consumption. Do produce industry people eat what they sell? What’s new with the FlavorWave App and The Produce Industry App? Also a bonus clip at the end, a Produce Pair Promo for 2003, how many of these folks […]Dan Avakian
- "Organic Produce is the Gateway To All Other Organic Foods" May 24, 2021Dan the Produce Man and Ron Pelger (filling in for Guido) welcome Matt Seely from the Organic Produce Network. Topics include pricing of organic produce, consumer awareness, and trends, the growth of organic produce over the years, where organic produce is headed and a lot of other good tidbits! Tune In and Turn On! --- […]Dan Avakian
- Our Produce is Tops! May 10, 2021Dan and Guido welcome Jeff Cady - Director of Produce and Floral at Tops Friendly Markets and 2020 Produce Retailer of the Year! Jeff shares insight on what Makes Tops different from other retailers especially in the online arena, stories from the early days and where produce is heading in the future. --- Send […]Dan Avakian
- Try It! April 22, 2021Karen Caplan from Frieda's Specialty Produce joins Dan and Guido to discuss her latest book: Try It! How Frieda Capland Changed the Way We Eat! Also, Turmeric benefits, purple sweet potatoes, Dragon Fruit with flavor, Outer Space Produce and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Championing Fresh Produce in Our Lives April 18, 2021Nate Montgomery The Produce Champion shares stories of the giant produce market in Guadalajara, importing and exporting fresh produce, and taking advantage of our local crops. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Bring It On Home! April 8, 2021Laura Mcintosh from PBS Bringing It Home joins Dan and Guido with tips on what’s in season now… and a sneak preview on the start of the California cherry season just a few weeks away! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
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The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
- California Giant Berry Farms w/ Thomas Smith & Co-Host Ross Nelson - EP231 October 3, 2022In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly and Co-Host Ross Nelson we chat with Thomas Smith, Director of Sales for California Giant Berry Farms. We record this interview LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee while at South East Produce Councils Southern Innovations. Patrick and Thomas were trying to make this happen for […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK39 - QUICK TIPS AND TRICKS W/ PACKAGED SALAD ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP61 September 30, 2022In this weeks episode of FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S with Dan Avakian. Dan covers what happened to Patrick's salad mix? His answer "it happens." How to avoid it happening to you, tips on keeping that salad fresh! Also Gold Rush Apples and Honeynut Squash! Tune in and Turn on! Tune in this week with […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- SEPC 2022 Southern Innovations Recap from Nashville, TN - EP229 September 26, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly, Ross Nelson co-hosts the South East Produce Council's SOUTHERN INNOVATIONS event in Nashville, TN. Ross and Patrick recap the show with the following schedule of events. We hear from 2 of the podcasts sponsors Freshway Produce (Standard) and Sev-Rend (Choice) representing the show with two […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK38 - NATHAN PUMPLIN ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP60 September 24, 2022This week’s Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan is live in Al Jazzbeaux Collins' Purple Grotto with Nathan Pumplin from Norfolk Healthy Produce! The All New, All Purple Tomato is coming in 2023 to a retailer near you! Not only is this tomato fully purple on the exterior but the interior as well, and is […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Sustainability and Data Forensics with Sev-Rend and AgTools, Inc. - EP227 September 19, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with two of our title sponsors Sev-Rend (Choice) and Ag Tools, Inc. (Fancy) about sustainability and data forensics. These two topics are sweeping the industry and creating waves throughout the supply chain! Jeff Watkin, Director of Marketing of Sev-Rend talks plastic, netters […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK37 - DROOLING W/ CHEF TODD FISHER ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP59 September 16, 2022On this episode of Fresh From the Field Friday's with Dan The Produce Man Avakian the question is "How did the son of a produce man become a butcher?" Find out this week when Chef Todd Fisher joins Dan the Produce Man for a half hour that will leave you drooling! How about sautéed summer […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Talking smack with John Paap, Manager of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. - EP225 September 12, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with John Paap of our new CHOICE sponsor Jac Vandenberg, Inc. John discusses the rich family history and how it all started.....From two best friends coming to America to 100 years of fresh produce, imports and more.. Patrick and John start this […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK36 - PRODUCE FOR BETTER HEALTH ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP58 September 9, 2022In this week's episode of Fresh From The Field Friday's with Dan The Produce Man Avakian we host Wendy Reinhart of Produce for Better Health. We are going to learn about this organization and how it has been around for decades working towards fresh fruit and vegetable consumption. Dan has some casual talk with Wendy […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Running the Last Mile with Cheetah Wholesale's Na'ama Moran - EP223 September 5, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we travel into the world of technology in produce. Today we chat with Cheetah Wholesale's Na'ama Moran, Co-Founder and CEO. Growing up in Israel with a family of farmers and small business owners, she witnessed the imminent need for a more efficient, accessible food […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK35 - FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S WITH CHEF RON OF BOSTON RED SOX FENWAY PARK - EP57 September 2, 2022In this episode of Fresh From the Field Friday's Patrick fills in for Dan The Produce Man giving him a much deserved break to get back on the road and grab some more content. The community is bringing so much to the table literally with what's coming up and what is in stock now. We […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Keeping it Fresh at the 31st Indy Fruit Showcase - EP221 August 29, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are in Indianapolis, Indiana at the INDY FRUIT SHOWCASE podcasting from the show room floor. Patrick was invited to join the 31st annual INDY FRUIT SHOWCASE that has been postponed through COVID and is now back. Join Patrick Kelly and Ross Nelson host […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK34 - WHAT HAPPENS IN PRODUCE STAYS IN PRODUCE ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP56 August 26, 2022In this episode on Fresh From the Field Friday's with Dan the Produce Man Avakian we say "What happens in produce stays in produce"? So, What happens when two produce veterans get together and talk... what else? Fresh Produce! Columnist Armand Lobato joins Dan The produce Man for all things produce! Tune In and Turn […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Shop Till You Drop with Greg Ferrara, President & CEO of National Grocers Association - EP219 August 22, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with Greg Ferrara, President & CEO of the National Grocers Association. Patrick did not know much about the NGA and reached out to Greg via LinkedIN to learn and understand who and what the NGA does? Greg messaging Patrick back, was relieved […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK33 - BRINGING BACK CUCUMBERS AND PEPPERS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP55 August 19, 2022In this week's episode of Fresh From the Field Friday's w/ Dan The Produce Man Avakian he is back from farms in California and brings back interesting cucumber and pepper varieties. Also, what is a true San Marzano Tomato? And who was Wilbur Scovile? Turnin' up the heat with Dan the Produce Man! Each week […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Hatch Pepper Month with Chris Franzoy of Young Guns with Co-Host Ross Nelson of Indianapolis Fruit Company - EP217 August 15, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly, Ross Nelson, VP of Procurement for Indianapolis Fruit Company our Choice Sponsor co-hosts HATCH CHILE MONTH!!! Ross had the idea to bring on YOUNG GUNS CHILE's very own Chris Frenzy, President and 4th generation farmers in Hatch, New Mexico. Did you know that hatch […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK32 - SUMMER SUMMER EVERYWHERE AND EVERYTHING TO EAT - EP54 August 12, 2022In this week's episode on Fresh From the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man Avakian with Summer Squash, Pink Pearl Apples, Squash Blossoms, Sugar Plums, More Apriums and Pluot varieties and is there really a potato shortage? Summer is still here and the weather hasn't changed to much with the hot weather!!! Are you […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Family Friendly Snacking with Fresh Craving's Jay Whitney - EP215 August 8, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with our Standard Sponsor Jay Whitney of Fresh Cravings bringing FAMILY FRIENDLY SNACKING with salsa, humus and dairy products? Today Patrick and Jay chat a bit about The Food Story Brands/Fresh Cravings family business, Salsabrate the good, a golden lid contest that will […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK31 - FIGuratively Speaking it's all FIGured out on FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP53 August 5, 2022In this week's episode of Fresh From the Field Friday with Dan the Produce Man Avakian we talk fresh Figs, where did they come from? Are they sacred? How far back in history do they go? Why doe the pollination process creep some people out? Dan answers these questions as well as shares the most […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Top Produce Trends with Mike Kostyo, Trendologist of Datassential - EP213 August 1, 2022In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring back Mike Kostyo, Trendologist of Datassentials for our 3 episode in our PRODUCE TRENDS Series. The first two episodes we chatted about the Top 5 fruits and veggies on the menu and now we will discuss some top produce trends that […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK30 - THAT'S WHAT THE SIGN SAYS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP52 July 29, 2022In this weeks Fresh From the Field Friday's episode with Dan The Produce Man Avakian the question is "is it just a Yellow Peach?" That's what the sign says in the Supermarket Produce Department, but what variety is it? How come the peach you bought last week was better than this week? Dan Explains. Also […]The Produce Industry Podcast
Listen to the Latest Produce Pair Podcast
The Produce Pair
- Farmers Market Tips September 23, 2022When you buy specific produce items during your trip to the farmers market makes a big difference in how long they will last. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Last Day of Summer Grapeness September 22, 2022Are California Concord Grapes really Concord Grapes? The Thompson Seedless Golden Surprise! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Fresh September Figs! September 20, 2022September is a great month for fresh California figs, but how do you pick the sweetest and tastiest fruit? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Dry Farmed Tomatoes September 17, 2022September is a great month for California tomatoes, Heirlooms, Beefsteaks, and Multi-colored Cherry Tomatoes, but there's one tomato that bursts with more flavor than all of them! Tune in and find out what Dan's pick is this week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Taste, Aroma, Color, Texture. September 6, 2022Blast from the Past: Award-winning Hall of Fame Legend Graham Kerr joins Dan and Guido to share the pleasure of fresh fruit and vegetables. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast From the Past Jan 29 2005 February 15, 2022Dan and Guido go over in-season produce of the day as well as health news from early 2005.Country of Origin Labeling, Food Labeling, RFIDs, OSO sweet Onions, Tangerines, Desert Artichokes, Peruvian Mangoes, and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast from the Past: The Queen of the Kiwifruit and other Specialties January 15, 2022Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener with Guest Frieda Rapoport Caplan Exact date unknown - the early 2000s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas and a Creepy New Year! December 28, 2021Creepy Santa, Pickled Zucchini, Cigar Smoking Paperboys, Kelsey Printing Press, Mel's Bowling Alley. Dan the Produce Man shares a wild story of his pre-produce days as a paperboy in Alameda California --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Blast From the Past Series at PW Market Dec 2, 2003 December 17, 2021Dan and Guido broadcast Live at the legendary PW Market in Castro Valley California. PW Markets, now closed, was a good old-fashioned high-end grocery chain established in the 1940s and closing in 2010. Dan and Guido broadcast from right inside the produce department. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- Vegan Seafood? October 25, 2021Registered Dietician, Food Technologist, and Author Nancy Berkoff joins Dan and Guido with fantastic information on Nutrition for the elderly, Also how long can we keep fresh smoothies in the refrigerator before they lose their nutritional value? The origin of Soy Milk and Rice Milk and Vegan Seafood. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
Listen to Fresh From the Field Fridays
The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
- California Giant Berry Farms w/ Thomas Smith & Co-Host Ross Nelson - EP231 October 3, 2022In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly and Co-Host Ross Nelson we chat with Thomas Smith, Director of Sales for California Giant Berry Farms. We record this interview LIVE in Nashville, Tennessee while at South East Produce Councils Southern Innovations. Patrick and Thomas were trying to make this happen for […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK39 - QUICK TIPS AND TRICKS W/ PACKAGED SALAD ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP61 September 30, 2022In this weeks episode of FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S with Dan Avakian. Dan covers what happened to Patrick's salad mix? His answer "it happens." How to avoid it happening to you, tips on keeping that salad fresh! Also Gold Rush Apples and Honeynut Squash! Tune in and Turn on! Tune in this week with […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- SEPC 2022 Southern Innovations Recap from Nashville, TN - EP229 September 26, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly, Ross Nelson co-hosts the South East Produce Council's SOUTHERN INNOVATIONS event in Nashville, TN. Ross and Patrick recap the show with the following schedule of events. We hear from 2 of the podcasts sponsors Freshway Produce (Standard) and Sev-Rend (Choice) representing the show with two […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK38 - NATHAN PUMPLIN ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP60 September 24, 2022This week’s Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan is live in Al Jazzbeaux Collins' Purple Grotto with Nathan Pumplin from Norfolk Healthy Produce! The All New, All Purple Tomato is coming in 2023 to a retailer near you! Not only is this tomato fully purple on the exterior but the interior as well, and is […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Sustainability and Data Forensics with Sev-Rend and AgTools, Inc. - EP227 September 19, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with two of our title sponsors Sev-Rend (Choice) and Ag Tools, Inc. (Fancy) about sustainability and data forensics. These two topics are sweeping the industry and creating waves throughout the supply chain! Jeff Watkin, Director of Marketing of Sev-Rend talks plastic, netters […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK37 - DROOLING W/ CHEF TODD FISHER ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP59 September 16, 2022On this episode of Fresh From the Field Friday's with Dan The Produce Man Avakian the question is "How did the son of a produce man become a butcher?" Find out this week when Chef Todd Fisher joins Dan the Produce Man for a half hour that will leave you drooling! How about sautéed summer […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Talking smack with John Paap, Manager of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. - EP225 September 12, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with John Paap of our new CHOICE sponsor Jac Vandenberg, Inc. John discusses the rich family history and how it all started.....From two best friends coming to America to 100 years of fresh produce, imports and more.. Patrick and John start this […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK36 - PRODUCE FOR BETTER HEALTH ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S - EP58 September 9, 2022In this week's episode of Fresh From The Field Friday's with Dan The Produce Man Avakian we host Wendy Reinhart of Produce for Better Health. We are going to learn about this organization and how it has been around for decades working towards fresh fruit and vegetable consumption. Dan has some casual talk with Wendy […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Running the Last Mile with Cheetah Wholesale's Na'ama Moran - EP223 September 5, 2022In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we travel into the world of technology in produce. Today we chat with Cheetah Wholesale's Na'ama Moran, Co-Founder and CEO. Growing up in Israel with a family of farmers and small business owners, she witnessed the imminent need for a more efficient, accessible food […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK35 - FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAY'S WITH CHEF RON OF BOSTON RED SOX FENWAY PARK - EP57 September 2, 2022In this episode of Fresh From the Field Friday's Patrick fills in for Dan The Produce Man giving him a much deserved break to get back on the road and grab some more content. The community is bringing so much to the table literally with what's coming up and what is in stock now. We […]The Produce Industry Podcast
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