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- New Crops, Old Tricks: Garden Updates & Merchandising Tips May 9, 2025Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are back from the road and back in the garden.Ross shares his visit to Natural Grocers in Colorado, Dan reports in from Arizona, and both give quick updates from their own backyards.On the table this week:đ« California blueberriesđ New crop cherries and fresh varietiesđ„Š A quick […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Fresh Finds in Tucson: Independent Grocery Store Visits May 2, 2025This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network, your favorite host Dan âThe Produce Manâ 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 whatâs in the […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Donât Sleep on Baby Artichokes: Rethinking Retail and Inspiring Produce Aisles April 25, 2025The Produce Industry Network and Ag Life Media present Fresh from the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss! This week, the guys welcome culinary instructor, food writer, and herb expert Nissa Pierson of My Herbal Roots to dive into the underrated world of baby artichokes, fava leaves, and other […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- The Onion Unpeeled: Shay Myers Gets to the Root of It April 18, 2025AgLifeMedia.com and The Produce Industry Network present Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan The Produce Man and Ross The Produce Boss!This week, weâre joined by The Farm Kid himselfâShay Myersâas we take off into the fields with the Alluring Allium. So wipe those tears and sharpen your blades⊠itâs 30 minutes of onion talk […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- More Than Just Produce: Bruno Luis on Creating an environment for his growers and all involved! April 11, 2025Be sure to catch this weekâs Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network and AgLifeMedia.com! From asparagus to beansâand specialties in betweenâRoss and Dan share the mic with Bruno Luis of Southern Specialties.As Bruno says:âThatâs what weâre aiming forâeveryone to have a good experience, whether they open a Southern Specialties bag or […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- From Garden Beds to Produce Aisles April 4, 2025This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AG Life Media IncorporatedâŠDan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss dig into their spring garden plansâtalking herbs, chives, and a few other tasty surprises.Theyâll also cover whatâs fresh and in season right now, like sweet English peas and crunchy […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Rossâ Berry Hack & Danâs Guide to Spring Onions & Garlic March 28, 2025This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network/AgLife MediaâRoss The Produce Boss tells Dan The Produce Man why he swears by mason jars for storing berries. Plus, a current crop update straight from Rossâ Produce Boss desk!And Dan dives into Spring Onions and Spring Garlicâa real chefâs delight! How do […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Springâs Best from Coast to Coast: Asparagus, Artichokes & Berries March 21, 2025This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Bossâlocal favorites straight out of California! Weâre talking fresh California asparagus and whatâs left of the growers in the state, plus Monterey County and desert-grown artichokes. Weâll also break down the latest on berries from Florida and Californiaâhow […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Luck of the Produce Guys: Cabbage, SEPC Insights, and St. Paddyâs Day Fun March 14, 2025This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Ross and Dan are feeling the St. Patrick's Day spirit! Ross kicks things off with some key takeaways from the SEPC Educational Sessions, and then the produce guys dive into cabbage and all the festive St. Paddyâs Day goodies. So tune in […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- A Taste of Florida & Fresh Industry Insights before Southern Exposure 2025 March 7, 2025Welcome back to Fresh From the Field Fridays with your host, Ross Nelson, and special co-host, Patrick Kelly! Big Shout-Out to Dan "The Produce Man" for his week off. This week, Ross takes the mic from the brand-new Produce Industry Network Studio in Tampa, FL, sharing his first impressions of the space. We also dive into the Southeast Produce Councilâs Southern Exposureâone […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Shroomin' with Style: Dan, Ross, and the Magic of Mushrooms February 28, 2025This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays on the Produce Industry Network from AG Life Media, itâs a mushroom madness extravaganza! Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are joined by Sean Stellar from Phillips Mushroom Farms. Weâre diving into the magical, mystical world of fresh mushrooms â their flavors, their funk, […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Tropical Crunch: The Story Behind Miami Chips February 21, 2025This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Ross and Dan are joined by Raul Polo Jr. to talk about his new productâMiami Chips! Get down to the roots of malanga and yuca chips, plus plantains and other tropical selections. Weâre diving into what makes malanga and yuca unique, and […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Flower Power: Fresh Blooms & Secrets for Valentineâs Weekend! February 14, 2025This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man and Ross The Produce Boss are joined by The Flower Wizard himself, David Kaplan, just in time for Valentineâs weekend!Whatâs hot in the floral department at your grocery store? Whatâs trending at your local florist and in the […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Craveable & Obsessed: A Flavor-Packed Chat with Chef Jeffrey Schlissel â "That Passion, You Can Taste It!" February 7, 2025This Big Game weekend, Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network serves up some serious flavor! Ross The Produce Boss and Dan The Produce Man welcome Chef Jeffrey Schlissel, author of Craveable Obsessedâand that's just the tip of the iceberg!Dive into Chef Jeffreyâs journey, from working in the kitchen at just 8 […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- We're Small, But We're Real January 31, 2025This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with the Produce Industry Network, Albert Perez from Continental Fresh joins Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss to dive into Water For All, current crop conditions in Central America, and whatâs really behind the Water For All label. Spoiler alert: the facts might just […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- From Grove to Market: California Avocados and Industry Insights January 24, 2025This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Ross "The Produce Boss" and Dan "The Produce Man" welcome Will Brokaw of Brokaw Avocados! Dive into the world of California avocado varieties, the impact of imports on the market, and the rising fame of our beloved pebbled pyriform. Tune in and […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Produce on the Move: Florida Travels and Fresh Updates January 17, 2025This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, brought to you by The Produce Industry Network! đJoin Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss for another fun and fresh episode! Ross is on the road in Florida, attending GOPEXâthe Global Organic Produce Expoâwhile Dan holds down the fort in San Francisco.đ Theyâll dive […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- Flavorful Finds: This Weekâs Must-Have Produce Spotlight January 10, 2025This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Ross and Dan spotlight eight fantastic items to help you stay on track with your Thrive in 25 New Yearâs resolutions to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables daily.The stars of the week are:California Sumo DekoponWashington Lucy ApplesTrayed, Ready-to-Cook Sweet PotatoesOrganic BroccoliniCalifornia […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- The Produce Push: Health, Wellness, and the Future of Fresh January 3, 2025This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, Ross "The Produce Boss" and Dan "The Produce Man" dive into practical tips for increasing fresh produce consumption. Why should we focus on fresh produce in 2025? What behavioral strategies can consumers adopt at home and in stores to make healthier choices?We're […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
- From Field to Future: Wrapping Up 2024 and Anticipating 2025 in Produce December 27, 2024On this year's final Fresh From The Field Fridays podcast from The Produce Industry Network, Dan and Ross take a reflective look at the year in produce, discussing the key moments and trends that shaped the industry throughout 2024. They also share their insights on what to expect in 2025, including upcoming challenges, innovations, and […]Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
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