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- Coachella Valley Sweet Corn! May 19, 2023Fire up the grill this weekend with fresh new crop California corn on the cob! The desert region has given us great promotable volume on this first of the season crop from Coachella! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- English Peas a Real Spring Treat! May 18, 2023Fresh English Peas in the pod are in from along California's coastal growing regions Dan shares tips on what to look for so you ca become an expert at picking out the sweetest peas every time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- May- Peak season for several Artichoke varieties! May 17, 2023Dan shares with us the best way to pick an artichoke with a Big Heart! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- The Golden Rush of Gold Rush Apples! October 16, 2022Like many other apples the cidery sweet Gold Rush Apple is a combination of several other varieties. Tasty, Crunchy, and in season NOW! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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
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The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
- A Little Spudology with Nate Knutson and Tom Wopperer of RPE/Tasteful Selections - EP340 October 2, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat more than just nibbles!!! If you are a potato enthusiast you know!!! If you aren't well, today we are here to talk all things Potatoes!! Today Nate Knutson and Tom Wopperer of RPE/Tasteful Selections brings a little SPUDOLOGY to the table […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK39 - IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP113 September 29, 2023This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan is live from Idaho Falls at the 2023 Idaho Potato Commission Foodservice Harvest and Packing Tour. Guests are Armand Lobato co-hosting, Kenneth Meyers of Kegel's Produce in Lancaster PA, Amy Sowder editor of The Packer, and life long producve veteran Sean […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Pamela Kolochuk, CEO of Peak of the Market - EP338 September 27, 2023In this month's GLOBAL FRESH SERIES of The Produce Industry Podcast we travel across the GLOBE with our HOST, Juanita Gaglio! From Berlin to Hong Kong, Brussels to Cape Town, we are bringing you a series that will bring the supply chain together!! The Monday show covers all aspects of the produce and supply chain […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- H-E-B reclaims top spot for grocery retail - EP337 September 25, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat about how the Retail Giant HEB has reclaimed their spot as top grocery retail. We review the data from Dunnhunnby's Sixth Annual Retailer Preference Index and show how it is rated. Who are the top retailers and event the top 14? […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK38 - DAN'S FRESH PICK'S ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP112 September 22, 2023Dan's Pick's this week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Inbdusrty Podcast are Jonathan Apples, Brittany Lane Peaches this late in the season? Chocolate Persimmons, and Papa Cacho Potatoes. It's the last Day fo summer so 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 […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Race to Discover at SEPC Southern Innovations 2023 - EP335 September 18, 2023Welcome back to The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly! This week Patrick is joined by Ross Nelson of Fresh Edge at SEPC's Southern Innovations Conference in Charlotte, NC. Race to discover “What’s New?” within our industry as we springboard new product items and technologies into the marketplace. Join us for our annual tradeshow and […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK37 - RDN BARBARA RUHS FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP111 September 15, 2023This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry podcast RDN Barbara Ruhs joins Dan the Produce Man sharing the benefits of a Supermarket RDN, Produce Prescriptions, some of her favorite places and ways to get fruit and veggies into your system and a whole lot more! It's National Fruit and Vegetables […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Hendrick Schoonmaker was granted 300 acres of land - EP333 September 11, 2023Today is the September 11, 2023 and we are back talking all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why we do it. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK36 - WORD OF CAUTION ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP110 September 8, 2023Dan's Picks this week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast are New Crop SweeTango Apples, Turtle Egg Pluots, French Prune Plums, Flavor Gator Pluots, Muscadine Grapes and a word of caution for armature mushroom foragers. Tune in Turn on because it's always best when you get it fresh! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Revolutionize Your Fresh Produce Department with Robert Austin and Jesse Himango - EP331 September 4, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast by Patrick Kelly we are joined by two new team members from a new type of tech company. What do you mean? Well one that is here to EMPOWER and REVOLUTIONIZE your fresh produce department. Robert Austin, Vice President of Sales and Jesse Himango, Chief Operating […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK35 - PINK PEARL APPLES ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP109 September 1, 2023This week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man features Pink Pearl Apples, Shinseki Pears, Fig and Arugula Salad, Stuffed Acorn Squash. It's Organic Harvest Month, National Mushroom Month, Nation Fruit & Veggies Month and we're celebrating it all so Tune in & Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- New England Produce Council Recap 2023 - EP329 August 28, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are traveling in Boston, MA for the New England Produce Council's annual show! This Patrick's second year at the show and this year we are rocking with a booth SPONSORED by RPE/Tasteful Selections! Patrick andPaul Manfre recap the show in the first half […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK34 - EMERALD BEAUT PLUMS FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP108 August 25, 2023This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan the Produce Man finds some gigantic Emerald Beaut Plums. Also Thomcord or Concord Grapes? Fresh Figs, Summer Squash, Pumpkin Leaves ans Squash Blossoms so 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 […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Suzan Prima, Founder of Africa Haven - EP327 August 23, 2023In this month's GLOBAL FRESH SERIES of The Produce Industry Podcast we travel across the GLOBE with our new HOST, Juanita Gaglio! From Berlin to Hong Kong, Brussels to Cape Town, we are bringing you a series that will bring the supply chain together!! The Monday show covers all aspects of the produce and supply […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Accounting made easy w/ Mason Brady of Brady CFO - EP326 August 21, 2023In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/Patrick, we have Mason Brady of Brady CFO. Prior to founding Brady CFO, a Fractional CFO firm in the food & ag industry, Mason was the CFO & Director of Supply Chain at Homegrown Organic Farms. Mason brings over a decade of experience in the produce […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK33 - CALIFORNIA PEAR ADVISORY ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP107 August 18, 2023This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast with Dan the Produce Man:California Pears are in season now and there are so many varieties to choose from. In segment one Dan covers a brief history of the Bartlett Pear and its journey to to Lake County. In segment two Dan […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- The History of Maize w/ John Paap of Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. - EP324 August 14, 2023Today is the August 14, 2023 and we are in episode 7 of our new series all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why we do it. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK32 - PRODUCE VETERAN JESSE HIMANGO ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP106 August 11, 2023This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Produce Veteran Jesse Himango joins Dan the Produce Man to share some fresh Midwest summer favs! The advantages and flexibility in the produce department at independent markets that the larger chains can learn from so Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Innovating food creations with Tara Murray and the Yo QUIERO! brand - EP322 August 7, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are joined by the Vice President of Marketing of Fresh Innovations, LLC. This is Tara's first time of the podcast and we are letting you get to know her, talk marketing as well as learning more about the Fresh Innovation brands like […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK31 - SUMMER GEMS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP105 August 4, 2023In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man covers a real summer gem call Nectaplum, also Mandurian, Lemon and Armenian Cucumbers, Donut Nectarines, and San Marzano Tomatoes! Is there a difference between a peach and a nectarine? To find out Tune in and Turn on! FANCY […]The Produce Industry Podcast
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- Coachella Valley Sweet Corn! May 19, 2023Fire up the grill this weekend with fresh new crop California corn on the cob! The desert region has given us great promotable volume on this first of the season crop from Coachella! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- English Peas a Real Spring Treat! May 18, 2023Fresh English Peas in the pod are in from along California's coastal growing regions Dan shares tips on what to look for so you ca become an expert at picking out the sweetest peas every time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- May- Peak season for several Artichoke varieties! May 17, 2023Dan shares with us the best way to pick an artichoke with a Big Heart! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- The Golden Rush of Gold Rush Apples! October 16, 2022Like many other apples the cidery sweet Gold Rush Apple is a combination of several other varieties. Tasty, Crunchy, and in season NOW! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
- 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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/produce-pair/messageDan Avakian
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The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
- A Little Spudology with Nate Knutson and Tom Wopperer of RPE/Tasteful Selections - EP340 October 2, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat more than just nibbles!!! If you are a potato enthusiast you know!!! If you aren't well, today we are here to talk all things Potatoes!! Today Nate Knutson and Tom Wopperer of RPE/Tasteful Selections brings a little SPUDOLOGY to the table […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK39 - IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP113 September 29, 2023This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan is live from Idaho Falls at the 2023 Idaho Potato Commission Foodservice Harvest and Packing Tour. Guests are Armand Lobato co-hosting, Kenneth Meyers of Kegel's Produce in Lancaster PA, Amy Sowder editor of The Packer, and life long producve veteran Sean […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Pamela Kolochuk, CEO of Peak of the Market - EP338 September 27, 2023In this month's GLOBAL FRESH SERIES of The Produce Industry Podcast we travel across the GLOBE with our HOST, Juanita Gaglio! From Berlin to Hong Kong, Brussels to Cape Town, we are bringing you a series that will bring the supply chain together!! The Monday show covers all aspects of the produce and supply chain […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- H-E-B reclaims top spot for grocery retail - EP337 September 25, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat about how the Retail Giant HEB has reclaimed their spot as top grocery retail. We review the data from Dunnhunnby's Sixth Annual Retailer Preference Index and show how it is rated. Who are the top retailers and event the top 14? […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK38 - DAN'S FRESH PICK'S ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP112 September 22, 2023Dan's Pick's this week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Inbdusrty Podcast are Jonathan Apples, Brittany Lane Peaches this late in the season? Chocolate Persimmons, and Papa Cacho Potatoes. It's the last Day fo summer so 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 […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Race to Discover at SEPC Southern Innovations 2023 - EP335 September 18, 2023Welcome back to The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly! This week Patrick is joined by Ross Nelson of Fresh Edge at SEPC's Southern Innovations Conference in Charlotte, NC. Race to discover “What’s New?” within our industry as we springboard new product items and technologies into the marketplace. Join us for our annual tradeshow and […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK37 - RDN BARBARA RUHS FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP111 September 15, 2023This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry podcast RDN Barbara Ruhs joins Dan the Produce Man sharing the benefits of a Supermarket RDN, Produce Prescriptions, some of her favorite places and ways to get fruit and veggies into your system and a whole lot more! It's National Fruit and Vegetables […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Hendrick Schoonmaker was granted 300 acres of land - EP333 September 11, 2023Today is the September 11, 2023 and we are back talking all about the global history of produce including fun facts and stories, when it all started, how it became commercialized and how when and why we do it. The origins of some food extend to the earliest human civilizations. Through the centuries, many of […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK36 - WORD OF CAUTION ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP110 September 8, 2023Dan's Picks this week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast are New Crop SweeTango Apples, Turtle Egg Pluots, French Prune Plums, Flavor Gator Pluots, Muscadine Grapes and a word of caution for armature mushroom foragers. Tune in Turn on because it's always best when you get it fresh! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Revolutionize Your Fresh Produce Department with Robert Austin and Jesse Himango - EP331 September 4, 2023In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast by Patrick Kelly we are joined by two new team members from a new type of tech company. What do you mean? Well one that is here to EMPOWER and REVOLUTIONIZE your fresh produce department. Robert Austin, Vice President of Sales and Jesse Himango, Chief Operating […]The Produce Industry Podcast
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