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- 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://anchor.fm/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://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
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The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
- WK12 - CITRUS, CITRUS, CITRUS OH MY ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP86 March 24, 2023In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce covers three citrus varieties as well as a California storm damage report and The Spears of Spring - Asparagus. Its all right here 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 […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Shay Myers a.k.a ShayFarmKid tells all - EP279 March 20, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have our Fancy SPornos Owyhe Produce's CEO Shay Myers. Today Shay and Patrick talk about a handful of topics that can be controversial or just plain old conversation! From Wokeness in produce, brands, farmers and more... Shay brings an elevated experience to the […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK11 - HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP85 March 17, 2023Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Produce Industry Podcast's Fresh From The Field Fridays! We're groovin' as Dan The Produce Man spotlights crisp, crunchy, tasty cabbage! From a weed to the emerald ball in the produce stall, so tune in and turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- NGA and SEPC Recap w/ Ross Nelson, Shay Myers and Paul Manfre - EP277 March 13, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring on 3 dynamic gentleman in the industry to recap the NGA and SEC show that happened over the last couple weeks! Patrick traveled with Ross Nelson to Las Vegas for the National Grocer Association Show and then back to Orlando, FL to […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK10 - RAIN ON THE BRAIN ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP84 March 10, 2023In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays rain has gotten into Dan's brain with a little bit of a different twist - A Clinic that prescribes fresh fruit and veggies to their patients. Why are grocery stores spraying vegetables with Hypochlorous Acid? And beets that can't be beat! It's all right here as Dan […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- The Legacy of Noble Citrus w/ Quentin Roe - EP275 March 6, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have our Fancy Sponsor Quentin Roe of Noble Citrus. Today we are talking about the generations inside the family and the legacy the family is leaving and bringing in the Florida Citrus Industry. Quentin has given a bit of the Roe Family history […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK9 - CHEWING THE FAT ON FRESH FRUIT IMPORTS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP83 March 3, 2023On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays John Paap of Jac Vandenburg Inc. and Dan The Produce Man chew the fat on fresh fruit imports. Why do we import citrus from other regions of the world in the heart of the California season? New Grape varieties and more, tune in and turn on! FANCY […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Getting to know WholesaleWare by Grub Market w/ Bryan Barsness - EP273 February 27, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we feature our new CHOICE SPONSOR WholesaleWare by Grub Market. Bryan Barsness joins us in his new role at WholesaleWare since the last time he was on the podcast in 2021! Patrick and Bryan have developed a relationship over the year and will banter […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK8 - CITRUS CELEBRATION ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP82 February 24, 2023On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan The Produce Man is joined by Craig Morris and Scott Mabs from Homegrown Organic Farms to discuss Buck Brand Specialty Citrus varieties. With roos stemming back to the very first Navel Orange tree planted in California to the T'Orange, African Shaddock, LuLU Navel Orange and a […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Innovation with Local Bounti at Sprouts Farmers Market - EP271 February 20, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly it is time to Turn a New Leaf™ with Corrie Hutchens, VP of Marketing of Local Bounti and special guest Caitlin Tierney, Sr. Director of Produce for Local and Innovation of Sprouts Farmers Markets to discuss the NEW Asia Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps. At […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK7 - POTATO LOVERS MONTH ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP81 February 17, 2023February is Potato Lovers Month and in this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan The Produce Man we celebrate the Cretaceous Spud with Armand Lobato of the Idaho Potato Commission! From the pre Inca age to the famine of the 1840s to the French Fries on your table and a whole lot in […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- The Process w/ Jeff Watkin of Sev-Rend - EP269 February 13, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring back our Choice Sponsor Jeff Watkin of Sev-Rend Packaging. Patrick got to visit the facility in August 2022 with no expectations as he has only been in one packaging facility. Getting a tour of the process from start to finish was key in […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK6 - HASS AVOCADOS FOR SUPER BOWL ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - WK80 February 10, 2023In this week's Fresh From The Fields Fridays with Dan The Produce Man the Hass Avocado is the winner of Every Superbowl! But we were very close to not having this variety at all. What would we do without this delectable delicacy? Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- The History of Grapes w/ John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. - EP267 February 6, 2023In this new series of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we explore the history of Produce. John Paap of Jac Vandenberg, Inc. In the modern world we live in with technology we as humans dont have a clue where our foods comes from. While some think everything is local and others worry about too […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK5 - WATERCRESS WHO ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP79 February 3, 2023This week's Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan The Produce Man brings us Escarole and Citrus Salad, Lions Mane Mushrooms and Watercress! 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 Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com CHOICE SPONSORS: […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Affordable Luxury in a Glass w/ Jay Gardner and Michael Chavez - EP265 January 30, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly Michael Chavez is back co-hosting with our guest Jay Gardner of Citrus America, Inc. Jay has been tracing the country juicing across America while giving Americans a dose of luxury. What type of luxury you might ask? The best tasting orange juice you will […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK4 - A WALK DOWN CITRUS LANE ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP78 January 27, 2023In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan The Produce Man® continues his walk down Citrus Lane with two polar opposite Pummelos, Lou Lou Navel Oranges, Chinese Long Beans, and an update on the current situation with California Strawberries. Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- The Pixie Way of Wish Farms w/ Patrick Kelly - EP263 January 23, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat all about Wish Farms Culture in and out of the office, Have you heard of The Pixie Way? Well, there are 33 Fundamentals of Wish Farms that was created by the organization. Come join us this week as we chat about company culture […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK3 - THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP77 January 20, 2023This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan the Produce Man celebrates Chinese new Year, The Year of The Rabbit! No, not carrots but other orange produce like fresh in-season mandarins, pummelos and kumquats! Sun Tai Geen Hong! Tune in and Turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Juicy Crunch Tangerines w/ Quentin Roe of Noble Citrus - EP261 January 16, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we chat with our Fancy Sponsor Quentin Roe of Noble Citrus!! It's 2023 and you know what time it is? JUICY CRUNCH TANGERINE TIME!!! As the Noble team says "40 days in the making and 60 days for the taking". The delicate tangerines were […]The Produce Industry Podcast
Listen to the Latest Produce Pair Podcast
The Produce Pair
- 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://anchor.fm/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://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
Listen to Fresh From the Field Fridays
The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
- WK12 - CITRUS, CITRUS, CITRUS OH MY ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP86 March 24, 2023In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce covers three citrus varieties as well as a California storm damage report and The Spears of Spring - Asparagus. Its all right here 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 […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Shay Myers a.k.a ShayFarmKid tells all - EP279 March 20, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have our Fancy SPornos Owyhe Produce's CEO Shay Myers. Today Shay and Patrick talk about a handful of topics that can be controversial or just plain old conversation! From Wokeness in produce, brands, farmers and more... Shay brings an elevated experience to the […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK11 - HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP85 March 17, 2023Happy St. Patrick's Day from The Produce Industry Podcast's Fresh From The Field Fridays! We're groovin' as Dan The Produce Man spotlights crisp, crunchy, tasty cabbage! From a weed to the emerald ball in the produce stall, so tune in and turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- NGA and SEPC Recap w/ Ross Nelson, Shay Myers and Paul Manfre - EP277 March 13, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring on 3 dynamic gentleman in the industry to recap the NGA and SEC show that happened over the last couple weeks! Patrick traveled with Ross Nelson to Las Vegas for the National Grocer Association Show and then back to Orlando, FL to […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK10 - RAIN ON THE BRAIN ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP84 March 10, 2023In this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays rain has gotten into Dan's brain with a little bit of a different twist - A Clinic that prescribes fresh fruit and veggies to their patients. Why are grocery stores spraying vegetables with Hypochlorous Acid? And beets that can't be beat! It's all right here as Dan […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- The Legacy of Noble Citrus w/ Quentin Roe - EP275 March 6, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we have our Fancy Sponsor Quentin Roe of Noble Citrus. Today we are talking about the generations inside the family and the legacy the family is leaving and bringing in the Florida Citrus Industry. Quentin has given a bit of the Roe Family history […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK9 - CHEWING THE FAT ON FRESH FRUIT IMPORTS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP83 March 3, 2023On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays John Paap of Jac Vandenburg Inc. and Dan The Produce Man chew the fat on fresh fruit imports. Why do we import citrus from other regions of the world in the heart of the California season? New Grape varieties and more, tune in and turn on! FANCY […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Getting to know WholesaleWare by Grub Market w/ Bryan Barsness - EP273 February 27, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we feature our new CHOICE SPONSOR WholesaleWare by Grub Market. Bryan Barsness joins us in his new role at WholesaleWare since the last time he was on the podcast in 2021! Patrick and Bryan have developed a relationship over the year and will banter […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK8 - CITRUS CELEBRATION ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP82 February 24, 2023On this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays Dan The Produce Man is joined by Craig Morris and Scott Mabs from Homegrown Organic Farms to discuss Buck Brand Specialty Citrus varieties. With roos stemming back to the very first Navel Orange tree planted in California to the T'Orange, African Shaddock, LuLU Navel Orange and a […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Innovation with Local Bounti at Sprouts Farmers Market - EP271 February 20, 2023In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly it is time to Turn a New Leaf™ with Corrie Hutchens, VP of Marketing of Local Bounti and special guest Caitlin Tierney, Sr. Director of Produce for Local and Innovation of Sprouts Farmers Markets to discuss the NEW Asia Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps. At […]The Produce Industry Podcast
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