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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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- Kori Martin talks Avocados to Kiwis for the Oppenheimer Group - EP430 April 24, 2024Today’s Global Fresh Series’ guest is Kori Martin, Sales Manager of the Oppenheimer Group. As a leading international produce company, she takes us from avocados to kiwifruit and discusses the current Oppy initiatives, with their just released sustainability report. Global Sponsor: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ and Global Women Fresh: https://globalwomenfresh.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/supportThe Produce Industry Podcast
- The History of Blueberries - EP429 April 23, 202425,000 years ago as glaciers tore their way through North America, they left behind a unique mix of soil that only a few plants would thrive in. One of those first plants to adapt in this new terrain was the wild blueberry bush. But don't let the small size of this berry fool you. It's a […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Dooms Day or Camping Prepping with Jason Nelson of PrepperBeef - EP428 April 22, 2024In this weeks episode we have a different topic for the produce frame of mine, but new innovation hitting an age old industry. Jason Nelson, Co-Founder of Prepper Beef is joining us from Texas introducing the freeze-dried beef that his company created during the pandemic and now thriving. From doomsday prepping to camping Prepperbeef.com has […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK16 - SEASONAL CHANGES UPON US ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP143 April 19, 2024This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Ross The Produce Boss joins Dan The Produce Man to discuss the seasonal changes upon us. Ross and Dan are excited for the goodies. Also, a produce company that works in the departments with their retail clients. The importance of keeping your […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- German Association for Plastics Packaging and Films with Dr. Martin Engelmann - EP426 April 17, 2024Today’s Global Fresh Series guest, Dr. Martin Engelmann, discusses the implications of the recent EU ban of plastic packaging and how this affects the fresh produce sector both in the EU and countries exporting fresh produce to the EU. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/supportThe Produce Industry Podcast
- Club Teasing, Solar Eclipses, and a Pineapple-less Hawaii - EP425 April 16, 2024What could a History of Fresh Produce Club look like? What role did farming and produce have in solar eclipses throughout history? Who would've annexed Hawai'i if the US hadn't? Would pineapples still have been the big crop? Could the Sicilian Mafia still have been born without lemons? What crop had the biggest impact on […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Viva Fresh 2024 Subject Matter Expert Interviews (PART TWO) - EP424 April 15, 2024Welcome to Part Two of Viva Fresh 2024, Brought to you by the Texas International Produce Association. Let's chat with Subject Matter Experts who are attending VIVA on a market update on where they are and reasons for being here in Houston, Texas. WELCOME TO VIVA FRESH 2024 PART ONE, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Viva Fresh 2024 Walkthrough (PART ONE) - EP423 April 15, 2024WELCOME TO VIVA FRESH 2024 PART ONE, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TEXAS INTERNATIONAL PRODUCE ASSOCIATION. Today Ross Nelson and Patrick Kelly recap the 2024 show with you in less than 30 mins, but give you the recap you need to survive this week! Join us walk through the schedule of our time at VIVA […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK15 - PEAK OF THE MARKET SURPRISES COMING SOON ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS -EP142 April 12, 2024This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network Global Fresh Host Juanita Gaglio joins Dan The Produce Man as they have fun with Pam Kolochuck of Peak Market Produce. Tune in and Turn on to find out what's in season in Canada and what surprises they have in store upcoming […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- General Delegate, Philippe Binard to Freshfel Europe - EP421 April 10, 2024Today’s Global Fresh Series features a prominent figure in the European fresh produce sector, Philippe Binard . He oversees Europe’s central fresh produce organization, promoting the interests of its members throughout the produce supply chain. Listen to what he discusses as the challenges ahead for the produce industry in Europe. Global Sponsor: Peak of the […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Titanic: Produce on the "Unsinkable Ship" - EP420 April 9, 2024On the evening of April 14, 1912, passengers aboard the RMS Titanic sat down for what was to be their final meal on the 'unsinkable ship'. At 11:40pm, the Titanic scraped an iceberg and within hours sank to the bottom of the ocean. Today, the Titanic is one of the most romanticized and infamous ship […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Walk-In Talk with Chef Jeffrey Schlissel and Carl Fiadini - EP419 April 8, 2024Hey Produce People, welcome Chef Jeffrey Schlissel and Carl Fiadini to The Produce Industry Podcast studio here in Tampa, FL. This is Chef Jeffrey's first time in studio and for Carl's.....well let's just say he's a usual suspect here!!! They KNOW HIM!!! Today, we are sitting in the office chopping it up before Patrick leaves […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK14 - "YOUR PRODUCE MAN" MICHAEL MARKS ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP141 April 5, 2024This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by “Your Produce Man” Michael Marks host of What’s in Season on CBS TV 13 in Sacramento. The two produce men have a great time yucking it up about spring goodies. What are artichoke variety is […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Fruitnet Media International w/ Chris White a Fresh Produce Journalist - EP417 April 3, 2024In this week’s Global Fresh Series podcast Juanita Gaglio teams up with Chris White of Fruitnet Media International for a lively discussion. Chris delivers an interesting timeline of his produce career and where it has taken him to the high-profile role, he plays today in the international produce world. Global Sponsor: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ and Global […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Uncovering St. Patrick's Day Produce (LIVE) - EP416 April 2, 2024In this LIVE-STREAM, John and Patrick are back the day after St. Patrick's Day and no they are not hungover! That is right you guessed it we are uncovering St. Patrick's produce? Yes, we are going to unlock the secret of mysterious fruits during the holiday and the St. himself. Join Patrick and John as […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- What does Space City, The Astros and Viva Fresh have in Common? -EP415 April 1, 2024What does Space City, The Astros and Viva Fresh have in Common? Let's start by saying they are all in Houston. And if we are going to talk about Houston, who is best to talk Houston more than Brent Erenwert of Brothers Produce. Today, we wish Brent a Happy Birthday, 4 Year Anniversary of The […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK13 - FRESH FROM THE FIELD AT COPOLA ORGANICS - EP140 March 29, 2024This week on Fresh from The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Adam Sanders, a former political asylum and youth attorney, and the owner/operator of Copola Organics. Sanders shares poignant stories of the struggles and triumphs of indigenous farmers from Southern Mexico. From kidnappings, village burnings, sniper shootings […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Reina Produce imports Garlic from Spain - EP413 March 27, 2024What happens when two women passionate about starting their own produce company meet? Founders Ceci Gutierrez and Shirley Bryson began importing garlic from Spain. They describe how the fragrant aroma from this garlic surprises people lending to delicious meals. Their company is aptly named, Reina Produce, which means queen and they are the queens of […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Did you know about "Veggie Loving" Vikings - EP412 March 26, 2024Recognized today for their long ships, horned helmets, raiding and pillaging, the Vikings have a frightening reputation. But how much of what we see in movies is true? Were the Vikings truly meat-loving warriors? Or were they veggie loving farmers? Did they even have an agricultural sector in their society? In today's episode, John and Patrick are […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Clean Eating Challenge 2024 at Viva Fresh - EP411 March 25, 2024In this episode The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we bring back the Clean Eating Challenge with Viva Fresh and the Texas International Produce Association. April 11-14, 2024 we will travel to Houston, Texas to participate in The Viva FRESH ANNUAL TRADESHOW! But first, we talk clean eating: The Clean Eating Challenge creates Clean […]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
Listen to Fresh From the Field Fridays
The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
- Kori Martin talks Avocados to Kiwis for the Oppenheimer Group - EP430 April 24, 2024Today’s Global Fresh Series’ guest is Kori Martin, Sales Manager of the Oppenheimer Group. As a leading international produce company, she takes us from avocados to kiwifruit and discusses the current Oppy initiatives, with their just released sustainability report. Global Sponsor: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ and Global Women Fresh: https://globalwomenfresh.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/supportThe Produce Industry Podcast
- The History of Blueberries - EP429 April 23, 202425,000 years ago as glaciers tore their way through North America, they left behind a unique mix of soil that only a few plants would thrive in. One of those first plants to adapt in this new terrain was the wild blueberry bush. But don't let the small size of this berry fool you. It's a […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Dooms Day or Camping Prepping with Jason Nelson of PrepperBeef - EP428 April 22, 2024In this weeks episode we have a different topic for the produce frame of mine, but new innovation hitting an age old industry. Jason Nelson, Co-Founder of Prepper Beef is joining us from Texas introducing the freeze-dried beef that his company created during the pandemic and now thriving. From doomsday prepping to camping Prepperbeef.com has […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK16 - SEASONAL CHANGES UPON US ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS - EP143 April 19, 2024This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Ross The Produce Boss joins Dan The Produce Man to discuss the seasonal changes upon us. Ross and Dan are excited for the goodies. Also, a produce company that works in the departments with their retail clients. The importance of keeping your […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- German Association for Plastics Packaging and Films with Dr. Martin Engelmann - EP426 April 17, 2024Today’s Global Fresh Series guest, Dr. Martin Engelmann, discusses the implications of the recent EU ban of plastic packaging and how this affects the fresh produce sector both in the EU and countries exporting fresh produce to the EU. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/supportThe Produce Industry Podcast
- Club Teasing, Solar Eclipses, and a Pineapple-less Hawaii - EP425 April 16, 2024What could a History of Fresh Produce Club look like? What role did farming and produce have in solar eclipses throughout history? Who would've annexed Hawai'i if the US hadn't? Would pineapples still have been the big crop? Could the Sicilian Mafia still have been born without lemons? What crop had the biggest impact on […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Viva Fresh 2024 Subject Matter Expert Interviews (PART TWO) - EP424 April 15, 2024Welcome to Part Two of Viva Fresh 2024, Brought to you by the Texas International Produce Association. Let's chat with Subject Matter Experts who are attending VIVA on a market update on where they are and reasons for being here in Houston, Texas. WELCOME TO VIVA FRESH 2024 PART ONE, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- Viva Fresh 2024 Walkthrough (PART ONE) - EP423 April 15, 2024WELCOME TO VIVA FRESH 2024 PART ONE, BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TEXAS INTERNATIONAL PRODUCE ASSOCIATION. Today Ross Nelson and Patrick Kelly recap the 2024 show with you in less than 30 mins, but give you the recap you need to survive this week! Join us walk through the schedule of our time at VIVA […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- WK15 - PEAK OF THE MARKET SURPRISES COMING SOON ON FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS -EP142 April 12, 2024This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network Global Fresh Host Juanita Gaglio joins Dan The Produce Man as they have fun with Pam Kolochuck of Peak Market Produce. Tune in and Turn on to find out what's in season in Canada and what surprises they have in store upcoming […]The Produce Industry Podcast
- General Delegate, Philippe Binard to Freshfel Europe - EP421 April 10, 2024Today’s Global Fresh Series features a prominent figure in the European fresh produce sector, Philippe Binard . He oversees Europe’s central fresh produce organization, promoting the interests of its members throughout the produce supply chain. Listen to what he discusses as the challenges ahead for the produce industry in Europe. Global Sponsor: Peak of the […]The Produce Industry Podcast
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