The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly

Fresh vs. UPF’s: Finding the Flavor and the Value in the Global Food Market - Global Fresh Series

In this episode of The Global Fresh Series, we take a deep dive into the numbers shaping what’s on our plates — comparing the staggering $3.23 trillion global ultra-processed foods market with

3rd Dec 2025

21m

Space Films, Produce and History (Livestream) - The History of Fresh Produce

"They say once you grow crops somewhere, you have officially colonized it. So technically, I colonized Mars. In your face , Neil Armstrong!"As Mark Watney's line from the book and film The Martian

2nd Dec 2025

47m

How a Hike in the DR Changed Everything!

In this reflective episode with, Patrick Kelly he shares how the Water for All Hike with BLUE Missions and Continental Fresh reshaped his perspective on something most of us never think twice about:

1st Dec 2025

21m

Fresh Insights & Unexpected Turns: Avocado Holiday Boxes, Ultra-Processed Food Policy & Cumbersome Cow Cuddles - Global Fresh Series

In this episode of The Global Fresh Series, we explore three dynamic stories shaping the produce world and beyond. First, we dive into the innovative trend of packing premium avocados in festive

26th Nov 2025

24m

Carrying the Mission Forward: Exploring the Water For All Hike

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, Ross “The Produce Boss” Nelson steps in as guest host while Patrick participates in the Blue Missions Water For All Hike in the Dominican

25th Nov 2025

22m

The Artichoke King - The History of Fresh Produce

What does a thorny Mediterranean thistle have to do with the American Mafia? How did a humble vegetable — adored by Romans, cultivated by Renaissance queens, and grown lovingly by Italian immigrants

25th Nov 2025

43m

Sour Grapes & Sweet Victories: Flavor Trends, UK Ag History, and Natexpo’s Paris Comeback - Global Fresh Series

The Global Fresh Series is back with a triple-feature episode bursting with fresh trends and global milestones. We kick things off with the rising “sour grape” sensation taking over taste buds and

19th Nov 2025

28m

The Guano Wars: When Poop Became Power - The History of Fresh Produce

What if the most valuable substance on Earth wasn’t gold, or oil, or diamonds… but bird droppings?In the mid-19th century, guano—yes, seabird excrement—fueled an agricultural and geopolitical

18th Nov 2025

1h

From Surplus to Sustainability

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly sits down with Evan Ehlers, founder of Sharing Excess, for a powerful conversation about the future of food rescue and the fight

17th Nov 2025

34m

The Future of Produce: Trade, Innovation, and Global Connections - Global Fresh Series

In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, host Juanita Gaglio welcomes Patrick Kelly, founder and host of The Produce Industry Podcast, for an engaging conversation about the dynamic world of fresh

12th Nov 2025

33m

Produce in Space: The Story of Intergalactic Agriculture - The History of Fresh Produce

What happens when humanity takes its most basic need - food -beyond Earth’s atmosphere? From John Glenn’s applesauce tubes to the first lettuce grown aboard the International Space Station, the story

11th Nov 2025

1h 2m

Fresh Tech & Trade Talk: A Global Perspective

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly welcomes Juanita Gaglio from the Global Fresh Series for a deep dive into how technology and storytelling are shaping the future of

10th Nov 2025

36m

Europe’s Grocery Pulse 2025 — Part II: Fresh Insights from the Aisles - Global Fresh Series

In this Part II of our deep dive into the ESM European Grocery Report 2025, we unpack the fresh facts shaping the continent’s supermarket retail landscape. From internal country

5th Nov 2025

22m

Tanaka Farms: A Japanese-American Farming Legacy - The History of Fresh Produce

What is the legacy of Japanese American farmers in shaping California’s agricultural landscape? How did a community once barred from owning land become pioneers in strawberry and vegetable farming?

4th Nov 2025

52m

Reliving the Farm of the Dead

This week, we’re taking it way back to Halloween 2020 with special guest Trenton Bennett, professional voice actor and longtime friend of the show! Join host Patrick

3rd Nov 2025

23m

Mujeres que transforman la agroindustria - Global Women Fresh Podcast

En este episodio de Café Virtual de Global Women Fresh, nos reunimos con mujeres líderes que están rompiendo barreras en el mundo de la agroindustria. Conversaremos sobre los retos y oportunidades de

30th Oct 2025

31m

Cornellian Chats: Van Gogh, Organics, Tomatoes on Trial, and Freeze! - The History of Fresh Produce

Join John and Patrick for a special bonus episode recorded live from Anaheim, California, at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show! Surrounded by the sights,

30th Oct 2025

16m

Europe’s Grocery Pulse 2025: Demographics, Private Labels & the Power of Fresh - Global Fresh Series

In this episode of The Global Fresh Series, we unwrap the findings of the ESM European Grocery Report 2025 — one of the most anticipated overviews of retail dynamics across Europe.

29th Oct 2025

23m

Produce Poisons and Curses - The History of Fresh Produce

What do garlic, blackberries, cucumbers, eggplants, mushrooms, and pumpkins have in common? More than you might think. Across history and folklore, fruits and vegetables have not only nourished

28th Oct 2025

51m

Live from Anaheim: IFPA 2025 - Part 2

The excitement continues at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California! Join Patrick Kelly, Juanita Gaglio, and Dan “The Produce Man”

27th Oct 2025

22m

From Brazil to the World: Fresh Export Leadership with Priscilla Nasrallah - Global Women Fresh Podcast

Brazil is one of the world’s largest exporters of fresh produce — but how is it balancing global demand with sustainability?In this episode of the Global Women Fresh Podcast, we sit down with

23rd Oct 2025

44m

Fresh Perspectives Live from IFPA 2025 - Global Fresh Series

Anaheim buzzed with color, culture, and collaboration as the world’s fresh-produce leaders gathered for IFPA 2025. Join The Global Fresh Series as host, Juanita Gaglio recaps the

22nd Oct 2025

23m

The History of Apples: Modern Fragility (Part 5) - The History of Fresh Produce

From myth and legend to cider-fuelled revolutions, from Johnny Appleseed’s frontier orchards to the Victorians’ quest for the perfect pippin, the story of the apple has been anything but ordinary. In

21st Oct 2025

57m

Live from Anaheim: IFPA 2025 - Part 1

Join Patrick Kelly, Juanita Gaglio, and Dan “The Produce Man” as they hit the floor at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California! In

20th Oct 2025

30m

Blackstone Tips, Pumpkin Trips, and the Apple That Blew Dan Away! - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This Week on Fresh from the Field Fridays!With Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce BossRoss breaks down some Blackstone cooking and cleaning tips that’ll make your next backyard session a

17th Oct 2025

26m

From the Heart of the Alps: Hannes Tauber of VOG Brings Apples to Life - Global Fresh Series

In this episode of The Global Fresh Series, we journey to the breathtaking region of South Tyrol, Italy — home to some of the world’s most celebrated apples. Our guest, Hannes Tauber,

15th Oct 2025

36m

The History of Apples: The Colorful Victorian (Part 4) - The History of Fresh Produce

From the barefoot wanderings of Johnny Appleseed to the fiery kick of applejack on Civil War battlefields, the apple’s story in America takes a dramatic turn in this fourth episode of our series.

14th Oct 2025

45m

Fresh Takes & Trade Show Previews

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly sits down with a longtime industry voice to talk all things fresh produce and preview the highly anticipated IFPA Global Produce &

13th Oct 2025

38m

Live from Indiana: Pixie Crunch, Cider Donuts & IFPA Buzz! - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays:Ross the Produce Boss is flying solo while Dan is visiting the Bay Area terminal produce markets. Ross is live from Indianapolis, Indiana, where he describes

10th Oct 2025

19m

Fruit Attraction 2025: Where Apples Meet Elegance — The Marlene® Story - Global Fresh Series

Broadcasting from vibrant Madrid, Spain; this episode of The Global Fresh Series takes you inside the magic of Fruit Attraction 2025, where innovation and heritage collide in the world

8th Oct 2025

26m

The History of Apples: America's Dependence (Part 3) - The History of Fresh Produce

John and Patrick journey into the seventeenth century, when cider wasn’t just a drink - it was a matter of national survival. From John Evelyn’s bold call for apple orchards to secure England’s navy

7th Oct 2025

47m

Shaping the Future of Agriculture Through Education

This week, Patrick Kelly sits down with Silvia Restrepo, a prominent leader in agricultural education and research from Cornell University. Together, they discuss how education is shaping the future

6th Oct 2025

28m

Idaho Onions, Quince, Kiwi Berries, and Pears… Fresh Picks All Around! - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays!Ross the Produce Boss is fresh back from Idaho with an inside look at the onionharvest—how they’re sorted, sized, packed, and stored for the season.

3rd Oct 2025

30m

Guarding the Harvest: Cybersecurity & Ransomware Risks in Fresh Produce - Global Fresh Series

In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we sit down with Dave McCary of ZAG Technical Services to explore how cybersecurity and ransomware are reshaping the fresh produce industry. From recent

1st Oct 2025

33m

The Tales Behind Apple Names (Livestream) - The History of Fresh Produce

Apples are one of those rare fruits that you can actually recognize by name. Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji… the list seems endless.But have you ever wondered where these names came from?Is there an actual

30th Sep 2025

47m

The Future Is Fresh: Next-Gen Leaders in Produce

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly sits down with Anne Marie to explore how the next generation is stepping up to shape the future of fresh produce.As the industry

29th Sep 2025

37m

From Potato Utopia to Pear Power: Fresh Perspectives with CarrieAnn Arias - Global Fresh Series

In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we begin with the curious and captivating story of French artist Agnès Varda, who transformed humble potatoes into symbols of beauty and individuality

24th Sep 2025

39m

The History of Apples: Medieval Times (Part 2) - The History of Fresh Produce

From the kitchens of medieval Europe to the orchards of Anglo-Saxon England, the apple became far more than just a fruit. It was medicine, it was myth, it was ritual. In part two of our apple series,

23rd Sep 2025

46m

Fresh Perspectives from SEPC 2025 in Charlotte

In this special on-the-road episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, Patrick Kelly teams up with Ross “The Produce Boss” as they hit the floor at SEPC 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina! 🎉Join us for

22nd Sep 2025

42m

Moon Cherries, Baby Spuds & Wild Butt-Crack Peaches - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This Week on Fresh from the Field FridaysRoss “The Produce Boss” Nelson and Dan “The Produce Man” Avakian share their top picks of the week!Ross dives into Moon Cherries, Baby Nibble Spuds cooked up

19th Sep 2025

26m

Tackling Food Waste while Extending Freshness: Akorn Technology with Xander Shapiro - Global Fresh Series

In today’s captivating episode of the Global Fresh Series, Co-Founder and COO Xander Shapiro of Akorn Technology shares how his team has developed a revolutionary fresh fruit

17th Sep 2025

30m

The History of Apples: Nomads, Gods and Emperors (Part 1) - The History of Fresh Produce

Where did the apple come from, and how did it go from a sour, berry-sized wild fruit to the sweet, plump star of our fruit bowls today? Was it really bears (and their sweet tooth) that shaped its

16th Sep 2025

52m

At the Peak: Exploring Manitoba’s Produce Industry

In this special episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly travels to Winnipeg, Manitoba to meet with Pamela Kolochuk, CEO of Peak of the Market. Join Patrick on this Canadian

15th Sep 2025

22m

Fresh Picks & Millennial Trends You’ll See at the Store - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, host Ross Nelson is joined by special co-host Patrick Kelly while on the road in Charlotte, NC! Together, they dig into what’s fresh from the fields

12th Sep 2025

28m

The Power of Vision: People, Planet, Profit - Global Women Fresh Podcast

What does it take to build a global brand from the ground up—and do it while staying true to People, Planet, and Profit?In this episode, we sit down with a trailblazing leader who helped transform

11th Sep 2025

44m

Europe’s Fresh Vegetable & Harvest Focus - Global Fresh Series

Europe’s orchards and fields are buzzing with big harvest news. Crossing the continent we take a look at the EU’s fresh vegetable and fruits which commodities and countries were the top

10th Sep 2025

20m

The History of Carrots - The History of Fresh Produce

What do Afghan purple roots, Roman aphrodisiacs, Dutch horticulturalists, and wartime propaganda have in common? The answer: the carrot. From its wild ancestor Daucus carota scattered

9th Sep 2025

1h 6m

Tariffs, Trade & Tequila: Global Pressures on Produce and Spirits

Patrick Kelly welcomes Frank Kenney of Cleo to discuss how global economics, tariffs, and trade policies are impacting both the alcohol and produce industries. From supply chains to pricing, this

8th Sep 2025

34m

Dry-Farmed Flavor & Rising Stars with Mark Mulcahy - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss share some of their top picks of the week. They’re joined byaward-winning organic retail consultant, educator,

5th Sep 2025

30m

The Future of Farming Is Here! - Global Fresh Series

From 3D printers turning food waste into useful products to drones flying over fields and orchards, agri-tech is reshaping the way we grow, move, and sustain fresh produce. In this episode of

3rd Sep 2025

28m

Beneath Our Feet: The Hidden History of Soil - The History of Fresh Produce

Where does soil come from? How has it shaped the rise (and fall) of human civilizations? And why is it now at the center of some of the most urgent debates about food, farming, and the

2nd Sep 2025

1h 10m

Bridging Worlds with Water: BLUE Missions & The Hike for Humanity

In this inspiring episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly sits down with Jorge Rodriguez of BLUE Missions to explore the powerful intersection of produce, purpose, and clean

1st Sep 2025

40m

History Daily: Lewis & Clark and the Invention of Pasteurization - The History of Fresh Produce

In this special collaboration with History Daily, we present a double feature exploring two pivotal moments in history.First, you’ll hear the story of Lewis and Clark’s return after successfully

30th Aug 2025

36m

Grapery Grapes: Hand-Harvested, Fully Ripened, Bursting with Flavor! - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, we’re going ape for grapes! Ross “The Produce Boss” Nelson and Dan “The Produce Man” Avakian welcome Jim Beagle from Grapery.Jim shares his journey from

29th Aug 2025

34m

The Apple Angle: A Deep Dive into a Produce Powerhouse - Global Fresh Series

In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, host Juanita Gaglio takes a crisp bite into the world of apples — one of the most iconic and widely consumed fruits on the planet. From global production

27th Aug 2025

19m

Foreign Hands in American Agriculture (Livestream) - The History of Fresh Produce

On July 8th, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the administration is determined to reclaim farmland owned by what it calls "foreign adversaries" and to establish a "100%

26th Aug 2025

1h 12m

Voices from the Floor – NEPC Trade Show 2025, Boston

In this special episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly takes you straight to the heart of the NEPC Trade Show 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts — one of the most dynamic gatherings

25th Aug 2025

1h 12m

Soil Biology, Chefs, and the Future of Food: Farmer Lee Jones Bringing it Back to Life - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are joined by Farmer Lee Jones from The Chef's Garden in Huron, Ohio.Farmer Lee digs deep into regenerative

22nd Aug 2025

36m

Rooted in Leadership. GWF takes central stage at Fruit Logistica - Global Women Fresh Podcast

Join us for a powerful live-stream event as Global Women Fresh takes the central stage at Fruit Logistica with Rooted in Leadership — a dynamic conversation highlighting the voices, vision, and

21st Aug 2025

42m

Avocados Without Borders: A Conversation with Avocados From Mexico - Global Fresh Series

Join us as we sit down with Stephanie Bazan, Senior VP of Commercial Strategy and Execution at Avocados From Mexico, the world’s leading supplier of fresh avocados with a remarkable 40% share in

20th Aug 2025

33m

The Lewellings: Legacies Secured (Part 6) - The History of Fresh Produce

What became of the Lewellings - the visionary brothers who transformed the American West one orchard at a time?In the final episode of our six-part series, John and Patrick return to the verdant

19th Aug 2025

47m

Building Stronger Business Relations in Produce – Live from NEPC Boston with Michael Chavez

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, Patrick Kelly chats with Michael Chavez live from the NEPC Trade Show in Boston. They discuss key topics in the produce industry, including business

18th Aug 2025

28m

Inside FreshXperts: Strategies for Success in the Produce Industry - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Anthony Totta from FreshXperts joins us. FreshXperts is a powerhouse team of produce industry consultants, advisors, and mentors.Anthony walks us through

15th Aug 2025

23m

Feeding the Future: Navigating Food Price Uncertainty with Prof. David L. Ortega - Global Fresh Series

Food price volatility touches everyone—from farmers and retailers to families at the dinner table. In this episode, we sit down with Professor David L. Ortega, a leading voice in agricultural and

13th Aug 2025

34m

The Lewellings: Icon of Napa Valley (Part 5) - The History of Fresh Produce

What happens when your orchards begin to rot, your industry collapses, and California starts beating you at your own game? If you're Seth Lewelling, you plant harder - and you get political with your

12th Aug 2025

46m

Squeeze the Day: Juicing & Citrus Innovations with Brian Framson

Host Patrick Kelly welcomes Brian Framson, President and CEO of Citrus America, for a clear, concise talk on the essentials of exceptional citrus juice. They distill the journey—from selecting

11th Aug 2025

36m

Sowing Change: How Dick Peixoto Grew an Organic Legacy - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media—Ross the Produce Boss and Dan the Produce Man are joined by Dick Peixoto, founder and proprietor of

8th Aug 2025

29m

From Field to Fair: Inside Italy’s Macfrut B2B Powerhouse - Global Fresh Series

Pack your virtual bags and join us on today’s Global Fresh Series episode as we head to Italy for an inside look at Macfrut—one of the world’s premier B2B trade fairs for the fruit and vegetable

6th Aug 2025

43m

The Lewellings: California Calling and Free Love (Part 4) - The History of Fresh Produce

California, 1853. Henderson Lewelling sets off to sell apples and ends up sparking a revolution.In this fourth episode of our multi-part series, John and Patrick trace the astonishing rise of the

5th Aug 2025

54m

Crisp Conversations & Cyber Confidence at IFPA Foodservice 2025

In this special episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly kicks things off before handing the mic over to Dan and Juanita, reporting live from the show floor at the 2025

4th Aug 2025

26m

European Market Finds + IFPA Foodservice Summit! - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media—Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are live in Monterey at the IFPA Foodservice Summit!Ross is

1st Aug 2025

26m

On the Move with Germany's IPD: Building Global Trade Bridges to the EU - Global Fresh Series

Join us on this episode of the Global Fresh Series as we follow the journey of the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) — a dynamic organization connecting small and medium-sized suppliers from

30th Jul 2025

47m

The Lewellings: Planting Pacific Roots (Part 3) - The History of Fresh Produce

It’s 1848, and amid the towering firs and scorched stumps of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a revolution in American agriculture quietly takes root. In this third installment of our epic Lewelling saga,

29th Jul 2025

1h

Mint, Onions & Legacy: A Front Porch Chat in Parma, Idaho

🎙️ LIVE from Parma, Idaho! Join Patrick Kelly on this special episode of The Produce Industry Podcast as he hits the road and goes straight to the

28th Jul 2025

34m

This Ain’t Your Average Fruit Stand - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media...Ross is away, traveling through Europe—so Dan is flying solo!But don’t worry, the produce is still

25th Jul 2025

22m

Global Impact, Local Voice with Ruth Villalonga on Passion and Purpose - Global Women Fresh Podcast

Global Impact, Local Voice with Ruth Villalonga on Passion and PurposeJoin Global Women Fresh hosts Julie Escobar and Carmell Clark for a dynamic conversation with this week’s special guest: • Ruth

24th Jul 2025

39m

Green Gold from Mexico: Sustainable Avocados on the Rise - Global Fresh Series

In today’s episode of the Global Fresh Series, we head south to the heart of Mexican avocado country for our first-ever conversation with a Mexican avocado company. Discover the unique

23rd Jul 2025

45m

The Lewellings: On The Oregon Trail (Part 2) - The History of Fresh Produce

What kind of person looks at the treacherous Oregon Trail and says, “You know what would make this even harder? Let’s drag 700 fruit trees with us”?In this episode, John and Patrick continue the

22nd Jul 2025

53m

Policy, Climate & Global Moves: Fresh Produce Headlines You Need to Know

From produce as medicine to banana trade trends, we’re breaking down the biggest stories shaking up fresh produce:IFPA’s National Health Campaign – Can fruit and veg become part of

21st Jul 2025

25m

From Cali to the Cobblestones: Ross Goes Euro & Dan Gets Garden Fresh - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays From The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media…Ross is getting ready to hit the road again—this time, he's heading to Europe! And he’s promised to check

18th Jul 2025

28m

In the Fields of Southern Manitoba with Canada's Premier Growers🌾 - Global Fresh Series

This week’s episode is rooted in the rich, dark soil of Southern Manitoba—the kind that’s so soft and crumbly it won’t even stick to your feet, but grows picture-perfect potatoes and

16th Jul 2025

21m

The Lewellings: Nurserymen Abolitionists (Part 1) - The History of Fresh Produce

How did a quiet Quaker family from North Carolina - devout, disciplined, and disinclined to dance - go on to revolutionize the fruit industry of the American West? Who were the Lewellings, and how

15th Jul 2025

52m

Farm Fit Momma brings you Nutrition to Building a Healthier Life

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly welcomes Amanda Nigg, founder of Farm Fit, for an inspiring conversation on the powerful link between nutrition, fitness, and

14th Jul 2025

42m

From the Field: OPS 2025 and a Visit to Lakeside Organic Gardens - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays Ross and Dan are reportin live from the Organic Produce Summit 2025 in Monterey California! - A short and fresh look at what’s happening in organics this

11th Jul 2025

19m

Private Label Power: Inside the Global Olive Oil Trade with a Tuscany Insider - Global Fresh Series

This week on the Global Fresh Series, we're diving into the dynamic world of private label programs—and we’re taking you straight to the heart of Tuscany, Italy. Our guest is a seasoned

9th Jul 2025

42m

The Sullivan Expedition: Genocide and War on Native Crops - The History of Fresh Produce

In the shadow of revolution, a campaign of quiet devastation unfolded. While Washington’s Continental Army fought British redcoats along the eastern seaboard, a very different war was being waged in

8th Jul 2025

59m

Revolutionizing Produce Procurement with Grower Stock

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly welcomes two industry powerhouses — Ross "The Produce Boss" Nelson and Tony Nuovo from Grower Stock — for a dynamic conversation

7th Jul 2025

52m

A Brighter Balance: Nourishing People and Planet - Global Fresh Series

In this episode, Juanita Gaglio connects with Michael Grunwald to explore the topics within his compelling new book. They reflect on the powerful intersection of food, ecosystems, and human

2nd Jul 2025

49m

The Fascist Origins of Organics - The History of Fresh Produce

The rise of the organic movement is often remembered as a peaceful revolution - a return to the earth, to purity, to harmony with nature. But its true origins tell a far darker tale. Born not in the

1st Jul 2025

55m

Beyond the Booths: What’s Brewing at OPS 2025

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly is joined by Ross Nelson, known as “The Produce Boss.” The conversation delves into the upcoming OPS Show in Monterey, California,

30th Jun 2025

34m

Stone Fruit Central: Peaches, Plums, and Backyard Bounty - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media, it’s summertime—and that means stone fruit is on fire!Ross and Dan welcome Kevin Steiner from Mountain

27th Jun 2025

35m

From Seed to Shelf: Crafting a Global Avocado Brand - Global Fresh Series

Join host Patrick Kelly and guest Manuel Michel, Managing Director of the Colombia Avocado Board, to explore how Avocados from Colombia is redefining consumer perception and building a standout brand

25th Jun 2025

39m

Fruitful Flags (Livestream) - The History of Fresh Produce

From the sun-soaked pineapple fields of Puerto Rico to the grapevines that shaped Puritan Connecticut, from Madrid’s legendary El Oso y el Madroño to Grenada’s fragrant nutmeg empire, symbols of

24th Jun 2025

49m

Fresh Finds at NGA Fresh Summit 2025

This week on The Produce Industry Podcast, we’re recapping all the energy, insights, and fresh ideas from the NGA Fresh Summit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — and who better to join us

23rd Jun 2025

37m

"The Fruit Will Talk To Us" - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Ross the Produce Boss and Dan the Produce Man welcome Joel Hewitt from CMI Orchards.We’re diving deep into the Northwest Cherry season—talking timing,

20th Jun 2025

34m

Bold Beginnings: The Powercircle & Spotlight on Casey Kio - Global Women Fresh Podcast

Join us for a dynamic session hosted by Global Women Fresh, where we shine a spotlight on bold beginnings, fearless leadership, and the power of community. In this episode features with Julie Escobar

20th Jun 2025

27m

Fresh Heights: UK Banana Breakthroughs, Garlic Showdowns & Spanish Supermarket Surges - Global Fresh Series

This week, we’re taking you to new heights as we peel back the story behind the U.K.’s latest innovation to extend the shelf life of one of the world’s most beloved—and wasted—fruits: the

18th Jun 2025

21m

The History of Pineapples (Part 2) - The History of Fresh Produce

The pineapple may have begun as a rare curiosity from the tropics, but by the 18th century, it had become a symbol of imperial power, elite refinement, and national rivalry. In this second and final

17th Jun 2025

1h 6m

What's Next for the Florida Citrus Industry?

In this episode, we head to Bonita Springs, Florida, for an inside look at the Florida Citrus Mutual Annual Conference, where the heart of the Sunshine State’s citrus community gathered last

16th Jun 2025

27m

Fathers and Fields on Friday the 13th - Fresh From the Field Fridays

This Friday the 13th, there’s no superstition—just produce ambition!Ross and Dan are talking summer veg with Henry Dill of D’Arrigo Produce.What’s going down in Salinas? What should be going on your

13th Jun 2025

31m