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The Produce Industry Podcast
9th Nov 2026Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence with J&K FreshJoin Patrick Kelly as he spotlights the 25-year legacy of J&K Fresh, a pioneering customs brokerage company in the fresh produce import industry.Hear from founder Lynnette Keffer, Raymond Keffer,39m2nd Nov 2026JOH Celebrating 70 Years: Legacy, Innovation, and Leadership in ProduceJoin host Patrick Kelly as he honors JOH on their remarkable 70-year journey and their growth in the fresh produce industry. Patrick navigates through the years starting in 1956 on JOH's evolution37m26th Oct 2026The Grocery Store is the Doctor's Office of the Future with Dr. Todd PesekIn this insightful episode, Patrick Kelly sits down with Dr. Todd Pesek, Chief Medical Officer at Heinen's Grocery, to discuss the revolutionary role of healthcare in grocery retail. Discover how48m19th Oct 2026Inside IFPA 2026: Innovation, Industry Insights & Inspiring StoriesJoin host Patrick Kelly at the heart of the International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce and Floral Show in Orlando, Florida.This episode features exclusive interviews with industry1h 20m12th Oct 2026Behind the Scenes of the Summer Citrus Supply Chain into the United StatesJoin host Patrick Kelly as he takes you through the bustling Philadelphia port and beyond to explore the unparalleled Summer Citrus program from South Africa. Featuring exclusive insights from38m5th Oct 2026From Kiwi Jam to Sun-Dried Tomato Empire with Mary Mooney of Mooney FarmsJoin host Patrick Kelly as he sits down with Mary Mooney, CEO of Mooney Farms, to explore the inspiring family story behind one of California's most iconic produce companies. Discover how a37m28th Sep 2026Juice Knowledge for the Next Generation of Produce ProfessionalsIn this insightful second part of our conversation with industry veteran Dino Cardelli, we dive into the future of produce procurement education through his innovative Juice Knowledge platform.37m21st Sep 2026Lessons from 40 year Veteran Dino CardelliJoin Patrick Kelly as he kicks off a two-part series with industry veteran Dino Cardelli, a global procurement powerhouse with over 40 years in juice, ingredients, and the fresh produce supply chain35m14th Sep 2026Super El Niño Is Here: Weather, Crops & Global Food RisksThe Super El Niño is officially here — and scientists say it may be the strongest ever recorded. In this episode, Patrick Kelly breaks down what a “very strong” El Niño means for fall and winter18m7th Sep 2026Mushrooms in Focus: Industry Insights with Tony StackhurskiJoin host Patrick Kelly as he reconnects with industry veteran Tony Stackhurski, now leading a major mushroom farm, to dive deep into the evolving mushroom market. Discover the challenges of mushroom36m31st Aug 2026From Watermelons to NASCAR with Ross Chastain and Michael Stivala of Suburban PropaneJoin host Patrick Kelly as he dives into the vital role propane plays in American agriculture with special guests NASCAR driver and eighth-generation watermelon farmer Ross Chastain and Suburban32m24th Aug 2026Inside the New England Produce Show 2026: Trends, Innovation, and Industry InsightsJoin host Patrick Kelly as he takes you behind the scenes at the New England Produce Show 2026, sharing exclusive interviews with industry leaders from JOH and top vendors. Discover the latest25m17th Aug 2026Demystifying Food Science: The Role of IFT, GRAS Ingredients & Ultra Processed FoodsJoin host Patrick Kelly as he sits down with Brendan A. Niemira, PhD from the Institute of Food Technologists to explore the science behind food innovation, the evolving FDA rules on Generally24m10th Aug 2026Mushrooms, Mangos & Michoacán Avocados: Supply Chain Disruptions & Market UpdatesJoin Patrick Kelly on the Produce Industry Podcast for a deep dive into three critical produce topics shaking the supply chain: the mushroom industry's tariff challenges and farm closures, the USDA18m3rd Aug 2026Zano Fresh, EPR Compliance and Mexico Citrus Imports with Amanda HorneyJoin host Patrick Kelly and special guest Amanda Horney of Zeno Fresh as they dive into the fast-evolving world of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) recycling laws and packaging compliance32m27th Jul 2026Port of Savannah: The Fresh Produce Industry’s Strategic Gateway in the SoutheastJoin Patrick Kelly and special guest Judd Bare from Georgia Ports as they explore the Port of Savannah’s rise as North America’s third largest port complex and a fresh produce shipping47m20th Jul 2026Fighting for the Farmer: The Cesar Mora Story BeginningIn this eye-opening episode of the Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly sits down with California grower Cesar Mora to discuss a high-stakes legal battle involving a proprietary fruit variety40m13th Jul 2026River Fresh Farms Navigates Wet Veg Market Weather and Value-Added InnovationJoin Patrick Kelly and co-host Ross Nelson as they welcome Dean Fahselt of River Fresh Farms to delve into the dynamic world of wet vegetables. Discover how this nimble, minority-owned company is38m
9th Jul 2026Uzbekistan: The Emperor Who Wept Over a Melon - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did the man who just conquered India weep over a melon — and what does that tell us about the fruit that travelers from Ibn Battuta to Victorian cavalry officers have been stopping their journeys25m
9th Jul 2026Germany: The Purity Commandment - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did 27 words buried in a Bavarian price regulation from 1516 become the most famous food law in history — and why did it take 402 years for anyone to give it the name that made it sound ancient21m
9th Jul 2026Ghana: Six Pods in a Toolbox - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did a blacksmith hide six cocoa pods under his tools to smuggle them past Spanish customs — and how did those six pods become the foundation of an industry that today supplies sixty percent of23m
7th Jul 2026Belgium: The Potato Famine in Flanders - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did the potato blight begin in Belgium before it reached Ireland — and why has the Flemish famine of 1845, which killed tens of thousands and stunted a generation, been almost entirely forgotten22m
7th Jul 2026Haiti: The Black Jacobins - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did the most productive colony in the entire world — generating 40 percent of Europe's sugar from an area the size of Maryland — become the site of the only successful slave revolution in human23m
7th Jul 2026Brazil: Rubber and Ruin - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy does the most extravagant opera house in the history of South America sit in the middle of the Amazon rainforest — and how did a wild tree, a Connecticut hardware merchant's accident, and a debt22m6th Jul 2026Elevating Fresh Produce with Sprouts' Meghan DiazJoin host Patrick Kelly and special guest Meghan Diaz from Sprouts Farmers Markets as they explore the evolving definitions of local and hyperlocal produce, the importance of building sustainable34m
3rd Jul 2026The King of Pluots, Brandywine Tomatoes, and More 4th of July Favorites - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man brings you four groovy goodies for your 4th of July weekend. No watermelons. No corn. Just four fantastic summertime favorites.We're17m
2nd Jul 2026Bosnia & Herzegovina: The Soul of a Plum - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy do Bosnian Muslims make and celebrate a plum brandy that Islamic law technically forbids — and what does their answer to that question reveal about four centuries of Ottoman rule, Balkan26m
2nd Jul 2026Cape Verde: The Grogue Trail - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did a Portuguese colonial sugar ban inadvertently create Cape Verde's national spirit — and what does it reveal about how cultures find ways through every door that's closed to them? How did ten30m
2nd Jul 2026Egypt: The Sacred Onion - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did a Greek historian standing at the foot of the Great Pyramid in 450 BC record that its builders were fed on onions, garlic, and radishes — and what does the archaeology say about whether he27m
30th Jun 2026Iraq: How Irrigation Destroyed the Civilization That Invented It - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did the civilisation that invented writing, cities, and law destroy the very soil that made it possible — and why are sixty to seventy percent of those same fields still poisoned by salt today?29m
30th Jun 2026Japan: The Emperor's Sacred Paddy - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy does the Emperor of Japan — head of state of one of the most technologically advanced nations on Earth — wade into a rice paddy every year to plant seedlings by hand, and harvest them in autumn28m
30th Jun 2026Sweden: The Swede Who Named the Natural World - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did a restless boy from a rural Swedish parsonage end up giving a name to every living thing on Earth — and how did he build a system so durable that it still runs as the operating system of33m29th Jun 2026USA Celebrating 250 Years,, World Cup Flavor & Fourth of July ProduceJoin Patrick Kelly and co-host Ross "The Produce Boss" Nelson, as they celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a festive discussion on Fourth of July produce trends, from melon and grape supply36m26th Jun 2026Summer Produce Spotlight: Suncrest Peaches, Mini Midnight Watermelons & More - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian takes you through some of the best fresh produce in season. This week's lineup includes Mini Midnight watermelons, legendary21m
25th Jun 2026Spain: The Red Gold of La Mancha - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy does it take between 150,000 and 200,000 flowers — and up to 470 hours of human labour — to produce a single kilogram of saffron, and why has the plateau of La Mancha been the place where that37m
25th Jun 2026DR Congo: The King Who Owned a Country - The History of Fresh ProduceHow did a shipping clerk in Antwerp discover one of the greatest crimes of the nineteenth century simply by paying attention to which ships were carrying what — and why did it take a decade of22m
25th Jun 2026Paraguay: The Yerba Mate Jesuit Empire - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did a Jesuit republic of 140,000 people in the subtropical forests of South America — with its own armed militia, its own printing presses, its own Baroque composers, and the only successful mate29m
24th Jun 2026From Orchard to Ocean: Europe’s Apple Season Transitions to Global Supply - Global Fresh SeriesJoin the Global Fresh Series as we follow the journey of apples across continents and discover how growers, importers, and retailers work together to ensure European consumers continue to enjoy15m
23rd Jun 2026Austria: Styrian Identity in Pumpkin Seeds - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy does a single spontaneous genetic mutation in a Styrian pumpkin field — sometime in the nineteenth century — matter enough to trigger diplomatic rows, European Parliament debates, and a forensic33m
23rd Jun 2026Iran: The Garden That Became Heaven - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy does the word "paradise" — as used in every European language, in Arabic, in Urdu — simply mean "walled garden" in Old Persian, and what does that tell us about the civilisation that turned a22m
23rd Jun 2026Colombia: The Coffee Farmer Who Never Existed - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy was the most famous coffee farmer in the world a Cuban-American opera singer from Havana who had never visited Colombia — and how did a fictional man with a mule named Conchita become one of the20m22nd Jun 2026Summer Citrus Insights with GT Parris of Seald SweetJoin Patrick Kelly and special guest GT Parris, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Seald Sweet, as they dive into the dynamic world of South African summer citrus. Discover how growers and25m19th Jun 2026From Yumi Watermelon to Stockton Sweet Reds: Fresh Picks of the Week - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan The Produce Man is serving up a table full of summer flavor! From Yumi watermelon and Adriatic figs to Northwest cherries, Stockton sweet red onions,20m
18th Jun 2026Czechia: Gregor Mendel's Peas and the Birth of Genetics - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did a monk in a Moravian monastery spend eight years counting 30,000 pea plants — and how did the number three to one unlock the secret of heredity that Charles Darwin couldn't solve? Why did22m
18th Jun 2026Qatar: The Locust and the Desert - The History of Fresh ProduceBefore the gas flares and the glass towers, before the air conditioning and the sovereign wealth fund, what did Qatar actually have? Why was a single tree the difference between survival and21m
18th Jun 2026South Africa: The Rooibos Dispute - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did the Khoisan people of South Africa spend nine years in legal negotiations to receive 1.5 percent of an industry built entirely on knowledge they had held for three centuries — and what does22m17th Jun 2026The Biggest Opportunity in Fresh Produce: Winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Consumer - Global Fresh SeriesThis week's Global Fresh Series takes you to the biggest stage—that could also be fresh produce's biggest opportunity, the FIFA 2026 World Cup to explore how growers, marketers, retailers, commodity15m
16th Jun 2026Tunisia: Olive Oil and the Roman Breadbasket - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy does a town of 20,000 people in central Tunisia contain the third largest Roman amphitheatre ever built - and what does a structure that seated 35,000 people tell us about what olive oil money21m
16th Jun 2026Scotland: Dundee Marmalade and the Keiller Family - The History of Fresh ProduceHow did a storm-battered Spanish ship, a Dundee harbour, and a grocer's wife with a pan full of unsaleable bitter oranges accidentally create one of the first registered trademarks in British history25m
16th Jun 2026Portugal: Spices, Empire, and the Pepper That Built Lisbon - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did the Visigoths demand three thousand pounds of black pepper as the ransom for Rome — and what does that tell us about a climbing vine in Kerala that reshaped the entire history of the western21m15th Jun 2026From Cuba to Citrus Success: The Inspiring Journey of Mayda Sotomayor-KirkJoin host Patrick Kelly as he sits down with industry legend Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk at the Seal Suite headquarters in Vero Beach. Discover Mayda's incredible immigrant story, her rise as a female24m
11th Jun 2026Jordan: The Dead Sea, Balsam, and Cleopatra's Monopoly - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did Cleopatra demand the balsam groves of Jericho as the price of financing Marc Antony's wars — and what does it mean that a plant worth twice its weight in gold was guarded day and night by25m
9th Jun 2026Morocco: The Argan Tree and the Women Who Saved It - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy has the argan tree — which grows nowhere else on Earth — survived for 65 million years in the mountains of Morocco, and why are the women who have tended it for centuries now earning two euros28m
9th Jun 2026Curaçao: The Orange That Named a Liqueur - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did a Valencia orange, abandoned on a tiny arid Caribbean island, transform into a new species that nobody could eat — and how did that inedible fruit end up in cocktail bars on every continent?25m8th Jun 2026From Queer Eye to Fresh Express with Antoni PorowskiJoin host Patrick Kelly as he sits down with Antoni Porowski , beloved Queer Eye chef and food storyteller, at the CPMA 2026 Annual Conference. Discover how Antoni Porowski bridges the produce supply18m5th Jun 2026Are We Eating Ourselves Sick? Dr. Joel Fuhrman Weighs In - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man welcomes Dr. Joel Fuhrman, board-certified family physician, seven-time New York Times bestselling author, and internationally50m
4th Jun 2026France: The Truffle Underground - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did France's black truffle — once produced in the thousands of tonnes — collapse to near-extinction in a century, and what does its revival reveal about the country's relationship with luxury,32m
4th Jun 2026Ecuador: The Cinchona Tree and the Cure for Malaria - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did the cloud forests of Ecuador produce the only cure for a disease that killed popes, hollowed out armies, and blocked European expansion into the tropics — and what did the people whose26m
4th Jun 2026Senegal: How Peanuts Built and Broke a Nation - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did a South American legume become the foundation of French imperial power in West Africa — and what did it cost the people who grew it? Who was Cheikh Amadou Bamba, the Sufi mystic the French29m3rd Jun 2026From Cauliflower Kings to Diplomats: One Last Bite of Athens - Global Fresh SeriesJoin me for a fun, reflective, and produce-filled farewell to Greece as I wrap up an unforgettable month abroad—one conversation, one supermarket, and one peach at a time. 🇬🇷🍑🥒After a month of23m
2nd Jun 2026USA: The Tobacco Lords and the Founding of America - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did tobacco, and not gold or glory, save the first permanent English colony in America? How did the Founding Fathers' tobacco debts to British merchants help light the fuse of the American27m
2nd Jun 2026Canada: The Great Maple Syrup Heist - The History of Fresh ProduceFrom Indigenous sugar shacks to the Supreme Court of Canada… how did maple syrup become one of the world’s most tightly controlled commodities? Why does Quebec maintain a vast strategic maple syrup31m
2nd Jun 2026Mexico: The Aztec Origins of Chocolate - The History of Fresh ProduceWhy did the Aztecs drink their currency — and what does it mean that the most global food in the world began as a bitter, frothy, sacred drink consumed by warriors and kings in the rainforests of28m1st Jun 2026Live from West Coast Produce Expo 2026: Innovation, Insights & Industry VoicesJoin Patrick Kelly and correspondent Jonathan Buettner as they bring you exclusive coverage from the 2026 West Coast Produce Expo in Palm Desert, California. Hear from industry leaders from Produce X35m29th May 2026Summer Produce Is Heating Up - Figs, Plums, Corn and More - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man, on the produce table: early-season Santa Rosa-type plums, Japanese cucumbers, tamarillos, and the first California figs of the25m27th May 2026Europe’s Top Food Trends — Protein, Convenience, Nostalgia & the Future of Fresh - Global Fresh SeriesIn this episode of the Global Fresh Series Podcast, we take an in-depth look at the powerful food trends reshaping consumer behavior across Europe in 2026. From the explosive rise of high-protein19m
26th May 2026Monsanto: The Peach Farmer's Revenge (Part 6) - The History of Fresh ProduceWho was Dewayne Lee Johnson, the school groundskeeper soaked in Roundup who took on the most legally powerful agricultural company in the world — and what did his trial finally expose about what48m25th May 2026A Daughter’s Eye View: Scouting the Dominican Republic and the Power of Water AccessJoin host Patrick Kelly and his daughter Lillee Kelly as they share a heartfelt conversation about their scouting trip to the Dominican Republic. Discover how their experience with the Water for All27m22nd May 2026From Ancient Times to California Fields - The Story of the Cantaloupe - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, California melons are in from El Centro, and May marks the beginning of California cantaloupe season.Dan the Produce Man dives deep into the fascinating27m20th May 2026Inside Brazil's Mango Export Boom with Eryvan Pires - Global Fresh SeriesJoin host Juanita Gaglio from Athens, Greece, as she explores Brazil's rising role in the global mango market with expert guest Eryvan Pires, CEO of FruitMarket. Discover how Brazil's year-round33m19th May 2026Monsanto: Playing God (Part 5) - The History of Fresh ProduceWho was Bob Shapiro, the guitar-playing Vietnam protester turned Monsanto CEO who genuinely believed genetically modified seeds could save the planet — and how did the same man who preached51m18th May 2026Vintage Produce Labels: A Journey Through Art, History, and NostalgiaJoin Patrick Kelly and special co-host Ross Nelson as they dive into the fascinating world of vintage produce crate labels. Exploring iconic designs from the 1900s to the 1950s, they share stories of54m15th May 2026Fresh for 50 Years - Dan The Produce Man Looks Back - Fresh From the Field FridaysIt was May of 1976 when 15-year-old Dan the Produce Man walked into a produce market in his hometown of Alameda, California. That’s where it all began.This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays,39m13th May 2026Exploring Greece’s Rich Food Culture and Fresh Produce Landscape with Athena Vorillas - Global Fresh Seriesn this episode of the Global Fresh Series Podcast, we are joined by Athena Vorillas for an engaging discussion on Greece’s vibrant food culture, agricultural heritage, and evolving fresh produce38m12th May 2026Monsanto: The Pesticide That "Feeds the World" (Part 4) - The History of Fresh ProduceWhat was Roundup, the herbicide born from a soap crisis in a radioactive Idaho slag heap, that became the most widely used weed-killer in human history — and how did the shy, introverted chemist who45m11th May 2026CPMA 2026 Unites Industry in Toronto CanadaJoin hosts Patrick Kelly and Co-Host Ross Nelson as they take you inside the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPM) show in Toronto. Hear exclusive interviews with industry leaders,47m8th May 2026Hot Seasonal Picks - Papayas, Pixies & Apricots and More... - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man has a whole lineup on the table - starting with rain-damaged Apache apricots and as peaches and nectarines begin filling the stands18m6th May 2026Mergers & Acquisitions - The Inflection Point for Fresh Produce Amid Geopolitics and Climate Volatility - Global Fresh SeriesIn this week’s Global Fresh Series, we explore why 2026 may prove to be a defining turning point for the global fresh produce industry. From escalating geopolitical tensions and shifting trade14m5th May 2026Monsanto: Agent Orange and the Fields of Vietnam (Part 3) - The History of Fresh ProduceWhat was Agent Orange, the herbicide that fell like mist on the jungles of Vietnam — and how did a chemical born in a West Virginia factory end up destroying the food systems, forests, and bodies of49m4th May 2026Building the Ultimate Star Wars & Cinco de Mayo Dip Bars with Yo, Quiero!Join host Patrick Kelly and special guest Tara Murray from Yo, Quiero! Brands as they craft the ultimate May the 4th Star Wars themed dip bar that seamlessly rolls into Cinco de Mayo celebrations.30m1st May 2026Inside Sandy Shore Farms - Asparagus, Regenerative Farming, and Community - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man is joined by Marc Wall and Neil Smith of Sandy Shore Farms in Ontario, Canada.And right now, one of the big crops coming out of Ontario25m29th Apr 2026Macfrut 2026 Wrap-Up: Innovation, Global Growth & The Future of Fresh Produce - Global Fresh SeriesThis week on the Global Fresh Series we conclude our exclusive coverage of the 43rd edition of Macfrut 2026, reflecting on three dynamic days that showcased the very best of the global fresh produce22m28th Apr 2026Monsanto: A Chemical War Comes Home (Part 2) - The History of Fresh ProduceWho was Edgar Queeny, the cold-eyed social Darwinist who inherited a chemical company from his father and turned it into one of the most powerful industrial forces in American history? Why did the52m27th Apr 2026Fresh Produce Equipment: Inside the Reisopack & Mosca Group PartnershipJoin Patrick Kelly as he sits down with Lorenz Hercher of the Mosca Group to explore Reisopack's cutting-edge packaging solutions shaping the produce supply chain and the partnership behind the two37m24th Apr 2026Are Imported Pears Crushing California’s Bartlett Crop? - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh From The Field Fridays…Dan is joined by Chris Zanobini from the California Pear Advisory Board.We’re digging into what’s really going on with imported pears flooding the market20m22nd Apr 2026Macfrut 2026: Where Global Fresh Comes to Life - Global Fresh SeriesThis week on the Global Fresh Series, we take you to the opening day of Macfrut 2026 in Rimini, Italy—where the global fresh produce industry gathers with energy, innovation, and purpose. From the23m21st Apr 2026Monsanto: The Sweetener and the Salesman (Part 1) - The History of Fresh ProduceWho was John Francis Queeny, the broke Irish-American salesman who founded one of the most powerful and controversial companies in the history of modern agriculture - without knowing the first thing50m20th Apr 2026Viva Fresh Showcase, Pro Act Keynote & Juicy the Mango’s DebutJoin Patrick Kelly as he recaps the vibrant Viva Fresh 2026 showcase in San Antonio, highlighting the debut of Juicy the Mango and the impactful Water for All initiative. Hear insights from his23m17th Apr 2026Spring Produce Lineup Cherries Apricots Peaches and More - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce ManWe’ve got Bei Bei Kabocha squash, baby fava beans, Seascape strawberries, first of the season California Tioga cherries, plus fresh16m15th Apr 2026Fresh Tomatoes & the Perfect Storm: The New Face of Food Inflation - Global Fresh Serieshis week on the Global Fresh Series, we dive into how one everyday staple—tomatoes—has become a powerful symbol of today’s shifting food economy. While broader grocery inflation begins to cool,19m14th Apr 2026The Green Revolution 2.0: Bill Gates and the Remaking of Agriculture - The History of Fresh ProduceWho is Bill Gates, the college dropout from Seattle who built the operating system of global capitalism - and then turned his restless, problem-solving mind to the oldest human activity of all:55m13th Apr 2026Sustainability with Compostable Packaging in Fresh ProduceOver the last few years Patrick has been educated on plastics, compostable packaging and innovations in the supply chain. Join host Patrick Kelly as he explores the growing movement of sustainability20m10th Apr 2026Longan to Mangoes: The Hottest Fresh Produce Hits This Week - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man brings you four outstanding spring items that are sure to get your attention.First, we head into the tropical fruit world with the27m8th Apr 2026“Bridging the Gap: Orion Samuelson’s Legacy and the Future of Fresh Produce Media” - Global Fresh SeriesLong before podcasts and digital media, Orion Samuelson mastered the art of connecting farm and consumer through the airwaves. As the iconic voice of WGN Radio, he translated complex agricultural17m7th Apr 2026Huitlacoche: Corn Smut or Sacred Gift? - The History of Fresh ProduceWhat is huitlacoche, the fungus that Indigenous farmers in Mexico gave thanks for at harvest - and that American agronomists spent a century trying to burn, quarantine, and breed out of existence?38m6th Apr 2026Navigating Rising Costs in the Produce Supply ChainJoin host Patrick Kelly and longtime guest Michael Chavez from Golden Star Citrus as they delve into the escalating costs impacting growers, packers, and shippers across North America. This episode33m3rd Apr 2026Fresh, Fast, and Right Off the Farm, Spring Produce Is Rolling In - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man, we’re talking spring. Four items that are really shining right now.Savoy or Bloomsdale spinach, fresh harvested English peas, young18m1st Apr 2026Regenerative Agriculture: Rebuilding the Future of Fresh from the Ground Up - Global Fresh SeriesRegenerative agriculture is no longer a niche concept—it’s becoming a defining force in the future of global fresh produce. In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we explore how farmers,22m30th Mar 2026Empower Fresh UniversityIn this milestone episode celebrating six years of the Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly welcomes Rob Austin, CEO of Empower Fresh, for an in-studio conversation about the transformative33m27th Mar 2026A Juicy Strawberry Romance Story from Dan’s Younger Days - Fresh From the Field FridaysThis week, we’re talking Gravenstein apples, a Sonoma County classic that is fading fast.Up in the Yuba City area, peach orchards - gone!At the same time, a whole wave of new fruit and berry22m