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11 episodes
Importer Insight with Amanda Horney – Real Talk on Global Trade
Go beyond the headlines and into the high-stakes world of importing, logistics, and entrepreneurship. From fresh produce to fashion, freight to finance, Importer Insight unpacks market trends, risks, and opportunities with industry pros who navigate global trade daily.
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Importer Insight
18th Aug 2026When a Produce Deal Goes Wrong: How Importers Can Protect Themselves | DRCWhat happens when a produce deal goes wrong — and do you actually know how to protect yourself?In this episode of Importer Insight, Amanda Horney sits down with Jaime Bustamante, Vice President of46m8th Apr 2026Feeding the Future Mangoes with Michael Warren of CAPCO FarmsIn this episode of Importer Insight, I sit down with Michael Warren of Capco Farms—one of the most respected names in the produce industry.With nearly 50 years of experience and a third-generation49m3rd Apr 2026Grape Futures and Crisp Truths with Tony MorimotoGrapes might be one of the most misunderstood—and overlooked—categories in produce.In this episode of Importer Insight, I sit down with Tony Morimoto from The Kunkel Company for a real, unfiltered49m23rd Feb 2026Food Operators Under Attack and How Fraud Is Hitting the Produce Supply ChainFraud in the fresh produce industry is rising — and it’s becoming more targeted, more organized, and harder to spot.In this episode of Importer Insight, I sit down with Dante Galeazzi, President and24m27th Aug 2025Avocado Takeover: How Colombian Avocados Are Changing the U.S. MarketThe Avocado Takeover is here. Colombian avocados are rapidly reshaping the U.S. market — doubling exports, creating tens of thousands of jobs, and giving Mexico serious competition.In this episode of29m28th Jul 2025Avocado Visionary Giovanni Cavaletto on Fair Trade, Innovation, and the Jalisco EdgeIn this episode of Importer Insight, host Amanda Horney welcomes Giovanni Cavaletto, U.S. Division President of GLC Cerritos, for a deep dive into the future of the avocado industry.Raised on an34m20th Jun 2025Citrus Powerhouse Trent Bishop on Leadership, Strategy & Giving BackIn this episode of Importer Insight, host Amanda Horney interviews Trent Bishop, President of Zano Fresh and a highly respected leader in the citrus industry.With over 30 years of experience, Trent43m11th Jun 2025Sisters in Trade: Launching Go Produce & Building Through the StormIn this episode of Importer Insight, Amanda Horney sits down with her sister, Olivia Avellaneda, co-founder of Go Produce, to talk about what it really takes to launch a fresh produce company from33m8th Apr 2025Lime Board Incoming! Tariffs, Advocacy & the Future of Limes in the U.S.A.On Liberation Day, we got real about tariffs, trade, and the growing push to create a National Lime Board.🎙️ Join me, Amanda Horney, along with David Villaseñor (Villamex Farms), Diego Morales (D23m12th Mar 2025Red Pepper King Paul Manfre: From NYC Corner to Produce King – The Secrets to Staying Hungry & Thriving!In this powerful episode, Paul Manfre, the 'Red Pepper King', takes us on a journey from humble beginnings selling produce on the streets of New York City to becoming a leading figure in the fresh50m
28th Feb 2025Partnering & Performing: 25 years of Mangoes with Greg GoldenIn this conversation, Amanda Horney interviews Greg Golden, a veteran of the fresh produce industry and co-founder of Amazon Produce Network. They discuss Greg's journey into the fresh produce50m