Blooming Bold: How Bloom Fresh Is Redefining the Future of Fruit - Global Fresh Series
In this exciting episode of The Global Fresh Series, we sit down with Josep Estiarte, Managing Director of Bloom Fresh, to explore how innovation, flavor, and sustainability are driving a new era in fresh produce. Josep dives into Bloom Fresh’s mission to create varieties that not only taste better but last longer, reduce waste, and captivate global consumers. From game-changing table grape varieties to bold branding strategies, this episode uncovers how Bloom Fresh is reshaping the produce landscape one juicy bite at a time.First Class Sponsorship: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.: https://www.zagtech.com/ , Global Women Fresh: https://globalwomenfresh.com/
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Cinco de Mayo, Fresh News, and ROFDA Highlights: A Flavorful Industry Update
It’s Cinco de Mayo and we’re bringing the heat on this week’s episode of The Produce Industry Podcast! Host Patrick Kelly recaps an incredible week in produce, including a shoutout to the ROFDA Conference and a sneak peek at our upcoming two-part recap series from the event. We’re also diving into the latest industry headlines:Whole Foods Market debuts a new podcastGlobal Women Fresh launches Season 1 exclusively on The Produce Industry NetworkUSDA sanctions four businesses for PACA violationsAssociated Grocers announces a new CEOAnd the California walnut crop gets a strong start to the seasonPlus, we’re giving a special Cinco de Mayo shoutout to our episode sponsor, Yo Quiero!, the brand behind your favorite guac, salsa, and queso. Tune in for the insights, stay for the flavor!
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Fresh Finds in Tucson: Independent Grocery Store Visits - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network, your favorite host Dan “The Produce Man” Avakian is joined by special co-host Patrick Kelly, giving Ross the week off! The duo hits the streets of Tucson to explore local grocery stores, dive into the fresh fruits and vegetables on display, and talk about what’s in the fields and what’s on the horizon for your produce aisle. From in-store freshness to field-side updates, get the inside scoop on what’s ripe, what’s hot, and what’s headed your way!
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Confidence, Career & Courage w/ Global Women Fresh's Julie Escobar - Global Women Fresh Podcast
Let’s face it—our industry keeps evolving, and so do we. That’s why we’re launching “The Raw Pour” with Carmell Clark (Fortune 500 executive coach) and “Café Virtual” with Jen Monterroso 🌎☕️These bi-weekly conversations are more than just coffee chats—they’re unfiltered, real, and designed to inspire. You’ll walk away with fresh perspectives and practical tools to grow your career and your network.And what better platform to host these bold conversations than The Produce Industry Network? 🌏🎯We invite you to pull up a (virtual) chair and join us on April 16th to our first chat of 2025.
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Powering Up the Global Grape Movement - Global Fresh Series
Get ready to dive into the world of grapes! In this juicy episode, we chat with Ignacio Caballero about “Have a Grape Day,” the bold new consumer campaign from the Global Grape Group — a united front of grape growers from Chile, Peru, and Mexico. Ignacio shares his passion for this powerhouse fruit and how global collaboration is set to supercharge grape consumption across the U.S. From marketing strategies to flavor innovation, we’re talking all things grapes. You won’t want to miss this fresh take on how a simple fruit is making a worldwide splash!First Class Sponsorship: Peak of the Market: https://peakofthemarket.com/ Standard Sponsor: Zag Technological Services, Inc.: https://www.zagtech.com/ , Global Women Fresh: https://globalwomenfresh.com/
Over The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
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