The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly

Join 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 compliance impacting the produce industry.
From sustainability challenges to the complexities of fresh lime supply from Mexico, this episode offers vital insights for growers, packers, and suppliers aiming to stay compliant and competitive in 2026 and beyond.
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Join 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 shipping powerhouse.
Discover how investments in refrigerated infrastructure and strategic location are offering importers a fresher, faster, and cheaper alternative for regional distribution. Tune in to hear insights on cold chain innovation, expanded services, and how Savannah is shaping the future of fresh produce logistics in the Southeast.
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In 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 variety and the struggles faced by growers in the complex produce supply chain.
Cesar shares his firsthand experience battling a major marketing company, revealing the risks, mistrust, and industry dynamics that impact farmers’ livelihoods.
Tune in for an honest conversation about farmer protection, market power, and the future of farming in America.
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Join 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 is tackling extreme weather, supply chain challenges, and expanding into value-added products.
Tune in for insider insights on market trends, crop rotation, and the future of freshness in produce supply.
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Why 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 journeys to describe for seven centuries? How did the river valleys of what is now Uzbekistan become the origin point of every sweet melon on Earth, and the crossroads through which paper-making, Islam, and Buddhism all passed in different directions? And who was Babur, the tiger who lost Samarkand twice, won an empire he couldn't love, and asked to be buried in a garden in Afghanistan?
Join John and Patrick as they tell the story of Uzbekistan and the melon — the Silk Road, the Baburnama, and the concentrated sweetness of a fruit that still makes people stop and weep...
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