The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
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The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly
The Produce Industry is very complex and covers A to Z literally Asparagus through Zucchini. We will discuss all types of markets foreign and domestic including Supply, Demand, Logistics, Technology, Food Safety, Sustainability, Industry Categories, Market Reports and Industry news, and more!!! Sup...
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Monsanto: A Chemical War Comes Home (Part 2) - The History of Fresh Produce
Who 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 indu...
Fresh Produce Equipment: Inside the Reisopack & Mosca Group Partnership
Join Patrick Kelly as he sits down with Lorenz Hercher of the Mosca Group to explore Reisopack's cutting-edge packaging solutions shaping the produce...
Are Imported Pears Crushing California’s Bartlett Crop? - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays…
Dan is joined by Chris Zanobini from the California Pear Advisory Board.
We’re digging into wha...
Macfrut 2026: Where Global Fresh Comes to Life - Global Fresh Series
This 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...
Monsanto: The Sweetener and the Salesman (Part 1) - The History of Fresh Produce
Who was John Francis Queeny, the broke Irish-American salesman who founded one of the most powerful and controversial companies in the history of mode...
Viva Fresh Showcase, Pro Act Keynote & Juicy the Mango’s Debut
Join 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...
Spring Produce Lineup Cherries Apricots Peaches and More - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man
We’ve got Bei Bei Kabocha squash, baby fava beans, Seascape strawberries, fir...
Fresh Tomatoes & the Perfect Storm: The New Face of Food Inflation - Global Fresh Series
his 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. Whil...
The Green Revolution 2.0: Bill Gates and the Remaking of Agriculture - The History of Fresh Produce
Who is Bill Gates, the college dropout from Seattle who built the operating system of global capitalism - and then turned his restless, problem-solvin...
Sustainability with Compostable Packaging in Fresh Produce
Over the last few years Patrick has been educated on plastics, compostable packaging and innovations in the supply chain. Join host Patrick Kelly as h...
Longan to Mangoes: The Hottest Fresh Produce Hits This Week - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man brings you four outstanding spring items that are sure to get your attention.
Fir...
“Bridging the Gap: Orion Samuelson’s Legacy and the Future of Fresh Produce Media” - Global Fresh Series
Long before podcasts and digital media, Orion Samuelson mastered the art of connecting farm and consumer through the airwaves. As the iconic voice of...
Huitlacoche: Corn Smut or Sacred Gift? - The History of Fresh Produce
What is huitlacoche, the fungus that Indigenous farmers in Mexico gave thanks for at harvest - and that American agronomists spent a century trying to...
Navigating Rising Costs in the Produce Supply Chain
Join host Patrick Kelly and longtime guest Michael Chavez from Golden Star Citrus as they delve into the escalating costs impacting growers, packers,...
Fresh, Fast, and Right Off the Farm, Spring Produce Is Rolling In - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This 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...
Regenerative Agriculture: Rebuilding the Future of Fresh from the Ground Up - Global Fresh Series
Regenerative 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 Glo...
The Rise of Plastic in Fresh Produce - The History of Fresh Produce
What is plastic, and how did a shortage of billiard balls accidentally give birth to the material that would feed the modern world? Why did a Belgian...
Empower Fresh University
In this milestone episode celebrating six years of the Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly welcomes Rob Austin, CEO of Empower Fresh, for an...
A Juicy Strawberry Romance Story from Dan’s Younger Days - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week, we’re talking Gravenstein apples, a Sonoma County classic that is fading fast.
Up in the Yuba City area, peach orchards - gone!
...
Powering Fresh-Cut Growth: A Strategic Alliance Reshapes France’s Fresh Cut Fruit Market - Global Fresh Series
his week on the Global Fresh Series, we dive into a major joint venture between two industry powerhouses that is set to redefine the fresh-cut fruit l...
The Tree of Life: Empires, War, and the Modern Date (Part 2) - The History of Fresh Produce
How did the humble date palm become entangled in the great age of empire? Why did steamships, railways, and the opening of the Suez Canal transform an...
Where did The National FOB Review Reporting GO?
In this episode, Patrick Kelly dives into the recent silence in USDA's National FOB Review reports, exploring what it means for fresh produce market t...
Spring Heatwave in California - Are Cherries and Peaches at Risk? - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man dives into what this early spring heat wave here in California could be doing to the ch...
The Tree of Life: How Dates Built the Ancient World (Part 1) - The History of Fresh Produce
How did a humble desert fruit help build some of the world’s earliest civilizations? Why did ancient farmers in Mesopotamia become master matchmakers...
Tailgating with Fresh Juice and Industry stories
Join host Patrick Kelly live from the vibrant Florida Citrus Tailgating event in Fort Pierce! In this episode, Quentin Roe co-hosts with Patrick on-si...
From St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage to the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man dives into St. Patrick’s Day cabbage—a classic that’s been showing up on produce stands...
“From the Strait of Hormuz to the Harvest: How Fertilizer and Geopolitics Shape the Global Food Supply” - Global Fresh Series
What does conflict in the Middle East have to do with the price of food on your table? More than you might think.
In this episode of The Global...
From Hot Houses to High Tech: The Rise of the Greenhouse - The History of Fresh Produce
What does a Roman emperor’s craving for cucumbers have to do with feeding eight billion people? How did a 15th-century Korean cookbook quietly invent...
Exclusive Inside look at KDC with William Kopke
Join host Patrick Kelly on-location at KDC in Vineland, New Jersey, for an exclusive deep dive into winter produce imports and family-run business exc...
Fresh Momentum from Orlando: Key Highlights from SEPC 2026 - Global Fresh Series
In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we take you inside the energy and excitement of the SEPC Southern Exposure 2026 in Orlando, Florida—one of...
Wheels, Plates and Pyramids: Produce & U.S. Dietary Guidelines - The History of Fresh Produce
What was the United States government’s first move, when it decided that what Americans ate was a matter of national concern? Why, from the depths of...
Building Community and Innovation at Southern Exposure 2026
Join host Patrick Kelly as he welcomes special co-host Jonathan Buettner of Buettner Processing Solutions, LLC. for a lively discussion from the South...
From Mushrooms to Mandarins: King Oyster Pulled Pork, Dazzle Apples & Blood Orange varieties! - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan has King Oyster mushrooms on the produce table. Learn how you can turn these incredible mushrooms into...
The History of Avocados - The History of Fresh Produce
What kind of fruit was designed to be swallowed whole by giant sloths? How did a sacred Mesoamerican tree become the green badge of millennial brunch...
Innovations, Weather Impacts, and Southern Exposure Preview
Join Patrick Kelly, the voice of the Produce Industry, as he shares firsthand insights from his recent travels through California's Central Valley and...
Fueling the Olympics: Fresh Produce and Performance Insights from Italy - Fresh From the Field Fridays
Join Ross the Produce Boss as he fills in for Dan with special guest Patrick Kelly to dive into the role of fresh produce in fueling athletes at the M...
Celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year and Heart-Healthy Harvests - Global Fresh Series
In this vibrant February episode of The Global Fresh Series, we celebrate the spirit of the Chinese (Lunar) New Year — a season of prosperity, renewal...
Joseph Banks: The End of the Journey, Not the Influence (Part 7) - The History of Fresh Produce
What becomes of a man who spent his life moving plants, people, and power across the globe - when his own body finally begins to fail? How did Joseph...
Purpose, Passion, and Changing Lives Through Produce
Join host Patrick Kelly as he welcomes Bruce Letchworth of Continental Fresh to share inspiring stories of purpose, passion, and mission-driven work i...
The Rise of Cabbage, Strawberry Season, and the Power of the Farmer’s Voice - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss welcome Caroline Lewis, founder of The Farmer’s Feed—all abou...