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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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...
From Berlin to the World: Fruit Logistica 2026, EU–Mercosur Trade, and the Modern Consumer - Global Fresh Series
This week on The Global Fresh Series, we’re recapping the high points of Fruit Logistica 2026, where nearly 90,000 fresh produce professionals from ar...
Joseph Banks: Kew and the Power of Plants (Part 6) - The History of Fresh Produce
What happens when exploration gives way to administration - and adventure turns into power? How did a royal garden become the beating heart of a globa...
Fruit Logistica 2026: Data, Standards & The Global Citrus Hunt
In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly, we break down the biggest takeaways from Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin — from dat...
Earthquakes, Snow, and Super Bowl Snacks: Fresh Produce Takes Center Stage - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, we’re talking earthquakes, snowy weather, and the real-world challenges facing the produce industry right n...
Passport to Fresh: Live from Fruit Logistica and Inside the China Produce Market - Global Fresh Series
This week on The Global Fresh Series, we’re coming to you from Fruit Logistica in Berlin, where the global fresh produce industry gathers to shape the...
Joseph Banks: The Birth of Australia (Part 5) - The History of Fresh Produce
How did a gentleman botanist turn a vague imperial idea into a functioning colony on the far side of the world? Why did Joseph Banks’s quiet influence...
Cold Fronts, Fresh Produce & Fruit Logistica 2026
A powerful cold spell is sweeping across the United States — from snow flurries in Florida to citrus growers on alert in California and Texas. In this...
New Produce Finds: Zucchiolo, Valentine Pomelo, and the Colorful World of Cauliflower - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays with Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss, Ross is fresh back from the SWIPE show and brings us a b...
Policy, People, and Pricing: France’s Ban on Ag Substances, Consumer Insights, Dynamic Pricing - Global Fresh Series
We begin with a deep dive into France’s recent decree banning five active substances on a range of fresh produce, regardless of country of origin, and...
Joseph Banks: Fame, Tantrums, and the Seeds of Empire (Part 4) - The History of Fresh Produce
Fresh from fame and flush with ambition, Joseph Banks sets out to remake the world in his own image. But what happens when celebrity curdles into enti...
Desert Debut at the Southwest International Produce Expo
Patrick Kelly and co‑host Ross Nelson take you straight to Tucson, Arizona for their very first Southwest International Produce Expo experience. From...
New Produce Finds: Juicy Crunch Tangerines, PictSweet Air Fryer Veggies & Microgreens - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Ross “The Produce Boss” and Dan the Produce Man share some great finds from the market. Ross talks about th...
Power Plays & Produce Trends: Avocados, Mango Momentum, and the Hidden Threat to Tomatoes - Global Fresh Series
This week on The Global Fresh Series, we take a wide-angle look at the forces reshaping the global fresh produce industry—from avocado boardroom power...
Joseph Banks: Death and Survival (Part 3) - The History of Fresh Produce
What happens when discovery turns to disaster — and survival hangs on a sliver of luck? How close did Joseph Banks come to losing everything he had co...
Inside Retail Produce Procurement
In this episode of the Produce Industry Podcast, Patrick Kelly sits down with Jeff Cady, Vice President of Procurement for Tops, to discuss retail sou...
From Dandelions to Chocolate Oranges: What’s Fresh, What’s Hot, and What’s Happening in Produce Right Now - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, we’re talking dandelion greens, Cara Cara red navels, and those rare Chocolate Navel oranges — all showing...
From Drought Relief to China’s Surging Durian Demand: Global Produce Shifts Reshaping the Market - Global Women Fresh Podcast
This week on The Global Fresh Series, we take a wide-angle look at how rapidly shifting environmental conditions, global demand, and innovation are re...
From Drought Relief to China’s Surging Durian Demand: Global Produce Shifts Reshaping the Market - Global Fresh Series
This week on The Global Fresh Series, we take a wide-angle look at how rapidly shifting environmental conditions, global demand, and innovation are re...
Joseph Banks: The Endeavour Sets Sail (Part 2) - The History of Fresh Produce
What happened when Joseph Banks finally put to sea - and discovery left the comfort of gardens behind? How would a voyage meant to advance science col...
Turning Insights into Action in the Produce World
In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, Patrick Kelly welcomes Wiggs Civitillo, Founder and CEO of Starfish, for a conversation. Wiggs shares...