The Produce Industry Network

Get ready to pour yourself a tall taste of fall! This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, join Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss as they welcome three special guests from River Ridge Cider Company in Sparta, MI. Trish Taylor, RJ Simons, and John Woodall bring the flavors of Michigan’s finest fresh-pressed cider straight to the show, sharing stories of apples grown with care and the rising popularity of Michigan sweet cherries. ***link to episode in comments below*** Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa, John Greene Logistics Company, and Peak of the Market Ltd. Choice: Golden Star Citrus Inc, Jac. Vandenberg, Inc., Continental Fresh LLC, Arctic® Apples, Sev-Rend, Apeel, RPE, LLC, Tasteful Selections LLC and Thx! Dreams Standard: Empower Fresh Company and Global Women Fresh #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #packagingsolutions #packagingindustry #packaging #agriculture

Happy Halloween everyone! We have a fun video to share with everyone form Mattie Fisher! This is what the network is all about! Sharing industry expertise and news is important but also having fun is key! Check out who is who in the video featuring Tara Murray, Ross Nelson 🍓 🍉 🍎 🍌 🥬 🥗 🥕 🍄 🥔 🧅, 💧 Patrick Kelly 🍊 "Lil Citrus", Mattie Fisher, and Jihoon Kim! Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa, and John Greene Logistics Company #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #packagingsolutions #packagingindustry #packaging #agriculture

Join Marlon Kuhl, a third-generation potato grower from Peak of the Market Ltd., as he explores the vibrant world of growing potatoes. ***link to episode in comments below*** Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa, John Greene Logistics Company, and Peak of the Market Ltd. Choice: Golden Star Citrus Inc, Jac. Vandenberg, Inc., Continental Fresh LLC, Arctic® Apples, Sev-Rend, Apeel, RPE, LLC, Tasteful Selections LLC, Thx! Dreams, and J & K FRESH LLC Standard: Empower Fresh Company and Global Women Fresh #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #packagingsolutions #packagingindustry #packaging #agriculture

In this episode, we delve into the complex tapestry of Salem's early years, exploring how agricultural life intertwined with rising tensions that ultimately led to the infamous witch trials. Join John and Patrick as they recount the arrival of Puritan settlers in 1626 and the ensuing rivalry between the wealthy Porter and conservative Putnam families. ***link to episode in comments below*** Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa, and John Greene Logistics Company #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #packagingsolutions #packagingindustry #packaging #agriculture

Join us for an exciting live stream with Albert Perez of Continental Fresh, LLC! 💧Albert Perez 🥭 and 💧 Patrick Kelly 🍊 dive into a packed conversation covering the IFPA event, the Pico Duarte hike, and their mission to support Water for All. ****link to episode in comments below*** Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa, John Greene Logistics Company, and Peak of the Market Ltd. Choice: Golden Star Citrus Inc, Equifruit, Jac. Vandenberg, Inc., Continental Fresh LLC, Arctic® Apples, Sev-Rend, Apeel, RPE, LLC, Tasteful Selections LLC, Thx! Dreams, and J & K FRESH LLC Standard: Freshway Produce, Inc., Citrus America, Inc., Fresh Innovations, LLC, Empower Fresh Company, and Global Women Fresh #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #packagingsolutions #packagingindustry #packaging #agriculture

Alright folks, Dan Avakian our host of "Fresh From the Field Fridays" is back with Joe Herman of Specialty Produce during the International Fresh Produce Association #GPFS2024 show in #atlanta #georgia Dan and Joe talk about the history and evolution of Specialty Produce and how Bob Harrington and his brothers started this organization. From distribution, a retail store on site and now two mobile applications discovering that "Every Fruit has a Story" Do you know what a Akebi is? Well Specialty Produce does and if you download the apps today you'll be able to see the description, availability, history and some fun facts! Let's not forget what's IN SEASON NOW!! ***Link to download app in comments below*** #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #specialtyproduce #mobileapplications

Get ready for an exciting episode of The Produce Industry Network's Fresh From The Field Fridays! This week, Ross and Dan dive into their thrilling experiences at last week's IFPA event. Ross adds some impressive new knives to his collection, sparking a lively discussion about the art of trimming techniques in the produce department. ***link to episode in comments below*** Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa, John Greene Logistics Company, and Peak of the Market Ltd. Choice: Golden Star Citrus Inc, Jac. Vandenberg, Inc., Continental Fresh LLC, Arctic® Apples, Sev-Rend, Apeel, RPE, LLC, Tasteful Selections LLC and Thx! Dreams Standard: Empower Fresh Company and Global Women Fresh #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #packagingsolutions #packagingindustry #packaging #agriculture

Community, relationships and trust are a big part of our industry. Hear from Dylan Dembeck of Minkus Family Farms, Inc. give a quick testimonial on their logistics partner John Greene Logistics Company! There is so much distraction throughout all of our days and its important to elevate our partners informally and formally. How do you grow your business? #together #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #relationships #logistics

Summer Citrus from South Africa Retail Insights has been highlighted by AndNowUKnow. ***Click on the link in comments below*** to see what the importing partners has to say on the quality and consistency of South Africa Citrus in building a successful lasting program. Fancy: Flavor Wave Fresh, Buck Naked Onions, Noble Citrus, Owyhee Produce, Summer Citrus from South Africa, and John Greene Logistics Company #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #sustainableagriculture #sustainability #packagingsolutions #packagingindustry #packaging #agriculture Suhanra Conradie

When 💧 Patrick Kelly 🍊 "Lil Citrus" started the original Produce Industry Podcast in April 2020 he had a goal of delivering content to our industry through an audio source. Throughout the years a community was built between like-minded industry professionals, highly creative people and dynamic companies. Tara Murray of Fresh Innovations, LLC / Yo, Quiero! brand and Mattie Fisher of John Greene Logistics Company catch up after not seeing each other for a few months. You will hear and see the excitement from these two over the ULTIMATE DIP DESTINATION during International Fresh Produce Association #GPFS2024 #innovation #freshproduce #freshfood #fruit #freshfruit #freshvegetables #freshfruits #produceindustry #fruitsandveggies #foodsafety #producelife #farming #farmlife #veggies #marketing #consumer #onions #waterforall #people #leaders #video #creative #community #partnership