https://simplecast.com Produce Talks Produce Talks, brought to you by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), is where industry leaders come together to share insights, experiences, and fresh perspectives on the world of produce. Each episode features in-depth conversations with growers, retailers, innovators, and experts across the supply chain, exploring the issues, opportunities, and stories shaping our sector. Whether you’re in the field, the warehouse, the store, or the boardroom, Produce Talks helps you stay informed, inspired, and connected to the future of fresh. Canadian Produce Marketing Association en-us Mon, 9 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:46:03 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com Produce Talks https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a6126edc-e2da-4e54-a35b-cc8903a7f584/008430d4-0b5f-49c3-bffa-be99960f04c1/3000x3000/produce-talks-cover-art-final.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://produce-talks.simplecast.com episodic Produce Talks is the monthly CPMA podcast. The podcast is available through the CPMA website and iTunes, with member exclusive content reserved for the CPMA member community. Each month we explore issues and developments in the produce industry by connecting with our members and a network of experts. Canadian Produce Marketing Association no https://feeds.simplecast.com/mfAKq_QO CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology CPMA Podcast Serieswburns@cpma.caCanadian Produce Marketing Association 66706142-e0cf-4eb3-afa5-1d33cacb7e4e Latest trends in produce consumption In this episode, Sue Lewis, Vice President of Marketing at CPMA, and Registered Dietitian, Veronica Rouse, discuss the key role fruits and vegetables play in enhancing overall health.

Key highlights include:

• The biggest barriers to eating more fruits and vegetables — and tips and tricks to help consumers to overcome them

• The latest trends in consuming fruits and vegetables

• How the produce industry can better support those trends

]]> Mon, 9 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/latest-trends-in-produce-consumption-VsctK75q In this episode, Sue Lewis, Vice President of Marketing at CPMA, and Registered Dietitian, Veronica Rouse, discuss the key role fruits and vegetables play in enhancing overall health.

Key highlights include:

• The biggest barriers to eating more fruits and vegetables — and tips and tricks to help consumers to overcome them

• The latest trends in consuming fruits and vegetables

• How the produce industry can better support those trends

]]> Latest trends in produce consumption Sue Lewis, Veronica Rouse 00:13:24 In this episode, Sue Lewis, Vice President of Marketing at CPMA, and Registered Dietitian, Veronica Rouse, discuss the key role fruits and vegetables play in enhancing overall health. Key highlights include: • The biggest barriers to eating more fruits and vegetables — and tips and tricks to help consumers to overcome them • The latest trends in consuming fruits and vegetables • How the produce industry can better support those trends In this episode, Sue Lewis, Vice President of Marketing at CPMA, and Registered Dietitian, Veronica Rouse, discuss the key role fruits and vegetables play in enhancing overall health. Key highlights include: • The biggest barriers to eating more fruits and vegetables — and tips and tricks to help consumers to overcome them • The latest trends in consuming fruits and vegetables • How the produce industry can better support those trends false full 145 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology 454e16e5-abc1-437c-85e6-f38623d4d180 Innovation in produce industry The fresh produce supply chain has always been driven by innovation. Whether an organization is involved in primary production, wholesale, retail, big or small, innovation is at the heart of competitiveness as all strive to provide the consumer with products they want to buy again.

In this episode, Denise Venderveen (Clean Works), Amanda Wilder (Provision Analytics) and Francois R.-Moisan (Sollum Technologies) discuss current and future innovations influencing the produce  industry.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/innovation-in-produce-industry-uX7hhlqG The fresh produce supply chain has always been driven by innovation. Whether an organization is involved in primary production, wholesale, retail, big or small, innovation is at the heart of competitiveness as all strive to provide the consumer with products they want to buy again.

In this episode, Denise Venderveen (Clean Works), Amanda Wilder (Provision Analytics) and Francois R.-Moisan (Sollum Technologies) discuss current and future innovations influencing the produce  industry.

]]> Innovation in produce industry Denise Venderveen of Clean Works, Jeff Hall of CPMA, Amanda Wilder of Provision Analytics, Francois R.-Moisan of Sollum Technologies 00:22:55 The fresh produce supply chain has always been driven by innovation. Whether an organization is involved in primary production, wholesale, retail, big or small, innovation is at the heart of competitiveness as all strive to provide the consumer with products they want to buy again. In this episode, Denise Venderveen (Clean Works), Amanda Wilder (Provision Analytics ) and Francois R.-Moisan (Sollum Technologies) discuss current and future innovations influencing the produce industry. The fresh produce supply chain has always been driven by innovation. Whether an organization is involved in primary production, wholesale, retail, big or small, innovation is at the heart of competitiveness as all strive to provide the consumer with products they want to buy again. In this episode, Denise Venderveen (Clean Works), Amanda Wilder (Provision Analytics ) and Francois R.-Moisan (Sollum Technologies) discuss current and future innovations influencing the produce industry. false full 144 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology d866364d-d46d-429a-a8c0-489739b0beba Canadian consumer trends in produce shopping In this episode, CPMA VP of marketing & events, Sue Lewis, talks with Mike Mauti of Execulytics Consulting about the Canadian shopper. Building on years data gleaned from monthly consumer surveys, Mike looks at the shopping habits of Canadian Gen Z , what is motivating shoppers and  how the 2026 retail landscape will look like.

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:30:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/canadian-consumer-report-what-motivates-canadian-shoppers-yfDqdYpH In this episode, CPMA VP of marketing & events, Sue Lewis, talks with Mike Mauti of Execulytics Consulting about the Canadian shopper. Building on years data gleaned from monthly consumer surveys, Mike looks at the shopping habits of Canadian Gen Z , what is motivating shoppers and  how the 2026 retail landscape will look like.

]]> Canadian consumer trends in produce shopping Sue Lewis, Mike Mauti 00:21:56 In this episode, CPMA VP of marketing & events, Sue Lewis, talks with Mike Mauti of Execulytics Consulting about the Canadian shopper. Building on years data gleaned from monthly consumer surveys, Mike looks at the shopping habits of Canadian Gen Z , what is motivating shoppers and how the 2026 retail landscape will look like. In this episode, CPMA VP of marketing & events, Sue Lewis, talks with Mike Mauti of Execulytics Consulting about the Canadian shopper. Building on years data gleaned from monthly consumer surveys, Mike looks at the shopping habits of Canadian Gen Z , what is motivating shoppers and how the 2026 retail landscape will look like. false full 143 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology b9b39bea-7111-400e-b2c2-a703351bb33f Reflecting on 2025 and key insights for a stronger 2026 produce industry In this episode, Ron Lemaire, president of CPMA, and David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, break down the biggest forces that have shaped Canada’s fresh produce industry in 2025. From shifting consumer habits to global trade impacts, the two explore what truly moved the market this past year. Looking ahead to 2026, David highlights key consumer and market trends the industry should prioritize to strengthen supply chain resilience and meet evolving consumer demand.

This episode of Produce Talks podcast is sponsored by Crawford Packaging.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:15:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/reflecting-on-2025-and-key-insights-for-a-stronger-2026-produce-industry-4PyUMfEu In this episode, Ron Lemaire, president of CPMA, and David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, break down the biggest forces that have shaped Canada’s fresh produce industry in 2025. From shifting consumer habits to global trade impacts, the two explore what truly moved the market this past year. Looking ahead to 2026, David highlights key consumer and market trends the industry should prioritize to strengthen supply chain resilience and meet evolving consumer demand.

This episode of Produce Talks podcast is sponsored by Crawford Packaging.

]]> Reflecting on 2025 and key insights for a stronger 2026 produce industry Ron Lemaire, David Coletto 00:35:13 In this episode, Ron Lemaire, president of CPMA, and David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, break down the biggest forces that have shaped Canada’s fresh produce industry in 2025. From shifting consumer habits to global trade impacts, the two explore what truly moved the market this past year. Looking ahead to 2026, David highlights key consumer and market trends the industry should prioritize to strengthen supply chain resilience and meet evolving consumer demand. This episode of Produce Talks podcast is sponsored by Crawford Packaging. In this episode, Ron Lemaire, president of CPMA, and David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, break down the biggest forces that have shaped Canada’s fresh produce industry in 2025. From shifting consumer habits to global trade impacts, the two explore what truly moved the market this past year. Looking ahead to 2026, David highlights key consumer and market trends the industry should prioritize to strengthen supply chain resilience and meet evolving consumer demand. This episode of Produce Talks podcast is sponsored by Crawford Packaging. false full 142 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology 01cfff37-11ed-4e78-919b-d5994ab4cdb7 Beyond waste reduction - Redefining sustainable packaging If there is one topic that has dominated the sustainability conversation in our industry, it is packaging. But as we look toward 2026, the conversation is evolving from simple reduction to a complex balance of functionality, food safety, and environmental footprint.  In the finale of our Fall 2025 Sustainability Series, CPMA's Produce Talks sits down with experts across the supply chain to discuss how we can minimize waste without compromising the quality of fresh produce for Canadians.  

In this episode, Stuart Jackson of Crawford Packaging, JF Delorme of IFCO, and Jeff Brandenburg of QFresh Lab, join us as we discuss the "Field to Fork" Balance: How to reduce packaging waste without increasing food waste. We also explore B2B vs. B2C: Navigating the differences between primary consumer packaging and tertiary logistics packaging, as well as leading Future Trends related to recycling, composting, and the next generation of packaging materials.

A special thanks to our series sponsor, Crawford Packaging, for supporting this vital conversation.

]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-waste-reduction-how-the-produce-industry-is-redefining-sustainable-packaging-vt18Zkg_ If there is one topic that has dominated the sustainability conversation in our industry, it is packaging. But as we look toward 2026, the conversation is evolving from simple reduction to a complex balance of functionality, food safety, and environmental footprint.  In the finale of our Fall 2025 Sustainability Series, CPMA's Produce Talks sits down with experts across the supply chain to discuss how we can minimize waste without compromising the quality of fresh produce for Canadians.  

In this episode, Stuart Jackson of Crawford Packaging, JF Delorme of IFCO, and Jeff Brandenburg of QFresh Lab, join us as we discuss the "Field to Fork" Balance: How to reduce packaging waste without increasing food waste. We also explore B2B vs. B2C: Navigating the differences between primary consumer packaging and tertiary logistics packaging, as well as leading Future Trends related to recycling, composting, and the next generation of packaging materials.

A special thanks to our series sponsor, Crawford Packaging, for supporting this vital conversation.

]]> Beyond waste reduction - Redefining sustainable packaging Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:33:18 If there is one topic that has dominated the sustainability conversation in our industry, it is packaging. But as we look toward 2026, the conversation is evolving from simple reduction to a complex balance of functionality, food safety, and environmental footprint. In the finale of our fall 2025 sustainability series, CPMA's Produce Talks sits down with experts across the supply chain to discuss how we can minimize waste without compromising the quality of fresh produce for Canadians. In this episode, Stuart Jackson of Crawford Packaging, JF Delorme (IFCO), and Jeff Brandenburg of QFresh Lab, join us as we discuss the "Field to Fork" balance: How to reduce packaging waste without increasing food waste. We also explore B2B vs. B2C: Navigating the differences between primary consumer packaging and tertiary logistics packaging, as well as leading Future Trends related to recycling, composting, and the next generation of packaging materials. A special thanks to our series sponsor, Crawford Packaging, for supporting this vital conversation. If there is one topic that has dominated the sustainability conversation in our industry, it is packaging. But as we look toward 2026, the conversation is evolving from simple reduction to a complex balance of functionality, food safety, and environmental footprint. In the finale of our fall 2025 sustainability series, CPMA's Produce Talks sits down with experts across the supply chain to discuss how we can minimize waste without compromising the quality of fresh produce for Canadians. In this episode, Stuart Jackson of Crawford Packaging, JF Delorme (IFCO), and Jeff Brandenburg of QFresh Lab, join us as we discuss the "Field to Fork" balance: How to reduce packaging waste without increasing food waste. We also explore B2B vs. B2C: Navigating the differences between primary consumer packaging and tertiary logistics packaging, as well as leading Future Trends related to recycling, composting, and the next generation of packaging materials. A special thanks to our series sponsor, Crawford Packaging, for supporting this vital conversation. false full 141 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology 6cd2bca4-a4d9-4b3f-9833-bc32e682f4dc From burden to advantage: Rethinking sustainability reporting and assurance Is increasing "audit fatigue" stifling genuine environmental progress? In this episode, we tackle the sustainability reporting paradox with John Mesko, CEO of the Potato Sustainability Alliance, Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability, Taylor Farms, and Garland Perkins of Fresh Endeavors Consulting. Discover how the fresh produce industry can move from reactive compliance to "making our own playbook"—transforming the sustainability reporting burden into a strategic input for growth and prosperity.

 

This episode of Produce Talks podcast is sponsored by Crawford Packaging

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/from-burden-to-advantage-rethinking-sustainability-reporting-and-assurance-ARW1wTl7 Is increasing "audit fatigue" stifling genuine environmental progress? In this episode, we tackle the sustainability reporting paradox with John Mesko, CEO of the Potato Sustainability Alliance, Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability, Taylor Farms, and Garland Perkins of Fresh Endeavors Consulting. Discover how the fresh produce industry can move from reactive compliance to "making our own playbook"—transforming the sustainability reporting burden into a strategic input for growth and prosperity.

 

This episode of Produce Talks podcast is sponsored by Crawford Packaging

]]> From burden to advantage: Rethinking sustainability reporting and assurance Garland Perkins of Fresh Endeavors Consulting, John Mesko of the Potato Sustainability Alliance, Wyatt Maysey of Taylor Farms, Daniel Duguay of CPMA 00:37:57 Is increasing "audit fatigue" stifling genuine environmental progress? In this episode, we tackle the sustainability reporting paradox with John Mesko, CEO of the Potato Sustainability Alliance, Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability, Taylor Farms, and Garland Perkins of Fresh Endeavors Consulting. Discover how the fresh produce industry can move from reactive compliance to "making our own playbook"—transforming the sustainability reporting burden into a strategic input for growth and prosperity. This episode of Produce Talks podcast is sponsored by Crawford Packaging Is increasing "audit fatigue" stifling genuine environmental progress? In this episode, we tackle the sustainability reporting paradox with John Mesko, CEO of the Potato Sustainability Alliance, Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability, Taylor Farms, and Garland Perkins of Fresh Endeavors Consulting. Discover how the fresh produce industry can move from reactive compliance to "making our own playbook"—transforming the sustainability reporting burden into a strategic input for growth and prosperity. This episode of Produce Talks podcast is sponsored by Crawford Packaging false full 140 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology 84b6ce3a-73e3-4ed1-b9ce-dc23439dcb29 My Produce Story - Sustainability: A Lifelong Pursuit  In this episode of Produce Talks podcast, CPMA’s Dan Duguay sits down with Justine Taylor, chief sustainability officer (CSO) of Topline Farms to discuss her career journey, the evolution of her role, and the leading challenges CSOs face today. Tune in to hear her perspective on the future of sustainability in fresh produce and her top advice for professionals just starting their journey.

]]> Tue, 4 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/my-produce-story-sustainability-a-lifelong-pursuit-oCbw4aZ8  In this episode of Produce Talks podcast, CPMA’s Dan Duguay sits down with Justine Taylor, chief sustainability officer (CSO) of Topline Farms to discuss her career journey, the evolution of her role, and the leading challenges CSOs face today. Tune in to hear her perspective on the future of sustainability in fresh produce and her top advice for professionals just starting their journey.

]]> My Produce Story - Sustainability: A Lifelong Pursuit Daniel Duguay, Justine Taylor 00:14:38 In this episode of Produce Talks podcast, CPMA’s Dan Duguay sits down with Justine Taylor, chief sustainability officer (CSO) of Topline Farms to discuss her career journey, the evolution of her role, and the leading challenges CSOs face today. Tune in to hear her perspective on the future of sustainability in fresh produce and her top advice for professionals just starting their journey. In this episode of Produce Talks podcast, CPMA’s Dan Duguay sits down with Justine Taylor, chief sustainability officer (CSO) of Topline Farms to discuss her career journey, the evolution of her role, and the leading challenges CSOs face today. Tune in to hear her perspective on the future of sustainability in fresh produce and her top advice for professionals just starting their journey. false full 139 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology 43c45f66-f1c2-438a-acff-3eab79e8f01b Growing Your Career in Produce: Insights from the Passion for Produce Program Alumni In this episode, Jennifer Ong Tone, Manager of Health & Education at CPMA sits down with three alumni of CPMA’s Passion for Produce (PFP) Program – Biagio Fonicolo, Senior Buyer at Canadawide Fruits, Janis Deschênes, Sales Manager (Retail, Wholesale, & Food Service) at Highline Mushrooms, and Jenna Peters, Brand Promotions Manager at Mucci Farms to discuss their experiences in the PFP program, the biggest lessons they’ve learned, and their top tips for anyone applying for the 2026 PFP program. 

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:05:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/growing-your-career-in-produce-insights-from-the-passion-for-produce-program-alumni-rq6lUDNi In this episode, Jennifer Ong Tone, Manager of Health & Education at CPMA sits down with three alumni of CPMA’s Passion for Produce (PFP) Program – Biagio Fonicolo, Senior Buyer at Canadawide Fruits, Janis Deschênes, Sales Manager (Retail, Wholesale, & Food Service) at Highline Mushrooms, and Jenna Peters, Brand Promotions Manager at Mucci Farms to discuss their experiences in the PFP program, the biggest lessons they’ve learned, and their top tips for anyone applying for the 2026 PFP program. 

]]> Growing Your Career in Produce: Insights from the Passion for Produce Program Alumni Jennifer Ong Tone, Biagio Fonicolo, Janis Deschênes, Jenna Peters 00:16:17 CPMA's Passion For Produce(PFP) alumni share their experiences in the program, the biggest lessons they’ve learned, and their top tips for anyone applying for the 2026 PFP program. CPMA's Passion For Produce(PFP) alumni share their experiences in the program, the biggest lessons they’ve learned, and their top tips for anyone applying for the 2026 PFP program. false full 138 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology ce5783a2-fdfc-4f63-b7b8-07133bc210cf Advocacy for fresh produce In this episode of Produce Talks, Shannon Sommerauer, CPMA Senior Director of Government Relations & Industry Technology is joined by George Pitsikoulis, CPMA past Chair and President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.,  Adri de Wet, President of Fresh Direct Produce, and Hutch Morton, Senior Vice President of J.E. Russell Produce for a bite-size conversation on the role of advocacy in supporting the fresh produce sector in Canada, and their experiences connecting new and returning Parliamentarians with the fresh produce supply chain in their communities.

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/advocacy-for-fresh-produce-8guB_MpN In this episode of Produce Talks, Shannon Sommerauer, CPMA Senior Director of Government Relations & Industry Technology is joined by George Pitsikoulis, CPMA past Chair and President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.,  Adri de Wet, President of Fresh Direct Produce, and Hutch Morton, Senior Vice President of J.E. Russell Produce for a bite-size conversation on the role of advocacy in supporting the fresh produce sector in Canada, and their experiences connecting new and returning Parliamentarians with the fresh produce supply chain in their communities.

]]> Advocacy for fresh produce Shannon Sommerauer, George Pitsikoulis, Adri de Wet, Hutch Morton 00:27:43 Shannon Sommerauer, CPMA Senior Director of Government Relations & Industry Technology is joined by George Pitsikoulis, CPMA past Chair and President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.,  Adri de Wet, President of Fresh Direct Produce, and Hutch Morton, Senior Vice President of J.E. Russell Produce for a bite-size conversation on the role of advocacy in supporting the fresh produce sector in Canada. Shannon Sommerauer, CPMA Senior Director of Government Relations & Industry Technology is joined by George Pitsikoulis, CPMA past Chair and President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.,  Adri de Wet, President of Fresh Direct Produce, and Hutch Morton, Senior Vice President of J.E. Russell Produce for a bite-size conversation on the role of advocacy in supporting the fresh produce sector in Canada. false full 137 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology 0cc78302-19ac-4bde-aebe-4233e0643bda Between Two Chairs: Navigating Change in Canada’s Produce Sector CPMA President Ron Lemaire sits down with CPMA Chair Steve Bamford, CEO of Fresh Advancements, Bamford Produce, and Freshline Foods, and past CPMA Chair George Pitsikoulis, President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.

The three talk leadership, advocacy, and the future of fresh produce. From navigating supply chain and geopolitical challenges to setting priorities for the year ahead, this candid conversation looks at where we’ve been, what’s next, and how CPMA continues to drive impact for the industry.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/between-two-chairs-navigating-change-in-canadas-produce-sector-lU_0Sdd_ CPMA President Ron Lemaire sits down with CPMA Chair Steve Bamford, CEO of Fresh Advancements, Bamford Produce, and Freshline Foods, and past CPMA Chair George Pitsikoulis, President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.

The three talk leadership, advocacy, and the future of fresh produce. From navigating supply chain and geopolitical challenges to setting priorities for the year ahead, this candid conversation looks at where we’ve been, what’s next, and how CPMA continues to drive impact for the industry.

]]> Between Two Chairs: Navigating Change in Canada’s Produce Sector George Pitsikoulis- Canadawide Fruit, Steve Bamford- CEO of Fresh Advancements, Ron Lemaire - CPMA 00:27:31 CPMA President Ron Lemaire sits down with CPMA Chair Steve Bamford, CEO of Fresh Advancements, Bamford Produce, and Freshline Foods, and past CPMA Chair George Pitsikoulis, President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc. CPMA President Ron Lemaire sits down with CPMA Chair Steve Bamford, CEO of Fresh Advancements, Bamford Produce, and Freshline Foods, and past CPMA Chair George Pitsikoulis, President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc. false full 136 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology 58276cf0-21df-4795-b802-0e2d9275c36e Something Fresh: A New Season of Produce Talks Tue, 9 Sep 2025 15:11:23 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/something-fresh-a-new-season-of-produce-talks-w11YsGWI Something Fresh: A New Season of Produce Talks Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:00:57 Produce Talks, brought to you by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, is back with shorter, more frequent episodes packed with what’s new in the produce industry. This season features a special sustainability series on food waste, packaging, and more, along with consumer insights with influencers, dietitians, and marketing research experts. We’ll also put a spotlight on people shaping the future of produce. Stay tuned – because the future of fresh starts here. Produce Talks, brought to you by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, is back with shorter, more frequent episodes packed with what’s new in the produce industry. This season features a special sustainability series on food waste, packaging, and more, along with consumer insights with influencers, dietitians, and marketing research experts. We’ll also put a spotlight on people shaping the future of produce. Stay tuned – because the future of fresh starts here. false full 135 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology aecf8a07-f6ae-4684-840a-41e1bde1f0d4 Produce and Politics – What does the new federal government mean for fresh produce in Canada? In an ever-shifting geopolitical environment, Canada has elected a minority government with many new faces on Parliament Hill. In this episode, CPMA President Ron Lemaire is joined by David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data. They break down the post-election political landscape and emerging consumer trends, what we know about Prime Minister Mark Carney and his leadership values, and what it all means for how we can advocate for industry priorities.  

Speakers: 

  • Ron Lemaire, President, CPMA
  • David Coletto, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacaus Data
]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-and-politics-what-does-the-new-federal-government-mean-for-fresh-produce-in-canada-qtNFZJ7G In an ever-shifting geopolitical environment, Canada has elected a minority government with many new faces on Parliament Hill. In this episode, CPMA President Ron Lemaire is joined by David Coletto, founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data. They break down the post-election political landscape and emerging consumer trends, what we know about Prime Minister Mark Carney and his leadership values, and what it all means for how we can advocate for industry priorities.  

Speakers: 

  • Ron Lemaire, President, CPMA
  • David Coletto, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacaus Data
]]> Produce and Politics – What does the new federal government mean for fresh produce in Canada? Ron Lemaire - CPMA, David Coletto 00:24:39 CPMA President Ron Lemaire and Abacus Data CEO David Coletto explore Canada’s new minority government, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, and what the shifting political and consumer landscape means for industry advocacy. CPMA President Ron Lemaire and Abacus Data CEO David Coletto explore Canada’s new minority government, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, and what the shifting political and consumer landscape means for industry advocacy. fruits and veggies, politics, cpma produce talks, advocacy, produce, consumer trends, mark carney, cpma false full 134 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) d0bd52bc-f56c-4fb4-a04d-fcea35faaccc State of Trade: A New Era of International Trade At the CPMA Annual Convention Ron Lemaire, CPMA and John Stackhouse from RBC held a fireside chat to explore the current state of the North American agri-food and produce market. They delve into key issues such as macroeconomic trends affecting supply chains, ongoing trade and market access challenges for agri-food, and the ripple effects of volatile stock markets on industry investment. They also examine the shifting retail and consumer behaviours in a potentially high-inflation environment, along with sustainability pressures, labour shortages, and logistics constraints that continue to shape the industry's growth trajectory.

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:14:05 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/state-of-international-trade-Y3sFdMbv At the CPMA Annual Convention Ron Lemaire, CPMA and John Stackhouse from RBC held a fireside chat to explore the current state of the North American agri-food and produce market. They delve into key issues such as macroeconomic trends affecting supply chains, ongoing trade and market access challenges for agri-food, and the ripple effects of volatile stock markets on industry investment. They also examine the shifting retail and consumer behaviours in a potentially high-inflation environment, along with sustainability pressures, labour shortages, and logistics constraints that continue to shape the industry's growth trajectory.

]]> State of Trade: A New Era of International Trade Ron Lemaire - CPMA, John Stackhouse - RBC 00:46:30 Ron Lemaire, CPMA and John Stackhouse from RBC explore the current state of the North American agri-food and produce market. Ron Lemaire, CPMA and John Stackhouse from RBC explore the current state of the North American agri-food and produce market. cpma produce talks, north america, international fruit and vegetable trade, cpma false full 133 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) d7b34033-aed8-4912-99c1-5492f1b0e716 CPMA Produce Champion Lianne Rood CPMA President Ron Lemaire is very pleased to introduce MP Lianne Rood as CPMA’s 2024 Produce Champion. Lianne is the Member of Parliament for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex in Ontario.

Joining the conversation are CPMA Board Members, Steve Bamford of Fresh Advancements and Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms.

CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is given to a Member of Parliament or a Senator who has been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill

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]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:58:17 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/cpma-produce-champion-lianne-rood-XpIygQnK CPMA President Ron Lemaire is very pleased to introduce MP Lianne Rood as CPMA’s 2024 Produce Champion. Lianne is the Member of Parliament for Lambton—Kent—Middlesex in Ontario.

Joining the conversation are CPMA Board Members, Steve Bamford of Fresh Advancements and Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms.

CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is given to a Member of Parliament or a Senator who has been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill

Subscribe to CPMA Produce Talks on Apple Podcasts, Simplecast and Spotify and on most other podcast players.

]]> CPMA Produce Champion Lianne Rood Lianne Rood, Steve Bamford, Quinton Woods, Ron Lemaire 00:38:56 CPMA President Ron Lemaire introduces MP Lianne Rood as CPMA’s 2024 Produce Champion. CPMA President Ron Lemaire introduces MP Lianne Rood as CPMA’s 2024 Produce Champion. false full 132 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology e7f9d38f-ddde-49f1-9936-bb54c3cf9b5c Supply Chain Innovation and Sustainability: Iceless Broccoli In this episode of Produce Talks, Dan Duguay, CPMA’s Sustainability Specialist, leads a discussion with Tom Pierce of Sobeys and Matt Aronson of Verdant Technologies.

In an effort to improve sustainability in the supply chain for broccoli, these two companies worked together in a pilot project to remove ice from broccoli shipments and actually improve the shelf life of the product. They provide their insights in developing the process and how this innovation led to success at the farm, transport and the retail levels.

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]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:30:58 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/supply-chain-iceless-broccoli-U29ealH5 In this episode of Produce Talks, Dan Duguay, CPMA’s Sustainability Specialist, leads a discussion with Tom Pierce of Sobeys and Matt Aronson of Verdant Technologies.

In an effort to improve sustainability in the supply chain for broccoli, these two companies worked together in a pilot project to remove ice from broccoli shipments and actually improve the shelf life of the product. They provide their insights in developing the process and how this innovation led to success at the farm, transport and the retail levels.

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]]> Supply Chain Innovation and Sustainability: Iceless Broccoli Matt Aronson, Tom Pierce, Dan Duguay 00:34:53 Sobeys and Verdant Technologies partner to ship and store broccoli without the use of ice. Sobeys and Verdant Technologies partner to ship and store broccoli without the use of ice. cpma produce talks, produce, produce talks, cpma false full 131 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) a8496d04-e072-4ef8-ae1f-dece524a7f06 Consumers and the Retail Perspective In this episode of Produce Talks, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Colin Chapdelaine of Whole Leaf, leads a discussion with 4 representatives from the retail sector. They provide their insights about changes in consumer buying and their strategies to enable Canadian consumers to continue to have access to healthy, affordable fresh produce.

Panellists:

• Tom Pierce of Sobeys  
• Jerry Dzikowski of Giant Tiger  
• Sierra Johnston of Save-On-Foods 
• Mimmo Franzone of Longo’s.

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]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:32:59 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/consumers-and-the-retail-perspective-Ca66Ydz_ In this episode of Produce Talks, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Colin Chapdelaine of Whole Leaf, leads a discussion with 4 representatives from the retail sector. They provide their insights about changes in consumer buying and their strategies to enable Canadian consumers to continue to have access to healthy, affordable fresh produce.

Panellists:

• Tom Pierce of Sobeys  
• Jerry Dzikowski of Giant Tiger  
• Sierra Johnston of Save-On-Foods 
• Mimmo Franzone of Longo’s.

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]]> Consumers and the Retail Perspective Tom Pierce, Sierra Johnston, Jerry Dzikowski, Mimmo Franzone, Colin Chapdelaine 00:34:49 Recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver Recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver false full 130 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology ed7320d9-c850-482a-8f28-5408c35d59c2 Women in Produce - Mentorship Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:20:27 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/women-in-produce-mentorship-b0TRNX97 Women in Produce - Mentorship Jessica Levac, Devon Kennedy, Kate Isaacson, Dorothy Redick, Colleen Goto 00:32:50 In this episode of Produce Talks, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell leads a discussion with 4 other women as they speak about the power of mentorship, how they have benefited from mentors and how women can get involved in a mentorship program. They also share key insights for other women in the industry. Our panelists are: • Devon Kennedy of Highline Mushrooms • Kate Isaacson of Fresh Direct Produce • Dorothy Redick of FirstFruits Farms • Colleen Goto of Freshpoint Vancouver In this episode of Produce Talks, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell leads a discussion with 4 other women as they speak about the power of mentorship, how they have benefited from mentors and how women can get involved in a mentorship program. They also share key insights for other women in the industry. Our panelists are: • Devon Kennedy of Highline Mushrooms • Kate Isaacson of Fresh Direct Produce • Dorothy Redick of FirstFruits Farms • Colleen Goto of Freshpoint Vancouver false full 129 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology f95d0c67-4830-4a7e-8fff-192154845429 Young Professionals – Attracting and Keeping Emerging Leaders In this episode, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Kevin Sorichetti of EarthFresh Foods leads a discussion with Passion for Produce Alumni who speak about their produce journeys, what motivates them, and what they expect from their employer.

Panellists include:

  • Colbert Rahal – Oppy
  • Alexa Hambly – Gwillimdale Farms
  • Elena Pitsikoulis – Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.
  • Jennifer Taylor – Loblaw Companies Limited

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]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 13:14:42 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/young-professionals-attracting-and-keeping-emerging-leaders-0myh5Dbi In this episode, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Kevin Sorichetti of EarthFresh Foods leads a discussion with Passion for Produce Alumni who speak about their produce journeys, what motivates them, and what they expect from their employer.

Panellists include:

  • Colbert Rahal – Oppy
  • Alexa Hambly – Gwillimdale Farms
  • Elena Pitsikoulis – Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc.
  • Jennifer Taylor – Loblaw Companies Limited

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]]> Young Professionals – Attracting and Keeping Emerging Leaders Kevin Sorichetti, Colbert Rahal, Alexa Hambly, Elena Pitsikoulis, Jennifer Taylor 00:30:03 Young professionals are changing the perspective of businesses by introducing new approaches and solutions, openness to diversity and inclusion, and adaptability that will strengthen any organization. Young professionals are changing the perspective of businesses by introducing new approaches and solutions, openness to diversity and inclusion, and adaptability that will strengthen any organization. false full 128 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)CPMA,Podcast,ACDFL,Canadian,Produce,Marketing,Association,Produce,FreshProduce,ProduceTalks,Fruits,Vegetables,agriculture,fruit,vegetable,growing,food,nutrition,food,safety,innovation,technology e0b5f422-4a68-421e-9d98-7fe0377ef471 CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight (Part 2) Industry innovation is a key area of focus for CPMA. Over the years, CPMA has offered its members the opportunity to share their innovation efforts and facilitated connections to new innovators in the produce industry.

In this episode, we hear from 3 different innovative companies about their products and their experiences at the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. Mike Mauti asks these companies to share their stories and how they benefited from CPMA’s innovation efforts.

  1. Laurent Dallaire representing Innodal (www.innodal.com)
  2. Dil Vashi representing CO2 Gro (www.co2gro.ca)
  3. Todd Fabec representing Clarifruit (www.clarifruit.com)

The end of this month’s episode features Industry Insights with Mike Mauti, as he shares current consumer perceptions and trends from the Canadian market.

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]]> Mon, 26 Feb 2024 22:06:26 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/innovation-zone-company-spotlight-part-2-pRE1UqsR Industry innovation is a key area of focus for CPMA. Over the years, CPMA has offered its members the opportunity to share their innovation efforts and facilitated connections to new innovators in the produce industry.

In this episode, we hear from 3 different innovative companies about their products and their experiences at the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. Mike Mauti asks these companies to share their stories and how they benefited from CPMA’s innovation efforts.

  1. Laurent Dallaire representing Innodal (www.innodal.com)
  2. Dil Vashi representing CO2 Gro (www.co2gro.ca)
  3. Todd Fabec representing Clarifruit (www.clarifruit.com)

The end of this month’s episode features Industry Insights with Mike Mauti, as he shares current consumer perceptions and trends from the Canadian market.

You can subscribe to CPMA Produce Talks on Google or Apple Podcasts, Spotify or many other podcast players.

]]> CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight (Part 2) Mike Mauti, Innodal, CO2 Gro, Clarifruit 00:39:52 We hear from 3 different innovative companies about their products and their experiences at the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. We hear from 3 different innovative companies about their products and their experiences at the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. innovation zone, cpma produce talks, cpma convention and trade show false full 127 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) 5e3f6ac7-060f-4323-b8a1-044fe052de63 January 2024 State of the Canadian produce industry In this episode, Jane Proctor, CPMA’s Vice President of Policy & Issue Management leads a discussion with CPMA Chair, Colin Chapdelaine, Brian Faulkner of BCfresh and Sue Lewis, CPMA’s Vice President of Market Development on the state of the Canadian produce industry.

The four share their perspectives on:

• Two recent research reports on the enormous contribution of the fresh produce industry to the Canadian economy.

• What the industry and the government can do to improve Canadians’ health by encouraging the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Marketing fresh produce to Canadians using tips from the Half Your Plate website.

]]> Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:07:41 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/2024-state-of-industry-SyRhiwKx In this episode, Jane Proctor, CPMA’s Vice President of Policy & Issue Management leads a discussion with CPMA Chair, Colin Chapdelaine, Brian Faulkner of BCfresh and Sue Lewis, CPMA’s Vice President of Market Development on the state of the Canadian produce industry.

The four share their perspectives on:

• Two recent research reports on the enormous contribution of the fresh produce industry to the Canadian economy.

• What the industry and the government can do to improve Canadians’ health by encouraging the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

• Marketing fresh produce to Canadians using tips from the Half Your Plate website.

]]> January 2024 State of the Canadian produce industry Colin Chapdelaine, Brian Faulkner, Jane Proctor, Sue Lewis 00:36:20 Jane Proctor, Colin Chapdelaine, Brian Faulkner and Sue Lewis on the state of the Canadian produce industry and marketing fruit and vegetables to Canadians. Jane Proctor, Colin Chapdelaine, Brian Faulkner and Sue Lewis on the state of the Canadian produce industry and marketing fruit and vegetables to Canadians. half your plate, cpma produce talks, produce talks false full 126 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) c3d72536-feea-4de2-9c7e-f33220593502 Year-End discussion with David Coletto Ron Lemaire President of CPMA leads a Year in Review discussion with David Coletto. David is the Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, a Canadian market and public opinion research agency. Ron and David give an overview of what Canadians think of the political climate and how it relates to the fruit and vegetable industry. David also provides insights to how Canadians view key areas of sustainability, climate change, our health, inflation and the economy.

Listen to the end for this month’s episode of Industry Insights as Mike Mauti shares some end of the year statistics from the Canadian consumer market.

]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:25:42 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/2023-year-end-david-coletto-4jwlcB0F Ron Lemaire President of CPMA leads a Year in Review discussion with David Coletto. David is the Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, a Canadian market and public opinion research agency. Ron and David give an overview of what Canadians think of the political climate and how it relates to the fruit and vegetable industry. David also provides insights to how Canadians view key areas of sustainability, climate change, our health, inflation and the economy.

Listen to the end for this month’s episode of Industry Insights as Mike Mauti shares some end of the year statistics from the Canadian consumer market.

]]> Year-End discussion with David Coletto Ron Lemaire, David Coletto 00:43:40 Ron Lemaire and David Coletto have a 2023 Year in Review discussion. Ron Lemaire and David Coletto have a 2023 Year in Review discussion. cpma produce talks, produce talks, abacus data false full 125 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) 012be65e-9315-48c2-8523-8748945d0dff Government Proposals for Packaging Regulations In this episode, Dan Duguay, CPMA’s Sustainability Specialist, provides an update on the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) packaging regulations that aim to significantly reduce plastic packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables.

We discuss CPMA and the industry’s response to these proposals and report on the impact they would have on the fresh produce industry in Canada.

Listen to the end for this month’s episode of Industry Insights as Mike Mauti shares more current statistics from the Canadian consumer market.

]]> Thu, 7 Dec 2023 15:25:47 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/government-proposals-for-packaging-regulations-UXlT2W89 In this episode, Dan Duguay, CPMA’s Sustainability Specialist, provides an update on the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) packaging regulations that aim to significantly reduce plastic packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables.

We discuss CPMA and the industry’s response to these proposals and report on the impact they would have on the fresh produce industry in Canada.

Listen to the end for this month’s episode of Industry Insights as Mike Mauti shares more current statistics from the Canadian consumer market.

]]> Government Proposals for Packaging Regulations Dan Duguay 00:29:51 Dan Duguay provides an update on the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) packaging regulations that aim to significantly reduce plastic packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables. We discuss CPMA and the industry’s response to these proposals and report on the impact they would have on the fresh produce industry in Canada. Dan Duguay provides an update on the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) packaging regulations that aim to significantly reduce plastic packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables. We discuss CPMA and the industry’s response to these proposals and report on the impact they would have on the fresh produce industry in Canada. cpma produce talks, government regulations, produce packaging, produce talks, cpma plastics false full 124 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5582032932998906002 CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight In this episode, we hear from different innovative companies and incubators about their products and how they have benefited from the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show.

The first part features Mike Mauti interviewing Denise VanderVeen of CleanWorks, a produce innovator, and Andrew Wylie of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre.
www.cleanworkscorp.com
www.vinelandresearch.com

In the second part, Mike Mauti interviews Mike Meinhardt of Provision Analytics, also a produce innovator, and Heather Marshall from the Creative Destruction Lab, an incubator affiliated with the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto that supports companies and their new technologies.
www.provision.io
www.creativedestructionlab.com/locations/calgary

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]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:42:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-talks-cpma-innovation-zone-company-spotlight-4yupEqYr In this episode, we hear from different innovative companies and incubators about their products and how they have benefited from the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show.

The first part features Mike Mauti interviewing Denise VanderVeen of CleanWorks, a produce innovator, and Andrew Wylie of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre.
www.cleanworkscorp.com
www.vinelandresearch.com

In the second part, Mike Mauti interviews Mike Meinhardt of Provision Analytics, also a produce innovator, and Heather Marshall from the Creative Destruction Lab, an incubator affiliated with the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto that supports companies and their new technologies.
www.provision.io
www.creativedestructionlab.com/locations/calgary

Listen to the end for this month’s episode of Industry Insights as Mike Mauti shares more current statistics from the Canadian consumer market.



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]]> CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:39:45 In this episode, we hear from different innovative companies and incubators about their products and how they have benefited from the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. The first part features Mike Mauti interviewing Denise VanderVeen of CleanWorks, a produce innovator, and Andrew Wylie of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. www.cleanworkscorp.com www.vinelandresearch.com In the second part, Mike Mauti interviews Mike Meinhardt of Provision Analytics, also a produce innovator, and Heather Marshall from the Creative Destruction Lab, an incubator affiliated with the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto that supports companies and their new technologies. www.provision.io www.creativedestructionlab.com/locations/calgary Listen to the end for this month’s episode of Industry Insights as Mike Mauti shares more current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. In this episode, we hear from different innovative companies and incubators about their products and how they have benefited from the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. The first part features Mike Mauti interviewing Denise VanderVeen of CleanWorks, a produce innovator, and Andrew Wylie of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. www.cleanworkscorp.com www.vinelandresearch.com In the second part, Mike Mauti interviews Mike Meinhardt of Provision Analytics, also a produce innovator, and Heather Marshall from the Creative Destruction Lab, an incubator affiliated with the University of Calgary and the University of Toronto that supports companies and their new technologies. www.provision.io www.creativedestructionlab.com/locations/calgary Listen to the end for this month’s episode of Industry Insights as Mike Mauti shares more current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 123 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1473145656353395639 CPMA Produce Champion MP Kody Blois This episode features CPMA President, Ron Lemaire, CPMA Board Member, Kendra Mills of the PEI Potato Board, and the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion, Member of Parliament (MP) Kody Blois, in a discussion about opportunities and key challenges within the fresh produce sector in Canada, and how Members of Parliament can help advance the goals of the Canadian agriculture sector.

MP Blois has been the Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Nova Scotia since 2019. He was recognized as the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion for his ongoing contributions to advancing the priorities of CPMA members and the broader Canadian agricultural sector.

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]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:37:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-talks-cpma-produce-champion-mp-kody-blois-VcT0BiwN This episode features CPMA President, Ron Lemaire, CPMA Board Member, Kendra Mills of the PEI Potato Board, and the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion, Member of Parliament (MP) Kody Blois, in a discussion about opportunities and key challenges within the fresh produce sector in Canada, and how Members of Parliament can help advance the goals of the Canadian agriculture sector.

MP Blois has been the Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Nova Scotia since 2019. He was recognized as the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion for his ongoing contributions to advancing the priorities of CPMA members and the broader Canadian agricultural sector.

In addition, we've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market.



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]]> CPMA Produce Champion MP Kody Blois Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:53:19 This episode features CPMA President, Ron Lemaire, CPMA Board Member, Kendra Mills of the PEI Potato Board, and the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion, Member of Parliament (MP) Kody Blois, in a discussion about opportunities and key challenges within the fresh produce sector in Canada, and how Members of Parliament can help advance the goals of the Canadian agriculture sector. MP Blois has been the Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Nova Scotia since 2019. He was recognized as the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion for his ongoing contributions to advancing the priorities of CPMA members and the broader Canadian agricultural sector. In addition, we've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. This episode features CPMA President, Ron Lemaire, CPMA Board Member, Kendra Mills of the PEI Potato Board, and the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion, Member of Parliament (MP) Kody Blois, in a discussion about opportunities and key challenges within the fresh produce sector in Canada, and how Members of Parliament can help advance the goals of the Canadian agriculture sector. MP Blois has been the Member of Parliament for Kings–Hants, Nova Scotia since 2019. He was recognized as the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion for his ongoing contributions to advancing the priorities of CPMA members and the broader Canadian agricultural sector. In addition, we've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 122 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-7661262480784590353 Young Professionals – Growing in Produce In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Moderator Stewart Lapage from Oppy talks with 4 Passion for Produce Alumni. These young professionals talk about their experiences in the produce industry, including going through the COVID years and their thoughts on what’s next in the evolving workplace.

Moderator: Stewart Lapage – Oppy
Panelists:
• Jessica Levac – Bellemont Powell Ltd
• Ryan Ostertag – Star Group/CFP Ltd
• Katrina McMorrow – Global Citrus
• Greg Palmer – Loblaw Companies

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]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:38:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-talks-young-professionals-growing-in-produce-mEhQfJGr In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Moderator Stewart Lapage from Oppy talks with 4 Passion for Produce Alumni. These young professionals talk about their experiences in the produce industry, including going through the COVID years and their thoughts on what’s next in the evolving workplace.

Moderator: Stewart Lapage – Oppy
Panelists:
• Jessica Levac – Bellemont Powell Ltd
• Ryan Ostertag – Star Group/CFP Ltd
• Katrina McMorrow – Global Citrus
• Greg Palmer – Loblaw Companies

In addition, we've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market.



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]]> Young Professionals – Growing in Produce Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:36:30 In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Moderator Stewart Lapage from Oppy talks with 4 Passion for Produce Alumni. These young professionals talk about their experiences in the produce industry, including going through the COVID years and their thoughts on what’s next in the evolving workplace. Moderator: Stewart Lapage – Oppy Panelists: • Jessica Levac – Bellemont Powell Ltd • Ryan Ostertag – Star Group/CFP Ltd • Katrina McMorrow – Global Citrus • Greg Palmer – Loblaw Companies In addition, we've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Moderator Stewart Lapage from Oppy talks with 4 Passion for Produce Alumni. These young professionals talk about their experiences in the produce industry, including going through the COVID years and their thoughts on what’s next in the evolving workplace. Moderator: Stewart Lapage – Oppy Panelists: • Jessica Levac – Bellemont Powell Ltd • Ryan Ostertag – Star Group/CFP Ltd • Katrina McMorrow – Global Citrus • Greg Palmer – Loblaw Companies In addition, we've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 121 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4350604772834017438 Women in Produce This is the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Effective leadership is essential to ensure sustainability and innovation across the produce industry. This recording focuses on some female leaders who are helping move the food industry forward utilizing innovative solutions to challenges that impact the long-term sustainability of food in Canada.

Moderator: Kimberly Roberts – Walmart Canada
Panelists:
• Stephanie Sansen – Loop Mission
• Sangeeta Lalli – TELUS Agriculture
• Susan Jones Ng – Limoneira Company
• Amy Bowen – Vineland Research & Innovation Center

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]]> Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-talks-women-in-produce-G5x0q2Yv This is the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Effective leadership is essential to ensure sustainability and innovation across the produce industry. This recording focuses on some female leaders who are helping move the food industry forward utilizing innovative solutions to challenges that impact the long-term sustainability of food in Canada.

Moderator: Kimberly Roberts – Walmart Canada
Panelists:
• Stephanie Sansen – Loop Mission
• Sangeeta Lalli – TELUS Agriculture
• Susan Jones Ng – Limoneira Company
• Amy Bowen – Vineland Research & Innovation Center

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]]> Women in Produce Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:37:28 This is the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Effective leadership is essential to ensure sustainability and innovation across the produce industry. This recording focuses on some female leaders who are helping move the food industry forward utilizing innovative solutions to challenges that impact the long-term sustainability of food in Canada. Moderator: Kimberly Roberts – Walmart Canada Panelists: • Stephanie Sansen – Loop Mission • Sangeeta Lalli – TELUS Agriculture • Susan Jones Ng – Limoneira Company • Amy Bowen – Vineland Research & Innovation Center We've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. This is the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Effective leadership is essential to ensure sustainability and innovation across the produce industry. This recording focuses on some female leaders who are helping move the food industry forward utilizing innovative solutions to challenges that impact the long-term sustainability of food in Canada. Moderator: Kimberly Roberts – Walmart Canada Panelists: • Stephanie Sansen – Loop Mission • Sangeeta Lalli – TELUS Agriculture • Susan Jones Ng – Limoneira Company • Amy Bowen – Vineland Research & Innovation Center We've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 120 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-6343721200048613080 Between Two Chairs In this episode, we’re excited to present the annual “Between Two Chairs” podcast. Ron Lemaire shares stories with the previous CPMA Chair Mario Masellis and current CPMA Chair Colin Chapdelaine. Mario is with Catania Worldwide and Colin Chapdelaine is with the Star Group. Listen as they tell us where the industry is going and how sustainability and innovation are keys to the future of the produce industry.

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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:46:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-talks-between-two-chairs-pMIiKoNS In this episode, we’re excited to present the annual “Between Two Chairs” podcast. Ron Lemaire shares stories with the previous CPMA Chair Mario Masellis and current CPMA Chair Colin Chapdelaine. Mario is with Catania Worldwide and Colin Chapdelaine is with the Star Group. Listen as they tell us where the industry is going and how sustainability and innovation are keys to the future of the produce industry.

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]]> Between Two Chairs Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:52:24 In this episode, we’re excited to present the annual “Between Two Chairs” podcast. Ron Lemaire shares stories with the previous CPMA Chair Mario Masellis and current CPMA Chair Colin Chapdelaine. Mario is with Catania Worldwide and Colin Chapdelaine is with the Star Group. Listen as they tell us where the industry is going and how sustainability and innovation are keys to the future of the produce industry. We've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. In this episode, we’re excited to present the annual “Between Two Chairs” podcast. Ron Lemaire shares stories with the previous CPMA Chair Mario Masellis and current CPMA Chair Colin Chapdelaine. Mario is with Catania Worldwide and Colin Chapdelaine is with the Star Group. Listen as they tell us where the industry is going and how sustainability and innovation are keys to the future of the produce industry. We've added a new segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. Listen to the end of the podcast as Mike Mauti shares some current statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 119 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3970197050874122727 The Changing Supply Chain – A Buyer’s Perspective In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.Supply chain challenges continue to impact the fresh produce industry. Compounding these issues, geopolitical, weather and economic impacts are now at the forefront of pressure to maintain the supply of fresh produce in a period of increasing concern about food prices. Canadian buyers will speak to their biggest challenges, the potential impacts across their supply chains and what changes they may be anticipating in the year ahead.

Moderator: Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide, CPMA Chair 2022-2023
Panelists:
• Andrea Vandergrift – Costco Wholesale Canada
• Lindsay Young – Federated Cooperatives Ltd
• Sierra Johnston – Save-On-Foods
• Jeff Fowler – Sobeys Inc
• Jen Zavala – Gordon Food Service Canada

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]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 20:15:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-changing-supply-chain-a-buyers-perspective-bYsPj6AF In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.Supply chain challenges continue to impact the fresh produce industry. Compounding these issues, geopolitical, weather and economic impacts are now at the forefront of pressure to maintain the supply of fresh produce in a period of increasing concern about food prices. Canadian buyers will speak to their biggest challenges, the potential impacts across their supply chains and what changes they may be anticipating in the year ahead.

Moderator: Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide, CPMA Chair 2022-2023
Panelists:
• Andrea Vandergrift – Costco Wholesale Canada
• Lindsay Young – Federated Cooperatives Ltd
• Sierra Johnston – Save-On-Foods
• Jeff Fowler – Sobeys Inc
• Jen Zavala – Gordon Food Service Canada

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]]> The Changing Supply Chain – A Buyer’s Perspective Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:43:28 In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.Supply chain challenges continue to impact the fresh produce industry. Compounding these issues, geopolitical, weather and economic impacts are now at the forefront of pressure to maintain the supply of fresh produce in a period of increasing concern about food prices. Canadian buyers will speak to their biggest challenges, the potential impacts across their supply chains and what changes they may be anticipating in the year ahead. Moderator: Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide, CPMA Chair 2022-2023 Panelists: • Andrea Vandergrift – Costco Wholesale Canada • Lindsay Young – Federated Cooperatives Ltd • Sierra Johnston – Save-On-Foods • Jeff Fowler – Sobeys Inc • Jen Zavala – Gordon Food Service Canada We are very pleased to add a new short segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. At the end of this episode, we’ll hear from Mike Mauti with some statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.Supply chain challenges continue to impact the fresh produce industry. Compounding these issues, geopolitical, weather and economic impacts are now at the forefront of pressure to maintain the supply of fresh produce in a period of increasing concern about food prices. Canadian buyers will speak to their biggest challenges, the potential impacts across their supply chains and what changes they may be anticipating in the year ahead. Moderator: Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide, CPMA Chair 2022-2023 Panelists: • Andrea Vandergrift – Costco Wholesale Canada • Lindsay Young – Federated Cooperatives Ltd • Sierra Johnston – Save-On-Foods • Jeff Fowler – Sobeys Inc • Jen Zavala – Gordon Food Service Canada We are very pleased to add a new short segment to each of our monthly episodes called Industry Insights. At the end of this episode, we’ll hear from Mike Mauti with some statistics from the Canadian consumer market. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 118 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4519181779929597647 Mentorship and the CPMA Passion for Produce Program Greg Ogiba is the Chair of the CPMA Education Committee and President of Mike and Mike’s. In this episode, Greg leads a discussion about mentorship and CPMA’s Passion for Produce Program with Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell and Michael Wexler of the Oppenheimer Group. CPMA looks forward to hosting the next group of 18 Passion for Produce participants at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show April 25th-27th, 2023 in Toronto.



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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:26:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/mentorship-and-the-cpma-passion-for-produce-program-duOBEQrT Greg Ogiba is the Chair of the CPMA Education Committee and President of Mike and Mike’s. In this episode, Greg leads a discussion about mentorship and CPMA’s Passion for Produce Program with Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell and Michael Wexler of the Oppenheimer Group. CPMA looks forward to hosting the next group of 18 Passion for Produce participants at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show April 25th-27th, 2023 in Toronto.



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]]> Mentorship and the CPMA Passion for Produce Program Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:29:40 Greg Ogiba is the Chair of the CPMA Education Committee and President of Mike and Mike’s. In this episode, Greg leads a discussion about mentorship and CPMA’s Passion for Produce Program with Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell and Michael Wexler of the Oppenheimer Group. CPMA looks forward to hosting the next group of 18 Passion for Produce participants at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show April 25th-27th, 2023 in Toronto. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. Greg Ogiba is the Chair of the CPMA Education Committee and President of Mike and Mike’s. In this episode, Greg leads a discussion about mentorship and CPMA’s Passion for Produce Program with Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell and Michael Wexler of the Oppenheimer Group. CPMA looks forward to hosting the next group of 18 Passion for Produce participants at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show April 25th-27th, 2023 in Toronto. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 117 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-2795481116817646544 Saving money on food: Insights from the nutrition community In this episode, CPMA’s registered dietitian, Jen Ong Tone, discusses money-saving tips to help consumers continue to eat healthy with fruits and vegetables. She is joined by Christina Iaboni and Laurence Vezina as they discuss ways to stretch your food dollars in a safe and healthy way and offer other tips from the halfyourplate.ca website.



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]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:27:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/saving-money-on-food-insights-from-the-nutrition-community-UM8uiQnC In this episode, CPMA’s registered dietitian, Jen Ong Tone, discusses money-saving tips to help consumers continue to eat healthy with fruits and vegetables. She is joined by Christina Iaboni and Laurence Vezina as they discuss ways to stretch your food dollars in a safe and healthy way and offer other tips from the halfyourplate.ca website.



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]]> Saving money on food: Insights from the nutrition community Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:41:00 In this episode, CPMA’s registered dietitian, Jen Ong Tone, discusses money-saving tips to help consumers continue to eat healthy with fruits and vegetables. She is joined by Christina Iaboni and Laurence Vezina as they discuss ways to stretch your food dollars in a safe and healthy way and offer other tips from the halfyourplate.ca website. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms.         In this episode, CPMA’s registered dietitian, Jen Ong Tone, discusses money-saving tips to help consumers continue to eat healthy with fruits and vegetables. She is joined by Christina Iaboni and Laurence Vezina as they discuss ways to stretch your food dollars in a safe and healthy way and offer other tips from the halfyourplate.ca website. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 116 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4474680382146483769 Sustainable Produce Packaging This episode tackles the challenging goal of reducing plastics in produce packaging.
Daniel Duguay is CPMA’s packaging specialist and coordinator for the pilot project developing sustainable packaging guides for the food and produce industry.

We hear about an innovative new product that is helping reduce plastic packaging in cucumbers. Daniel introduces the topic and leads the discussion with:
• Colton Moore - Commercial Director of New Products Introductions, Apeel Sciences
• Joseph Talbourdet - Director of Marketing and Business Development, Topline/Westmoreland Sales
• Dan Branson - Director of Business and Product Development, Mucci Farms



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]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:52:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/sustainable-produce-packaging-JatVUZLT This episode tackles the challenging goal of reducing plastics in produce packaging.
Daniel Duguay is CPMA’s packaging specialist and coordinator for the pilot project developing sustainable packaging guides for the food and produce industry.

We hear about an innovative new product that is helping reduce plastic packaging in cucumbers. Daniel introduces the topic and leads the discussion with:
• Colton Moore - Commercial Director of New Products Introductions, Apeel Sciences
• Joseph Talbourdet - Director of Marketing and Business Development, Topline/Westmoreland Sales
• Dan Branson - Director of Business and Product Development, Mucci Farms



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]]> Sustainable Produce Packaging Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:25:45 This episode tackles the challenging goal of reducing plastics in produce packaging. Daniel Duguay is CPMA’s packaging specialist and coordinator for the pilot project developing sustainable packaging guides for the food and produce industry. We hear about an innovative new product that is helping reduce plastic packaging in cucumbers. Daniel introduces the topic and leads the discussion with: • Colton Moore - Commercial Director of New Products Introductions, Apeel Sciences • Joseph Talbourdet - Director of Marketing and Business Development, Topline/Westmoreland Sales • Dan Branson - Director of Business and Product Development, Mucci Farms Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         This episode tackles the challenging goal of reducing plastics in produce packaging. Daniel Duguay is CPMA’s packaging specialist and coordinator for the pilot project developing sustainable packaging guides for the food and produce industry. We hear about an innovative new product that is helping reduce plastic packaging in cucumbers. Daniel introduces the topic and leads the discussion with: • Colton Moore - Commercial Director of New Products Introductions, Apeel Sciences • Joseph Talbourdet - Director of Marketing and Business Development, Topline/Westmoreland Sales • Dan Branson - Director of Business and Product Development, Mucci Farms Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 115 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-8394561283672001473 Young professionals and CPMA's PFP program This episode features a recording of one of the 2022 Convention and Trade Show Learning Lounges, Growing in Produce.

Moderator Mike Catalano of The Wonderful Company discusses with other young professionals who are Passion for Produce program (PFP) alumni about how they started in the produce industry and their current roles. The panelists are:
• Kevin Sorichetti, EarthFresh
• Stephanie Myles, Nature Fresh Farms
• Kelsey Van Lissum, Oppy
• Vaughn Smith, Global Citrus Group
The discussion is also around the benefits of CPMA's PFP program and how their PFP mentors continue to help them succeed.



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]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:21:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/young-professionals-and-cpmas-pfp-program-CuuEoCp_ This episode features a recording of one of the 2022 Convention and Trade Show Learning Lounges, Growing in Produce.

Moderator Mike Catalano of The Wonderful Company discusses with other young professionals who are Passion for Produce program (PFP) alumni about how they started in the produce industry and their current roles. The panelists are:
• Kevin Sorichetti, EarthFresh
• Stephanie Myles, Nature Fresh Farms
• Kelsey Van Lissum, Oppy
• Vaughn Smith, Global Citrus Group
The discussion is also around the benefits of CPMA's PFP program and how their PFP mentors continue to help them succeed.



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]]> Young professionals and CPMA's PFP program Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:28:30 This episode features a recording of one of the 2022 Convention and Trade Show Learning Lounges, Growing in Produce. Moderator Mike Catalano of The Wonderful Company discusses with other young professionals who are Passion for Produce program (PFP) alumni about how they started in the produce industry and their current roles. The panelists are: • Kevin Sorichetti, EarthFresh • Stephanie Myles, Nature Fresh Farms • Kelsey Van Lissum, Oppy • Vaughn Smith, Global Citrus Group The discussion is also around the benefits of CPMA's PFP program and how their PFP mentors continue to help them succeed. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         This episode features a recording of one of the 2022 Convention and Trade Show Learning Lounges, Growing in Produce. Moderator Mike Catalano of The Wonderful Company discusses with other young professionals who are Passion for Produce program (PFP) alumni about how they started in the produce industry and their current roles. The panelists are: • Kevin Sorichetti, EarthFresh • Stephanie Myles, Nature Fresh Farms • Kelsey Van Lissum, Oppy • Vaughn Smith, Global Citrus Group The discussion is also around the benefits of CPMA's PFP program and how their PFP mentors continue to help them succeed. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 114 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5500190971840345638 Cybersecurity Awareness for the Produce Industry October is Cybersecurity Awareness month in Canada. We welcome Johnny McGuire and Eric Regnier who are representing the Produce Supply Organization. The PSO is a not-for-profit organization that was established to help suppliers in the produce industry understand and use technology effectively. We have a discussion about cybersecurity and what organizations need to know and what they should be doing to combat the many cyber threats that exist today.



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]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2022 18:50:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/cybersecurity-awareness-for-the-produce-industry-K7GR_tQz October is Cybersecurity Awareness month in Canada. We welcome Johnny McGuire and Eric Regnier who are representing the Produce Supply Organization. The PSO is a not-for-profit organization that was established to help suppliers in the produce industry understand and use technology effectively. We have a discussion about cybersecurity and what organizations need to know and what they should be doing to combat the many cyber threats that exist today.



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]]> Cybersecurity Awareness for the Produce Industry Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:21:35 October is Cybersecurity Awareness month in Canada. We welcome Johnny McGuire and Eric Regnier who are representing the Produce Supply Organization. The PSO is a not-for-profit organization that was established to help suppliers in the produce industry understand and use technology effectively. We have a discussion about cybersecurity and what organizations need to know and what they should be doing to combat the many cyber threats that exist today. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         October is Cybersecurity Awareness month in Canada. We welcome Johnny McGuire and Eric Regnier who are representing the Produce Supply Organization. The PSO is a not-for-profit organization that was established to help suppliers in the produce industry understand and use technology effectively. We have a discussion about cybersecurity and what organizations need to know and what they should be doing to combat the many cyber threats that exist today. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 113 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-6152434226182942070 Produce Champion MP Scot Davidson and Financial Protection Bill Panel In this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire and CPMA Chair, Mario Masellis of Catania Worldwide welcome the 2022 CPMA Produce Champion, Scot Davidson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for York-Simcoe.

CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Members of Parliament and/or a Senator who have been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill.

In the second part of the podcast, Ron Lemaire leads a panel of discussion consisting of Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms, Fred Webber, former CEO of DRC, Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose, and Colin Chapdelaine of Star Produce. The panel discusses the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act (C-280), which was recently introduced in the House of Commons by MP Scot Davidson, the history and the importance of this bill, and how people can get involved to support it through the legislative process.



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]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:46:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-champion-mp-scot-davidson-and-financial-protection-bill-panel-aiuFL34L In this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire and CPMA Chair, Mario Masellis of Catania Worldwide welcome the 2022 CPMA Produce Champion, Scot Davidson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for York-Simcoe.

CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Members of Parliament and/or a Senator who have been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill.

In the second part of the podcast, Ron Lemaire leads a panel of discussion consisting of Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms, Fred Webber, former CEO of DRC, Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose, and Colin Chapdelaine of Star Produce. The panel discusses the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act (C-280), which was recently introduced in the House of Commons by MP Scot Davidson, the history and the importance of this bill, and how people can get involved to support it through the legislative process.



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]]> Produce Champion MP Scot Davidson and Financial Protection Bill Panel Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:46:34 In this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire and CPMA Chair, Mario Masellis of Catania Worldwide welcome the 2022 CPMA Produce Champion, Scot Davidson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for York-Simcoe. CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Members of Parliament and/or a Senator who have been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill. In the second part of the podcast, Ron Lemaire leads a panel of discussion consisting of Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms, Fred Webber, former CEO of DRC, Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose, and Colin Chapdelaine of Star Produce. The panel discusses the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act (C-280), which was recently introduced in the House of Commons by MP Scot Davidson, the history and the importance of this bill, and how people can get involved to support it through the legislative process. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         In this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire and CPMA Chair, Mario Masellis of Catania Worldwide welcome the 2022 CPMA Produce Champion, Scot Davidson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for York-Simcoe. CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Members of Parliament and/or a Senator who have been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill. In the second part of the podcast, Ron Lemaire leads a panel of discussion consisting of Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms, Fred Webber, former CEO of DRC, Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose, and Colin Chapdelaine of Star Produce. The panel discusses the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act (C-280), which was recently introduced in the House of Commons by MP Scot Davidson, the history and the importance of this bill, and how people can get involved to support it through the legislative process. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 112 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-6545438840543464016 Women in Produce In this episode we feature the recording of a Learning Lounge from our recent Convention and Trade Show in Montréal. Listen now to Moderator Michèle McMillan of Ippolito Fruit and Produce, as she speaks with Julie Trepanier of The Wonderful Company, Susan Leung of Fresh Direct Produce and Jennie Coleman of Equifruit about their experiences in the produce industry. They share some interesting personal and professional stories and offer some suggestions to help other women succeed and thrive.



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]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2022 20:46:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/women-in-produce-A5VIFks9 In this episode we feature the recording of a Learning Lounge from our recent Convention and Trade Show in Montréal. Listen now to Moderator Michèle McMillan of Ippolito Fruit and Produce, as she speaks with Julie Trepanier of The Wonderful Company, Susan Leung of Fresh Direct Produce and Jennie Coleman of Equifruit about their experiences in the produce industry. They share some interesting personal and professional stories and offer some suggestions to help other women succeed and thrive.



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]]> Women in Produce Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:41:18 In this episode we feature the recording of a Learning Lounge from our recent Convention and Trade Show in Montréal. Listen now to Moderator Michèle McMillan of Ippolito Fruit and Produce, as she speaks with Julie Trepanier of The Wonderful Company, Susan Leung of Fresh Direct Produce and Jennie Coleman of Equifruit about their experiences in the produce industry. They share some interesting personal and professional stories and offer some suggestions to help other women succeed and thrive. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         In this episode we feature the recording of a Learning Lounge from our recent Convention and Trade Show in Montréal. Listen now to Moderator Michèle McMillan of Ippolito Fruit and Produce, as she speaks with Julie Trepanier of The Wonderful Company, Susan Leung of Fresh Direct Produce and Jennie Coleman of Equifruit about their experiences in the produce industry. They share some interesting personal and professional stories and offer some suggestions to help other women succeed and thrive. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 111 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5444262804696426 Supply Chain Disruptions – Retail Perspectives In this episode, we feature a recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show. As we come out of the global pandemic, the disruptions in the supply chain are still a stress on the produce industry. Listen to some of the buyers for Canadian retailers to learn how they’ve had to adjust and how their expectations are shifting for today and into the future.

Moderator:
Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide

Panelists:
Steve Boulianne – Metro
Zack Jones – Save-On-Foods
Jeff Fowler – Sobeys
Emily Vosburgh – Gordon Food Service
Mimmo Franzone – Longo Brothers Food Markets



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]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/supply-chain-disruptions-retail-perspectives-KzckmY3P In this episode, we feature a recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show. As we come out of the global pandemic, the disruptions in the supply chain are still a stress on the produce industry. Listen to some of the buyers for Canadian retailers to learn how they’ve had to adjust and how their expectations are shifting for today and into the future.

Moderator:
Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide

Panelists:
Steve Boulianne – Metro
Zack Jones – Save-On-Foods
Jeff Fowler – Sobeys
Emily Vosburgh – Gordon Food Service
Mimmo Franzone – Longo Brothers Food Markets



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]]> Supply Chain Disruptions – Retail Perspectives Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:34:04 In this episode, we feature a recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show. As we come out of the global pandemic, the disruptions in the supply chain are still a stress on the produce industry. Listen to some of the buyers for Canadian retailers to learn how they’ve had to adjust and how their expectations are shifting for today and into the future. Moderator: Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide Panelists: Steve Boulianne – Metro Zack Jones – Save-On-Foods Jeff Fowler – Sobeys Emily Vosburgh – Gordon Food Service Mimmo Franzone – Longo Brothers Food Markets Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         In this episode, we feature a recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show. As we come out of the global pandemic, the disruptions in the supply chain are still a stress on the produce industry. Listen to some of the buyers for Canadian retailers to learn how they’ve had to adjust and how their expectations are shifting for today and into the future. Moderator: Mario Masellis – Catania Worldwide Panelists: Steve Boulianne – Metro Zack Jones – Save-On-Foods Jeff Fowler – Sobeys Emily Vosburgh – Gordon Food Service Mimmo Franzone – Longo Brothers Food Markets Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 110 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1964902553783223757 Between Two Chairs CPMA President Ron Lemaire chats with past Chair Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose and current Chair Mario Masellis of Catania Worldwide. This annual Between Two Chairs special features them talking about the current produce industry challenges and issues and how our industry helps consumers continue to enjoy fresh produce in these challenging times. They also discuss their other activities during the past year including the successful in-person Convention and Trade Show in Montréal and they look forward to our next annual Convention and Trade Show in Toronto in April, 2023.



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]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:03:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/between-two-chairs-xs3FWATr CPMA President Ron Lemaire chats with past Chair Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose and current Chair Mario Masellis of Catania Worldwide. This annual Between Two Chairs special features them talking about the current produce industry challenges and issues and how our industry helps consumers continue to enjoy fresh produce in these challenging times. They also discuss their other activities during the past year including the successful in-person Convention and Trade Show in Montréal and they look forward to our next annual Convention and Trade Show in Toronto in April, 2023.



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]]> Between Two Chairs Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:47:50 CPMA President Ron Lemaire chats with past Chair Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose and current Chair Mario Masellis of Catania Worldwide. This annual Between Two Chairs special features them talking about the current produce industry challenges and issues and how our industry helps consumers continue to enjoy fresh produce in these challenging times. They also discuss their other activities during the past year including the successful in-person Convention and Trade Show in Montréal and they look forward to our next annual Convention and Trade Show in Toronto in April, 2023. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         CPMA President Ron Lemaire chats with past Chair Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose and current Chair Mario Masellis of Catania Worldwide. This annual Between Two Chairs special features them talking about the current produce industry challenges and issues and how our industry helps consumers continue to enjoy fresh produce in these challenging times. They also discuss their other activities during the past year including the successful in-person Convention and Trade Show in Montréal and they look forward to our next annual Convention and Trade Show in Toronto in April, 2023. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms. CPMA would also like to acknowledge Fresh from Florida as a sponsor of this podcast.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 109 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5609887582339080200 Future Growth and Change in Produce Production In today’s episode we feature a recording of a recent CPMA Learning Lounge from our 2022 Convention and Trade Show. Climate change, pesticide management, improving yields and growing in non-traditional areas are just some of the factors that influence how produce is grown. Listen now as our Moderator Steve Bamford of Fresh Advancements leads an informative discussion with some industry experts on new ways of growing produce.

Speakers:
Florent Schmahl – Growcer Modular Food Solutions
Amy Bowen – Vineland Research & Innovation Center
Barry Murchie – GoodLeaf and TruLeaf Farms
Philippe Labrie – GreenForges
Bahram Rashti – Fresh Green Farms / Up Vertical Farms



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]]> Thu, 19 May 2022 20:07:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/future-growth-and-change-in-produce-production-P9WeU9sj In today’s episode we feature a recording of a recent CPMA Learning Lounge from our 2022 Convention and Trade Show. Climate change, pesticide management, improving yields and growing in non-traditional areas are just some of the factors that influence how produce is grown. Listen now as our Moderator Steve Bamford of Fresh Advancements leads an informative discussion with some industry experts on new ways of growing produce.

Speakers:
Florent Schmahl – Growcer Modular Food Solutions
Amy Bowen – Vineland Research & Innovation Center
Barry Murchie – GoodLeaf and TruLeaf Farms
Philippe Labrie – GreenForges
Bahram Rashti – Fresh Green Farms / Up Vertical Farms



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]]> Future Growth and Change in Produce Production Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:37:21 In today’s episode we feature a recording of a recent CPMA Learning Lounge from our 2022 Convention and Trade Show. Climate change, pesticide management, improving yields and growing in non-traditional areas are just some of the factors that influence how produce is grown. Listen now as our Moderator Steve Bamford of Fresh Advancements leads an informative discussion with some industry experts on new ways of growing produce. Speakers: Florent Schmahl – Growcer Modular Food Solutions Amy Bowen – Vineland Research & Innovation Center Barry Murchie – GoodLeaf and TruLeaf Farms Philippe Labrie – GreenForges Bahram Rashti – Fresh Green Farms / Up Vertical Farms Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms.         In today’s episode we feature a recording of a recent CPMA Learning Lounge from our 2022 Convention and Trade Show. Climate change, pesticide management, improving yields and growing in non-traditional areas are just some of the factors that influence how produce is grown. Listen now as our Moderator Steve Bamford of Fresh Advancements leads an informative discussion with some industry experts on new ways of growing produce. Speakers: Florent Schmahl – Growcer Modular Food Solutions Amy Bowen – Vineland Research & Innovation Center Barry Murchie – GoodLeaf and TruLeaf Farms Philippe Labrie – GreenForges Bahram Rashti – Fresh Green Farms / Up Vertical Farms Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 108 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5437289778485316821 Whole Genome Sequencing In this episode of Produce Talks, Jeff Hall (CPMA’s Food Safety Specialist) talks to Dr Lawrence Goodridge and Dr Jeffrey Farber, both from the University of Guelph about the history and the technology of Whole Genome Sequencing. Jeff discusses this technology and how industry can apply it to food safety with Afreen Malik, Director of Science Programs at Western Growers.

Whole Genome Sequencing occupies a more important role in foodborne outbreak investigations, but many people don’t understand what it is or its history. Jeff will ask these experts to explain the technology and discuss the implications for industry.



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]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:04:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/whole-genome-sequencing-lxUUJboS In this episode of Produce Talks, Jeff Hall (CPMA’s Food Safety Specialist) talks to Dr Lawrence Goodridge and Dr Jeffrey Farber, both from the University of Guelph about the history and the technology of Whole Genome Sequencing. Jeff discusses this technology and how industry can apply it to food safety with Afreen Malik, Director of Science Programs at Western Growers.

Whole Genome Sequencing occupies a more important role in foodborne outbreak investigations, but many people don’t understand what it is or its history. Jeff will ask these experts to explain the technology and discuss the implications for industry.



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]]> Whole Genome Sequencing Canadian Produce Marketing Association 01:00:27 In this episode of Produce Talks, Jeff Hall (CPMA’s Food Safety Specialist) talks to Dr Lawrence Goodridge and Dr Jeffrey Farber, both from the University of Guelph about the history and the technology of Whole Genome Sequencing. Jeff discusses this technology and how industry can apply it to food safety with Afreen Malik, Director of Science Programs at Western Growers. Whole Genome Sequencing occupies a more important role in foodborne outbreak investigations, but many people don’t understand what it is or its history. Jeff will ask these experts to explain the technology and discuss the implications for industry. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms.         In this episode of Produce Talks, Jeff Hall (CPMA’s Food Safety Specialist) talks to Dr Lawrence Goodridge and Dr Jeffrey Farber, both from the University of Guelph about the history and the technology of Whole Genome Sequencing. Jeff discusses this technology and how industry can apply it to food safety with Afreen Malik, Director of Science Programs at Western Growers. Whole Genome Sequencing occupies a more important role in foodborne outbreak investigations, but many people don’t understand what it is or its history. Jeff will ask these experts to explain the technology and discuss the implications for industry. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast series sponsor, Nature Fresh Farms.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 107 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3239424037783716811 CPMA Market Annual Report – Mike Mauti On this episode we are pleased to welcome CPMA’s Sue Lewis and Mike Mauti, Managing Partner of Execulytics Consulting as they discuss the recently released CPMA Canadian Marketplace Annual Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Canadian produce market for 2021.

They discuss consumer trends in Canada, the growth of Canadian greenhouse grown and consumer perceptions about organic produce. Mike also uses his crystal ball to look at 2022 and beyond in relation to the growing and retailing of fruits and vegetables in Canada.



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]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:15:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/cpma-market-annual-report-mike-mauti-7WwuUo_U On this episode we are pleased to welcome CPMA’s Sue Lewis and Mike Mauti, Managing Partner of Execulytics Consulting as they discuss the recently released CPMA Canadian Marketplace Annual Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Canadian produce market for 2021.

They discuss consumer trends in Canada, the growth of Canadian greenhouse grown and consumer perceptions about organic produce. Mike also uses his crystal ball to look at 2022 and beyond in relation to the growing and retailing of fruits and vegetables in Canada.



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]]> CPMA Market Annual Report – Mike Mauti Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:25:23 On this episode we are pleased to welcome CPMA’s Sue Lewis and Mike Mauti, Managing Partner of Execulytics Consulting as they discuss the recently released CPMA Canadian Marketplace Annual Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Canadian produce market for 2021. They discuss consumer trends in Canada, the growth of Canadian greenhouse grown and consumer perceptions about organic produce. Mike also uses his crystal ball to look at 2022 and beyond in relation to the growing and retailing of fruits and vegetables in Canada. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Nature Fresh Farms and Fresh From Florida.         On this episode we are pleased to welcome CPMA’s Sue Lewis and Mike Mauti, Managing Partner of Execulytics Consulting as they discuss the recently released CPMA Canadian Marketplace Annual Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Canadian produce market for 2021. They discuss consumer trends in Canada, the growth of Canadian greenhouse grown and consumer perceptions about organic produce. Mike also uses his crystal ball to look at 2022 and beyond in relation to the growing and retailing of fruits and vegetables in Canada. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Nature Fresh Farms and Fresh From Florida.         freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 106 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1041354589873998792 Ambassador of Colombia Jorge Londono In this podcast we welcome Mr. Jorge Londono de la Cuesta who has been the Ambassador of Colombia to Canada since November 2020. Ambassador Londono speaks with CPMA President Ron Lemaire about the economic opportunities in his South American country. He also talks about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and how his country is recovering economically. Listen to hear Ambassador Londono share his insights and his country’s trade goals and the opportunities for Canadian produce companies in Colombia.



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]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:58:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/ambassador-of-colombia-jorge-londono-ZVS1wOaY In this podcast we welcome Mr. Jorge Londono de la Cuesta who has been the Ambassador of Colombia to Canada since November 2020. Ambassador Londono speaks with CPMA President Ron Lemaire about the economic opportunities in his South American country. He also talks about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and how his country is recovering economically. Listen to hear Ambassador Londono share his insights and his country’s trade goals and the opportunities for Canadian produce companies in Colombia.



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]]> Ambassador of Colombia Jorge Londono Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:27:40 In this podcast we welcome Mr. Jorge Londono de la Cuesta who has been the Ambassador of Colombia to Canada since November 2020. Ambassador Londono speaks with CPMA President Ron Lemaire about the economic opportunities in his South American country. He also talks about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and how his country is recovering economically. Listen to hear Ambassador Londono share his insights and his country’s trade goals and the opportunities for Canadian produce companies in Colombia. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Nature Fresh Farms and Fresh From Florida.                   In this podcast we welcome Mr. Jorge Londono de la Cuesta who has been the Ambassador of Colombia to Canada since November 2020. Ambassador Londono speaks with CPMA President Ron Lemaire about the economic opportunities in his South American country. He also talks about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and how his country is recovering economically. Listen to hear Ambassador Londono share his insights and his country’s trade goals and the opportunities for Canadian produce companies in Colombia. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Nature Fresh Farms and Fresh From Florida.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 105 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4846452607000988923 Produce & Politics: Federal election 2021 and current issues facing the fresh produce supply chain in Canada This edition of Produce Talks is a recording of our October webinar on the 2021 federal election results and the impact on the fresh produce industry. David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, shares his election analysis and insights, followed by a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on issues requiring federal government action. Current issues such as supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, sustainability, and the need for a Canadian financial protection tool for produce sellers are discussed.
Be sure to check out this insightful and engaging conversation featuring the following panelists:
• David Coletto (Abacus Data)
• Ron Lemaire (CPMA)
• Guy Milette (Courchesne Larose)
• David Dube (Krown Produce)
• Quinton Woods (Gwillimdale Farms)
• Larry McIntosh (retired from Peak of the Market)



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]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:31:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-politics-federal-election-2021-and-current-issues-facing-the-fresh-produce-supply-chain-in-canada-SshxCMmL This edition of Produce Talks is a recording of our October webinar on the 2021 federal election results and the impact on the fresh produce industry. David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, shares his election analysis and insights, followed by a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on issues requiring federal government action. Current issues such as supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, sustainability, and the need for a Canadian financial protection tool for produce sellers are discussed.
Be sure to check out this insightful and engaging conversation featuring the following panelists:
• David Coletto (Abacus Data)
• Ron Lemaire (CPMA)
• Guy Milette (Courchesne Larose)
• David Dube (Krown Produce)
• Quinton Woods (Gwillimdale Farms)
• Larry McIntosh (retired from Peak of the Market)



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]]> Produce & Politics: Federal election 2021 and current issues facing the fresh produce supply chain in Canada Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:59:25 This edition of Produce Talks is a recording of our October webinar on the 2021 federal election results and the impact on the fresh produce industry. David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, shares his election analysis and insights, followed by a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on issues requiring federal government action. Current issues such as supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, sustainability, and the need for a Canadian financial protection tool for produce sellers are discussed. Be sure to check out this insightful and engaging conversation featuring the following panelists: • David Coletto (Abacus Data) • Ron Lemaire (CPMA) • Guy Milette (Courchesne Larose) • David Dube (Krown Produce) • Quinton Woods (Gwillimdale Farms) • Larry McIntosh (retired from Peak of the Market) Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Nature Fresh Farms and Fresh From Florida.                   This edition of Produce Talks is a recording of our October webinar on the 2021 federal election results and the impact on the fresh produce industry. David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, shares his election analysis and insights, followed by a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on issues requiring federal government action. Current issues such as supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, sustainability, and the need for a Canadian financial protection tool for produce sellers are discussed. Be sure to check out this insightful and engaging conversation featuring the following panelists: • David Coletto (Abacus Data) • Ron Lemaire (CPMA) • Guy Milette (Courchesne Larose) • David Dube (Krown Produce) • Quinton Woods (Gwillimdale Farms) • Larry McIntosh (retired from Peak of the Market) Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Nature Fresh Farms and Fresh From Florida.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 104 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-6012169389493752868 CPMA Produce Person of the Year – Larry McIntosh In this episode, Ron Lemaire has a discussion with Larry McIntosh, a past Chair of CPMA and the 2021 Produce Person of the Year. Larry has spent 27 years in the produce industry, recently retiring as CEO of Peak of the Market. We talk about how the produce industry has evolved over years, the resilience of our sector and the future hurdles that we will continue to overcome. Among many other topics, Larry tells us that he feels CPMA’s Passion for Produce program is the best program in the industry for young professionals and shares his advice for PFP participants to achieve success in business.



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]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:35:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/cpma-produce-person-of-the-year-larry-mcintosh-2ezc8u_Q In this episode, Ron Lemaire has a discussion with Larry McIntosh, a past Chair of CPMA and the 2021 Produce Person of the Year. Larry has spent 27 years in the produce industry, recently retiring as CEO of Peak of the Market. We talk about how the produce industry has evolved over years, the resilience of our sector and the future hurdles that we will continue to overcome. Among many other topics, Larry tells us that he feels CPMA’s Passion for Produce program is the best program in the industry for young professionals and shares his advice for PFP participants to achieve success in business.



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]]> CPMA Produce Person of the Year – Larry McIntosh Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:32:31 In this episode, Ron Lemaire has a discussion with Larry McIntosh, a past Chair of CPMA and the 2021 Produce Person of the Year. Larry has spent 27 years in the produce industry, recently retiring as CEO of Peak of the Market. We talk about how the produce industry has evolved over years, the resilience of our sector and the future hurdles that we will continue to overcome. Among many other topics, Larry tells us that he feels CPMA’s Passion for Produce program is the best program in the industry for young professionals and shares his advice for PFP participants to achieve success in business. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Nature Fresh Farms and Fresh From Florida.                   In this episode, Ron Lemaire has a discussion with Larry McIntosh, a past Chair of CPMA and the 2021 Produce Person of the Year. Larry has spent 27 years in the produce industry, recently retiring as CEO of Peak of the Market. We talk about how the produce industry has evolved over years, the resilience of our sector and the future hurdles that we will continue to overcome. Among many other topics, Larry tells us that he feels CPMA’s Passion for Produce program is the best program in the industry for young professionals and shares his advice for PFP participants to achieve success in business. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Nature Fresh Farms and Fresh From Florida.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 103 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3024055820411902698 CPMA Produce Champion 2021 - Senator Rob Black In this episode, we feature a discussion with the CPMA 2021 Produce Champion, Ontario Senator Rob Black, who is a member of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. CPMA's annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Member(s) of Parliament and/or Senator(s) who have been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill. Senator Black shares his story on how he became a Senator and how he has worked to further the interests of agriculture in Canada, throughout his professional career and, more recently in Ottawa.



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]]> Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:18:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/cpma-produce-champion-2021-senator-rob-black-IEcC3Alc In this episode, we feature a discussion with the CPMA 2021 Produce Champion, Ontario Senator Rob Black, who is a member of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. CPMA's annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Member(s) of Parliament and/or Senator(s) who have been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill. Senator Black shares his story on how he became a Senator and how he has worked to further the interests of agriculture in Canada, throughout his professional career and, more recently in Ottawa.



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]]> CPMA Produce Champion 2021 - Senator Rob Black Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:31:23 In this episode, we feature a discussion with the CPMA 2021 Produce Champion, Ontario Senator Rob Black, who is a member of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. CPMA's annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Member(s) of Parliament and/or Senator(s) who have been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill. Senator Black shares his story on how he became a Senator and how he has worked to further the interests of agriculture in Canada, throughout his professional career and, more recently in Ottawa. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   In this episode, we feature a discussion with the CPMA 2021 Produce Champion, Ontario Senator Rob Black, who is a member of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. CPMA's annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Member(s) of Parliament and/or Senator(s) who have been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill. Senator Black shares his story on how he became a Senator and how he has worked to further the interests of agriculture in Canada, throughout his professional career and, more recently in Ottawa. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 102 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5014483676589164673 Sustainability for Produce – A Conversation About the Present & Future Sustainability has been a focus for the produce industry for many years and is a complex issue with multiple areas of focus. In Canada current areas of focus include the potential of a Canadian index to benchmark Agri-food sustainability, government focus on issues such as carbon credits and industry-led initiatives to improve sustainability. This episode provides industry insight on some of the key areas of focus including Canada’s Sustainability Index, greenhouse gas (GHG) sequestration, biodiversity and regenerative agriculture. Guests on this episode include Scott Ross of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Keith Kuhl of Southern Potato, Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms, and David McInnes representing the National Index of Agri-Food Performance.



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]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 12:35:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/sustainability-for-produce-a-conversation-about-the-present-future-CiFzvHRg Sustainability has been a focus for the produce industry for many years and is a complex issue with multiple areas of focus. In Canada current areas of focus include the potential of a Canadian index to benchmark Agri-food sustainability, government focus on issues such as carbon credits and industry-led initiatives to improve sustainability. This episode provides industry insight on some of the key areas of focus including Canada’s Sustainability Index, greenhouse gas (GHG) sequestration, biodiversity and regenerative agriculture. Guests on this episode include Scott Ross of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Keith Kuhl of Southern Potato, Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms, and David McInnes representing the National Index of Agri-Food Performance.



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]]> Sustainability for Produce – A Conversation About the Present & Future Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:31:37 Sustainability has been a focus for the produce industry for many years and is a complex issue with multiple areas of focus. In Canada current areas of focus include the potential of a Canadian index to benchmark Agri-food sustainability, government focus on issues such as carbon credits and industry-led initiatives to improve sustainability. This episode provides industry insight on some of the key areas of focus including Canada’s Sustainability Index, greenhouse gas (GHG) sequestration, biodiversity and regenerative agriculture. Guests on this episode include Scott Ross of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Keith Kuhl of Southern Potato, Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms, and David McInnes representing the National Index of Agri-Food Performance. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   Sustainability has been a focus for the produce industry for many years and is a complex issue with multiple areas of focus. In Canada current areas of focus include the potential of a Canadian index to benchmark Agri-food sustainability, government focus on issues such as carbon credits and industry-led initiatives to improve sustainability. This episode provides industry insight on some of the key areas of focus including Canada’s Sustainability Index, greenhouse gas (GHG) sequestration, biodiversity and regenerative agriculture. Guests on this episode include Scott Ross of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Keith Kuhl of Southern Potato, Quinton Woods of Gwillimdale Farms, and David McInnes representing the National Index of Agri-Food Performance. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 101 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-7322002928128541887 Emerging Pathogens – A Conversation with Canada’s Experts Foodborne illnesses continue to bed a source of concern within the fresh produce industry. CPMA asked two of Canada's top food safety professionals to join us in discussing recent outbreaks, the challenges in identifying outbreaks and what the future of outbreaks may look like. Lisa Sparrow-Moellenbeck, Food Safety Manager, Federated Co-operatives spoke with Joyce Cheng - Acting Manager Outbreak Management, Public Health Agency Canada and Dr. Lawrence Goodridge - Director - Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS), Graduate Coordinator - Food Safety & Quality Assurance Program, University of Guelph.



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]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:12:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/emerging-pathogens-a-conversation-with-canadas-experts-rjfy6odl Foodborne illnesses continue to bed a source of concern within the fresh produce industry. CPMA asked two of Canada's top food safety professionals to join us in discussing recent outbreaks, the challenges in identifying outbreaks and what the future of outbreaks may look like. Lisa Sparrow-Moellenbeck, Food Safety Manager, Federated Co-operatives spoke with Joyce Cheng - Acting Manager Outbreak Management, Public Health Agency Canada and Dr. Lawrence Goodridge - Director - Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS), Graduate Coordinator - Food Safety & Quality Assurance Program, University of Guelph.



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]]> Emerging Pathogens – A Conversation with Canada’s Experts Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:44:12 Foodborne illnesses continue to bed a source of concern within the fresh produce industry. CPMA asked two of Canada's top food safety professionals to join us in discussing recent outbreaks, the challenges in identifying outbreaks and what the future of outbreaks may look like. Lisa Sparrow-Moellenbeck, Food Safety Manager, Federated Co-operatives spoke with Joyce Cheng - Acting Manager Outbreak Management, Public Health Agency Canada and Dr. Lawrence Goodridge - Director - Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS), Graduate Coordinator - Food Safety & Quality Assurance Program, University of Guelph. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   Foodborne illnesses continue to bed a source of concern within the fresh produce industry. CPMA asked two of Canada's top food safety professionals to join us in discussing recent outbreaks, the challenges in identifying outbreaks and what the future of outbreaks may look like. Lisa Sparrow-Moellenbeck, Food Safety Manager, Federated Co-operatives spoke with Joyce Cheng - Acting Manager Outbreak Management, Public Health Agency Canada and Dr. Lawrence Goodridge - Director - Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS), Graduate Coordinator - Food Safety & Quality Assurance Program, University of Guelph. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 100 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-7158987864084624063 Special 100th episode of CPMA podcast: The Produce industry through the lenses of CPMA’s Past Chairs On this special 100th episode of Produce Talks, Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA moderates a roundtable discussion with our Chair, Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose, and nine past CPMA Chairs including: Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Wholesale Canada, Les Mallard of Fyffes, Rick Alcocer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Mike Furi of Federated Co-operatives Limited, Walt Breeden of Oppy, Jim DiMenna of Red Sun Farms, Prentice Dent of Pear Bureau Northwest, and Larry McIntosh, former President and CEO of Peak of the Market.

This group of produce professionals brings well over 200 years of produce experience, and each looks back at his/her term as CPMA’s Chairs, revisiting how the industry and the Association operated, and how we collectively overcame adversity. The group also looks at how the pandemic has reshaped our market and ways that members and industry partners can navigate the future.



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]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:48:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/special-100th-episode-of-cpma-podcast-the-produce-industry-through-the-lenses-of-cpmas-past-chairs-wUHHtpT7 On this special 100th episode of Produce Talks, Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA moderates a roundtable discussion with our Chair, Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose, and nine past CPMA Chairs including: Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Wholesale Canada, Les Mallard of Fyffes, Rick Alcocer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Mike Furi of Federated Co-operatives Limited, Walt Breeden of Oppy, Jim DiMenna of Red Sun Farms, Prentice Dent of Pear Bureau Northwest, and Larry McIntosh, former President and CEO of Peak of the Market.

This group of produce professionals brings well over 200 years of produce experience, and each looks back at his/her term as CPMA’s Chairs, revisiting how the industry and the Association operated, and how we collectively overcame adversity. The group also looks at how the pandemic has reshaped our market and ways that members and industry partners can navigate the future.



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]]> Special 100th episode of CPMA podcast: The Produce industry through the lenses of CPMA’s Past Chairs Canadian Produce Marketing Association 01:01:51 On this special 100th episode of Produce Talks, Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA moderates a roundtable discussion with our Chair, Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose, and nine past CPMA Chairs including: Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Wholesale Canada, Les Mallard of Fyffes, Rick Alcocer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Mike Furi of Federated Co-operatives Limited, Walt Breeden of Oppy, Jim DiMenna of Red Sun Farms, Prentice Dent of Pear Bureau Northwest, and Larry McIntosh, former President and CEO of Peak of the Market. This group of produce professionals brings well over 200 years of produce experience, and each looks back at his/her term as CPMA’s Chairs, revisiting how the industry and the Association operated, and how we collectively overcame adversity. The group also looks at how the pandemic has reshaped our market and ways that members and industry partners can navigate the future. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   On this special 100th episode of Produce Talks, Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA moderates a roundtable discussion with our Chair, Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose, and nine past CPMA Chairs including: Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Wholesale Canada, Les Mallard of Fyffes, Rick Alcocer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Mike Furi of Federated Co-operatives Limited, Walt Breeden of Oppy, Jim DiMenna of Red Sun Farms, Prentice Dent of Pear Bureau Northwest, and Larry McIntosh, former President and CEO of Peak of the Market. This group of produce professionals brings well over 200 years of produce experience, and each looks back at his/her term as CPMA’s Chairs, revisiting how the industry and the Association operated, and how we collectively overcame adversity. The group also looks at how the pandemic has reshaped our market and ways that members and industry partners can navigate the future. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 99 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1409468714235923053 Women in Produce 2021 This episode we feature a panel of women in produce and recognize the achievements of women leading the promotion of produce in Canada. Earlier this year, CPMA partnered with Grocery Business Magazine to recognize some of the exceptional women in the industry. The Grocery Business article was released in the March/April edition recognizing ten outstanding women in produce. Joining this episode were Michèle McMillan with Thomas Fresh, Ashley Pinto at Loblaw and Luci Faas at Nature Fresh Farms.



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]]> Fri, 21 May 2021 19:50:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/women-in-produce-2021-bn5E5_i7 This episode we feature a panel of women in produce and recognize the achievements of women leading the promotion of produce in Canada. Earlier this year, CPMA partnered with Grocery Business Magazine to recognize some of the exceptional women in the industry. The Grocery Business article was released in the March/April edition recognizing ten outstanding women in produce. Joining this episode were Michèle McMillan with Thomas Fresh, Ashley Pinto at Loblaw and Luci Faas at Nature Fresh Farms.



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]]> Women in Produce 2021 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:31:53 This episode we feature a panel of women in produce and recognize the achievements of women leading the promotion of produce in Canada. Earlier this year, CPMA partnered with Grocery Business Magazine to recognize some of the exceptional women in the industry. The Grocery Business article was released in the March/April edition recognizing ten outstanding women in produce. Joining this episode were Michèle McMillan with Thomas Fresh, Ashley Pinto at Loblaw and Luci Faas at Nature Fresh Farms. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   This episode we feature a panel of women in produce and recognize the achievements of women leading the promotion of produce in Canada. Earlier this year, CPMA partnered with Grocery Business Magazine to recognize some of the exceptional women in the industry. The Grocery Business article was released in the March/April edition recognizing ten outstanding women in produce. Joining this episode were Michèle McMillan with Thomas Fresh, Ashley Pinto at Loblaw and Luci Faas at Nature Fresh Farms. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 98 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4873635501661033757 Growing in Produce: Young Leaders Panel In this episode, we turn to a panel of young leaders in produce as we continue our focus on the development of young professionals in our sector. This panel webinar was held in February and featured past Mary Fitzgerald Award Winners Mike Catalano of POM Wonderful, Stephanie Lariviere of Erie James, and Ryan Goad of Loblaws. The discussion focuses on several topics including leadership, mindset, mentorship and what makes the produce industry unique to develop and grow in. Joining the podcast is Greg Ogiba, Principal of GRO Advantage who moderated the panel.



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]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:04:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/growing-in-produce-young-leaders-panel-xU97x25K In this episode, we turn to a panel of young leaders in produce as we continue our focus on the development of young professionals in our sector. This panel webinar was held in February and featured past Mary Fitzgerald Award Winners Mike Catalano of POM Wonderful, Stephanie Lariviere of Erie James, and Ryan Goad of Loblaws. The discussion focuses on several topics including leadership, mindset, mentorship and what makes the produce industry unique to develop and grow in. Joining the podcast is Greg Ogiba, Principal of GRO Advantage who moderated the panel.



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]]> Growing in Produce: Young Leaders Panel Canadian Produce Marketing Association 01:01:30 In this episode, we turn to a panel of young leaders in produce as we continue our focus on the development of young professionals in our sector. This panel webinar was held in February and featured past Mary Fitzgerald Award Winners Mike Catalano of POM Wonderful, Stephanie Lariviere of Erie James, and Ryan Goad of Loblaws. The discussion focuses on several topics including leadership, mindset, mentorship and what makes the produce industry unique to develop and grow in. Joining the podcast is Greg Ogiba, Principal of GRO Advantage who moderated the panel. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   In this episode, we turn to a panel of young leaders in produce as we continue our focus on the development of young professionals in our sector. This panel webinar was held in February and featured past Mary Fitzgerald Award Winners Mike Catalano of POM Wonderful, Stephanie Lariviere of Erie James, and Ryan Goad of Loblaws. The discussion focuses on several topics including leadership, mindset, mentorship and what makes the produce industry unique to develop and grow in. Joining the podcast is Greg Ogiba, Principal of GRO Advantage who moderated the panel. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 97 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-506120068486650392 Moving Produce: Across Borders, Through Ports and Around the Globe The Suez Canal crisis, COVID-19 implications and ongoing port labour disputes have all showcased that moving product globally day in and day out is an incredible feat. There are implications when one link in a global supply chain breaks and this episode we’re talking about the movement of produce across borders, through ports and around the globe. We dive into factors and initiatives at the border impacting produce importers and exporters. Guests on the show include Stephen Devries, Director of Commercial Compliance at the Canadian Border Services Agency and Shannon Sommerauer, Director of Government Relations at CPMA.



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]]> Tue, 6 Apr 2021 20:29:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/moving-produce-across-borders-through-ports-and-around-the-globe-MWHfrsUo The Suez Canal crisis, COVID-19 implications and ongoing port labour disputes have all showcased that moving product globally day in and day out is an incredible feat. There are implications when one link in a global supply chain breaks and this episode we’re talking about the movement of produce across borders, through ports and around the globe. We dive into factors and initiatives at the border impacting produce importers and exporters. Guests on the show include Stephen Devries, Director of Commercial Compliance at the Canadian Border Services Agency and Shannon Sommerauer, Director of Government Relations at CPMA.



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]]> Moving Produce: Across Borders, Through Ports and Around the Globe Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:38:27 The Suez Canal crisis, COVID-19 implications and ongoing port labour disputes have all showcased that moving product globally day in and day out is an incredible feat. There are implications when one link in a global supply chain breaks and this episode we’re talking about the movement of produce across borders, through ports and around the globe. We dive into factors and initiatives at the border impacting produce importers and exporters. Guests on the show include Stephen Devries, Director of Commercial Compliance at the Canadian Border Services Agency and Shannon Sommerauer, Director of Government Relations at CPMA. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   The Suez Canal crisis, COVID-19 implications and ongoing port labour disputes have all showcased that moving product globally day in and day out is an incredible feat. There are implications when one link in a global supply chain breaks and this episode we’re talking about the movement of produce across borders, through ports and around the globe. We dive into factors and initiatives at the border impacting produce importers and exporters. Guests on the show include Stephen Devries, Director of Commercial Compliance at the Canadian Border Services Agency and Shannon Sommerauer, Director of Government Relations at CPMA. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 96 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3226305316335040343 Sustainable Agriculture: Innovations and Alternatives This episode dives into sustainable agriculture and looks at alternative production practices that we are seeing across Canada. It is estimated that by 2050, the world's population will rise to almost 10 billion people with over 67% expected to live in urban areas. In order to feed this growing population, the United Nations estimates that food production will have to increase by 70%. We explore the growth and considerations of vertical farming, hydroponics and urban agriculture as methods of furthering the sustainable supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across Canada. Guests on this episode include Evan Fraser from the Arrell Food Institute, Emma Tamlin from Raised Roots Consulting and Darby McGrath from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre.



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]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:39:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/sustainable-agriculture-innovations-and-alternatives-Y5NR0WH1 This episode dives into sustainable agriculture and looks at alternative production practices that we are seeing across Canada. It is estimated that by 2050, the world's population will rise to almost 10 billion people with over 67% expected to live in urban areas. In order to feed this growing population, the United Nations estimates that food production will have to increase by 70%. We explore the growth and considerations of vertical farming, hydroponics and urban agriculture as methods of furthering the sustainable supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across Canada. Guests on this episode include Evan Fraser from the Arrell Food Institute, Emma Tamlin from Raised Roots Consulting and Darby McGrath from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre.



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]]> Sustainable Agriculture: Innovations and Alternatives Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:50:37 This episode dives into sustainable agriculture and looks at alternative production practices that we are seeing across Canada. It is estimated that by 2050, the world's population will rise to almost 10 billion people with over 67% expected to live in urban areas. In order to feed this growing population, the United Nations estimates that food production will have to increase by 70%. We explore the growth and considerations of vertical farming, hydroponics and urban agriculture as methods of furthering the sustainable supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across Canada. Guests on this episode include Evan Fraser from the Arrell Food Institute, Emma Tamlin from Raised Roots Consulting and Darby McGrath from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   This episode dives into sustainable agriculture and looks at alternative production practices that we are seeing across Canada. It is estimated that by 2050, the world's population will rise to almost 10 billion people with over 67% expected to live in urban areas. In order to feed this growing population, the United Nations estimates that food production will have to increase by 70%. We explore the growth and considerations of vertical farming, hydroponics and urban agriculture as methods of furthering the sustainable supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across Canada. Guests on this episode include Evan Fraser from the Arrell Food Institute, Emma Tamlin from Raised Roots Consulting and Darby McGrath from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 95 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-6509983426173395185 Sustainable Food Systems and the National Index of Agri-Food Performance As supply chains, investors, and government all push to reduce impacts on the environment, the ability to measure and demonstrate sustainability credentials from farm to retail becomes paramount. On this episode, we widen the lens on sustainability and talk about Canada’s agri-food system including a collaborative project to benchmark and demonstrate Canada’s sustainable agri-food performance. Guests on the show include David McInnes, the project coordinator of the National Index of Agri-Food Performance, John Uhren, Head of Sustainable Finance, Product and Strategy at BMO along with Bridget Schrempf, Senior Manager of Sustainable Food Systems at CDP Worldwide.



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]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:24:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/sustainable-food-systems-and-the-national-index-of-agri-food-performance-Y1pRlAKr As supply chains, investors, and government all push to reduce impacts on the environment, the ability to measure and demonstrate sustainability credentials from farm to retail becomes paramount. On this episode, we widen the lens on sustainability and talk about Canada’s agri-food system including a collaborative project to benchmark and demonstrate Canada’s sustainable agri-food performance. Guests on the show include David McInnes, the project coordinator of the National Index of Agri-Food Performance, John Uhren, Head of Sustainable Finance, Product and Strategy at BMO along with Bridget Schrempf, Senior Manager of Sustainable Food Systems at CDP Worldwide.



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]]> Sustainable Food Systems and the National Index of Agri-Food Performance Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:57:13 As supply chains, investors, and government all push to reduce impacts on the environment, the ability to measure and demonstrate sustainability credentials from farm to retail becomes paramount. On this episode, we widen the lens on sustainability and talk about Canada’s agri-food system including a collaborative project to benchmark and demonstrate Canada’s sustainable agri-food performance. Guests on the show include David McInnes, the project coordinator of the National Index of Agri-Food Performance, John Uhren, Head of Sustainable Finance, Product and Strategy at BMO along with Bridget Schrempf, Senior Manager of Sustainable Food Systems at CDP Worldwide.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   As supply chains, investors, and government all push to reduce impacts on the environment, the ability to measure and demonstrate sustainability credentials from farm to retail becomes paramount. On this episode, we widen the lens on sustainability and talk about Canada’s agri-food system including a collaborative project to benchmark and demonstrate Canada’s sustainable agri-food performance. Guests on the show include David McInnes, the project coordinator of the National Index of Agri-Food Performance, John Uhren, Head of Sustainable Finance, Product and Strategy at BMO along with Bridget Schrempf, Senior Manager of Sustainable Food Systems at CDP Worldwide.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 94 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5060731110517057450 Growing in Produce This episode features a panel of young professionals in the produce industry with a lens on the development, recruitment, and retention of young talent in our sector. We look back on 2020 and explore several themes such as resiliency, adaptability, value alignment, mentorship, and more. Panelists included Passion for Produce (PFP) Alumni Kara Badder from NatureFresh Farms, Kevin Sorichetti from EarthFresh, and Vaughn Smith from Global Citrus.



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]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:30:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/growing-in-produce-XM6q4hVh This episode features a panel of young professionals in the produce industry with a lens on the development, recruitment, and retention of young talent in our sector. We look back on 2020 and explore several themes such as resiliency, adaptability, value alignment, mentorship, and more. Panelists included Passion for Produce (PFP) Alumni Kara Badder from NatureFresh Farms, Kevin Sorichetti from EarthFresh, and Vaughn Smith from Global Citrus.



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]]> Growing in Produce Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:32:58 This episode features a panel of young professionals in the produce industry with a lens on the development, recruitment, and retention of young talent in our sector. We look back on 2020 and explore several themes such as resiliency, adaptability, value alignment, mentorship, and more. Panelists included Passion for Produce (PFP) Alumni Kara Badder from NatureFresh Farms, Kevin Sorichetti from EarthFresh, and Vaughn Smith from Global Citrus.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   This episode features a panel of young professionals in the produce industry with a lens on the development, recruitment, and retention of young talent in our sector. We look back on 2020 and explore several themes such as resiliency, adaptability, value alignment, mentorship, and more. Panelists included Passion for Produce (PFP) Alumni Kara Badder from NatureFresh Farms, Kevin Sorichetti from EarthFresh, and Vaughn Smith from Global Citrus.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 93 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-7530895241387999205 Accelerated Changes and New Normals in Retail With greater demand and sales on-line, customer experience enhancements, and COVID-19 protocols in place, the retail landscape has changed dramatically in 2020. This episode dives into retail trends and changes with a look ahead to 2021. We look at what makes a good on-line grocery experience, merchandising opportunities and considerations, and the new normals that are here to stay. Guests on this episode include Colleen Martin of market research firm Caddle, Mike Mauti of Execulytics, and Daniel Kats from Infarm.



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]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:53:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/accelerated-changes-and-new-normals-in-retail-_oTyyJIS With greater demand and sales on-line, customer experience enhancements, and COVID-19 protocols in place, the retail landscape has changed dramatically in 2020. This episode dives into retail trends and changes with a look ahead to 2021. We look at what makes a good on-line grocery experience, merchandising opportunities and considerations, and the new normals that are here to stay. Guests on this episode include Colleen Martin of market research firm Caddle, Mike Mauti of Execulytics, and Daniel Kats from Infarm.



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]]> Accelerated Changes and New Normals in Retail Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:53:54 With greater demand and sales on-line, customer experience enhancements, and COVID-19 protocols in place, the retail landscape has changed dramatically in 2020. This episode dives into retail trends and changes with a look ahead to 2021. We look at what makes a good on-line grocery experience, merchandising opportunities and considerations, and the new normals that are here to stay. Guests on this episode include Colleen Martin of market research firm Caddle, Mike Mauti of Execulytics, and Daniel Kats from Infarm.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   With greater demand and sales on-line, customer experience enhancements, and COVID-19 protocols in place, the retail landscape has changed dramatically in 2020. This episode dives into retail trends and changes with a look ahead to 2021. We look at what makes a good on-line grocery experience, merchandising opportunities and considerations, and the new normals that are here to stay. Guests on this episode include Colleen Martin of market research firm Caddle, Mike Mauti of Execulytics, and Daniel Kats from Infarm.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 92 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-184049301354699719 And the Winner Is...: Conversations with 2020 Award Winners On this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire speaks with 2020 CPMA award winners about their careers, key focuses, and the industry changes they have seen and experienced through the years. Ron first talks with the 2020 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Mike Ecker, along with Oleen Smethurst, The Packer's 2020 Canadian Produce Person of the Year. This is followed by a conversation with the CPMA Produce Champion advocacy award winner, Member of Parliament for Cowichan–Malahat–Langford and NDP Critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food, Alistair MacGregor.



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]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:49:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/and-the-winner-is-conversations-with-2020-award-winners-EX3lvrLG On this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire speaks with 2020 CPMA award winners about their careers, key focuses, and the industry changes they have seen and experienced through the years. Ron first talks with the 2020 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Mike Ecker, along with Oleen Smethurst, The Packer's 2020 Canadian Produce Person of the Year. This is followed by a conversation with the CPMA Produce Champion advocacy award winner, Member of Parliament for Cowichan–Malahat–Langford and NDP Critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food, Alistair MacGregor.



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]]> And the Winner Is...: Conversations with 2020 Award Winners Canadian Produce Marketing Association 01:02:40 On this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire speaks with 2020 CPMA award winners about their careers, key focuses, and the industry changes they have seen and experienced through the years. Ron first talks with the 2020 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Mike Ecker, along with Oleen Smethurst, The Packer's 2020 Canadian Produce Person of the Year. This is followed by a conversation with the CPMA Produce Champion advocacy award winner, Member of Parliament for Cowichan–Malahat–Langford and NDP Critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food, Alistair MacGregor.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   On this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire speaks with 2020 CPMA award winners about their careers, key focuses, and the industry changes they have seen and experienced through the years. Ron first talks with the 2020 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Mike Ecker, along with Oleen Smethurst, The Packer's 2020 Canadian Produce Person of the Year. This is followed by a conversation with the CPMA Produce Champion advocacy award winner, Member of Parliament for Cowichan–Malahat–Langford and NDP Critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food, Alistair MacGregor.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 91 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5389190128967788438 Unpacking Food Recalls Food safety has become a more and more prevalent topic for the produce sector and for regulators. This episode focuses on food recalls and the impacts and processes when a foodborne illness outbreak occurs. We specifically unpack the processes behind food recalls and advisories, the impacts on consumer confidence, the role and improvements in traceability, and the importance of instituting a culture of food safety. Guests include CPMA Food Safety Specialist, Jeff Hall and National Director of Produce at Sysco Canada, Tom Bak.



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]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:32:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/unpacking-food-recalls-z4TKWFdO Food safety has become a more and more prevalent topic for the produce sector and for regulators. This episode focuses on food recalls and the impacts and processes when a foodborne illness outbreak occurs. We specifically unpack the processes behind food recalls and advisories, the impacts on consumer confidence, the role and improvements in traceability, and the importance of instituting a culture of food safety. Guests include CPMA Food Safety Specialist, Jeff Hall and National Director of Produce at Sysco Canada, Tom Bak.



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]]> Unpacking Food Recalls Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:39:20 Food safety has become a more and more prevalent topic for the produce sector and for regulators. This episode focuses on food recalls and the impacts and processes when a foodborne illness outbreak occurs. We specifically unpack the processes behind food recalls and advisories, the impacts on consumer confidence, the role and improvements in traceability, and the importance of instituting a culture of food safety. Guests include CPMA Food Safety Specialist, Jeff Hall and National Director of Produce at Sysco Canada, Tom Bak.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   Food safety has become a more and more prevalent topic for the produce sector and for regulators. This episode focuses on food recalls and the impacts and processes when a foodborne illness outbreak occurs. We specifically unpack the processes behind food recalls and advisories, the impacts on consumer confidence, the role and improvements in traceability, and the importance of instituting a culture of food safety. Guests include CPMA Food Safety Specialist, Jeff Hall and National Director of Produce at Sysco Canada, Tom Bak.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 90 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-83279662971028251 A 2020 Look at Automation and Technology in Produce On this episode, we unpack new developments and barriers to automation and technology across the produce sector. As labour gaps remain, the future of automation, robotics and innovation is a large focus from farm to fork. We talk about several factors influencing the shift to automation such as measuring return on investment, system integration, and the evolving expansion of artificial intelligence and big data. Featured guests on this episode include Hussam Haroun from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Shelley Fellows from Automate Canada, and Jason Smith from BC Blueberry Council.



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]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:02:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/a-2020-look-at-automation-and-technology-in-produce-xjxU_q7L On this episode, we unpack new developments and barriers to automation and technology across the produce sector. As labour gaps remain, the future of automation, robotics and innovation is a large focus from farm to fork. We talk about several factors influencing the shift to automation such as measuring return on investment, system integration, and the evolving expansion of artificial intelligence and big data. Featured guests on this episode include Hussam Haroun from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Shelley Fellows from Automate Canada, and Jason Smith from BC Blueberry Council.



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]]> A 2020 Look at Automation and Technology in Produce Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:54:42 On this episode, we unpack new developments and barriers to automation and technology across the produce sector. As labour gaps remain, the future of automation, robotics and innovation is a large focus from farm to fork. We talk about several factors influencing the shift to automation such as measuring return on investment, system integration, and the evolving expansion of artificial intelligence and big data. Featured guests on this episode include Hussam Haroun from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Shelley Fellows from Automate Canada, and Jason Smith from BC Blueberry Council.  Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   On this episode, we unpack new developments and barriers to automation and technology across the produce sector. As labour gaps remain, the future of automation, robotics and innovation is a large focus from farm to fork. We talk about several factors influencing the shift to automation such as measuring return on investment, system integration, and the evolving expansion of artificial intelligence and big data. Featured guests on this episode include Hussam Haroun from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, Shelley Fellows from Automate Canada, and Jason Smith from BC Blueberry Council.  Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 89 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3647061722514162403 Between Two Chairs 2020 On this episode of Produce Talks, we feature an interview with CPMA Chair Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce and CPMA Past Chair Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada for our annual Between Two Chairs special. We take a look back at the last several months, revisiting the ways that CPMA continues to support the produce industry with new resources and advocacy efforts. We also take a look at what is ahead and talk about some of the ways that members and industry partners can get engaged with CPMA.




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]]> Fri, 7 Aug 2020 16:14:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/between-two-chairs-2020-Sx5DbjDp On this episode of Produce Talks, we feature an interview with CPMA Chair Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce and CPMA Past Chair Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada for our annual Between Two Chairs special. We take a look back at the last several months, revisiting the ways that CPMA continues to support the produce industry with new resources and advocacy efforts. We also take a look at what is ahead and talk about some of the ways that members and industry partners can get engaged with CPMA.




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]]> Between Two Chairs 2020 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:29:30 On this episode of Produce Talks, we feature an interview with CPMA Chair Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce and CPMA Past Chair Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada for our annual Between Two Chairs special. We take a look back at the last several months, revisiting the ways that CPMA continues to support the produce industry with new resources and advocacy efforts. We also take a look at what is ahead and talk about some of the ways that members and industry partners can get engaged with CPMA. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                  On this episode of Produce Talks, we feature an interview with CPMA Chair Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce and CPMA Past Chair Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada for our annual Between Two Chairs special. We take a look back at the last several months, revisiting the ways that CPMA continues to support the produce industry with new resources and advocacy efforts. We also take a look at what is ahead and talk about some of the ways that members and industry partners can get engaged with CPMA. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 88 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-975342153304394185 COVID-19: Revisiting Impacts and Key Takeaways This episode, as we hit the three month mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, we revisit the impacts along the supply
chain and unpack the key takeaways since March as businesses continue to adapt
and prepare for a busy summer and harvest season. Featured guests Stéphanie Levasseur,
President of Quebec Apple Growers, Satri Alpine, Director of Talent and Culture
at Oppy and Tammy Vautour, Quality Assurance Director at Metro cover a variety
of topics including the temporary foreign worker program and labour, corporate
culture, the supply chain, product availability and much more.




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]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/covid-19-revisiting-impacts-and-key-takeaways-OEACY1xd This episode, as we hit the three month mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, we revisit the impacts along the supply
chain and unpack the key takeaways since March as businesses continue to adapt
and prepare for a busy summer and harvest season. Featured guests Stéphanie Levasseur,
President of Quebec Apple Growers, Satri Alpine, Director of Talent and Culture
at Oppy and Tammy Vautour, Quality Assurance Director at Metro cover a variety
of topics including the temporary foreign worker program and labour, corporate
culture, the supply chain, product availability and much more.




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]]> COVID-19: Revisiting Impacts and Key Takeaways Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:39:22 This episode, as we hit the three month mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, we revisit the impacts along the supply chain and unpack the key takeaways since March as businesses continue to adapt and prepare for a busy summer and harvest season. Featured guests Stéphanie Levasseur, President of Quebec Apple Growers, Satri Alpine, Director of Talent and Culture at Oppy and Tammy Vautour, Quality Assurance Director at Metro cover a variety of topics including the temporary foreign worker program and labour, corporate culture, the supply chain, product availability and much more. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   This episode, as we hit the three month mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, we revisit the impacts along the supply chain and unpack the key takeaways since March as businesses continue to adapt and prepare for a busy summer and harvest season. Featured guests Stéphanie Levasseur, President of Quebec Apple Growers, Satri Alpine, Director of Talent and Culture at Oppy and Tammy Vautour, Quality Assurance Director at Metro cover a variety of topics including the temporary foreign worker program and labour, corporate culture, the supply chain, product availability and much more. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 87 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3359050641523762151 Sustainable Packaging: Preferences and Parameters Ensuring food quality, sustaining food availability, reducing waste, minimizing costs to consumers and maximizing recyclability – all while mitigating the impacts on the environment – makes the conversation on sustainable packaging and preferred packaging materials remarkably complex. On this episode, guests talk about their work in the area of sustainable packaging and highlight the need for continued collaboration and communication across the supply chain to make the most sound and informed sustainable packaging decisions. We were joined by Dan Duguay of Tactix Government Relations and Public Affairs, Ian Gordon, Senior Vice President of Loblaw Brands, Emily Murracas and Fernanda Albuquerque from Mucci Farms, and Scott Howarth from Sinclair International.




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]]> Fri, 29 May 2020 18:08:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/sustainable-packaging-preferences-and-parameters-VE3oRLHu Ensuring food quality, sustaining food availability, reducing waste, minimizing costs to consumers and maximizing recyclability – all while mitigating the impacts on the environment – makes the conversation on sustainable packaging and preferred packaging materials remarkably complex. On this episode, guests talk about their work in the area of sustainable packaging and highlight the need for continued collaboration and communication across the supply chain to make the most sound and informed sustainable packaging decisions. We were joined by Dan Duguay of Tactix Government Relations and Public Affairs, Ian Gordon, Senior Vice President of Loblaw Brands, Emily Murracas and Fernanda Albuquerque from Mucci Farms, and Scott Howarth from Sinclair International.




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]]> Sustainable Packaging: Preferences and Parameters Canadian Produce Marketing Association 01:09:58 Ensuring food quality, sustaining food availability, reducing waste, minimizing costs to consumers and maximizing recyclability – all while mitigating the impacts on the environment – makes the conversation on sustainable packaging and preferred packaging materials remarkably complex. On this episode, guests talk about their work in the area of sustainable packaging and highlight the need for continued collaboration and communication across the supply chain to make the most sound and informed sustainable packaging decisions. We were joined by Dan Duguay of Tactix Government Relations and Public Affairs, Ian Gordon, Senior Vice President of Loblaw Brands, Emily Murracas and Fernanda Albuquerque from Mucci Farms, and Scott Howarth from Sinclair International. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   Ensuring food quality, sustaining food availability, reducing waste, minimizing costs to consumers and maximizing recyclability – all while mitigating the impacts on the environment – makes the conversation on sustainable packaging and preferred packaging materials remarkably complex. On this episode, guests talk about their work in the area of sustainable packaging and highlight the need for continued collaboration and communication across the supply chain to make the most sound and informed sustainable packaging decisions. We were joined by Dan Duguay of Tactix Government Relations and Public Affairs, Ian Gordon, Senior Vice President of Loblaw Brands, Emily Murracas and Fernanda Albuquerque from Mucci Farms, and Scott Howarth from Sinclair International. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 86 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-8256459761102873497 Fairtrade Practices, Certification and Sustainability This episode, we unpack fairtrade practices as an influential
method to sustainability. We spoke with Jennie Coleman, President of Equifruit
about their approach to sustainability and the Fairtrade certification. We also brought Mimmo Franzone, Director of Produce and Floral with Longo’s into the conversation to talk about
their Fairtrade organic banana program with Equifruit and the added value for
their guests.





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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:19:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/fairtrade-practices-certification-and-sustainability-m10XIzkk This episode, we unpack fairtrade practices as an influential
method to sustainability. We spoke with Jennie Coleman, President of Equifruit
about their approach to sustainability and the Fairtrade certification. We also brought Mimmo Franzone, Director of Produce and Floral with Longo’s into the conversation to talk about
their Fairtrade organic banana program with Equifruit and the added value for
their guests.





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]]> Fairtrade Practices, Certification and Sustainability Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:37:20 This episode, we unpack fairtrade practices as an influential method to sustainability. We spoke with Jennie Coleman, President of Equifruit about their approach to sustainability and the Fairtrade certification. We also brought Mimmo Franzone, Director of Produce and Floral with Longo’s into the conversation to talk about their Fairtrade organic banana program with Equifruit and the added value for their guests. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   This episode, we unpack fairtrade practices as an influential method to sustainability. We spoke with Jennie Coleman, President of Equifruit about their approach to sustainability and the Fairtrade certification. We also brought Mimmo Franzone, Director of Produce and Floral with Longo’s into the conversation to talk about their Fairtrade organic banana program with Equifruit and the added value for their guests. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 85 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-955961985294170769 COVID-19: Impacts, Risks and Responses across the Produce Supply Chain On this episode, we dive into the impacts, responses and anticipated future risks of the COVID-19 outbreak across the entire produce supply chain. We feature interviews with industry leaders Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Angela Santiago of The Little Potato Company, and Tim York of Markon Cooperative to talk about their approaches in addressing these unprecedented challenges and how it has impacted their views on crisis management. We also spoke with the Executive Medical Advisor of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Branch at the Public Health Agency of Canada to cover the measures that companies and individuals handling produce can take to keep themselves and their employees safe.



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]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:03:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/covid-19-impacts-risks-and-responses-across-the-produce-supply-chain-mv6WHb9e On this episode, we dive into the impacts, responses and anticipated future risks of the COVID-19 outbreak across the entire produce supply chain. We feature interviews with industry leaders Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Angela Santiago of The Little Potato Company, and Tim York of Markon Cooperative to talk about their approaches in addressing these unprecedented challenges and how it has impacted their views on crisis management. We also spoke with the Executive Medical Advisor of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Branch at the Public Health Agency of Canada to cover the measures that companies and individuals handling produce can take to keep themselves and their employees safe.



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]]> COVID-19: Impacts, Risks and Responses across the Produce Supply Chain Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:58:50 On this episode, we dive into the impacts, responses and anticipated future risks of the COVID-19 outbreak across the entire produce supply chain. We feature interviews with industry leaders Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Angela Santiago of The Little Potato Company, and Tim York of Markon Cooperative to talk about their approaches in addressing these unprecedented challenges and how it has impacted their views on crisis management. We also spoke with the Executive Medical Advisor of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Branch at the Public Health Agency of Canada to cover the measures that companies and individuals handling produce can take to keep themselves and their employees safe. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   On this episode, we dive into the impacts, responses and anticipated future risks of the COVID-19 outbreak across the entire produce supply chain. We feature interviews with industry leaders Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Angela Santiago of The Little Potato Company, and Tim York of Markon Cooperative to talk about their approaches in addressing these unprecedented challenges and how it has impacted their views on crisis management. We also spoke with the Executive Medical Advisor of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Branch at the Public Health Agency of Canada to cover the measures that companies and individuals handling produce can take to keep themselves and their employees safe. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 84 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-6163568091092639949 Dietitians: On the Forefront of Consumer Education Dietitians are critical in supporting the health and
wellness of Canadians. On this episode, we dive into the diverse roles and
responsibilities of dietitians and how they impact the eating habits of
individuals at the consumer, community, and national level. We’ll sit down with
CPMA’s very own dietitian, Jennifer Ong Tone, Loblaws retail dietitian, Jackie
Villeneuve, and Ottawa Public Health dietitian, Marketa Graham.




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]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:26:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/dietitians-on-the-forefront-of-consumer-education-J48OitLh Dietitians are critical in supporting the health and
wellness of Canadians. On this episode, we dive into the diverse roles and
responsibilities of dietitians and how they impact the eating habits of
individuals at the consumer, community, and national level. We’ll sit down with
CPMA’s very own dietitian, Jennifer Ong Tone, Loblaws retail dietitian, Jackie
Villeneuve, and Ottawa Public Health dietitian, Marketa Graham.




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]]> Dietitians: On the Forefront of Consumer Education Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:32:08 Dietitians are critical in supporting the health and wellness of Canadians. On this episode, we dive into the diverse roles and responsibilities of dietitians and how they impact the eating habits of individuals at the consumer, community, and national level. We’ll sit down with CPMA’s very own dietitian, Jennifer Ong Tone, Loblaws retail dietitian, Jackie Villeneuve, and Ottawa Public Health dietitian, Marketa Graham. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   Dietitians are critical in supporting the health and wellness of Canadians. On this episode, we dive into the diverse roles and responsibilities of dietitians and how they impact the eating habits of individuals at the consumer, community, and national level. We’ll sit down with CPMA’s very own dietitian, Jennifer Ong Tone, Loblaws retail dietitian, Jackie Villeneuve, and Ottawa Public Health dietitian, Marketa Graham. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 83 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-8111281929394399872 Produce and Politics: Part 2 CPMA hosts a roundtable discussion with political insiders representing the Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties. We continue the conversation on the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry, covering issues that are at the top of mind for the sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, tackling labour challenges, enhancing sustainability, bolstering the sector’s competitiveness and much more!



The talk is moderated by David Coletto from Abacus Data. Panelists included Caitlin McClung from StrategyCorp Inc., Howard Mains from Tactix Government Relations and Public Affairs Inc. and Cameron Holmstrom from Bluesky Strategy Group Inc.




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]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:16:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-and-politics-part-2-DcxqOp5p CPMA hosts a roundtable discussion with political insiders representing the Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties. We continue the conversation on the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry, covering issues that are at the top of mind for the sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, tackling labour challenges, enhancing sustainability, bolstering the sector’s competitiveness and much more!



The talk is moderated by David Coletto from Abacus Data. Panelists included Caitlin McClung from StrategyCorp Inc., Howard Mains from Tactix Government Relations and Public Affairs Inc. and Cameron Holmstrom from Bluesky Strategy Group Inc.




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]]> Produce and Politics: Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:56:31 CPMA hosts a roundtable discussion with political insiders representing the Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties. We continue the conversation on the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry, covering issues that are at the top of mind for the sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, tackling labour challenges, enhancing sustainability, bolstering the sector’s competitiveness and much more! The talk is moderated by David Coletto from Abacus Data. Panelists included Caitlin McClung from StrategyCorp Inc., Howard Mains from Tactix Government Relations and Public Affairs Inc. and Cameron Holmstrom from Bluesky Strategy Group Inc.  Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   CPMA hosts a roundtable discussion with political insiders representing the Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties. We continue the conversation on the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry, covering issues that are at the top of mind for the sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, tackling labour challenges, enhancing sustainability, bolstering the sector’s competitiveness and much more! The talk is moderated by David Coletto from Abacus Data. Panelists included Caitlin McClung from StrategyCorp Inc., Howard Mains from Tactix Government Relations and Public Affairs Inc. and Cameron Holmstrom from Bluesky Strategy Group Inc.  Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 82 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5644338247451075847 My Produce Story (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor) We're gearing up for the 95th CPMA Convention and Trade Show in May in Toronto and that includes our Learning Lounge sessions on the trade show floor! One of the Learning Lounge sessions that we always love to host is where we learn about interesting and inspiring careers journeys in the produce sector. On this episode, we go back to the Learning Lounge in Montreal to hear from Andrea Palmer of Nova Agri, Daniel Terrault from Hydroserre and Alain Routhier from Courchesne Larose for a session we call My Produce Story. The session was moderated by Rick Alcocer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods.




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]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:36:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/my-produce-story-live-from-the-cpma-trade-show-floor-_30bmldt We're gearing up for the 95th CPMA Convention and Trade Show in May in Toronto and that includes our Learning Lounge sessions on the trade show floor! One of the Learning Lounge sessions that we always love to host is where we learn about interesting and inspiring careers journeys in the produce sector. On this episode, we go back to the Learning Lounge in Montreal to hear from Andrea Palmer of Nova Agri, Daniel Terrault from Hydroserre and Alain Routhier from Courchesne Larose for a session we call My Produce Story. The session was moderated by Rick Alcocer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods.




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]]> My Produce Story (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor) Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:33:55 We're gearing up for the 95th CPMA Convention and Trade Show in May in Toronto and that includes our Learning Lounge sessions on the trade show floor! One of the Learning Lounge sessions that we always love to host is where we learn about interesting and inspiring careers journeys in the produce sector. On this episode, we go back to the Learning Lounge in Montreal to hear from Andrea Palmer of Nova Agri, Daniel Terrault from Hydroserre and Alain Routhier from Courchesne Larose for a session we call My Produce Story. The session was moderated by Rick Alcocer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   We're gearing up for the 95th CPMA Convention and Trade Show in May in Toronto and that includes our Learning Lounge sessions on the trade show floor! One of the Learning Lounge sessions that we always love to host is where we learn about interesting and inspiring careers journeys in the produce sector. On this episode, we go back to the Learning Lounge in Montreal to hear from Andrea Palmer of Nova Agri, Daniel Terrault from Hydroserre and Alain Routhier from Courchesne Larose for a session we call My Produce Story. The session was moderated by Rick Alcocer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 81 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-8800470986903442282 Produce and Politics: Part 1 On this episode, we sit down with David Coletto of Abacus Data to explore the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry. In the New Year we’ll be back with Part Two of the series with a roundtable discussion covering issues that are top of mind for our sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, enhancing sustainability, bolstering our sector’s competitiveness and much more.




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]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:49:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-and-politics-part-1-1SW3I4pC On this episode, we sit down with David Coletto of Abacus Data to explore the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry. In the New Year we’ll be back with Part Two of the series with a roundtable discussion covering issues that are top of mind for our sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, enhancing sustainability, bolstering our sector’s competitiveness and much more.




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]]> Produce and Politics: Part 1 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:25:25 On this episode, we sit down with David Coletto of Abacus Data to explore the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry. In the New Year we’ll be back with Part Two of the series with a roundtable discussion covering issues that are top of mind for our sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, enhancing sustainability, bolstering our sector’s competitiveness and much more. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   On this episode, we sit down with David Coletto of Abacus Data to explore the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry. In the New Year we’ll be back with Part Two of the series with a roundtable discussion covering issues that are top of mind for our sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, enhancing sustainability, bolstering our sector’s competitiveness and much more. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 80 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-383153410328133095 Variety and Proprietary Produce: From Concept to Commercialization We dive into all the dynamic components and drivers behind
the launch of a new variety – specifically looking at apples and table grapes.
We kick off the episode with Kate Evans from Washington State University and
Kathryn Grandy from Proprietary Variety Management to talk about the launch of the Cosmic Crisp apple and
look more broadly at the breeding processes and innovation behind developing a
new variety. We also talk apple varieties with Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh and
table grape varieties with Bill Poulos from Oppy.




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]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2019 16:33:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/variety-and-proprietary-produce-from-concept-to-commercialization-_wBuRORm We dive into all the dynamic components and drivers behind
the launch of a new variety – specifically looking at apples and table grapes.
We kick off the episode with Kate Evans from Washington State University and
Kathryn Grandy from Proprietary Variety Management to talk about the launch of the Cosmic Crisp apple and
look more broadly at the breeding processes and innovation behind developing a
new variety. We also talk apple varieties with Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh and
table grape varieties with Bill Poulos from Oppy.




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]]> Variety and Proprietary Produce: From Concept to Commercialization Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:37:38 We dive into all the dynamic components and drivers behind the launch of a new variety – specifically looking at apples and table grapes. We kick off the episode with Kate Evans from Washington State University and Kathryn Grandy from Proprietary Variety Management to talk about the launch of the Cosmic Crisp apple and look more broadly at the breeding processes and innovation behind developing a new variety. We also talk apple varieties with Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh and table grape varieties with Bill Poulos from Oppy. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   We dive into all the dynamic components and drivers behind the launch of a new variety – specifically looking at apples and table grapes. We kick off the episode with Kate Evans from Washington State University and Kathryn Grandy from Proprietary Variety Management to talk about the launch of the Cosmic Crisp apple and look more broadly at the breeding processes and innovation behind developing a new variety. We also talk apple varieties with Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh and table grape varieties with Bill Poulos from Oppy. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 79 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3843071912010253311 Practicality of Plastics: Consumer Insights, Best Practices and a Roadmap for the Future As the potentially damaging effects of plastic packaging on
our ecosystem has grown to be more visible to consumers through mainstream and
social media, the issue of plastics in produce has come to the forefront. CPMA
has recognized the need for an integrated industry approach that best meets
regulatory requirements, while keeping produce safe and affordable for the end
consumer. To that end, the CPMA Plastics Packaging Working Group was
established to identify efforts underway within the industry, determine best
practices, and develop an industry-supported roadmap to maintaining food
quality and safety while reducing the environmental impact of plastics. On this
episode of Produce Talks, we review the results of a consumer insight survey on
plastic packaging with pollster David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and speak
with Crystal Howe of Ice River Springs about their water bottles made from 100%
recycled plastic.




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]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:07:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/practicality-of-plastics-consumer-insights-best-practices-and-a-roadmap-for-the-future-GLbTYGuD As the potentially damaging effects of plastic packaging on
our ecosystem has grown to be more visible to consumers through mainstream and
social media, the issue of plastics in produce has come to the forefront. CPMA
has recognized the need for an integrated industry approach that best meets
regulatory requirements, while keeping produce safe and affordable for the end
consumer. To that end, the CPMA Plastics Packaging Working Group was
established to identify efforts underway within the industry, determine best
practices, and develop an industry-supported roadmap to maintaining food
quality and safety while reducing the environmental impact of plastics. On this
episode of Produce Talks, we review the results of a consumer insight survey on
plastic packaging with pollster David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and speak
with Crystal Howe of Ice River Springs about their water bottles made from 100%
recycled plastic.




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]]> Practicality of Plastics: Consumer Insights, Best Practices and a Roadmap for the Future Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:34:48 As the potentially damaging effects of plastic packaging on our ecosystem has grown to be more visible to consumers through mainstream and social media, the issue of plastics in produce has come to the forefront. CPMA has recognized the need for an integrated industry approach that best meets regulatory requirements, while keeping produce safe and affordable for the end consumer. To that end, the CPMA Plastics Packaging Working Group was established to identify efforts underway within the industry, determine best practices, and develop an industry-supported roadmap to maintaining food quality and safety while reducing the environmental impact of plastics. On this episode of Produce Talks, we review the results of a consumer insight survey on plastic packaging with pollster David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and speak with Crystal Howe of Ice River Springs about their water bottles made from 100% recycled plastic. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   As the potentially damaging effects of plastic packaging on our ecosystem has grown to be more visible to consumers through mainstream and social media, the issue of plastics in produce has come to the forefront. CPMA has recognized the need for an integrated industry approach that best meets regulatory requirements, while keeping produce safe and affordable for the end consumer. To that end, the CPMA Plastics Packaging Working Group was established to identify efforts underway within the industry, determine best practices, and develop an industry-supported roadmap to maintaining food quality and safety while reducing the environmental impact of plastics. On this episode of Produce Talks, we review the results of a consumer insight survey on plastic packaging with pollster David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and speak with Crystal Howe of Ice River Springs about their water bottles made from 100% recycled plastic. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 78 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3895003277683105417 Consumer Trends in Retail and Food Service On this episode, we speak with
Mary Scianna from Grocery Business Magazine and Chris Elliott from Restaurants
Canada, to discuss current consumer trends in grocery and in restaurants. The
marketplace is as competitive as ever, and as a result we’re seeing unique
strategies to reach specific demographics, while companies vie to position
themselves at the top of the market by focusing on convenience, speed, quality,
sustainability and much more.




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]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:50:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/consumer-trends-in-retail-and-food-service-ybFfI6if On this episode, we speak with
Mary Scianna from Grocery Business Magazine and Chris Elliott from Restaurants
Canada, to discuss current consumer trends in grocery and in restaurants. The
marketplace is as competitive as ever, and as a result we’re seeing unique
strategies to reach specific demographics, while companies vie to position
themselves at the top of the market by focusing on convenience, speed, quality,
sustainability and much more.




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]]> Consumer Trends in Retail and Food Service Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:29:45 On this episode, we speak with Mary Scianna from Grocery Business Magazine and Chris Elliott from Restaurants Canada, to discuss current consumer trends in grocery and in restaurants. The marketplace is as competitive as ever, and as a result we’re seeing unique strategies to reach specific demographics, while companies vie to position themselves at the top of the market by focusing on convenience, speed, quality, sustainability and much more. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   On this episode, we speak with Mary Scianna from Grocery Business Magazine and Chris Elliott from Restaurants Canada, to discuss current consumer trends in grocery and in restaurants. The marketplace is as competitive as ever, and as a result we’re seeing unique strategies to reach specific demographics, while companies vie to position themselves at the top of the market by focusing on convenience, speed, quality, sustainability and much more. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 77 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-2313486699386533478 Emerging Technology for Emerging Challenges Businesses in our sector are continually
innovating to meet industry demands and consumer expectations. Challenges
around labour, food waste, forecasting and so much more have inspired companies
to adapt and develop new innovative solutions. On this episode, we scrape the
surface of some of the exciting technology across the supply chain with guests
from Flashfood, Motorleaf, Apeel Sciences and Vineland Research and Innovation
Centre. To learn more about new innovations in our sector, head to the CPMA’s produce
innovation hub at produceinnovationhub.com.




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]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:50:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/emerging-technology-for-emerging-challenges-00UWHnnw Businesses in our sector are continually
innovating to meet industry demands and consumer expectations. Challenges
around labour, food waste, forecasting and so much more have inspired companies
to adapt and develop new innovative solutions. On this episode, we scrape the
surface of some of the exciting technology across the supply chain with guests
from Flashfood, Motorleaf, Apeel Sciences and Vineland Research and Innovation
Centre. To learn more about new innovations in our sector, head to the CPMA’s produce
innovation hub at produceinnovationhub.com.




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]]> Emerging Technology for Emerging Challenges Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:54:52 Businesses in our sector are continually innovating to meet industry demands and consumer expectations. Challenges around labour, food waste, forecasting and so much more have inspired companies to adapt and develop new innovative solutions. On this episode, we scrape the surface of some of the exciting technology across the supply chain with guests from Flashfood, Motorleaf, Apeel Sciences and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. To learn more about new innovations in our sector, head to the CPMA’s produce innovation hub at produceinnovationhub.com. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   Businesses in our sector are continually innovating to meet industry demands and consumer expectations. Challenges around labour, food waste, forecasting and so much more have inspired companies to adapt and develop new innovative solutions. On this episode, we scrape the surface of some of the exciting technology across the supply chain with guests from Flashfood, Motorleaf, Apeel Sciences and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. To learn more about new innovations in our sector, head to the CPMA’s produce innovation hub at produceinnovationhub.com. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 76 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-8879203838454559331 Taking Your Business to New Markets (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor) Last year we saw the development of the new NAFTA and confirmation of additional free trade agreements. The Canadian government, and others around the globe, are focused on removing barriers to product movement, opening new markets and increasing exports for domestic organizations. On this episode we head back to the Learning Lounge on a session in April with Dr. Stephen Tapp, Deputy Chief Economist from Export Development Canada. Stephen provides insight into these efforts and how Canadian business can capitalize on these growing opportunities. The session was moderated by President of Consolidated Fruit Packers Ltd., Dariel Trottier.




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]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/taking-your-business-to-new-markets-live-from-the-cpma-trade-show-floor-naVJc0_N Last year we saw the development of the new NAFTA and confirmation of additional free trade agreements. The Canadian government, and others around the globe, are focused on removing barriers to product movement, opening new markets and increasing exports for domestic organizations. On this episode we head back to the Learning Lounge on a session in April with Dr. Stephen Tapp, Deputy Chief Economist from Export Development Canada. Stephen provides insight into these efforts and how Canadian business can capitalize on these growing opportunities. The session was moderated by President of Consolidated Fruit Packers Ltd., Dariel Trottier.




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]]> Taking Your Business to New Markets (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor) Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:25:18 Last year we saw the development of the new NAFTA and confirmation of additional free trade agreements. The Canadian government, and others around the globe, are focused on removing barriers to product movement, opening new markets and increasing exports for domestic organizations. On this episode we head back to the Learning Lounge on a session in April with Dr. Stephen Tapp, Deputy Chief Economist from Export Development Canada. Stephen provides insight into these efforts and how Canadian business can capitalize on these growing opportunities. The session was moderated by President of Consolidated Fruit Packers Ltd., Dariel Trottier.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   Last year we saw the development of the new NAFTA and confirmation of additional free trade agreements. The Canadian government, and others around the globe, are focused on removing barriers to product movement, opening new markets and increasing exports for domestic organizations. On this episode we head back to the Learning Lounge on a session in April with Dr. Stephen Tapp, Deputy Chief Economist from Export Development Canada. Stephen provides insight into these efforts and how Canadian business can capitalize on these growing opportunities. The session was moderated by President of Consolidated Fruit Packers Ltd., Dariel Trottier.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 75 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-7561489121500031646 All About Freggie “Eat your fruits and veggies.” It can be a tough message to
convey to kids, so why not show them the benefits of leading a healthy
lifestyle? The 5th annual Freggie Fresh Ride is happening August 16th, starting
in Niagara and ending in Toronto with a stop at a Freggie event at the Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton in Oakville. The Freggie Fresh Ride
will again be raising money, with 100% of funds going directly to the Freggie
Children’s Program. Organizers Greg Ogiba of AMC Direct Inc. and Andrew George
of EarthFresh hop on the podcast along with Selena Karkash from CPMA as we
discuss all things Freggie.




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]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:03:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/all-about-freggie-_1dc9I9O “Eat your fruits and veggies.” It can be a tough message to
convey to kids, so why not show them the benefits of leading a healthy
lifestyle? The 5th annual Freggie Fresh Ride is happening August 16th, starting
in Niagara and ending in Toronto with a stop at a Freggie event at the Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton in Oakville. The Freggie Fresh Ride
will again be raising money, with 100% of funds going directly to the Freggie
Children’s Program. Organizers Greg Ogiba of AMC Direct Inc. and Andrew George
of EarthFresh hop on the podcast along with Selena Karkash from CPMA as we
discuss all things Freggie.




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]]> All About Freggie Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:22:02 “Eat your fruits and veggies.” It can be a tough message to convey to kids, so why not show them the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle? The 5th annual Freggie Fresh Ride is happening August 16th, starting in Niagara and ending in Toronto with a stop at a Freggie event at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton in Oakville. The Freggie Fresh Ride will again be raising money, with 100% of funds going directly to the Freggie Children’s Program. Organizers Greg Ogiba of AMC Direct Inc. and Andrew George of EarthFresh hop on the podcast along with Selena Karkash from CPMA as we discuss all things Freggie. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   “Eat your fruits and veggies.” It can be a tough message to convey to kids, so why not show them the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle? The 5th annual Freggie Fresh Ride is happening August 16th, starting in Niagara and ending in Toronto with a stop at a Freggie event at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton in Oakville. The Freggie Fresh Ride will again be raising money, with 100% of funds going directly to the Freggie Children’s Program. Organizers Greg Ogiba of AMC Direct Inc. and Andrew George of EarthFresh hop on the podcast along with Selena Karkash from CPMA as we discuss all things Freggie. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 74 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1235572977254015426 Let's Tackle Food Waste! On this podcast episode, we
sit down with Dr. Martin Gooch and Dan Laplain at Value Chain Management
International as we keep the conversation going on reducing food loss and waste
and plan for the release of a food waste reduction tool this summer. We talk
about the drivers behind the issue of waste and the ins and outs of the web
tool – who can use it, how to use it and the results that companies can expect.


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]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2019 19:27:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/lets-tackle-food-waste-C4It1cHo On this podcast episode, we
sit down with Dr. Martin Gooch and Dan Laplain at Value Chain Management
International as we keep the conversation going on reducing food loss and waste
and plan for the release of a food waste reduction tool this summer. We talk
about the drivers behind the issue of waste and the ins and outs of the web
tool – who can use it, how to use it and the results that companies can expect.


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]]> Let's Tackle Food Waste! Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:44:20 On this podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Martin Gooch and Dan Laplain at Value Chain Management International as we keep the conversation going on reducing food loss and waste and plan for the release of a food waste reduction tool this summer. We talk about the drivers behind the issue of waste and the ins and outs of the web tool – who can use it, how to use it and the results that companies can expect. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   On this podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Martin Gooch and Dan Laplain at Value Chain Management International as we keep the conversation going on reducing food loss and waste and plan for the release of a food waste reduction tool this summer. We talk about the drivers behind the issue of waste and the ins and outs of the web tool – who can use it, how to use it and the results that companies can expect. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 73 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3781094024235070705 Improving Enterprise Efficiencies to Reduce Food Loss and Waste (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor) This month, we're covering food loss and waste as CPMA plans the release of a food waste consulting tool available to our members. On this first food waste episode, we head back to the learning lounge for a panel discussion on how growers and businesses across the supply chain can tackle food loss and waste and improve their bottom line.

Moderator: Mike Ecker - Vineland Growers Co-operative

Speakers: Dan Martin - EarthFresh Foods, Martin Gooch - Value Chain Management International, Scott Ross - Canadian Federation of Agriculture




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]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:25:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/improving-enterprise-efficiencies-to-reduce-food-loss-and-waste-live-from-the-cpma-trade-show-floor-W4pmPear This month, we're covering food loss and waste as CPMA plans the release of a food waste consulting tool available to our members. On this first food waste episode, we head back to the learning lounge for a panel discussion on how growers and businesses across the supply chain can tackle food loss and waste and improve their bottom line.

Moderator: Mike Ecker - Vineland Growers Co-operative

Speakers: Dan Martin - EarthFresh Foods, Martin Gooch - Value Chain Management International, Scott Ross - Canadian Federation of Agriculture




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]]> Improving Enterprise Efficiencies to Reduce Food Loss and Waste (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor) Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:33:22 This month, we're covering food loss and waste as CPMA plans the release of a food waste consulting tool available to our members. On this first food waste episode, we head back to the learning lounge for a panel discussion on how growers and businesses across the supply chain can tackle food loss and waste and improve their bottom line. Moderator: Mike Ecker - Vineland Growers Co-operative Speakers:  Dan Martin - EarthFresh Foods, Martin Gooch - Value Chain Management International, Scott Ross - Canadian Federation of Agriculture Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   This month, we're covering food loss and waste as CPMA plans the release of a food waste consulting tool available to our members. On this first food waste episode, we head back to the learning lounge for a panel discussion on how growers and businesses across the supply chain can tackle food loss and waste and improve their bottom line. Moderator: Mike Ecker - Vineland Growers Co-operative Speakers:  Dan Martin - EarthFresh Foods, Martin Gooch - Value Chain Management International, Scott Ross - Canadian Federation of Agriculture Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 72 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4558164713394025830 Between Two Chairs 2019 This month on Produce Talks we sit down with Past Chair, Les Mallard of Fyffes North America and the new CPMA Chair, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada. We discuss the high level issues affecting the produce industry, the role and impact of CPMA volunteers, and some of the areas that CPMA will focus on in the next year.




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]]> Thu, 30 May 2019 18:02:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/between-two-chairs-2019-2ocN3zM_ This month on Produce Talks we sit down with Past Chair, Les Mallard of Fyffes North America and the new CPMA Chair, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada. We discuss the high level issues affecting the produce industry, the role and impact of CPMA volunteers, and some of the areas that CPMA will focus on in the next year.




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]]> Between Two Chairs 2019 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:24:29 This month on Produce Talks we sit down with Past Chair, Les Mallard of Fyffes North America and the new CPMA Chair, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada. We discuss the high level issues affecting the produce industry, the role and impact of CPMA volunteers, and some of the areas that CPMA will focus on in the next year. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   This month on Produce Talks we sit down with Past Chair, Les Mallard of Fyffes North America and the new CPMA Chair, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada. We discuss the high level issues affecting the produce industry, the role and impact of CPMA volunteers, and some of the areas that CPMA will focus on in the next year. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 71 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4146610295103562776 Technology Driving the Produce Industry Today (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor) We live in a world of constant change where technology creates opportunities to drive organizations to new levels of success. Blockchain, precision agriculture, automation, and much more are embraced by businesses searching to improve how produce is grown, harvested, packed, shipped and sold, while leveraging data to provide better decision making and transparency across the supply chain. Hear how organizations are embracing technology and its effect on the produce sector as a whole.

Moderator: Davis Yung - Fresh Direct Produce

Speakers: David Best - Duda Farm Fresh, Keith Kuhl - Southern Potato, Scott Dagondon - Motorleaf


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]]> Tue, 14 May 2019 14:22:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/technology-driving-the-produce-industry-today-live-from-the-cpma-trade-show-floor-EwpTpmD0 We live in a world of constant change where technology creates opportunities to drive organizations to new levels of success. Blockchain, precision agriculture, automation, and much more are embraced by businesses searching to improve how produce is grown, harvested, packed, shipped and sold, while leveraging data to provide better decision making and transparency across the supply chain. Hear how organizations are embracing technology and its effect on the produce sector as a whole.

Moderator: Davis Yung - Fresh Direct Produce

Speakers: David Best - Duda Farm Fresh, Keith Kuhl - Southern Potato, Scott Dagondon - Motorleaf


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]]> Technology Driving the Produce Industry Today (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor) Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:36:34 We live in a world of constant change where technology creates opportunities to drive organizations to new levels of success. Blockchain, precision agriculture, automation, and much more are embraced by businesses searching to improve how produce is grown, harvested, packed, shipped and sold, while leveraging data to provide better decision making and transparency across the supply chain. Hear how organizations are embracing technology and its effect on the produce sector as a whole. Moderator:  Davis Yung - Fresh Direct Produce Speakers:  David Best - Duda Farm Fresh, Keith Kuhl - Southern Potato, Scott Dagondon - Motorleaf Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   We live in a world of constant change where technology creates opportunities to drive organizations to new levels of success. Blockchain, precision agriculture, automation, and much more are embraced by businesses searching to improve how produce is grown, harvested, packed, shipped and sold, while leveraging data to provide better decision making and transparency across the supply chain. Hear how organizations are embracing technology and its effect on the produce sector as a whole. Moderator:  Davis Yung - Fresh Direct Produce Speakers:  David Best - Duda Farm Fresh, Keith Kuhl - Southern Potato, Scott Dagondon - Motorleaf Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 70 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-2630917479793934047 Influencer Marketing in the Produce Industry The social media landscape is evolving and has made room for
a new kind of celebrity endorsement – influencer marketing. On this episode, we delve into influencer marketing, the
relationship between brand and brand influencer, and the importance of
credibility in the produce industry. Registered dietitians and content creators Abbey Sharp (@abbeyskitchen) and Noelle Martin
(@motherhoodandmeals) share their individual career paths and social media wisdom, as Kara
Badder, Marketing Manager at NatureFresh™, gives us insight on their
marketing strategy with Noelle and how their partnership has flourished.

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]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:17:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/influencer-marketing-in-the-produce-industry-CrkJA6_L The social media landscape is evolving and has made room for
a new kind of celebrity endorsement – influencer marketing. On this episode, we delve into influencer marketing, the
relationship between brand and brand influencer, and the importance of
credibility in the produce industry. Registered dietitians and content creators Abbey Sharp (@abbeyskitchen) and Noelle Martin
(@motherhoodandmeals) share their individual career paths and social media wisdom, as Kara
Badder, Marketing Manager at NatureFresh™, gives us insight on their
marketing strategy with Noelle and how their partnership has flourished.

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]]> Influencer Marketing in the Produce Industry Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:38:02 The social media landscape is evolving and has made room for a new kind of celebrity endorsement – influencer marketing. On this episode, we delve into influencer marketing, the relationship between brand and brand influencer, and the importance of credibility in the produce industry. Registered dietitians and content creators Abbey Sharp (@abbeyskitchen) and Noelle Martin (@motherhoodandmeals) share their individual career paths and social media wisdom, as Kara Badder, Marketing Manager at NatureFresh™, gives us insight on their marketing strategy with Noelle and how their partnership has flourished.  Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   The social media landscape is evolving and has made room for a new kind of celebrity endorsement – influencer marketing. On this episode, we delve into influencer marketing, the relationship between brand and brand influencer, and the importance of credibility in the produce industry. Registered dietitians and content creators Abbey Sharp (@abbeyskitchen) and Noelle Martin (@motherhoodandmeals) share their individual career paths and social media wisdom, as Kara Badder, Marketing Manager at NatureFresh™, gives us insight on their marketing strategy with Noelle and how their partnership has flourished.  Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 69 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-6395249753927882808 Canada's Food Guide (with Chef Michael Smith and Carol Harrison, RD) Food has an immense impact on the health and well-being of
Canadians. The new Canada’s Food Guide gives plenty of recommendations on
nutrition and healthy eating habits. On this episode of Produce Talks we chat
with Chef Michael Smith and registered dietitian Carol Harrison to explore the
recommendations and science behind Canada’s Food Guide and unpack some of the
social challenges of food and nutrition in Canada.


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]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/canadas-food-guide-with-chef-michael-smith-and-carol-harrison-rd-xu5wvdDk Food has an immense impact on the health and well-being of
Canadians. The new Canada’s Food Guide gives plenty of recommendations on
nutrition and healthy eating habits. On this episode of Produce Talks we chat
with Chef Michael Smith and registered dietitian Carol Harrison to explore the
recommendations and science behind Canada’s Food Guide and unpack some of the
social challenges of food and nutrition in Canada.


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]]> Canada's Food Guide (with Chef Michael Smith and Carol Harrison, RD) Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:36:45 Food has an immense impact on the health and well-being of Canadians. The new Canada’s Food Guide gives plenty of recommendations on nutrition and healthy eating habits. On this episode of Produce Talks we chat with Chef Michael Smith and registered dietitian Carol Harrison to explore the recommendations and science behind Canada’s Food Guide and unpack some of the social challenges of food and nutrition in Canada.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   Food has an immense impact on the health and well-being of Canadians. The new Canada’s Food Guide gives plenty of recommendations on nutrition and healthy eating habits. On this episode of Produce Talks we chat with Chef Michael Smith and registered dietitian Carol Harrison to explore the recommendations and science behind Canada’s Food Guide and unpack some of the social challenges of food and nutrition in Canada.   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 68 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4962515031940312825 New Food Safety Regulations: Impacts on Industry The new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force in January, 2019 through the CFIA. Anytime new regulations come into place,
businesses can be impacted. We touch base with CPMA Food Safety Specialist,
Jeff Hall and Fred Webber from the Dispute Resolution Corporation to discuss
new requirements for produce businesses and the resources available to
industry.

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]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/new-food-safety-regulations-impacts-on-industry-0GTn_hgj The new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force in January, 2019 through the CFIA. Anytime new regulations come into place,
businesses can be impacted. We touch base with CPMA Food Safety Specialist,
Jeff Hall and Fred Webber from the Dispute Resolution Corporation to discuss
new requirements for produce businesses and the resources available to
industry.

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]]> New Food Safety Regulations: Impacts on Industry Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:34:39 The new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force in January, 2019 through the CFIA. Anytime new regulations come into place, businesses can be impacted. We touch base with CPMA Food Safety Specialist, Jeff Hall and Fred Webber from the Dispute Resolution Corporation to discuss new requirements for produce businesses and the resources available to industry. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   The new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force in January, 2019 through the CFIA. Anytime new regulations come into place, businesses can be impacted. We touch base with CPMA Food Safety Specialist, Jeff Hall and Fred Webber from the Dispute Resolution Corporation to discuss new requirements for produce businesses and the resources available to industry. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.                   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 67 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-7906393280841363918 Cultivating Corporate Culture for Business Performance We’re back for 2019! On this episode we explore corporate culture
and the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture
Award. Gaining insights from John Anderson at Oppy and Barrie Carlyle from Waterstone
Human Capital, we discuss the challenges and, more importantly, the
opportunities that corporate culture presents to the produce industry. We also chat about the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture Award, an
exclusive opportunity for CPMA members to examine their corporate culture and
be considered for the award!


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]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/cultivating-corporate-culture-for-business-performance-37VLTpaW We’re back for 2019! On this episode we explore corporate culture
and the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture
Award. Gaining insights from John Anderson at Oppy and Barrie Carlyle from Waterstone
Human Capital, we discuss the challenges and, more importantly, the
opportunities that corporate culture presents to the produce industry. We also chat about the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture Award, an
exclusive opportunity for CPMA members to examine their corporate culture and
be considered for the award!


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]]> Cultivating Corporate Culture for Business Performance Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:27:26 We’re back for 2019! On this episode we explore corporate culture and the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture Award. Gaining insights from John Anderson at Oppy and Barrie Carlyle from Waterstone Human Capital, we discuss the challenges and, more importantly, the opportunities that corporate culture presents to the produce industry. We also chat about the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture Award, an exclusive opportunity for CPMA members to examine their corporate culture and be considered for the award! Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. You can subscribe to the podcast.  We’re back for 2019! On this episode we explore corporate culture and the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture Award. Gaining insights from John Anderson at Oppy and Barrie Carlyle from Waterstone Human Capital, we discuss the challenges and, more importantly, the opportunities that corporate culture presents to the produce industry. We also chat about the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture Award, an exclusive opportunity for CPMA members to examine their corporate culture and be considered for the award! Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 66 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4460047064424043987 Growing Produce Skills - LIVE - From the CPMA Trade Show Floor

When matching career expectations, communication is key. And
with today’s generational shift discussing changing career priorities is
becoming paramount to staff retention. Join us for an open conversation on
current professional development expectations from young professionals in the
industry and how those expectations align with the vision business leaders have
for their employees.







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]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 21:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/growing-produce-skills-live-from-the-cpma-trade-show-floor-IQlqqJTA

When matching career expectations, communication is key. And
with today’s generational shift discussing changing career priorities is
becoming paramount to staff retention. Join us for an open conversation on
current professional development expectations from young professionals in the
industry and how those expectations align with the vision business leaders have
for their employees.







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]]> Growing Produce Skills - LIVE - From the CPMA Trade Show Floor Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:30:01 When matching career expectations, communication is key. And with today’s generational shift discussing changing career priorities is becoming paramount to staff retention. Join us for an open conversation on current professional development expectations from young professionals in the industry and how those expectations align with the vision business leaders have for their employees. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  When matching career expectations, communication is key. And with today’s generational shift discussing changing career priorities is becoming paramount to staff retention. Join us for an open conversation on current professional development expectations from young professionals in the industry and how those expectations align with the vision business leaders have for their employees. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 65 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4638966460594053612 The Future is Floral - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor

In this presentation from the CPMA Trade Show Floor we're
exploring Fresh Trends in Floral. Pulling from his over 35 years of experience
and unique insights into this part of the fresh category, J Schwanke (ubloom.com) will
discuss how the latest trends in the floral department are poised to influence
the future of both the produce department and the broader retail
industry.







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]]> Fri, 30 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-is-floral-live-from-the-cpma-trade-show-floor-Q0GphvQH

In this presentation from the CPMA Trade Show Floor we're
exploring Fresh Trends in Floral. Pulling from his over 35 years of experience
and unique insights into this part of the fresh category, J Schwanke (ubloom.com) will
discuss how the latest trends in the floral department are poised to influence
the future of both the produce department and the broader retail
industry.







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]]> The Future is Floral - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:31:01 In this presentation from the CPMA Trade Show Floor we're exploring Fresh Trends in Floral. Pulling from his over 35 years of experience and unique insights into this part of the fresh category, J Schwanke  (ubloom.com) will discuss how the latest trends in the floral department are poised to influence the future of both the produce department and the broader retail industry.  Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  In this presentation from the CPMA Trade Show Floor we're exploring Fresh Trends in Floral. Pulling from his over 35 years of experience and unique insights into this part of the fresh category, J Schwanke  (ubloom.com) will discuss how the latest trends in the floral department are poised to influence the future of both the produce department and the broader retail industry.  Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 64 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5514781141810336042 Retail and the Industry Today - - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor

From the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show floor, CPMA has
queried industry leaders to create a series of questions for our retail panel
that identify the biggest issues and hot buttons for retail and their
expectations from their suppliers as they navigate the ever-changing Canadian
retail landscape.


Speakers: Frank Gambioli, Loblaw Companies

Jim Waites, Overwaitea
Food Group

Reza Bafandeh, Sustainable
Produce Urban Delivery Inc.


Moderator: Les Mallard, Fyffes North America Inc.











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]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2018 13:06:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/retail-and-the-industry-today-live-from-the-cpma-trade-show-floor-_SHB4_zt

From the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show floor, CPMA has
queried industry leaders to create a series of questions for our retail panel
that identify the biggest issues and hot buttons for retail and their
expectations from their suppliers as they navigate the ever-changing Canadian
retail landscape.


Speakers: Frank Gambioli, Loblaw Companies

Jim Waites, Overwaitea
Food Group

Reza Bafandeh, Sustainable
Produce Urban Delivery Inc.


Moderator: Les Mallard, Fyffes North America Inc.











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]]> Retail and the Industry Today - - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:34:01 From the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show floor, CPMA has queried industry leaders to create a series of questions for our retail panel that identify the biggest issues and hot buttons for retail and their expectations from their suppliers as they navigate the ever-changing Canadian retail landscape. Speakers:   Frank Gambioli, Loblaw Companies                     Jim Waites, Overwaitea Food Group                     Reza Bafandeh, Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery Inc. Moderator:  Les Mallard, Fyffes North America Inc. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  From the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show floor, CPMA has queried industry leaders to create a series of questions for our retail panel that identify the biggest issues and hot buttons for retail and their expectations from their suppliers as they navigate the ever-changing Canadian retail landscape. Speakers:   Frank Gambioli, Loblaw Companies                     Jim Waites, Overwaitea Food Group                     Reza Bafandeh, Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery Inc. Moderator:  Les Mallard, Fyffes North America Inc. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 63 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4121005951712470488 My Produce Story featuring Angela Santiago and Brian Faulkner - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor

This episode we’re taking you back to the Learning Lounge on
the CPMA Trade Show Floor for a session featuring two interesting career
stories. How often do you get a chance to sit down with a top level produce
professional to find out about their produce story? How they got to where
they are and who helped them along the way? This session will feature a
deep dive into the careers of two such individuals:

  • Angela Santiago, CEO and Co-Founder, The Little Potato Company
  • Brian Faulkner, VP Sales & Marketing, BC Fresh Vegetables Inc.

The discussion was moderated by Mario Masellis, from Catania
Worldwide.







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]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:37:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/my-produce-story-featuring-angela-santiago-and-brian-faulkner-live-from-the-cpma-trade-show-floor-NCk9f1mW

This episode we’re taking you back to the Learning Lounge on
the CPMA Trade Show Floor for a session featuring two interesting career
stories. How often do you get a chance to sit down with a top level produce
professional to find out about their produce story? How they got to where
they are and who helped them along the way? This session will feature a
deep dive into the careers of two such individuals:

  • Angela Santiago, CEO and Co-Founder, The Little Potato Company
  • Brian Faulkner, VP Sales & Marketing, BC Fresh Vegetables Inc.

The discussion was moderated by Mario Masellis, from Catania
Worldwide.







Play the Podcast


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]]> My Produce Story featuring Angela Santiago and Brian Faulkner - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:30:35 This episode we’re taking you back to the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for a session featuring two interesting career stories. How often do you get a chance to sit down with a top level produce professional to find out about their produce story?  How they got to where they are and who helped them along the way?  This session will feature a deep dive into the careers of two such individuals: Angela Santiago, CEO and Co-Founder,  The Little Potato Company Brian Faulkner, VP Sales & Marketing, BC Fresh Vegetables Inc. The discussion was moderated by Mario Masellis, from Catania Worldwide. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This episode we’re taking you back to the Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for a session featuring two interesting career stories. How often do you get a chance to sit down with a top level produce professional to find out about their produce story?  How they got to where they are and who helped them along the way?  This session will feature a deep dive into the careers of two such individuals: Angela Santiago, CEO and Co-Founder,  The Little Potato Company Brian Faulkner, VP Sales & Marketing, BC Fresh Vegetables Inc. The discussion was moderated by Mario Masellis, from Catania Worldwide. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 62 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5713574993683352689 Produce Disruptors: Trade, Transportation and Technology - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor

This month on Produce Talks we’re bringing you to our
Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for the session on produce
disruptors. NAFTA, ELDs, and other acronyms are having huge impacts on how
businesses need to approach trade, transportation, and technology. So how do we
mitigate these produce disruptors and ensure we’re prepared for what’s to come?
Our panel of senior industry executives debate what they see as the essential
details that companies need to pay attention to moving forward.


This panel featured Brent Lloyd, The Star Group, Guy Milette, Courchesne
Larose Ltée, Stewart Lapage, The Oppenheimer Group and was hosted by Alison Robertson, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association







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]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2018 04:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-disruptors-trade-transportation-and-technology-live-from-the-cpma-trade-show-floor-BFCJ0JkK

This month on Produce Talks we’re bringing you to our
Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for the session on produce
disruptors. NAFTA, ELDs, and other acronyms are having huge impacts on how
businesses need to approach trade, transportation, and technology. So how do we
mitigate these produce disruptors and ensure we’re prepared for what’s to come?
Our panel of senior industry executives debate what they see as the essential
details that companies need to pay attention to moving forward.


This panel featured Brent Lloyd, The Star Group, Guy Milette, Courchesne
Larose Ltée, Stewart Lapage, The Oppenheimer Group and was hosted by Alison Robertson, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association







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]]> Produce Disruptors: Trade, Transportation and Technology - LIVE! From the CPMA Trade Show Floor Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:28:05 This month on Produce Talks we’re bringing you to our Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for the session on produce disruptors. NAFTA, ELDs, and other acronyms are having huge impacts on how businesses need to approach trade, transportation, and technology. So how do we mitigate these produce disruptors and ensure we’re prepared for what’s to come? Our panel of senior industry executives debate what they see as the essential details that companies need to pay attention to moving forward. This panel featured Brent Lloyd, The Star Group, Guy Milette, Courchesne Larose Ltée, Stewart Lapage, The Oppenheimer Group and was hosted by Alison Robertson, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month on Produce Talks we’re bringing you to our Learning Lounge on the CPMA Trade Show Floor for the session on produce disruptors. NAFTA, ELDs, and other acronyms are having huge impacts on how businesses need to approach trade, transportation, and technology. So how do we mitigate these produce disruptors and ensure we’re prepared for what’s to come? Our panel of senior industry executives debate what they see as the essential details that companies need to pay attention to moving forward. This panel featured Brent Lloyd, The Star Group, Guy Milette, Courchesne Larose Ltée, Stewart Lapage, The Oppenheimer Group and was hosted by Alison Robertson, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association   Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 61 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1167271139850191791 Stewardship and Produce

In Canada, there are a number of programs that require
companies to take responsibility for their part in creating consumer
waste. This month on Produce Talks we’re
touching base with Calla Farn the Vice President, Steward Relations at the
Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance to discuss how the stewardship programs
work. We’re also touching base with Steve
Roosdahl Executive Director of Supply Chain for the Oppenheimer Group to get
the industry perspective on how the industry needs to respond.







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]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2018 04:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/stewardship-and-produce-K75_au5K

In Canada, there are a number of programs that require
companies to take responsibility for their part in creating consumer
waste. This month on Produce Talks we’re
touching base with Calla Farn the Vice President, Steward Relations at the
Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance to discuss how the stewardship programs
work. We’re also touching base with Steve
Roosdahl Executive Director of Supply Chain for the Oppenheimer Group to get
the industry perspective on how the industry needs to respond.







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]]> Stewardship and Produce Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:34:50 In Canada, there are a number of programs that require companies to take responsibility for their part in creating consumer waste.  This month on Produce Talks we’re touching base with Calla Farn the Vice President, Steward Relations at the Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance to discuss how the stewardship programs work.  We’re also touching base with Steve Roosdahl Executive Director of Supply Chain for the Oppenheimer Group to get the industry perspective on how the industry needs to respond. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  In Canada, there are a number of programs that require companies to take responsibility for their part in creating consumer waste.  This month on Produce Talks we’re touching base with Calla Farn the Vice President, Steward Relations at the Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance to discuss how the stewardship programs work.  We’re also touching base with Steve Roosdahl Executive Director of Supply Chain for the Oppenheimer Group to get the industry perspective on how the industry needs to respond. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 60 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1913760641662070743 Research and the Future of Produce

This month we’re touching base with Dr. Amy Bowen, the
Research Director at Vineland Research to discuss how research shapes the
produce industry, particularly in Canada.We touch on some of the different types of research being done, the
importance of consumers, and why transparency is key.







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]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/research-and-the-future-of-produce-CS5ap6bT

This month we’re touching base with Dr. Amy Bowen, the
Research Director at Vineland Research to discuss how research shapes the
produce industry, particularly in Canada.We touch on some of the different types of research being done, the
importance of consumers, and why transparency is key.







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]]> Research and the Future of Produce Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:30:35 This month we’re touching base with Dr. Amy Bowen, the Research Director at Vineland Research to discuss how research shapes the produce industry, particularly in Canada.  We touch on some of the different types of research being done, the importance of consumers, and why transparency is key. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month we’re touching base with Dr. Amy Bowen, the Research Director at Vineland Research to discuss how research shapes the produce industry, particularly in Canada.  We touch on some of the different types of research being done, the importance of consumers, and why transparency is key. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 59 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-7433585742550886791 Between 2 Chairs 2018

This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President
of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Rick Alcocer, the past CPMA Chair,
of Duda Farms for the past year, and Les Mallard, the new CPMA Chair, of Fyffes
North America Inc. They’ll discuss the role of the CPMA chair, the direction
CPMA will take in the next year, and how young professionals can get involved
and make a difference.





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]]> Wed, 30 May 2018 04:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/between-2-chairs-2018-zXBn0Sl7

This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President
of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Rick Alcocer, the past CPMA Chair,
of Duda Farms for the past year, and Les Mallard, the new CPMA Chair, of Fyffes
North America Inc. They’ll discuss the role of the CPMA chair, the direction
CPMA will take in the next year, and how young professionals can get involved
and make a difference.





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]]> Between 2 Chairs 2018 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:33:52 This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Rick Alcocer, the past CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms for the past year, and Les Mallard, the new CPMA Chair, of Fyffes North America Inc. They’ll discuss the role of the CPMA chair, the direction CPMA will take in the next year, and how young professionals can get involved and make a difference. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Rick Alcocer, the past CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms for the past year, and Les Mallard, the new CPMA Chair, of Fyffes North America Inc. They’ll discuss the role of the CPMA chair, the direction CPMA will take in the next year, and how young professionals can get involved and make a difference. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 58 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-2469268258469920653 The Social Side of Produce – Part 2

We’re picking up on the Social media conversation with our
panel once again, this time the conversation revolves around some key points
for any business. How are produce
companies looking at their return on investment when it comes to social media. The panel shares their thoughts on best
practices, and shares some examples of companies outside of produce who are
great examples to learn from.

Our Panel includes:



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]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 05:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-social-side-of-produce-part-2-MgUxlcPW

We’re picking up on the Social media conversation with our
panel once again, this time the conversation revolves around some key points
for any business. How are produce
companies looking at their return on investment when it comes to social media. The panel shares their thoughts on best
practices, and shares some examples of companies outside of produce who are
great examples to learn from.

Our Panel includes:



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]]> The Social Side of Produce – Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:27:35 We’re picking up on the Social media conversation with our panel once again, this time the conversation revolves around some key points for any business.  How are produce companies looking at their return on investment when it comes to social media.  The panel shares their thoughts on best practices, and shares some examples of companies outside of produce who are great examples to learn from. Our Panel includes: Cathy Gomez, Markon Cooperative Inc. Heather Klein, Peak of the Market Kara Badder, NatureFresh™ Farms. Yumiko Hayashi, FreshPoint Vancouver Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  We’re picking up on the Social media conversation with our panel once again, this time the conversation revolves around some key points for any business.  How are produce companies looking at their return on investment when it comes to social media.  The panel shares their thoughts on best practices, and shares some examples of companies outside of produce who are great examples to learn from. Our Panel includes: Cathy Gomez, Markon Cooperative Inc. Heather Klein, Peak of the Market Kara Badder, NatureFresh™ Farms. Yumiko Hayashi, FreshPoint Vancouver Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 57 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4900799958599571939 The Social Side of Produce – Part 1

Social media is no longer a side of the desk product, and is
now usually either embedded or is the entirety of a company’s communication
strategy. This month on produce talks we
touch base with those responsible for social media from several CPMA member
companies to discuss the changing landscape of social media, different
strategies they are employing and best practices. This month’s guests include:



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]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/the-social-side-of-produce-part-1-jJkbcObE

Social media is no longer a side of the desk product, and is
now usually either embedded or is the entirety of a company’s communication
strategy. This month on produce talks we
touch base with those responsible for social media from several CPMA member
companies to discuss the changing landscape of social media, different
strategies they are employing and best practices. This month’s guests include:



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]]> The Social Side of Produce – Part 1 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:28:35 Social media is no longer a side of the desk product, and is now usually either embedded or is the entirety of a company’s communication strategy.  This month on produce talks we touch base with those responsible for social media from several CPMA member companies to discuss the changing landscape of social media, different strategies they are employing and best practices.  This month’s guests include: Cathy Gomez, Markon Cooperative Inc. Heather Klein, Peak of the Market Kara Badder, NatureFresh™ Farms. Yumiko Hayashi, FreshPoint Vancouver Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  Social media is no longer a side of the desk product, and is now usually either embedded or is the entirety of a company’s communication strategy.  This month on produce talks we touch base with those responsible for social media from several CPMA member companies to discuss the changing landscape of social media, different strategies they are employing and best practices.  This month’s guests include: Cathy Gomez, Markon Cooperative Inc. Heather Klein, Peak of the Market Kara Badder, NatureFresh™ Farms. Yumiko Hayashi, FreshPoint Vancouver Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 56 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-6497139545384688087 ELD’s: Changing The Way Produce Moves

With Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) being phased in to
trucks in the United States and Transport Canada looking at a similar
requirements, we took the opportunity to connect with Jaret Moch, Senior
Director of Logistics at Star Produce to discuss what this could look like for
the Canadian produce industry.







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]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2018 21:22:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/elds-changing-the-way-produce-moves-_fmSsQPN

With Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) being phased in to
trucks in the United States and Transport Canada looking at a similar
requirements, we took the opportunity to connect with Jaret Moch, Senior
Director of Logistics at Star Produce to discuss what this could look like for
the Canadian produce industry.







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]]> ELD’s: Changing The Way Produce Moves Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:20:05 With Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) being phased in to trucks in the United States and Transport Canada looking at a similar requirements, we took the opportunity to connect with Jaret Moch, Senior Director of Logistics at Star Produce to discuss what this could look like for the Canadian produce industry. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  With Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) being phased in to trucks in the United States and Transport Canada looking at a similar requirements, we took the opportunity to connect with Jaret Moch, Senior Director of Logistics at Star Produce to discuss what this could look like for the Canadian produce industry. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 55 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5900227446975698189 A Seat at the Table – Taking a Closer look at the NAFTA Negotiations With the latest round of NAFTA negotiations concluding in
Montreal we’re connecting with the CPMA team that was there on behalf of the
produce industry. Troy Sherman, the CPMA
Manager, Policy lets us in on what it’s like to be at the negotiations, what
the role of the CPMA is at the table, and why it is important for CPMA and
other association to be there and available.





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]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/a-seat-at-the-table-taking-a-closer-look-at-the-nafta-negotiations-0sEnOlGW With the latest round of NAFTA negotiations concluding in
Montreal we’re connecting with the CPMA team that was there on behalf of the
produce industry. Troy Sherman, the CPMA
Manager, Policy lets us in on what it’s like to be at the negotiations, what
the role of the CPMA is at the table, and why it is important for CPMA and
other association to be there and available.





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]]> A Seat at the Table – Taking a Closer look at the NAFTA Negotiations Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:24:29 With the latest round of NAFTA negotiations concluding in Montreal we’re connecting with the CPMA team that was there on behalf of the produce industry.  Troy Sherman, the CPMA Manager, Policy lets us in on what it’s like to be at the negotiations, what the role of the CPMA is at the table, and why it is important for CPMA and other association to be there and available. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  With the latest round of NAFTA negotiations concluding in Montreal we’re connecting with the CPMA team that was there on behalf of the produce industry.  Troy Sherman, the CPMA Manager, Policy lets us in on what it’s like to be at the negotiations, what the role of the CPMA is at the table, and why it is important for CPMA and other association to be there and available. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 54 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4102605413059482294 Produce Media Review 2017 - Part 2 Looking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovations that are influencing the industry into 2018 and beyond.

Presented in two parts, in part 1 we touch base with:


  • Matthew Ogg – Fresh Fruit Portal –Expanding product lines and the pressure of smaller retail stores.
  • Maggie Giuffrida – The Produce News – The youth movement and the impact of social media on produce.

  • Dr. Sara Celik – Renew Life on behalf of Grocery Business – How gut health is starting to influence consumer choices.






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]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:26:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-media-review-2017-part-2-NxfR2k6L Looking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovations that are influencing the industry into 2018 and beyond.

Presented in two parts, in part 1 we touch base with:


  • Matthew Ogg – Fresh Fruit Portal –Expanding product lines and the pressure of smaller retail stores.
  • Maggie Giuffrida – The Produce News – The youth movement and the impact of social media on produce.

  • Dr. Sara Celik – Renew Life on behalf of Grocery Business – How gut health is starting to influence consumer choices.






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]]> Produce Media Review 2017 - Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:37:16 Looking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovations that are influencing the industry into 2018 and beyond. Presented in two parts, in part 1 we touch base with: Matthew Ogg – Fresh Fruit Portal –Expanding product lines and the pressure of smaller retail stores. Maggie Giuffrida – The Produce News – The youth movement and the impact of social media on produce. Dr. Sara Celik – Renew Life on behalf of Grocery Business – How gut health is starting to influence consumer choices. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  Looking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovations that are influencing the industry into 2018 and beyond. Presented in two parts, in part 1 we touch base with: Matthew Ogg – Fresh Fruit Portal –Expanding product lines and the pressure of smaller retail stores. Maggie Giuffrida – The Produce News – The youth movement and the impact of social media on produce. Dr. Sara Celik – Renew Life on behalf of Grocery Business – How gut health is starting to influence consumer choices. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 53 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-506800058634957064 Produce Media Review 2017 - Part 1 Looking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovations that are influencing the industry into 2018 and beyond.

Presented in two parts, in part 1 we touch base with:


  • Greg Johnson – The Packer – The consumer statistics behind the continuing growth of organics.
  • Karen Davidson (The Grower) – Smaller non-agriculture tech companies innovating with growers.




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]]> Mon, 18 Dec 2017 14:13:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-media-review-2017-part-1-goLkt3nQ Looking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovations that are influencing the industry into 2018 and beyond.

Presented in two parts, in part 1 we touch base with:


  • Greg Johnson – The Packer – The consumer statistics behind the continuing growth of organics.
  • Karen Davidson (The Grower) – Smaller non-agriculture tech companies innovating with growers.




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]]> Produce Media Review 2017 - Part 1 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:25:55  Looking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovations that are influencing the industry into 2018 and beyond. Presented in two parts, in part 1 we touch base with: Greg Johnson – The Packer – The consumer statistics behind the continuing growth of organics. Karen Davidson (The Grower) – Smaller non-agriculture tech companies innovating with growers. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.   Looking back at 2017, we’ve already seen how new trends and innovations are changing the landscape of the fresh produce industry. As with previous years, we’re using our year-end episode to connect with industry media for a brief glimpse into what they’re seeing in terms of trends and innovations that are influencing the industry into 2018 and beyond. Presented in two parts, in part 1 we touch base with: Greg Johnson – The Packer – The consumer statistics behind the continuing growth of organics. Karen Davidson (The Grower) – Smaller non-agriculture tech companies innovating with growers. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 52 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1887123053523142549 Tackling Waste for Organizational Success Waste is a word that not many people see as a positive, but
according to Martin Gooch, “where there is waste there is opportunity.” The Value Chain Management International co-founder
connects with us on this month’s podcast for a deeper discussion on how
examining waste can create opportunities for organizations. We also touch base with Brad Wiseman from
EarthFresh about his company’s participation in a case study on improving table
potato quality and pack-out.





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]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/tackling-waste-for-organizational-success-3l5mVko1 Waste is a word that not many people see as a positive, but
according to Martin Gooch, “where there is waste there is opportunity.” The Value Chain Management International co-founder
connects with us on this month’s podcast for a deeper discussion on how
examining waste can create opportunities for organizations. We also touch base with Brad Wiseman from
EarthFresh about his company’s participation in a case study on improving table
potato quality and pack-out.





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]]> Tackling Waste for Organizational Success Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:26:39 Waste is a word that not many people see as a positive, but according to Martin Gooch, “where there is waste there is opportunity.”  The Value Chain Management International co-founder connects with us on this month’s podcast for a deeper discussion on how examining waste can create opportunities for organizations.  We also touch base with Brad Wiseman from EarthFresh about his company’s participation in a case study on improving table potato quality and pack-out. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  Waste is a word that not many people see as a positive, but according to Martin Gooch, “where there is waste there is opportunity.”  The Value Chain Management International co-founder connects with us on this month’s podcast for a deeper discussion on how examining waste can create opportunities for organizations.  We also touch base with Brad Wiseman from EarthFresh about his company’s participation in a case study on improving table potato quality and pack-out. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 51 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4256320326607513984 Ready, Click, Cook — Online meal kit solutions Just three years ago if you brought up the idea of a meal kit in a
box almost everyone would picture the traditional frozen dinner that you might
have to chip out of a block of ice in a freezer - that’s definitely not the
case anymore! With rising consumer confidence there has been a swell in online grocery
and meal kit purchases. This month on Produce Talks we touch base with Daniel
Henderson, VP of Culinary & Strategic
Sourcing for Chef’s Plate and Reza Bafandeh, VP of Supply Chain for SPUD.CA to
discuss online purchasing, meal kits, and how this part of the industry is
evolving.





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]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:17:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/ready-click-cook-online-meal-kit-solutions-r5WltlKd Just three years ago if you brought up the idea of a meal kit in a
box almost everyone would picture the traditional frozen dinner that you might
have to chip out of a block of ice in a freezer - that’s definitely not the
case anymore! With rising consumer confidence there has been a swell in online grocery
and meal kit purchases. This month on Produce Talks we touch base with Daniel
Henderson, VP of Culinary & Strategic
Sourcing for Chef’s Plate and Reza Bafandeh, VP of Supply Chain for SPUD.CA to
discuss online purchasing, meal kits, and how this part of the industry is
evolving.





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]]> Ready, Click, Cook — Online meal kit solutions Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:40:30 Just three years ago if you brought up the idea of a meal kit in a box almost everyone would picture the traditional frozen dinner that you might have to chip out of a block of ice in a freezer - that’s definitely not the case anymore! With rising consumer confidence there has been a swell in online grocery and meal kit purchases. This month on Produce Talks we touch base with Daniel Henderson, VP of Culinary & Strategic Sourcing for Chef’s Plate and Reza Bafandeh, VP of Supply Chain for SPUD.CA to discuss online purchasing, meal kits, and how this part of the industry is evolving. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  Just three years ago if you brought up the idea of a meal kit in a box almost everyone would picture the traditional frozen dinner that you might have to chip out of a block of ice in a freezer - that’s definitely not the case anymore! With rising consumer confidence there has been a swell in online grocery and meal kit purchases. This month on Produce Talks we touch base with Daniel Henderson, VP of Culinary & Strategic Sourcing for Chef’s Plate and Reza Bafandeh, VP of Supply Chain for SPUD.CA to discuss online purchasing, meal kits, and how this part of the industry is evolving. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 50 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3091293473223137378 Globalization of Produce – A View Across the Supply Chain (Part 2) This month on Produce Talks we present the second
part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning
Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show.
Rich
Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L.
Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how the industry is changing as consumers demand
access to produce grown around the world.





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]]> Fri, 29 Sep 2017 16:34:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/globalization-of-produce-a-view-across-the-supply-chain-part-2-U5ZRosAe This month on Produce Talks we present the second
part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning
Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show.
Rich
Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L.
Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how the industry is changing as consumers demand
access to produce grown around the world.





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]]> Globalization of Produce – A View Across the Supply Chain (Part 2) Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:17:44 This month on Produce Talks we present the second part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show.  Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how the industry is changing as consumers demand access to produce grown around the world. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month on Produce Talks we present the second part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show.  Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how the industry is changing as consumers demand access to produce grown around the world. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 49 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1923291280587470013 Globalization of Produce – A View Across the Supply Chain (Part 1) This month on Produce Talks we present the first part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show. Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how international boundaries have slipped away as produce moves around the globe to meet the ever-increasing consumer appetite for all produce, year round. What has the impact been to industry, how have companies across the supply chain adjusted to this new business model?




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]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/globalization-of-produce-a-view-across-the-supply-chain-part-1-b18H4eVg This month on Produce Talks we present the first part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show. Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how international boundaries have slipped away as produce moves around the globe to meet the ever-increasing consumer appetite for all produce, year round. What has the impact been to industry, how have companies across the supply chain adjusted to this new business model?




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]]> Globalization of Produce – A View Across the Supply Chain (Part 1) Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:17:15 This month on Produce Talks we present the first part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show. Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how international boundaries have slipped away as produce moves around the globe to meet the ever-increasing consumer appetite for all produce, year round. What has the impact been to industry, how have companies across the supply chain adjusted to this new business model? Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month on Produce Talks we present the first part of a conversation recreating a panel discussion from CPMA’s Learning Lounge at CPMA’s Convention & Trade Show. Rich Dachman, Sysco; Hans Maurer, The Agri-Chain Center, Mario Masellis, M L. Catania Co. Ltd; discuss how international boundaries have slipped away as produce moves around the globe to meet the ever-increasing consumer appetite for all produce, year round. What has the impact been to industry, how have companies across the supply chain adjusted to this new business model? Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 48 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-7702137805058354863 Produce Talks: Moving Product – Part 2 This month on Produce Talks we continue our conversation with Kristina Goodall,
Director of Operations for NFI, and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads
Logistics, to discuss the transportation and third-party logistics side of the
produce industry.



In the second part of our discussion, we explore
changes happening in the transportation and third-party logistics business,
including the impact of changing trade agreements






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]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2017 20:09:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-talks-moving-product-part-2-UxjPwNUi This month on Produce Talks we continue our conversation with Kristina Goodall,
Director of Operations for NFI, and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads
Logistics, to discuss the transportation and third-party logistics side of the
produce industry.



In the second part of our discussion, we explore
changes happening in the transportation and third-party logistics business,
including the impact of changing trade agreements






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]]> Produce Talks: Moving Product – Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:15:58 This month on Produce Talks we continue our conversation with Kristina Goodall, Director of Operations for NFI, and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads Logistics, to discuss the transportation and third-party logistics side of the produce industry. In the second part of our discussion, we explore changes happening in the transportation and third-party logistics business, including the impact of changing trade agreements Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month on Produce Talks we continue our conversation with Kristina Goodall, Director of Operations for NFI, and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads Logistics, to discuss the transportation and third-party logistics side of the produce industry. In the second part of our discussion, we explore changes happening in the transportation and third-party logistics business, including the impact of changing trade agreements Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 47 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-6540289075943975670 Produce Talks: Moving Product – Part 1 This month on Produce Talks we connect with Kristina Goodall, Director of
Operations for NFI and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads Logistics, to
discuss the transportation and third-party logistics part of the produce
industry. In Part 1 of our conversation, we discuss how changes in technology are
affecting how produce is transported and the workforce that moves it.



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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:11:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-talks-moving-product-part-1-6eYD8Gb9 This month on Produce Talks we connect with Kristina Goodall, Director of
Operations for NFI and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads Logistics, to
discuss the transportation and third-party logistics part of the produce
industry. In Part 1 of our conversation, we discuss how changes in technology are
affecting how produce is transported and the workforce that moves it.



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]]> Produce Talks: Moving Product – Part 1 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:20:09 This month on Produce Talks we connect with Kristina Goodall, Director of Operations for NFI and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads Logistics, to discuss the transportation and third-party logistics part of the produce industry. In Part 1 of our conversation, we discuss how changes in technology are affecting how produce is transported and the workforce that moves it. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month on Produce Talks we connect with Kristina Goodall, Director of Operations for NFI and Jennifer Morris, VP Sales for Two Roads Logistics, to discuss the transportation and third-party logistics part of the produce industry. In Part 1 of our conversation, we discuss how changes in technology are affecting how produce is transported and the workforce that moves it. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 46 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-225989415686914990 Produce Talks: Between Two Chairs – Part 2 This month on Produce Talks Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, continues his conversation
with Sam Silvestro, Past Chair of CPMA, and Rick Alcocer, the new CPMA Chair, of
Duda Farms. In this part of the conversation, Rick outlines the priorities for
his upcoming year as chair, and we get to learn just how much CPMA’s first international
chair knows about Canada.



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]]> Tue, 6 Jun 2017 14:45:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-talks-between-two-chairs-part-2-A2tV1Y1o This month on Produce Talks Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, continues his conversation
with Sam Silvestro, Past Chair of CPMA, and Rick Alcocer, the new CPMA Chair, of
Duda Farms. In this part of the conversation, Rick outlines the priorities for
his upcoming year as chair, and we get to learn just how much CPMA’s first international
chair knows about Canada.



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]]> Produce Talks: Between Two Chairs – Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:26:22 This month on Produce Talks Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, continues his conversation with Sam Silvestro, Past Chair of CPMA, and Rick Alcocer, the new CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms. In this part of the conversation, Rick outlines the priorities for his upcoming year as chair, and we get to learn just how much CPMA’s first international chair knows about Canada. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month on Produce Talks Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, continues his conversation with Sam Silvestro, Past Chair of CPMA, and Rick Alcocer, the new CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms. In this part of the conversation, Rick outlines the priorities for his upcoming year as chair, and we get to learn just how much CPMA’s first international chair knows about Canada. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 45 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5627709920346340131 Produce Talks: Between Two Chairs – Part 1 This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Sam Silvestro, Chair of CPMA for the past year, and Rick Alcocer, the incoming CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms. They’ll discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of CPMA.





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]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:36:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/produce-talks-between-two-chairs-part-1-42Cawg0n This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Sam Silvestro, Chair of CPMA for the past year, and Rick Alcocer, the incoming CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms. They’ll discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of CPMA.





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]]> Produce Talks: Between Two Chairs – Part 1 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:21:21 This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Sam Silvestro, Chair of CPMA for the past year, and Rick Alcocer, the incoming CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms. They’ll discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of CPMA. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, as he sits down for a conversation with Sam Silvestro, Chair of CPMA for the past year, and Rick Alcocer, the incoming CPMA Chair, of Duda Farms. They’ll discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of CPMA. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 44 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-866349601880124381 Using Data to Improve Operations One of the real advantages of investing in technology is the ability to collect and analyze data across all parts One of the real advantages of investing in technology is the ability to collect and analyze data across all parts of a company’s processes. But how does a business take all that data and synthesize it to make a positive change?


This month on Produce Talks, we touch base with Naturefresh Farms about recently being featured in an Intel case study, and how Naturefresh has taken information from data to improve its procedures.




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]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:19:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/using-data-to-improve-operations-YE0Dj0Ht One of the real advantages of investing in technology is the ability to collect and analyze data across all parts One of the real advantages of investing in technology is the ability to collect and analyze data across all parts of a company’s processes. But how does a business take all that data and synthesize it to make a positive change?


This month on Produce Talks, we touch base with Naturefresh Farms about recently being featured in an Intel case study, and how Naturefresh has taken information from data to improve its procedures.




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]]> Using Data to Improve Operations Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:14:54 One of the real advantages of investing in technology is the ability to collect and analyze data across all parts One of the real advantages of investing in technology is the ability to collect and analyze data across all parts of a company’s processes. But how does a business take all that data and synthesize it to make a positive change? This month on Produce Talks, we touch base with Naturefresh Farms about recently being featured in an Intel case study, and how Naturefresh has taken information from data to improve its procedures. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  One of the real advantages of investing in technology is the ability to collect and analyze data across all parts One of the real advantages of investing in technology is the ability to collect and analyze data across all parts of a company’s processes. But how does a business take all that data and synthesize it to make a positive change? This month on Produce Talks, we touch base with Naturefresh Farms about recently being featured in an Intel case study, and how Naturefresh has taken information from data to improve its procedures. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 43 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4102483162449768274 Vertical Farming: Toward the Future Vertical farming has started to find its own space among
growing methods. This month on the Produce Talks podcast, we are joined by Greg
Veinott, Manager of Business Development for GoodLeaf Farms, based in Bible
Hill, NS. In our conversation, we explore the specifics around indoor vertical
farming, including technology, unique characteristics of the plants, and how
this method of growing could affect the future of the produce industry.

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Show Notes:

0:21
Greg provides a description of the physical layout of GoodLeaf Farms in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia.
1:31
What makes a good location or building for a vertical farm?
2:33
Making sure to closely monitor what comes in and out of a vertical farm.
3:45
Controlling pests and disease in a controlled environment system
5:06
The product that makes sense to grow with a vertical farm.
7:00
Will we ever see a Vertical Farm growing strawberries?
7:58
The costs of production factoring into choosing to grow vertically
9:09
Why do all pictures of vertical farms look red/purple?
10:31
How light affects the plant development - taste, texture, and rate of growth.
11:55
Interactions and ties between research and development at GoodLeaf Farms and Dalhousie University
13:43
Why is GoodLeaf succeeding in an area where a lot of people have failed? Why are they successful with their vertical farming operation?
15:20
How do vertically grown products compare tastewise to a traditionally grown product?
16:44
How consumers are reacting to vertically grown product.
18:08
Will we ever see skyscrapers growing food in dense urban areas?
20:35
Can vertical farming help with food insecurity issues in the north?
21:53
What is the future of vertical farming, and what is the catalyst that will drive it?

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/vertical-farming-toward-the-future-jGE3xFhY Vertical farming has started to find its own space among
growing methods. This month on the Produce Talks podcast, we are joined by Greg
Veinott, Manager of Business Development for GoodLeaf Farms, based in Bible
Hill, NS. In our conversation, we explore the specifics around indoor vertical
farming, including technology, unique characteristics of the plants, and how
this method of growing could affect the future of the produce industry.

Play the Podcast




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Show Notes:

0:21
Greg provides a description of the physical layout of GoodLeaf Farms in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia.
1:31
What makes a good location or building for a vertical farm?
2:33
Making sure to closely monitor what comes in and out of a vertical farm.
3:45
Controlling pests and disease in a controlled environment system
5:06
The product that makes sense to grow with a vertical farm.
7:00
Will we ever see a Vertical Farm growing strawberries?
7:58
The costs of production factoring into choosing to grow vertically
9:09
Why do all pictures of vertical farms look red/purple?
10:31
How light affects the plant development - taste, texture, and rate of growth.
11:55
Interactions and ties between research and development at GoodLeaf Farms and Dalhousie University
13:43
Why is GoodLeaf succeeding in an area where a lot of people have failed? Why are they successful with their vertical farming operation?
15:20
How do vertically grown products compare tastewise to a traditionally grown product?
16:44
How consumers are reacting to vertically grown product.
18:08
Will we ever see skyscrapers growing food in dense urban areas?
20:35
Can vertical farming help with food insecurity issues in the north?
21:53
What is the future of vertical farming, and what is the catalyst that will drive it?

]]> Vertical Farming: Toward the Future Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:25:54 Vertical farming has started to find its own space among growing methods. This month on the Produce Talks podcast, we are joined by Greg Veinott, Manager of Business Development for GoodLeaf Farms, based in Bible Hill, NS. In our conversation, we explore the specifics around indoor vertical farming, including technology, unique characteristics of the plants, and how this method of growing could affect the future of the produce industry. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  Show Notes: 0:21 Greg provides a description of the physical layout of GoodLeaf Farms in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. 1:31 What makes a good location or building for a vertical farm? 2:33 Making sure to closely monitor what comes in and out of a vertical farm. 3:45 Controlling pests and disease in a controlled environment system 5:06 The product that makes sense to grow with a vertical farm. 7:00 Will we ever see a Vertical Farm growing strawberries? 7:58 The costs of production factoring into choosing to grow vertically 9:09 Why do all pictures of vertical farms look red/purple? 10:31 How light affects the plant development - taste, texture, and rate of growth. 11:55 Interactions and ties between research and development at GoodLeaf Farms and Dalhousie University 13:43 Why is GoodLeaf succeeding in an area where a lot of people have failed? Why are they successful with their vertical farming operation? 15:20 How do vertically grown products compare tastewise to a traditionally grown product? 16:44 How consumers are reacting to vertically grown product. 18:08 Will we ever see skyscrapers growing food in dense urban areas? 20:35 Can vertical farming help with food insecurity issues in the north? 21:53 What is the future of vertical farming, and what is the catalyst that will drive it? Vertical farming has started to find its own space among growing methods. This month on the Produce Talks podcast, we are joined by Greg Veinott, Manager of Business Development for GoodLeaf Farms, based in Bible Hill, NS. In our conversation, we explore the specifics around indoor vertical farming, including technology, unique characteristics of the plants, and how this method of growing could affect the future of the produce industry. Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  Show Notes: 0:21 Greg provides a description of the physical layout of GoodLeaf Farms in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. 1:31 What makes a good location or building for a vertical farm? 2:33 Making sure to closely monitor what comes in and out of a vertical farm. 3:45 Controlling pests and disease in a controlled environment system 5:06 The product that makes sense to grow with a vertical farm. 7:00 Will we ever see a Vertical Farm growing strawberries? 7:58 The costs of production factoring into choosing to grow vertically 9:09 Why do all pictures of vertical farms look red/purple? 10:31 How light affects the plant development - taste, texture, and rate of growth. 11:55 Interactions and ties between research and development at GoodLeaf Farms and Dalhousie University 13:43 Why is GoodLeaf succeeding in an area where a lot of people have failed? Why are they successful with their vertical farming operation? 15:20 How do vertically grown products compare tastewise to a traditionally grown product? 16:44 How consumers are reacting to vertically grown product. 18:08 Will we ever see skyscrapers growing food in dense urban areas? 20:35 Can vertical farming help with food insecurity issues in the north? 21:53 What is the future of vertical farming, and what is the catalyst that will drive it? freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 42 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-7276462264673917443 Ethnic and Exotic Produce – Part 2 There has been a steady growth the variety and origin of produce over the past ten to fifteen years. In part one we explore some of the factors that are contributing to this growth, including the influence the rising number of newcomers to Canada are having on the produce departments. We assembled a panel to discuss how the produce department is changing and the opportunity that exists with this trend.


This month we have the privilege of being joined by:

  • Davis Yung, President, Fresh Direct Produce
  • George Pitsikoulis, President, Canadawide Fruits Wholesalers
  • Michael Baird, Category Manager Ethnic, Loblaw Companies

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]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2017 14:24:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/ethnic-and-exotic-produce-part-2-q5Vxr1l6 There has been a steady growth the variety and origin of produce over the past ten to fifteen years. In part one we explore some of the factors that are contributing to this growth, including the influence the rising number of newcomers to Canada are having on the produce departments. We assembled a panel to discuss how the produce department is changing and the opportunity that exists with this trend.


This month we have the privilege of being joined by:

  • Davis Yung, President, Fresh Direct Produce
  • George Pitsikoulis, President, Canadawide Fruits Wholesalers
  • Michael Baird, Category Manager Ethnic, Loblaw Companies

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]]> Ethnic and Exotic Produce – Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:24:30 There has been a steady growth the variety and origin of produce over the past ten to fifteen years.  In part one we explore some of the factors that are contributing to this growth, including the influence the rising number of newcomers to Canada are having on the produce departments.  We assembled a panel to discuss how the produce department is changing and the opportunity that exists with this trend. This month we have the privilege of being joined by: Davis Yung, President, Fresh Direct Produce George Pitsikoulis, President, Canadawide Fruits Wholesalers Michael Baird, Category Manager Ethnic, Loblaw Companies Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  There has been a steady growth the variety and origin of produce over the past ten to fifteen years.  In part one we explore some of the factors that are contributing to this growth, including the influence the rising number of newcomers to Canada are having on the produce departments.  We assembled a panel to discuss how the produce department is changing and the opportunity that exists with this trend. This month we have the privilege of being joined by: Davis Yung, President, Fresh Direct Produce George Pitsikoulis, President, Canadawide Fruits Wholesalers Michael Baird, Category Manager Ethnic, Loblaw Companies Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 41 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-2901567281491989851 Media Talks: 2016 Retrospective on Produce - Part 2 This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2016 and predicting the major stories of 2017.


This episode is the first half of a conversation with:

· Meagan Kashty (Canadian Grocer)

· Karen Davidson (The Grower)

· Greg Johnson (The Packer)

· Marieke Hemmes (Fresh Plaza)


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]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2016 06:03:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/media-talks-2016-retrospective-on-produce-part-2-1FhTVa7s This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2016 and predicting the major stories of 2017.


This episode is the first half of a conversation with:

· Meagan Kashty (Canadian Grocer)

· Karen Davidson (The Grower)

· Greg Johnson (The Packer)

· Marieke Hemmes (Fresh Plaza)


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]]> Media Talks: 2016 Retrospective on Produce - Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:24:04 This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2016 and predicting the major stories of 2017. This episode is the first half of a conversation with: ·         Meagan Kashty (Canadian Grocer) ·         Karen Davidson (The Grower) ·         Greg Johnson (The Packer) ·         Marieke Hemmes (Fresh Plaza) Play Part 2 Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2016 and predicting the major stories of 2017. This episode is the first half of a conversation with: ·         Meagan Kashty (Canadian Grocer) ·         Karen Davidson (The Grower) ·         Greg Johnson (The Packer) ·         Marieke Hemmes (Fresh Plaza) Play Part 2 Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 40 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5621160552630734984 Media Talks: 2016 Retrospective on Produce - Part 1 This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2016 and predicting the major stories of 2017.


This episode is the first half of a conversation with:

· Meagan Kashty (Canadian Grocer)

· Karen Davidson (The Grower)

· Greg Johnson (The Packer)

· Marieke Hemmes (Fresh Plaza)


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]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2016 06:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/media-talks-2016-retrospective-on-produce-part-1-oXyrgIO1 This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2016 and predicting the major stories of 2017.


This episode is the first half of a conversation with:

· Meagan Kashty (Canadian Grocer)

· Karen Davidson (The Grower)

· Greg Johnson (The Packer)

· Marieke Hemmes (Fresh Plaza)


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]]> Media Talks: 2016 Retrospective on Produce - Part 1 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:24:21 This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2016 and predicting the major stories of 2017. This episode is the first half of a conversation with: ·         Meagan Kashty (Canadian Grocer) ·         Karen Davidson (The Grower) ·         Greg Johnson (The Packer) ·         Marieke Hemmes (Fresh Plaza) Play Part 1 Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2016 and predicting the major stories of 2017. This episode is the first half of a conversation with: ·         Meagan Kashty (Canadian Grocer) ·         Karen Davidson (The Grower) ·         Greg Johnson (The Packer) ·         Marieke Hemmes (Fresh Plaza) Play Part 1 Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 39 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-7755124396199734974 Ethnic and Exotic Produce – Part 1 There has been a steady growth the variety and origin of
produce over the past ten to fifteen years.
In part one we explore some of the factors that are contributing to this
growth, including the influence the rising number of newcomers to Canada are
having on the produce departments. We
assembled a panel to discuss how the produce department is changing and the
opportunity that exists with this trend.

This month we have the privilege of being joined by:

  • ·Davis Yung, President, Fresh Direct Produce
  • ·George Pitsikoulis, President, Canadawide Fruits Wholesalers
  • ·Michael Baird, Category Manager Ethnic, Loblaw Companies

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]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:08:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/ethnic-and-exotic-produce-part-1-Wp1qYs1r There has been a steady growth the variety and origin of
produce over the past ten to fifteen years.
In part one we explore some of the factors that are contributing to this
growth, including the influence the rising number of newcomers to Canada are
having on the produce departments. We
assembled a panel to discuss how the produce department is changing and the
opportunity that exists with this trend.

This month we have the privilege of being joined by:

  • ·Davis Yung, President, Fresh Direct Produce
  • ·George Pitsikoulis, President, Canadawide Fruits Wholesalers
  • ·Michael Baird, Category Manager Ethnic, Loblaw Companies

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]]> Ethnic and Exotic Produce – Part 1 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:27:37 There has been a steady growth the variety and origin of produce over the past ten to fifteen years.  In part one we explore some of the factors that are contributing to this growth, including the influence the rising number of newcomers to Canada are having on the produce departments.  We assembled a panel to discuss how the produce department is changing and the opportunity that exists with this trend. This month we have the privilege of being joined by: ·         Davis Yung, President, Fresh Direct Produce ·         George Pitsikoulis, President, Canadawide Fruits Wholesalers ·         Michael Baird, Category Manager Ethnic, Loblaw Companies Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  There has been a steady growth the variety and origin of produce over the past ten to fifteen years.  In part one we explore some of the factors that are contributing to this growth, including the influence the rising number of newcomers to Canada are having on the produce departments.  We assembled a panel to discuss how the produce department is changing and the opportunity that exists with this trend. This month we have the privilege of being joined by: ·         Davis Yung, President, Fresh Direct Produce ·         George Pitsikoulis, President, Canadawide Fruits Wholesalers ·         Michael Baird, Category Manager Ethnic, Loblaw Companies Play the Podcast Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast.  freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 38 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1809792806535774272 Social License to Operate – The Produce Perspective In our last episode, we explored the concept of Social License by connecting with Janice Tranberg, Executive Director of SaskCanola about their documentary License to Farm. This month we explore Social License from a different perspective when we talk with Steve Roosdahl, Executive Director of Supply Chain for The Oppenheimer Group. Steve gives us his perspective on Social License, how it is viewed at Oppy, and where a company can start to build a Social License plan.




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]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:11:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/social-license-to-operate-the-produce-perspective-SvqQBgCk In our last episode, we explored the concept of Social License by connecting with Janice Tranberg, Executive Director of SaskCanola about their documentary License to Farm. This month we explore Social License from a different perspective when we talk with Steve Roosdahl, Executive Director of Supply Chain for The Oppenheimer Group. Steve gives us his perspective on Social License, how it is viewed at Oppy, and where a company can start to build a Social License plan.




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]]> Social License to Operate – The Produce Perspective Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:15:38 In our last episode, we explored the concept of Social License by connecting with Janice Tranberg, Executive Director of SaskCanola about their documentary License to Farm.  This month we explore Social License from a different perspective when we talk with Steve Roosdahl, Executive Director of Supply Chain for The Oppenheimer Group. Steve gives us his perspective on Social License, how it is viewed at Oppy, and where a company can start to build a Social License plan. Download Episode. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast. In our last episode, we explored the concept of Social License by connecting with Janice Tranberg, Executive Director of SaskCanola about their documentary License to Farm.  This month we explore Social License from a different perspective when we talk with Steve Roosdahl, Executive Director of Supply Chain for The Oppenheimer Group. Steve gives us his perspective on Social License, how it is viewed at Oppy, and where a company can start to build a Social License plan. Download Episode. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. You can subscribe to the podcast. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 37 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1222533981592188154 Social License to Operate - License to Farm Social License is a term that has become more prominent in the last couple of years. Closely linked with Corporate Social Responsibility, Social License has emerged as a concept that more companies are focusing on. On this episode of Produce Talks, we connect with Janice Tranberg, Executive Director of SaskCanola. Under her leadership, SaskCanola produced a documentary call License to Farm that explores the concept of social license. The documentary provides an overview of how producers can handle controversial topics and how it is crucial for producers to engage with the public to maintain public confidence.





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Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. ]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 15:48:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/social-license-to-operate-license-to-farm-d6zSDSF7 Social License is a term that has become more prominent in the last couple of years. Closely linked with Corporate Social Responsibility, Social License has emerged as a concept that more companies are focusing on. On this episode of Produce Talks, we connect with Janice Tranberg, Executive Director of SaskCanola. Under her leadership, SaskCanola produced a documentary call License to Farm that explores the concept of social license. The documentary provides an overview of how producers can handle controversial topics and how it is crucial for producers to engage with the public to maintain public confidence.





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Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. ]]> Social License to Operate - License to Farm Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:19:30 Social License is a term that has become more prominent in the last couple of years.  Closely linked with Corporate Social Responsibility, Social License has emerged as a concept that more companies are focusing on.  On this episode of Produce Talks, we connect with Janice Tranberg, Executive Director of SaskCanola.  Under her leadership, SaskCanola produced a documentary call License to Farm that explores the concept of social license. The documentary provides an overview of how producers can handle controversial topics and how it is crucial for producers to engage with the public to maintain public confidence. Play the Podcast (to download, right-click then click "Save target as..." or "Save link as...") Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. Social License is a term that has become more prominent in the last couple of years.  Closely linked with Corporate Social Responsibility, Social License has emerged as a concept that more companies are focusing on.  On this episode of Produce Talks, we connect with Janice Tranberg, Executive Director of SaskCanola.  Under her leadership, SaskCanola produced a documentary call License to Farm that explores the concept of social license. The documentary provides an overview of how producers can handle controversial topics and how it is crucial for producers to engage with the public to maintain public confidence. Play the Podcast (to download, right-click then click "Save target as..." or "Save link as...") Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 36 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1069940300731649088 Order up! A Look at Produce in Food Service — Part 2 This month on Produce Talks, part 2 of our conversation with a panel of experts on the Food Service side of the produce industry. This panel tackles everything from how technology is changing the industry, what is happening with the overlap between food service and retail operations, and what changes will come to the distribution chain within the next 10 years.


Please welcome to the podcast:

  • · Dan Martin, Senior Director Produce, Sysco Canada
  • · Colleen Goto, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, FreshPoint Vancouver
  • · Sean Walsh, North American Director Fruits, Vegetables and Dairy, Gordon Food Service
  • · Tim York, President, Markon Cooperative Inc.



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]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:06:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/order-up-a-look-at-produce-in-food-service-part-2-qnbPquBF This month on Produce Talks, part 2 of our conversation with a panel of experts on the Food Service side of the produce industry. This panel tackles everything from how technology is changing the industry, what is happening with the overlap between food service and retail operations, and what changes will come to the distribution chain within the next 10 years.


Please welcome to the podcast:

  • · Dan Martin, Senior Director Produce, Sysco Canada
  • · Colleen Goto, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, FreshPoint Vancouver
  • · Sean Walsh, North American Director Fruits, Vegetables and Dairy, Gordon Food Service
  • · Tim York, President, Markon Cooperative Inc.



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]]> Order up! A Look at Produce in Food Service — Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:14:36 This month on Produce Talks, part 2 of our conversation with a panel of experts on the Food Service side of the produce industry.  This panel tackles everything from how technology is changing the industry, what is happening with the overlap between food service and retail operations, and what changes will come to the distribution chain within the next 10 years. Please welcome to the podcast: ·         Dan Martin, Senior Director Produce, Sysco Canada ·         Colleen Goto, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, FreshPoint Vancouver ·         Sean Walsh, North American Director Fruits, Vegetables and Dairy, Gordon Food Service ·         Tim York, President, Markon Cooperative Inc. Play the Podcast (to download, right-click then click "Save target as..." or "Save link as...") Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. This month on Produce Talks, part 2 of our conversation with a panel of experts on the Food Service side of the produce industry.  This panel tackles everything from how technology is changing the industry, what is happening with the overlap between food service and retail operations, and what changes will come to the distribution chain within the next 10 years. Please welcome to the podcast: ·         Dan Martin, Senior Director Produce, Sysco Canada ·         Colleen Goto, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, FreshPoint Vancouver ·         Sean Walsh, North American Director Fruits, Vegetables and Dairy, Gordon Food Service ·         Tim York, President, Markon Cooperative Inc. Play the Podcast (to download, right-click then click "Save target as..." or "Save link as...") Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 35 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-2983291505716722721 Order up! A Look at Produce in Food Service — Part 1 This month on Produce Talks, we have assembled a panel of experts on the Food Service side of the produce industry. This panel tackles everything from how technology is changing the industry, what is happening with the overlap between food service and retail operations, and what changes will come to the distribution chain within the next 10 years.


Please welcome to the podcast:

  • Dan Martin, Senior Director Produce, Sysco Canada
  • Colleen Goto, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, FreshPoint Vancouver
  • Sean Walsh, North American Director Fruits, Vegetables, and Dairy, Gordon Food Service
  • Tim York, President, Markon Cooperative Inc.



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]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/order-up-a-look-at-produce-in-food-service-part-1-4x08a0fM This month on Produce Talks, we have assembled a panel of experts on the Food Service side of the produce industry. This panel tackles everything from how technology is changing the industry, what is happening with the overlap between food service and retail operations, and what changes will come to the distribution chain within the next 10 years.


Please welcome to the podcast:

  • Dan Martin, Senior Director Produce, Sysco Canada
  • Colleen Goto, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, FreshPoint Vancouver
  • Sean Walsh, North American Director Fruits, Vegetables, and Dairy, Gordon Food Service
  • Tim York, President, Markon Cooperative Inc.



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]]> Order up! A Look at Produce in Food Service — Part 1 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:22:17 This month on Produce Talks, we have assembled a panel of experts on the Food Service side of the produce industry.  This panel tackles everything from how technology is changing the industry, what is happening with the overlap between food service and retail operations, and what changes will come to the distribution chain within the next 10 years. Please welcome to the podcast: Dan Martin, Senior Director Produce, Sysco Canada Colleen Goto, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, FreshPoint Vancouver Sean Walsh, North American Director Fruits, Vegetables, and Dairy, Gordon Food Service Tim York, President, Markon Cooperative Inc.  Play the Podcast (to download, right-click then click "Save target as..." or "Save link as...") Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. This month on Produce Talks, we have assembled a panel of experts on the Food Service side of the produce industry.  This panel tackles everything from how technology is changing the industry, what is happening with the overlap between food service and retail operations, and what changes will come to the distribution chain within the next 10 years. Please welcome to the podcast: Dan Martin, Senior Director Produce, Sysco Canada Colleen Goto, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, FreshPoint Vancouver Sean Walsh, North American Director Fruits, Vegetables, and Dairy, Gordon Food Service Tim York, President, Markon Cooperative Inc.  Play the Podcast (to download, right-click then click "Save target as..." or "Save link as...") Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 34 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1443951049533353817 Women in Produce – Part 2

Once again, we’re turning the microphone over to Jane Proctor, Vice President of Policy & Issue Management at CPMA, for the second part of her conversation with female leaders in the industry. In the second half of the conversation, our panelists provide their advice for young people entering the produce workforce and reflect on the near future of the produce industry.


Please welcome to the podcast:


· Angela Santiago, CEO, Co-Founder, Little Potato Company, The Little Potato Company Ltd.

· Bernadette Hamel, Vice President, National Procurement, Produce and Dairy, Metro Richelieu Inc.

· Beth Pattillo, Director of Marketing, Kings Produce Ltd.

· Stephanie Lariviere, Sales Regulatory Manager, Erie James Limited





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]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:16:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/women-in-produce-part-2-oPPCFCiU

Once again, we’re turning the microphone over to Jane Proctor, Vice President of Policy & Issue Management at CPMA, for the second part of her conversation with female leaders in the industry. In the second half of the conversation, our panelists provide their advice for young people entering the produce workforce and reflect on the near future of the produce industry.


Please welcome to the podcast:


· Angela Santiago, CEO, Co-Founder, Little Potato Company, The Little Potato Company Ltd.

· Bernadette Hamel, Vice President, National Procurement, Produce and Dairy, Metro Richelieu Inc.

· Beth Pattillo, Director of Marketing, Kings Produce Ltd.

· Stephanie Lariviere, Sales Regulatory Manager, Erie James Limited





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]]> Women in Produce – Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:17:31 Once again, we’re turning the microphone over to Jane Proctor, Vice President of Policy & Issue Management at CPMA, for the second part of her conversation with female leaders in the industry.  In the second half of the conversation, our panelists provide their advice for young people entering the produce workforce and reflect on the near future of the produce industry. Please welcome to the podcast: ·         Angela Santiago, CEO, Co-Founder, Little Potato Company, The Little Potato Company Ltd. ·         Bernadette Hamel, Vice President, National Procurement, Produce and Dairy, Metro Richelieu Inc. ·         Beth Pattillo, Director of Marketing, Kings Produce Ltd. ·         Stephanie Lariviere, Sales Regulatory Manager, Erie James Limited Download the Podcast (right click and save as) Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Check out the winners of the CPMA Fresh Health Award. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you.   Once again, we’re turning the microphone over to Jane Proctor, Vice President of Policy & Issue Management at CPMA, for the second part of her conversation with female leaders in the industry.  In the second half of the conversation, our panelists provide their advice for young people entering the produce workforce and reflect on the near future of the produce industry. Please welcome to the podcast: ·         Angela Santiago, CEO, Co-Founder, Little Potato Company, The Little Potato Company Ltd. ·         Bernadette Hamel, Vice President, National Procurement, Produce and Dairy, Metro Richelieu Inc. ·         Beth Pattillo, Director of Marketing, Kings Produce Ltd. ·         Stephanie Lariviere, Sales Regulatory Manager, Erie James Limited Download the Podcast (right click and save as) Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Check out the winners of the CPMA Fresh Health Award. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you.   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 33 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3615116994272717862 Episode 32 - Women in Produce (Part 1) This month, we’re turning the microphone over to Jane Proctor, Vice President of Policy & Issue Management at CPMA to take a look at how the produce workforce is changing. With more women taking on senior roles in the industry and the increase of female participation in Passion for Produce both indicate a fundamental shift in the demographics of the industry. We’ve gathered together a small group of women to reflect on their different experiences, and what the future of the industry looks like for young women entering today. Please welcome to the podcast:


· Angela Santiago, CEO & Co-Founder, The Little Potato Company Ltd.

· Bernadette Hamel, Vice President, National Procurement, Produce and Dairy, Metro Richelieu Inc.

· Beth Pattillo, Director of Marketing, Kings Produce Ltd.

· Stephanie Lariviere, Sales Regulatory Manager, Erie James Ltd.






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]]> Tue, 31 May 2016 17:12:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-32-women-in-produce-part-1-MkT0Ul_a This month, we’re turning the microphone over to Jane Proctor, Vice President of Policy & Issue Management at CPMA to take a look at how the produce workforce is changing. With more women taking on senior roles in the industry and the increase of female participation in Passion for Produce both indicate a fundamental shift in the demographics of the industry. We’ve gathered together a small group of women to reflect on their different experiences, and what the future of the industry looks like for young women entering today. Please welcome to the podcast:


· Angela Santiago, CEO & Co-Founder, The Little Potato Company Ltd.

· Bernadette Hamel, Vice President, National Procurement, Produce and Dairy, Metro Richelieu Inc.

· Beth Pattillo, Director of Marketing, Kings Produce Ltd.

· Stephanie Lariviere, Sales Regulatory Manager, Erie James Ltd.






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]]> Episode 32 - Women in Produce (Part 1) Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:20:54 This month, we’re turning the microphone over to Jane Proctor, Vice President of Policy & Issue Management at CPMA to take a look at how the produce workforce is changing.  With more women taking on senior roles in the industry and the increase of female participation in Passion for Produce both indicate a fundamental shift in the demographics of the industry.  We’ve gathered together a small group of women to reflect on their different experiences, and what the future of the industry looks like for young women entering today.  Please welcome to the podcast: ·         Angela Santiago, CEO & Co-Founder, The Little Potato Company Ltd. ·         Bernadette Hamel, Vice President, National Procurement, Produce and Dairy, Metro Richelieu Inc. ·         Beth Pattillo, Director of Marketing, Kings Produce Ltd. ·         Stephanie Lariviere, Sales Regulatory Manager, Erie James Ltd. Download the Podcast (right click and save as) Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you.   This month, we’re turning the microphone over to Jane Proctor, Vice President of Policy & Issue Management at CPMA to take a look at how the produce workforce is changing.  With more women taking on senior roles in the industry and the increase of female participation in Passion for Produce both indicate a fundamental shift in the demographics of the industry.  We’ve gathered together a small group of women to reflect on their different experiences, and what the future of the industry looks like for young women entering today.  Please welcome to the podcast: ·         Angela Santiago, CEO & Co-Founder, The Little Potato Company Ltd. ·         Bernadette Hamel, Vice President, National Procurement, Produce and Dairy, Metro Richelieu Inc. ·         Beth Pattillo, Director of Marketing, Kings Produce Ltd. ·         Stephanie Lariviere, Sales Regulatory Manager, Erie James Ltd. Download the Podcast (right click and save as) Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you.   freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 32 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-4398806070735235232 Episode 31 - Connecting with the CPMA Chairs - Part 2 This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to
Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA as he sits down for a conversation with Mike
Furi from The Grocery People (CPMA Past Chair), and Sam Silvestro from Walmart
Canada (CPMA Chair) to discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of
the CPMA organization. This month we are splitting the conversation into two
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]]> Tue, 3 May 2016 15:09:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-connecting-with-the-cpma-chairs-part-2-7VXd49A4 This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to
Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA as he sits down for a conversation with Mike
Furi from The Grocery People (CPMA Past Chair), and Sam Silvestro from Walmart
Canada (CPMA Chair) to discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of
the CPMA organization. This month we are splitting the conversation into two
episodes.










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]]> Episode 31 - Connecting with the CPMA Chairs - Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:15:52 This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA as he sits down for a conversation with Mike Furi from The Grocery People (CPMA Past Chair), and Sam Silvestro from Walmart Canada (CPMA Chair) to discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of the CPMA organization. This month we are splitting the conversation into two episodes. Download Episode Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA as he sits down for a conversation with Mike Furi from The Grocery People (CPMA Past Chair), and Sam Silvestro from Walmart Canada (CPMA Chair) to discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of the CPMA organization. This month we are splitting the conversation into two episodes. Download Episode Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 31 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-2467309627549215071 Episode 31 - Connecting with the CPMA Chairs - Part 1 This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to
Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA as he sits down for a conversation with Mike
Furi from The Grocery People (CPMA Past Chair), and Sam Silvestro from Walmart
Canada (CPMA Chair) to discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of
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]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-connecting-with-the-cpma-chairs-part-1-bCPw19I0 This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to
Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA as he sits down for a conversation with Mike
Furi from The Grocery People (CPMA Past Chair), and Sam Silvestro from Walmart
Canada (CPMA Chair) to discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of
the CPMA organization. This month we are splitting the conversation into two
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]]> Episode 31 - Connecting with the CPMA Chairs - Part 1 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:15:34 This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA as he sits down for a conversation with Mike Furi from The Grocery People (CPMA Past Chair), and Sam Silvestro from Walmart Canada (CPMA Chair) to discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of the CPMA organization. This month we are splitting the conversation into two episodes. Download Episode Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. This month on Produce Talks we turn the microphone over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA as he sits down for a conversation with Mike Furi from The Grocery People (CPMA Past Chair), and Sam Silvestro from Walmart Canada (CPMA Chair) to discuss the role of the CPMA chair and the direction of the CPMA organization. This month we are splitting the conversation into two episodes. Download Episode Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. Remember, if you have an idea for a podcast we want to hear from you. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 30 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-3092430646118540294 Episode 30 Connecting with Post-Secondary Food Service This month on Produce Talks we’re taking a look at foodservice at post-secondary institutions. To provide us with an informed perspective we’ve connected with Brent Brownlee, Director Ancillary Services at Algonquin College. The conversation with Brent went in a few directions but we mostly focused not only on finding out about the different changes that have come about in the foodservice part of post-secondary, but also what those changes could mean for changing consumer expectations as students complete their studies and gain purchasing power in the next stage of their lives.



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]]> Fri, 1 Apr 2016 12:53:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-connecting-with-post-secondary-food-service-P4YPHodk This month on Produce Talks we’re taking a look at foodservice at post-secondary institutions. To provide us with an informed perspective we’ve connected with Brent Brownlee, Director Ancillary Services at Algonquin College. The conversation with Brent went in a few directions but we mostly focused not only on finding out about the different changes that have come about in the foodservice part of post-secondary, but also what those changes could mean for changing consumer expectations as students complete their studies and gain purchasing power in the next stage of their lives.



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]]> Episode 30 Connecting with Post-Secondary Food Service Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:13:58 This month on Produce Talks we’re taking a look at foodservice at post-secondary institutions. To provide us with an informed perspective we’ve connected with Brent Brownlee, Director Ancillary Services at Algonquin College. The conversation with Brent went in a few directions but we mostly focused not only on finding out about the different changes that have come about in the foodservice part of post-secondary, but also what those changes could mean for changing consumer expectations as students complete their studies and gain purchasing power in the next stage of their lives. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Episode Music in this episode is from bensound.com. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. This month on Produce Talks we’re taking a look at foodservice at post-secondary institutions. To provide us with an informed perspective we’ve connected with Brent Brownlee, Director Ancillary Services at Algonquin College. The conversation with Brent went in a few directions but we mostly focused not only on finding out about the different changes that have come about in the foodservice part of post-secondary, but also what those changes could mean for changing consumer expectations as students complete their studies and gain purchasing power in the next stage of their lives. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Episode Music in this episode is from bensound.com. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 29 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-1156466502029532120 Episode 29 – Sub-zero Produce This month, on Produce Talks, we turn our attention to a project aimed at addressing food security issues in northern communities. Glenn Scott, from Agriartic, joins us to discuss the Agridome, a controlled environment growing facility that is operating year round in Whitehorse, Yukon. Currently, Glenn is conducting a feasibility study supported by Yukon Research Centre – Cold Climate Innovations, Yukon Agriculture, HydeAway Domes and däna Näye Ventures to determine the viability of commercial production facilities throughout the north.





The Agridome


With a consistent drive to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables it’s easy to see why projects like this one are intriguing, but what impact can this have on the capacity of communities in the north to grow their own fruits and vegetables year round? Glenn shares with us the origin of the project, how it all came together and his our look on the future of year-round northern agriculture.



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Tomatoes growing in the Agridome


Winter Kale from inside the Agridome


]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2016 15:46:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-sub-zero-produce-OTM1kek0 This month, on Produce Talks, we turn our attention to a project aimed at addressing food security issues in northern communities. Glenn Scott, from Agriartic, joins us to discuss the Agridome, a controlled environment growing facility that is operating year round in Whitehorse, Yukon. Currently, Glenn is conducting a feasibility study supported by Yukon Research Centre – Cold Climate Innovations, Yukon Agriculture, HydeAway Domes and däna Näye Ventures to determine the viability of commercial production facilities throughout the north.





The Agridome


With a consistent drive to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables it’s easy to see why projects like this one are intriguing, but what impact can this have on the capacity of communities in the north to grow their own fruits and vegetables year round? Glenn shares with us the origin of the project, how it all came together and his our look on the future of year-round northern agriculture.



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Tomatoes growing in the Agridome


Winter Kale from inside the Agridome


]]> Episode 29 – Sub-zero Produce Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:27:18 This month, on Produce Talks, we turn our attention to a project aimed at addressing food security issues in northern communities.  Glenn Scott, from Agriartic, joins us to discuss the Agridome, a controlled environment growing facility that is operating year round in Whitehorse, Yukon.  Currently, Glenn is conducting a feasibility study supported by Yukon Research Centre – Cold Climate Innovations, Yukon Agriculture, HydeAway Domes and däna Näye Ventures to determine the viability of commercial production facilities throughout the north. The Agridome With a consistent drive to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables it’s easy to see why projects like this one are intriguing, but what impact can this have on the capacity of communities in the north to grow their own fruits and vegetables year round?   Glenn shares with us the origin of the project, how it all came together and his our look on the future of year-round northern agriculture. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Play Episode Music in this episode is from bensound.com. You can find more information on the project by visiting Agriarctic, their Facebook and Twitter. Tomatoes growing in the Agridome Winter Kale from inside the Agridome This month, on Produce Talks, we turn our attention to a project aimed at addressing food security issues in northern communities.  Glenn Scott, from Agriartic, joins us to discuss the Agridome, a controlled environment growing facility that is operating year round in Whitehorse, Yukon.  Currently, Glenn is conducting a feasibility study supported by Yukon Research Centre – Cold Climate Innovations, Yukon Agriculture, HydeAway Domes and däna Näye Ventures to determine the viability of commercial production facilities throughout the north. The Agridome With a consistent drive to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables it’s easy to see why projects like this one are intriguing, but what impact can this have on the capacity of communities in the north to grow their own fruits and vegetables year round?   Glenn shares with us the origin of the project, how it all came together and his our look on the future of year-round northern agriculture. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Play Episode Music in this episode is from bensound.com. You can find more information on the project by visiting Agriarctic, their Facebook and Twitter. Tomatoes growing in the Agridome Winter Kale from inside the Agridome freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 28 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-2040200292879436659 Episode 28 – Project Veggie and Space Lettuce This month on Produce Talks, we connect with Trent Smith the Project Manager for the Veggie facility on the International Space Station. Trent was able to explain some of the unique considerations that exist when trying to provide plants with just the essentials of soil, water, and light. Project Veggie has implications for not only for long-term space travel, but some of what they are learning can have impacts on production practices back on earth.



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Veggie News Releases



Harvesting the First Crop Salad



Selfie Still of Kjell and Scott enjoying their home-grown space lettuce.



Salad Selfie

Tomorrow we'll eat the anticipated veggie harvest on @space_station! But first, lettuce take a #selfie. #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/fUKQMhEDjK
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) August 9, 2015




Space Station Live: How Does Your Garden Grow in Space?



Veggie Plant Growth System Version-5



Wringing out a Washcloth in Space





]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-project-veggie-and-space-lettuce-9zHumcr_ This month on Produce Talks, we connect with Trent Smith the Project Manager for the Veggie facility on the International Space Station. Trent was able to explain some of the unique considerations that exist when trying to provide plants with just the essentials of soil, water, and light. Project Veggie has implications for not only for long-term space travel, but some of what they are learning can have impacts on production practices back on earth.



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Veggie News Releases



Harvesting the First Crop Salad



Selfie Still of Kjell and Scott enjoying their home-grown space lettuce.



Salad Selfie

Tomorrow we'll eat the anticipated veggie harvest on @space_station! But first, lettuce take a #selfie. #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/fUKQMhEDjK
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) August 9, 2015




Space Station Live: How Does Your Garden Grow in Space?



Veggie Plant Growth System Version-5



Wringing out a Washcloth in Space





]]> Episode 28 – Project Veggie and Space Lettuce Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:20:07 This month on Produce Talks, we connect with Trent Smith the Project Manager for the Veggie facility on the International Space Station. Trent was able to explain some of the unique considerations that exist when trying to provide plants with just the essentials of soil, water, and light. Project Veggie has implications for not only for long-term space travel, but some of what they are learning can have impacts on production practices back on earth. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Play Episode Music in this episode is from bensound.com. Trent was kind enough to provide us with a few links for more information on the Veggie project, as well as, links to some of the content discussed on the podcast. Click on the embedded links below to access the pictures, videos and tweets. Veggie News Releases Harvesting the First Crop Salad Selfie Still of Kjell and Scott enjoying their home-grown space lettuce. Salad Selfie Tomorrow we'll eat the anticipated veggie harvest on @space_station! But first, lettuce take a #selfie. #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/fUKQMhEDjK — Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) August 9, 2015 Space Station Live: How Does Your Garden Grow in Space? Veggie Plant Growth System Version-5 Wringing out a Washcloth in Space This month on Produce Talks, we connect with Trent Smith the Project Manager for the Veggie facility on the International Space Station. Trent was able to explain some of the unique considerations that exist when trying to provide plants with just the essentials of soil, water, and light. Project Veggie has implications for not only for long-term space travel, but some of what they are learning can have impacts on production practices back on earth. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Play Episode Music in this episode is from bensound.com. Trent was kind enough to provide us with a few links for more information on the Veggie project, as well as, links to some of the content discussed on the podcast. Click on the embedded links below to access the pictures, videos and tweets. Veggie News Releases Harvesting the First Crop Salad Selfie Still of Kjell and Scott enjoying their home-grown space lettuce. Salad Selfie Tomorrow we'll eat the anticipated veggie harvest on @space_station! But first, lettuce take a #selfie. #YearInSpace pic.twitter.com/fUKQMhEDjK — Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) August 9, 2015 Space Station Live: How Does Your Garden Grow in Space? Veggie Plant Growth System Version-5 Wringing out a Washcloth in Space freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 27 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-434464394647663736 Media Talks: 2015 Retrospective on Produce, Part 2 In part 2 of the Produce Talks year in review, we have turned the mic over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, to continue his conversation with a panel of media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016.


This episode is the second half of a conversation with:

· John Groh (Produce News)

· Karen Davidson (The Grower)

· Tom Karst (The Packer)

· Karen James (Grocery Business)

· Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal)


In this episode, the panel reviews some changes in international trade, technology impacts, marketing trends, and predicting the big stories of 2016.



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]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2015 13:56:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/media-talks-2015-retrospective-on-produce-part-2-3NyEuoum In part 2 of the Produce Talks year in review, we have turned the mic over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, to continue his conversation with a panel of media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016.


This episode is the second half of a conversation with:

· John Groh (Produce News)

· Karen Davidson (The Grower)

· Tom Karst (The Packer)

· Karen James (Grocery Business)

· Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal)


In this episode, the panel reviews some changes in international trade, technology impacts, marketing trends, and predicting the big stories of 2016.



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]]> Media Talks: 2015 Retrospective on Produce, Part 2 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:29:50 In part 2 of the Produce Talks year in review, we have turned the mic over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, to continue his conversation with a panel of media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016. This episode is the second half of a conversation with: ·        John Groh (Produce News) ·        Karen Davidson (The Grower) ·        Tom Karst (The Packer) ·        Karen James (Grocery Business) ·        Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal) In this episode, the panel reviews some changes in international trade, technology impacts, marketing trends, and predicting the big stories of 2016. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Episode Music in this episode is from bensound.com. In part 2 of the Produce Talks year in review, we have turned the mic over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, to continue his conversation with a panel of media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016. This episode is the second half of a conversation with: ·        John Groh (Produce News) ·        Karen Davidson (The Grower) ·        Tom Karst (The Packer) ·        Karen James (Grocery Business) ·        Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal) In this episode, the panel reviews some changes in international trade, technology impacts, marketing trends, and predicting the big stories of 2016. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Episode Music in this episode is from bensound.com. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 26 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-8666203785391138876 Media Talks: 2015 Retrospective on Produce, Part 1

This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016.


This episode is the first half of a conversation with:

· John Groh (Produce News)

· Karen Davidson (The Grower)

· Tom Karst (The Packer)

· Karen James (Grocery Business)

· Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal)


In this episode, the panel reviews some of the major events around sustainability, food trends, and food safety and regulation.



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This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016.


This episode is the first half of a conversation with:

· John Groh (Produce News)

· Karen Davidson (The Grower)

· Tom Karst (The Packer)

· Karen James (Grocery Business)

· Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal)


In this episode, the panel reviews some of the major events around sustainability, food trends, and food safety and regulation.



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]]> Media Talks: 2015 Retrospective on Produce, Part 1 Canadian Produce Marketing Association 00:23:07  This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016. This episode is the first half of a conversation with: ·        John Groh (Produce News) ·        Karen Davidson (The Grower) ·        Tom Karst (The Packer) ·        Karen James (Grocery Business) ·        Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal) In this episode, the panel reviews some of the major events around sustainability, food trends, and food safety and regulation. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Episode Music in this episode is from bensound.com.  This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016. This episode is the first half of a conversation with: ·        John Groh (Produce News) ·        Karen Davidson (The Grower) ·        Tom Karst (The Packer) ·        Karen James (Grocery Business) ·        Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal) In this episode, the panel reviews some of the major events around sustainability, food trends, and food safety and regulation. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download Episode Music in this episode is from bensound.com. freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 25 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-444104832898405631 Episode 23 - All About the Beacons This month on the podcast we explore a topic that has been popping up over and over again, beacon technology. Beacons are heralding a new way to interact with consumers, and the technology has potential to impact every level of the produce supply chain.



We are joined by Doug Thompson CEO and Co-Founder of Dot3 Ltd. As well as being a leading expert in the field Doug is the author of beekn.net, a blog that explores the latest developments in beacon technology.



Also joining us is Roland Hung, an Associate with McCarthy Tétrault. Roland has authored an article titled, "Beacon Technology: A Primer for Retailers." Roland speaks to us about how existing privacy legislation and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation may impact any beacon technology strategy.



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]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:58:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-23-all-about-the-beacons-gEUli4oL This month on the podcast we explore a topic that has been popping up over and over again, beacon technology. Beacons are heralding a new way to interact with consumers, and the technology has potential to impact every level of the produce supply chain.



We are joined by Doug Thompson CEO and Co-Founder of Dot3 Ltd. As well as being a leading expert in the field Doug is the author of beekn.net, a blog that explores the latest developments in beacon technology.



Also joining us is Roland Hung, an Associate with McCarthy Tétrault. Roland has authored an article titled, "Beacon Technology: A Primer for Retailers." Roland speaks to us about how existing privacy legislation and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation may impact any beacon technology strategy.



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]]> Episode 23 - All About the Beacons Canadian Produce Marketing Association This month on the podcast we explore a topic that has been popping up over and over again, beacon technology.  Beacons are heralding a new way to interact with consumers, and the technology has potential to impact every level of the produce supply chain. We are joined by Doug Thompson CEO and Co-Founder of Dot3 Ltd.  As well as being a leading expert in the field Doug is the author of  beekn.net, a blog that explores the latest developments in beacon technology. Also joining us is Roland Hung, an Associate with McCarthy Tétrault.  Roland has authored an article titled, "Beacon Technology: A Primer for Retailers."  Roland speaks to us about how existing privacy legislation and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation may impact any beacon technology strategy. Download Podcast This month on the podcast we explore a topic that has been popping up over and over again, beacon technology.  Beacons are heralding a new way to interact with consumers, and the technology has potential to impact every level of the produce supply chain. We are joined by Doug Thompson CEO and Co-Founder of Dot3 Ltd.  As well as being a leading expert in the field Doug is the author of  beekn.net, a blog that explores the latest developments in beacon technology. Also joining us is Roland Hung, an Associate with McCarthy Tétrault.  Roland has authored an article titled, "Beacon Technology: A Primer for Retailers."  Roland speaks to us about how existing privacy legislation and Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation may impact any beacon technology strategy. Download Podcast freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 22 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association) tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8895090704776369604.post-5511659540788500382 DRC and the Safe Food for Canadians Act This month we are pleased to connect with Luc and Andrea from the DRC. Luc
Mougeot, Vice President of the DRC, provides an overview of the Safe Food for
Canadians Act, the recent amendments, and their impact on the fresh fruit and
vegetable industry. Luc and Andrea discuss why the act is important and how it
will affect the Produce Industry as it comes into effect.



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]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2014 18:46:00 +0000 https://produce-talks.simplecast.com/episodes/drc-and-the-safe-food-for-canadians-act-irPVjnM6 This month we are pleased to connect with Luc and Andrea from the DRC. Luc
Mougeot, Vice President of the DRC, provides an overview of the Safe Food for
Canadians Act, the recent amendments, and their impact on the fresh fruit and
vegetable industry. Luc and Andrea discuss why the act is important and how it
will affect the Produce Industry as it comes into effect.



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]]> DRC and the Safe Food for Canadians Act Canadian Produce Marketing Association This month we are pleased to connect with Luc and Andrea from the DRC. Luc Mougeot, Vice President of the DRC, provides an overview of the Safe Food for Canadians Act, the recent amendments, and their impact on the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. Luc and Andrea discuss why the act is important and how it will affect the Produce Industry as it comes into effect. Download Podcast This month we are pleased to connect with Luc and Andrea from the DRC. Luc Mougeot, Vice President of the DRC, provides an overview of the Safe Food for Canadians Act, the recent amendments, and their impact on the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. Luc and Andrea discuss why the act is important and how it will affect the Produce Industry as it comes into effect. Download Podcast freshproduce, agriculture, association, produce, technology, fruit, growing, vegetables, vegetable, canadian, innovation, marketing, food, nutrition, producetalks, acdfl, safety, fruits, podcast, cpma false full 10 wburns@cpma.ca (Canadian Produce Marketing Association)