The Fresh CrEd
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The Fresh CrEd Podcast is where the produce industry talks about what’s actually happening—right now.
Hosted by Ed Bertaud, the show features conversations with operators, buyers, growers, and industry leaders navigating the realities of fresh produce every day. From freight and pricing pressure to sourcing, retail dynamics, and supply chain shifts, The Fresh CrEd focuses on the decisions, challenges, and strategies shaping the business.
This isn’t theory or surface-level storytelling. It’s a closer look at how the industry actually works—from the people in it.
If you’re in produce, foodservice, distribution, or ag business, this is a place to hear what others are seeing, thinking, and doing as the market evolves.
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PJ Cawley on Freight, Organics & the Future of Produce | The Fresh CrEd
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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Daniel Bell on Produce’s Story Problem, Consumer Habits & the Future of Fresh Retail
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May 27, 2026 |
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“You Don’t Wanna Go Backwards” | Tommy Wilkins on Health, Purpose & the Clean Eating Challenge
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May 13, 2026 |
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From Warehousing to Produce Procurement | Emily Shaw of H-E-B on Leadership, Supply Chains & Volatility
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May 06, 2026 |
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The $8 Billion Opportunity Hiding in Produce | FutureBridge on Consumer Behavior & Demand
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Dante Galeazzi & Melinda Goodman on Viva Fresh 2026, Industry Growth, and the Power of Relationships
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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PJ Cawley on Freight, Tariffs & Summer Produce Planning Ahead of Viva Fresh
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Ahmed Bakheit on Capacity, Compliance, and Cost Pressures in Produce Logistics | SWIPE Expo 2026
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Sasha Lewton on Labor, Duties, and Shifting Dynamics in Produce | SWIPE Expo 2026
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Lance Jungmeyer | Border Logistics, Market Access & Produce Trade at SWIPE 2026
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Kristi Novak | Retail, Water & Supply Challenges at SWIPE 2026
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Colin Ager | Tariffs, Retail Strategy & Serving Texans at SWIPE 2026
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Raquel Espinoza | Tariffs, AI & Industry Leadership at SWIPE 2026
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Don’t Break USMCA: Why Trade Predictability Matters for Produce | Ron Lemaire (CPMA)
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Leadership, Tariffs, and the Cost of Uncertainty | Matt Mandel (CEO, Sunfed)
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Trust, Transparency, and Technology in the Modern Produce Supply Chain
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Reusables, Labor & Automation: Inside IFCO’s Fresh Supply Chain Strategy
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Closing the Talent Gap: How Digital Nest Builds the Next Generation Workforce
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Paul Hardy: Global Lessons, Local Leadership at Monterey Mushrooms
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Peter Beaullieu: Finding the Quality–Value Intersection in Produce
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Jeanne Reilly: Feeding the Future Through School Nutrition
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Name Produce in Policy (with IFPA President Cathy Burns)
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Driving Collaboration & Innovation: Sobeys, Misionero & IFPA at the IFPA Retail Conference
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Border to Border: Viva Fresh 2025 Wrap-Up
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May 30, 2025 |
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From Bag Boy to Produce Boss: Jon Holder’s Journey & Retail Wisdom
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May 23, 2025 |
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Cultivating the Future: Students, Tech, and the Power of Exposure at Viva Fresh
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May 16, 2025 |
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Hustle, Humor, and H-E-B: Austin Moore’s Fresh Take on Produce
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May 09, 2025 |
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Tariffs, Tropicals, and Leadership: Anthony Serafino on Navigating Produce with Purpose
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May 02, 2025 |
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Building Community at the IFPA Retail Conference with Joe Watson
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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From Nuclear Submarines to Produce Tech: Chip Starns on Food Safety, Shelf Life & Leading with Purpose
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Put Your Name on It: Cathy Burns on Risk, Leadership, and Fighting for Fresh
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Karen Caplan: Lessons in Leadership, Loyalty, and Legacy
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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Fresh Perspectives: Inside the World of Watermelon Queens
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Banana Justice: How Equifruit is Redefining Fair Trade with Jennie Coleman
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Why Produce Needs a Marathon Mindset: Yan Branco on Tech, Farming, & the Future of Food
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Bridging Borders: Immigration, Agriculture, and Insights with Rep. Ruben Gallego
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Mastering Leadership & Strategy: Julie Krivanek on Executive Development in Fresh Produce
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Fresh Food, Big Ideas: Chef David Ruiz on Culinary Innovation
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Sustainable Food Distribution: Insights from Industry Leader Joe Merenda
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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From Field to Fork: How Market Trends Are Shaping Produce
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Revolutionizing Fresh Food: Insights with Dorene Mills & Steve Grinstead
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Future-Proofing Foodservice: Cathy Burns on Industry Trends & Innovations
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Houston’s Produce Transformation: With Mayra Vazquez
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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The Future of Agriculture: Expert Perspectives with Lorren Walker
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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From Farm to Table: Managing Labor Costs with Technology
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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Post-COVID Economic Impact on Agriculture with Richard Kottmeyer
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Produce Industry on the Brink? Labor Shortages, Water Crises, and Trade Tensions
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Farm Bill Insights: Cathy Burns on the Future of Fresh Produce
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Transforming Farming with AI: The Born by Unispice Story
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Family Business Success: Mark Santos on Santos International’s Journey
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May 28, 2024 |
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Adapting to Change: Farmers on the Frontline | The Credible Vegetable Report
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May 25, 2024 |
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Building a Career at H-E-B: Jaime Buentello’s 26 Years
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May 20, 2024 |
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Revolutionizing the Roots: GrubMarket’s Tech-Driven Transformation of the Food Supply Chain
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May 14, 2024 |
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Viva Fresh 2024: Sev-Rend’s Mark Hoppenjans on Innovative Packaging & Industry Trends
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May 06, 2024 |
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Viva Fresh 2024: Triumphs and Takeovers in Houston
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Building Bridges in Agribusiness: Shay Myers & Patrick Kelly @ Viva Fresh Expo 2024!
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Navigating DC’s Maze: Fresh Insights on Ag Policy and Innovation at SEPC’s Southern Exposure 2024
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Fresh Forces: Behind the Scenes of Military Nutrition with Mike Downey
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Spicing Up Agriculture: A Taste of Sweet Seasons’ Exotic Produce Revolution
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Spicing Up the Industry: Introducing Paul Manfre and The Credible Vegetable Report
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Global Insights and Industry Pioneers: Fresh Perspectives
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Beyond the Comfort Zone: Michael Schutt’s Path to Growth
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Innovating for Good: Raul Fernandez’s Journey with Thx! Dreams
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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Global Insights and Industry Pioneers: Trailblazing Voices
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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We Got It This Time! Pamela’s part deux
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Leading the Fresh Way: David Figliola @ Global produce and Floral Show
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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Building a Sustainable Future with Iñigo Canalejo Lasarte
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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Laura Himes: Charting a Global Course in the World of Produce
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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Driving Produce Forward: A Conversation with Logistics Guru Mike Laws
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Shaping the Future of Produce w/ IFPA’s Cathy Burns
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Plate Power: Nelia Alamo Talks Produce-Led Revolution in Foodservice
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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The Reality of Recycling: A Candid Talk with Tamara Muruetagoiena @ IFPA’s FoodService Conference
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Nov 04, 2023 |
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Watercress Wonders: Unraveling B&W’s Green Legacy with Todd Gosule
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Pulp Non-Fiction: John Carter From Limoneira Sits In @ FSC 2023
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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A Chef’s Playbook: Notre Dame Game Days and Beyond with Travis Johnson
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Peppers, Pranks, and Produce: Matt Mandel’s Journey @ OPS 2023
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Balancing Fields & Aisles: Joseph Bunting on Ranching and Directing Produce at United Supermarkets
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Sourdough & Cycling: HEB’s Colin Ager joins The Fresh CrEd at OPS 2023
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Organic Farming’s Evolution: An Intimate Chat with Todd Linsky | Fresh CrEd Stories
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Advocacy, Trends & Passion: Cathy Burns @ the 2023 IFPA FoodService Conference
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Sep 10, 2023 |
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Roots & Routes, Tomas Gonzalez @ OPS 2023
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Sep 08, 2023 |
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Bananas, Branding and Big Dreams: A Conversation with Equifruit’s Kim Chackal!
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Juggling Parenting, Fitness, and Guilty Pleasures w/ Jordan Okumura
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Behind the Scenes of the Foodservice Conference with Joe Watson
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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The Power of Produce: Lessons from the Viva Fresh Event
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Beyond the Greens: Fresh Edge’s Mission to Deliver Quality and Sustainability in Produce
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May 22, 2023 |
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Produce Careers: Navigating Job Opportunities and Industry Trends with Nathan Stornetta
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May 15, 2023 |
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Fresh Faces, Fresh Perspectives: Next-Gen Talent at Viva Fresh
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May 08, 2023 |
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A Sweet Experience at Viva Fresh: Talking Produce Marketing with Cindy Swanberg Schwing”
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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”Unlocking Executive Success: Insights from Deep Generalist Julie Krivanek”
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Ben Ferreira of H.E.B takes the stage first @ Viva Fresh 2023
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Interview with Charlie Rocket at Viva Fresh 2023!
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Interview with Joe Watson
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Getting Hyped for VivaFresh 2023 w/ Dante Galeazzi
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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First POD of 2023 with special guest Ashley Ojeda Porter!
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Interview with Andy Hamilton from Markon Cooperative, Inc. @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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Interview with Jessica Shelly from Cincinnati ISD @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Interview with Bryan Barsness from GrubMarket @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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Interview with Rick Overheat from IFCO @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Interview with Steve Grinstead from FreshEdge @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference
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Aug 22, 2022 |