Fresh From the Field Fridays
By Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
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Welcome to Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian! Tune in weekly for your essential download on supply trends, category updates, brand awareness, and what's hot in the market. Broadcasting live from the vibrant San Francisco Bay of California, we delve into every aspect of the produce and supply chain industry. Join us each week for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and the freshest updates to keep you ahead of the curve in the produce world. Don't miss out on the latest in the industry – subscribe and stay informed with Fresh From The Field Fridays!
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Dandelion Greens, Chocolate Persimmons & the Great Shallot Mystery!
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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From Kingsburg Plums to Coachella Dates: California’s Fall Harvest
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Sep 11, 2026 |
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The Pear, the Monk & Some Seriously Groovy Produce
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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Right from the Orchard! 50 Years of Frog Hollow Farm
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Aug 28, 2026 |
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These Mid-August Produce Finds Are Incredible!
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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Fresh Produce Changing Lives: Inside Brighter Bites
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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What’s the Rolls Royce of Figs? Plus Incredible August Produce!
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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Food Safety or Fear? Separating Fact from Fiction on Fresh Produce
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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On the Road in California: Peaches, Grapes & the Organic Produce Summit
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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The Tomato Trick You Won't Believe (Plus This Week's Best Summer Produce)
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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California Pear Season Is Here — So Why Are Imports Still Here?
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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The King of Pluots, Brandywine Tomatoes, and More 4th of July Favorites
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Summer Produce Spotlight: Suncrest Peaches, Mini Midnight Watermelons & More
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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From Yumi Watermelon to Stockton Sweet Reds: Fresh Picks of the Week
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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Tuscan Cantaloupes, Royal Blenheims and the Great Apricot Debate
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Are We Eating Ourselves Sick? Dr. Joel Fuhrman Weighs In
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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Summer Produce Is Heating Up - Figs, Plums, Corn and More
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May 29, 2026 |
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From Ancient Times to California Fields - The Story of the Cantaloupe
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May 22, 2026 |
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Fresh for 50 Years - Dan The Produce Man Looks Back
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May 15, 2026 |
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Hot Seasonal Picks - Papayas, Pixies & Apricots and More...
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May 08, 2026 |
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Inside Sandy Shore Farms - Asparagus, Regenerative Farming, and Community
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May 01, 2026 |
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Are Imported Pears Crushing California’s Bartlett Crop?
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Spring Produce Lineup Cherries Apricots Peaches and More
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Longan to Mangoes: The Hottest Fresh Produce Hits This Week
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Fresh, Fast, and Right Off the Farm, Spring Produce Is Rolling In
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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A Juicy Strawberry Romance Story from Dan’s Younger Days
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Spring Heatwave in California - Are Cherries and Peaches at Risk?
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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From St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage to the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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From Kumquats to Garlic: Late Season Citrus & Why California Asparagus Is Vanishing
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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From Mushrooms to Mandarins: King Oyster Pulled Pork, Dazzle Apples & Blood Orange varieties!
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Fueling the Olympics: Fresh Produce and Performance Insights from Italy
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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The Rise of Cabbage, Strawberry Season, and the Power of the Farmer’s Voice
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Earthquakes, Snow, and Super Bowl Snacks: Fresh Produce Takes Center Stage
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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New Produce Finds: Zucchiolo, Valentine Pomelo, and the Colorful World of Cauliflower
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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New Produce Finds: Juicy Crunch Tangerines, PictSweet Air Fryer Veggies & Microgreens
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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From Dandelions to Chocolate Oranges: What’s Fresh, What’s Hot, and What’s Happening in Produce Right Now
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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What Changed in Produce in 2025—and What’s Coming in 2026
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Starting the Year Right With What You Eat
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Jan 02, 2026 |
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Fresh Picks, Family Takes, and New Year’s Produce
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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From Czech Cookies to Christmas Citrus: A Holiday Produce Table
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Holiday Cooking Made Easy: Chef Jeffrey’s Insider Tips
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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From New York to Monterey: Fresh Picks Coast to Coast
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Click, Ship, or Skip? Buying Produce Online: Black Friday with Dan & Ross
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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From Brine to Shine - Thanksgiving Flavor Tune-Up with Chef Eric Meisel!
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Inside the Sweet Potato Harvest — With Grower Dustin Robison
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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The Seasonal Spread: Fresh Picks from the Produce Stand
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Ghoul-Free Goodies: Halloween Fruit Tricks & Treats
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Colada Royale: Dole’s Smashingly Incredible New Pineapple!
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Blackstone Tips, Pumpkin Trips, and the Apple That Blew Dan Away!
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Live from Indiana: Pixie Crunch, Cider Donuts & IFPA Buzz!
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Idaho Onions, Quince, Kiwi Berries, and Pears… Fresh Picks All Around!
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Fall’s First Friday: Pumpkins, Berries & a Harvest of Stories
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Moon Cherries, Baby Spuds & Wild Butt-Crack Peaches
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Fresh Picks & Millennial Trends You’ll See at the Store
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Dry-Farmed Flavor & Rising Stars with Mark Mulcahy
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Grapery Grapes: Hand-Harvested, Fully Ripened, Bursting with Flavor!
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Soil Biology, Chefs, and the Future of Food: Farmer Lee Jones Bringing it Back to Life
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Inside FreshXperts: Strategies for Success in the Produce Industry
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Sowing Change: How Dick Peixoto Grew an Organic Legacy
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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European Market Finds + IFPA Foodservice Summit!
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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This Ain’t Your Average Fruit Stand
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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From Cali to the Cobblestones: Ross Goes Euro & Dan Gets Garden Fresh
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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From the Field: OPS 2025 and a Visit to Lakeside Organic Gardens
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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Stars, Stripes & Summer Produce: Your 4th of July Special
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Stone Fruit Central: Peaches, Plums, and Backyard Bounty
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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"The Fruit Will Talk To Us"
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Fathers and Fields on Friday the 13th
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Local Love: What’s Fresh, What’s Next"
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Slightly Mischievous in Palm Desert, California!
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May 30, 2025 |
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Memorial Day Munchies and a Sweet Season Shift
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May 23, 2025 |
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Fresh Talk: Garden Updates, GEM Avos & a Real Organic Story
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May 16, 2025 |
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New Crops, Old Tricks: Garden Updates & Merchandising Tips
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May 09, 2025 |
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Fresh Finds in Tucson: Independent Grocery Store Visits
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May 02, 2025 |
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Don’t Sleep on Baby Artichokes: Rethinking Retail and Inspiring Produce Aisles
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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The Onion Unpeeled: Shay Myers Gets to the Root of It
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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More Than Just Produce: Bruno Luis on Creating an environment for his growers and all involved!
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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From Garden Beds to Produce Aisles
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Ross’ Berry Hack & Dan’s Guide to Spring Onions & Garlic
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Spring’s Best from Coast to Coast: Asparagus, Artichokes & Berries
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Luck of the Produce Guys: Cabbage, SEPC Insights, and St. Paddy’s Day Fun
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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A Taste of Florida & Fresh Industry Insights before Southern Exposure 2025
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Shroomin' with Style: Dan, Ross, and the Magic of Mushrooms
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Tropical Crunch: The Story Behind Miami Chips
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Flower Power: Fresh Blooms & Secrets for Valentine’s Weekend!
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Craveable & Obsessed: A Flavor-Packed Chat with Chef Jeffrey Schlissel – "That Passion, You Can Taste It!"
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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We're Small, But We're Real
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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From Grove to Market: California Avocados and Industry Insights
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Produce on the Move: Florida Travels and Fresh Updates
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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Flavorful Finds: This Week’s Must-Have Produce Spotlight
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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The Produce Push: Health, Wellness, and the Future of Fresh
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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From Field to Future: Wrapping Up 2024 and Anticipating 2025 in Produce
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Dec 27, 2024 |
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Soil First: The Key to Organic Farming Success!
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Festive Freshness: Holiday Trends and Displays with Brian Dey
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Fresh Perspectives: Joe Esta Talks Idaho Potatoes and Industry Trends
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Black Friday Special: Diving Into Produce Insights With Anne-Marie Roerink
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Citrus Spotlight: Classics, Throwbacks, and New Hits with Golden Star Citrus
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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30 Days of Apples with Eric Patrick: New Flavors & Fresh Picks
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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From Sales to Leadership: Game-Changing Benefits of Merchandising
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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A Taste of Michigan: Fresh-Pressed Cider and Sweet Cherry Cheer!
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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IFPA Adventures: Knives, Mystery Peppers, and Pumpkin Pleasures!
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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What's Fresh in Atlanta? Dan and Ross Go LIVE from the Global Show
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Transforming Produce with Tech: Tony Nuovo’s Vision at Growerstock
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Florida Citrus Reimagined: Quentin Roe on New Innovations and Overcoming Challenges
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Harvest Tales: Potatoes, Onions, and Farm Adventures with Dan & Ross!
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Cheese and Produce: Creating Culinary Magic with The Cheese Dude
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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Music City Meets Produce City LIVE in Nashville, TN
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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Fruits of Summer, Winds of Fall: A Produce Lover’s Delight
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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From Orchard Dreams to Online Fame: The Apple and Pear Experience
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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WK34 - What's the Buzz? - EP161
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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WK33 - The Shrink Dilemma: Is It Hurting Produce Sales? - EP160
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Aug 16, 2024 |
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WK32 - Everybody Wins!” - Pepper Power: Exploring the Legendary Hatch Chili with Young Guns Chile - EP159
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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WK31 - From Honeydew to Grapes: Ross’s California Produce Adventure - EP158
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Aug 02, 2024 |
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WK30 - Summer's Produce Secrets: Old-Fashioned Fruits and Fresh Picks Revealed - EP157
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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WK29 - Electrifying Innovations with Carbon Robotics’ Paul Mikesell -EP156
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Jul 19, 2024 |
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WK28 - U-Picks and Produce Delights: A Midsummer Adventure with Dan and Laura - EP155
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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WK27 - From Garden to Table: Fresh Insights with Dan and Guido - EP154
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Jul 05, 2024 |
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WK26 - Grillin’ & Thrillin’: 4th of July Tips with Chef Eric Meisel - EP153
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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WK25 - Potato Paradise: Fingerlings, Marble, and Nibbles oh MY w/ Jessica Congdon - EP152
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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WK24 - Mastering Watermelon Selection: Insider Tricks for Summer's Best Fruit - EP151
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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WK23 - Tailored Nutrition: Produce Prescriptions & Food as Medicine with Katrina Darling - EP150
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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WK22 - Groovin' on Organic: New Standards and Old Roots with Brian Freeman - EP149
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May 31, 2024 |
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WK21 - Culinary Specialist Eric Meisel - EP148
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May 24, 2024 |
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WK19 - Chef Chris McAdams w/ Summer Time Grilling - EP146
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May 10, 2024 |
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WK18 - Farmers Market Fresh Spring Alliums - EP145
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May 03, 2024 |
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WK17 - Guido the Gardner Returns - EP144
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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WK16 - Seasonal Changes are Upon Us - EP143
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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WK15 - Peak of the Market SURPRISES COMING SOON - EP142
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Your Produce Man Michael Marks - EP141
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Ancient Growing Techniques with Copola Organics - EP140
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Catch the Spring Fling w/ Dan The Produce Man - EP139
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Emerald Ball Cabbage w/ Chef Ciamettie on St. Patrick's Day - EP138
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Fast Attention in your produce department w/ Ron Pelger - EP135
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Mar 01, 2024 |