🌍 In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly sits down with special guest Jaime Bustamonte of the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Company (DRC) for an engaging conversation just days before their trip to Berlin! Jaime delves into the critical role of the DRC in fostering fair trade practices for international organizations. […]

Join Patrick as he dives into Podfest Global Expo 2025, where content creators and podcasters from around the world are shaping the future of digital storytelling. Discover key takeaways and trends that can elevate your brand and engagement strategies. On the produce front, Patrick unpacks the latest updates from the FDA/USDA Prevention Strategy on Berries, addressing food […]

This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, brought to you by The Produce Industry Network! 🌟 Join Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss for another fun and fresh episode! Ross is on the road in Florida, attending GOPEX—the Global Organic Produce Expo—while Dan holds down the fort in San Francisco. 🍈 […]

On this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly takes a deep dive into two groundbreaking stories shaping our world. First, we explore the stunning decision by Florida’s largest citrus grower to exit the citrus industry. Announced on January 6, 2025, this major move raises questions about the challenges facing citrus growers today in […]

Join us as we journey to Vietnam’s Ben Tre province, the heart of the country’s coconut industry, to explore the incredible surge in fresh coconut exports to China and other Asian markets. From the sweet taste of success to the challenges of scaling up, we’ll uncover how this tropical gem is transforming Vietnam’s agricultural landscape […]

Join host Patrick Kelly as he kicks off the first episode of the year with an exciting new format designed to keep our traditions alive while embracing the evolution of the industry. In this episode, Patrick welcomes his first in-studio guest, Jihoon Kim, for an insightful discussion covering: ✅ The latest updates on USDA import fee inspections ✅ Why embracing change is essential for […]