In this powerful episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly welcomes Paul Rice, former CEO of Fairtrade North America and a global leader in ethical trade, to discuss the role of Fairtrade in the fresh produce supply chain. With decades of experience fighting for fairness in farming, Paul shares the challenges and triumphs behind […]

We’re back with Part 2 of our special coverage from the ROFDA Conference, and co-host Dan Avakian joins Patrick Kelly as we dive deeper into the innovation, collaboration, and leadership shaping the retail and wholesale produce space. In this episode, we sit down with a phenomenal lineup of guests including: 🥬 Brent Shammo – bringing insights on fresh strategies and customer engagement 🥕 Teresa Pope – sharing her perspective on supplier partnerships and sustainability 🍊 Miguel Herrera – exploring distribution excellence and operational growth 🍇 Patrick Bittle – highlighting tech trends and future-forward thinking in the industry 🍎 Rob Austin – discussing leadership, legacy, and building strong produce programs Whether you’re a buyer, grower, retailer, or industry enthusiast, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways from key voices helping to shape the future of produce. Tune in and stay fresh with The Produce Industry Podcast!

In Part 1 of our ROFDA Conference Series, host Patrick Kelly and co-host Dan Avakian take you behind the scenes at one of the most dynamic gatherings in the retail and wholesale food industry. We kick things off with a powerful conversation featuring Chris Greco, accomplished Tech CEO, published author, and the keynote speaker of the […]

It’s Cinco de Mayo and we’re bringing the heat on this week’s episode of The Produce Industry Podcast! Host Patrick Kelly recaps an incredible week in produce, including a shoutout to the ROFDA Conference and a sneak peek at our upcoming two-part recap series from the event. We’re also diving into the latest industry headlines: Whole Foods Market debuts a new podcast Global […]