In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, Ross “The Produce Boss” Nelson steps in as guest host while Patrick participates in the Blue Missions Water For All Hike in the Dominican Republic. Ross provides listeners with an overview of the purpose and scope of the Water For All initiative—an effort focused on expanding access […]

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly sits down with Evan Ehlers, founder of Sharing Excess, for a powerful conversation about the future of food rescue and the fight against food waste. Patrick and Evan dive into how Sharing Excess is transforming surplus produce—often measured in millions of pounds—into nutritious meals […]

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly welcomes Juanita Gaglio from the Global Fresh Series for a deep dive into how technology and storytelling are shaping the future of fresh produce. Patrick and Juanita share their recent experiences from major industry trade shows, discussing the innovations, trends, and people driving change […]

This week, we’re taking it way back to Halloween 2020 with special guest Trenton Bennett, professional voice actor and longtime friend of the show! Join host Patrick Kelly for a fun, lighthearted throwback episode recorded right here in Tampa, Florida, filled with laughs, spooky season vibes, and behind-the-scenes stories that’ll get you in the holiday spirit. Whether you’re carving pumpkins, handing out treats, […]

The excitement continues at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California! Join Patrick Kelly, Juanita Gaglio, and Dan “The Produce Man” as they dive even deeper into the action on the show floor. In Part 2 of this special event series, the team brings you more exclusive […]

From myth and legend to cider-fuelled revolutions, from Johnny Appleseed’s frontier orchards to the Victorians’ quest for the perfect pippin, the story of the apple has been anything but ordinary. In the final part of this five-part series, John and Patrick follow the fruit onto the world stage – when refrigeration, global shipping, and empire […]

Join Patrick Kelly, Juanita Gaglio, and Dan “The Produce Man” as they hit the floor at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California! In Part 1 of this special event series, the team brings you exclusive access, behind-the-scenes insights, and real-time reactions from one of the produce […]

From the barefoot wanderings of Johnny Appleseed to the fiery kick of applejack on Civil War battlefields, the apple’s story in America takes a dramatic turn in this fourth episode of our series. John and Patrick trace how John Chapman’s seed-planting helped shape frontier life, fueled the nation’s cider culture, and – ironically – set […]

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast, host Patrick Kelly sits down with a longtime industry voice to talk all things fresh produce and preview the highly anticipated IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show. They explore what attendees should be excited about — from emerging trends and innovations to the invaluable networking opportunities on […]

John and Patrick journey into the seventeenth century, when cider wasn’t just a drink – it was a matter of national survival. From John Evelyn’s bold call for apple orchards to secure England’s navy and replace French wine, to the early experiments that nearly made England the home of “apple champagne,” the apple takes centre […]