Colorful Plates

By PRO*ACT

From K-12 to fine dining to fast casual, the Colorful Plates podcast is a place for every facet of food service to hear interviews with top chefs, farmers, and produce pioneers who are changing how we... more

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The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.

Colorful Plates episodes:

March 09, 2020 Market Reports / Tomato Outlook with Fresh-Link's Aaron Aliotti
The tomato market has been up and down for several weeks and we thought it was a good time to bring in the expert! This week Liz spoke with Fresh-Link's General Manager Aaron Aliotti all about the past & current tomato market conditions and what this market looks like moving into spring.
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19min
March 02, 2020 Market Reports / Avo Update with Mike Magana
This week Liz spoke with Mike Magana, PRO*ACT avocado sourcing specialist. When we spoke with him three weeks ago, the avocado market was in a good spot across the board, but things can change quickly in the produce world. He filled us in on what's going on with that market and what we can expect in the coming weeks!
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12min
February 24, 2020 Market Reports / Chef Christopher Ivens-Brown with Compass Group
This week we hear from the Chief Culinary Officer with Compass Group and Eurest Dining, Chef Christopher Ivens-Brown. Chef Chris has an extensive history in foodservice, working with Compass, and lately, he has been working with them on their sustainability efforts; namely, to reach Compass' goal of reducing food waste by 25% by 2020! We spoke about the importance of sustainability initiatives being implemented throughout the supply chain and how to stay creative in the kitchen while keeping sustainability in mind.
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27min
February 17, 2020 Market Reports/ Taylor Farms- Britta & Michelle
This week, Liz spoke to Britta Roberts and Michelle Roberts from Taylor farms about their new power medley!
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19min
February 10, 2020 Market Reports / Mann Packing's Gabe Romero
This week Liz spoke with Director of Foodservice at Mann Packing, Gabe Romero! Gabe discussed what Mann is looking to push in 2020, healthy eating and how transition has gone for them this year.
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14min
February 03, 2020 Market Reports / Avos & Melons with PRO*ACT's Mike Magana
This week Liz spoke with one of PRO*ACT's Sourcing Specialists, Mike Magana, regarding the state of avocados for 2020, how it's an "on" year for them and also how melons are looking coming in from Central America.
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16min
January 27, 2020 Market Reports / Assistant Sourcing Manager Sean Azzelio
This week Liz spoke to PRO*ACT Assistant Sourcing Manager Sean Azzelio, who handles grapes and stone fruit. He gave us a recap on the 2019 crop, and a peek into 2020!
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12min
January 23, 2020 A Conversation with Mike McCloud
Today's podcast features Mike McCloud's full interview with Liz. Mike spoke to the development of the World Food Championships, his passion for food sport, how they incorporate culinary trends into the competition and more! Be sure to check out the World Food Championships website for more info: https://worldfoodchampionships.com/
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32min
January 20, 2020 Market Reports / Mike McCloud / Michael DeSimone with Driscoll's
This week Liz spoke with Mike McCloud, President/CEO of the World Food Championships. Mike's full interview will be posted Thursday, but in today's snippet, Mike speaks to the benefits of competing in the World Food Championships. Liz also spoke with Driscoll's Channel Development Manager, Michael DeSimone. Michael discussed how Driscoll's is turning their attention towards foodservice and how they're bringing that berry moment into your restaurant experience.
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16min
January 13, 2020 Market Reports / Kristie Waters, PRO*ACT VP of Client Services
This week Liz spoke with Kristie Waters, one of PROACT's VPs of Client Services. Kristie has extensive experience within the foodservice world, and she sheds light on the importance of relationships and PROACT's role in the supply chain.
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16min

FAQs about Colorful Plates:

How many episodes does Colorful Plates have?

The podcast currently has 102 episodes available.