Frank and I take time to appreciate the boots on the ground out in the fields.

Today's guest Emra Nation, the Director of Innovation at Oregon Fruit, we explored the company's pivotal role as a major fruit supplier for brewing in the United States and gained insights into current food industry trends, emphasizing Generation Alpha's preferences and the surge in popularity of tropical fruits. Covering topics from recipe development challenges to sustainability initiatives, Emra's personal journey added depth to our discussion, providing a rich tapestry of insights into Oregon Fruit's world.

Talking Holy Week in Mexico and Grapes

Delve into the dynamic world of coffee with Patrick Meyer and Jamie McBain, the masterminds behind a burgeoning coffee empire, as they share insights into Geek Grind's evolution for the gaming community and the launch of Pure Canopy, emphasizing coffee sourced from women growers. From production facility expansions to unconventional coffee experiments, the podcast explores their commitment to diversity, sustainability, and the intriguing process of 'killing, milking, and growing' product lines.

This week we are talking tomatoes.

I had the pleasure of chatting with the remarkable Chef Dustin Selvaggio, a seasoned professional with a diverse culinary background, including being the Director of Innovation at Waring and the Owner/Chief Culinary Guru at Meez Concept. In our conversation, we delved into the dynamic world of kitchen equipment innovations, explored the flavor-altering wonders of the miracle berry, and discussed topics ranging from in-house testing to the evolving culinary landscape post-COVID-19.

In this new segment Chef Jeff Fell and Frank Perry discuss the impact of weather on the quality and availability of produce, specifically focusing on leafy greens and strawberries. Frank highlight the challenges faced by farmers due to rain and extreme weather conditions, which can lead to inferior products and shorter shelf life. We provide tips for you the consumers on how to choose the best produce, such as flipping clamshells to check for water and bruising. We also provide alternative fruits with longer shelf life, like apples and pears.

Structural Concepts: Innovation meets customization in fresh food & beverage displays.

Their commitment to understanding market trends & evolving tech like self-service options & data-driven insights keeps them ahead of the curve.

In this episode of the podcast, Jason Molburg and Luke Emery from Tractor Beverage discuss their company's mission to provide organic and sustainable beverage options, and the importance of customer service in the beverage industry. We even do a live taste test of a variety of flavors.

Listen in with Matt Cotton the founder of Rooted Food Sales. We discuss everything from industry trade shows, what a food broker is, all the way to.....camel milk?