Produce Talks

Produce Talks

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Produce Talks episodes

  • COVID-19: Impacts, Risks and Responses across the Produce Supply Chain

    On this episode, we dive into the impacts, responses and anticipated future risks of the COVID-19 outbreak across the entire produce supply chain. We feature interviews with industry leaders Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Angela Santiago of The Little Potato Company, and Tim York of Markon Cooperative to talk about their approaches in addressing these unprecedented challenges and how it has impacted their views on crisis management. We also spoke with the Executive Medical Advisor of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Branch at the Public Health Agency of Canada to cover the measures that companies and individuals handling produce can take to keep themselves and their employees safe.



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    59 min
  • Dietitians: On the Forefront of Consumer Education

    Dietitians are critical in supporting the health and

    wellness of Canadians. On this episode, we dive into the diverse roles and
    responsibilities of dietitians and how they impact the eating habits of
    individuals at the consumer, community, and national level. We’ll sit down with
    CPMA’s very own dietitian, Jennifer Ong Tone, Loblaws retail dietitian, Jackie
    Villeneuve, and Ottawa Public Health dietitian, Marketa Graham.




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    33 min
  • Produce and Politics: Part 2

    CPMA hosts a roundtable discussion with political insiders representing the Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties. We continue the conversation on the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry, covering issues that are at the top of mind for the sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, tackling labour challenges, enhancing sustainability, bolstering the sector’s competitiveness and much more!



    The talk is moderated by David Coletto from Abacus Data. Panelists included Caitlin McClung from StrategyCorp Inc., Howard Mains from Tactix Government Relations and Public Affairs Inc. and Cameron Holmstrom from Bluesky Strategy Group Inc.




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    57 min
  • My Produce Story (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor)

    We're gearing up for the 95th CPMA Convention and Trade Show in May in Toronto and that includes our Learning Lounge sessions on the trade show floor! One of the Learning Lounge sessions that we always love to host is where we learn about interesting and inspiring careers journeys in the produce sector. On this episode, we go back to the Learning Lounge in Montreal to hear from Andrea Palmer of Nova Agri, Daniel Terrault from Hydroserre and Alain Routhier from Courchesne Larose for a session we call My Produce Story. The session was moderated by Rick Alcocer of Duda Farm Fresh Foods.




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    34 min
  • Produce and Politics: Part 1

    On this episode, we sit down with David Coletto of Abacus Data to explore the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry. In the New Year we’ll be back with Part Two of the series with a roundtable discussion covering issues that are top of mind for our sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, enhancing sustainability, bolstering our sector’s competitiveness and much more.




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    26 min
  • Variety and Proprietary Produce: From Concept to Commercialization

    We dive into all the dynamic components and drivers behind

    the launch of a new variety – specifically looking at apples and table grapes.
    We kick off the episode with Kate Evans from Washington State University and
    Kathryn Grandy from Proprietary Variety Management to talk about the launch of the Cosmic Crisp apple and
    look more broadly at the breeding processes and innovation behind developing a
    new variety. We also talk apple varieties with Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh and
    table grape varieties with Bill Poulos from Oppy.




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    38 min
  • Practicality of Plastics: Consumer Insights, Best Practices and a Roadmap for the Future

    As the potentially damaging effects of plastic packaging on

    our ecosystem has grown to be more visible to consumers through mainstream and
    social media, the issue of plastics in produce has come to the forefront. CPMA
    has recognized the need for an integrated industry approach that best meets
    regulatory requirements, while keeping produce safe and affordable for the end
    consumer. To that end, the CPMA Plastics Packaging Working Group was
    established to identify efforts underway within the industry, determine best
    practices, and develop an industry-supported roadmap to maintaining food
    quality and safety while reducing the environmental impact of plastics. On this
    episode of Produce Talks, we review the results of a consumer insight survey on
    plastic packaging with pollster David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and speak
    with Crystal Howe of Ice River Springs about their water bottles made from 100%
    recycled plastic.




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    35 min
  • Consumer Trends in Retail and Food Service

    On this episode, we speak with

    Mary Scianna from Grocery Business Magazine and Chris Elliott from Restaurants
    Canada, to discuss current consumer trends in grocery and in restaurants. The
    marketplace is as competitive as ever, and as a result we’re seeing unique
    strategies to reach specific demographics, while companies vie to position
    themselves at the top of the market by focusing on convenience, speed, quality,
    sustainability and much more.




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    30 min
  • Emerging Technology for Emerging Challenges

    Businesses in our sector are continually

    innovating to meet industry demands and consumer expectations. Challenges
    around labour, food waste, forecasting and so much more have inspired companies
    to adapt and develop new innovative solutions. On this episode, we scrape the
    surface of some of the exciting technology across the supply chain with guests
    from Flashfood, Motorleaf, Apeel Sciences and Vineland Research and Innovation
    Centre. To learn more about new innovations in our sector, head to the CPMA’s produce
    innovation hub at produceinnovationhub.com.




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    55 min
  • Taking Your Business to New Markets (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor)

    Last year we saw the development of the new NAFTA and confirmation of additional free trade agreements. The Canadian government, and others around the globe, are focused on removing barriers to product movement, opening new markets and increasing exports for domestic organizations. On this episode we head back to the Learning Lounge on a session in April with Dr. Stephen Tapp, Deputy Chief Economist from Export Development Canada. Stephen provides insight into these efforts and how Canadian business can capitalize on these growing opportunities. The session was moderated by President of Consolidated Fruit Packers Ltd., Dariel Trottier.




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    26 min

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Produce Talks, brought to you by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), is where industry leaders come together to share insights, experiences, and fresh perspectives on the world of…