Produce Talks

Produce Talks

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Produce Talks episodes

  • All About Freggie

    “Eat your fruits and veggies.” It can be a tough message to

    convey to kids, so why not show them the benefits of leading a healthy
    lifestyle? The 5th annual Freggie Fresh Ride is happening August 16th, starting
    in Niagara and ending in Toronto with a stop at a Freggie event at the Big
    Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton in Oakville. The Freggie Fresh Ride
    will again be raising money, with 100% of funds going directly to the Freggie
    Children’s Program. Organizers Greg Ogiba of AMC Direct Inc. and Andrew George
    of EarthFresh hop on the podcast along with Selena Karkash from CPMA as we
    discuss all things Freggie.




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    Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFresh™ Farms.

    23 min
  • Let's Tackle Food Waste!

    On this podcast episode, we

    sit down with Dr. Martin Gooch and Dan Laplain at Value Chain Management
    International as we keep the conversation going on reducing food loss and waste
    and plan for the release of a food waste reduction tool this summer. We talk
    about the drivers behind the issue of waste and the ins and outs of the web
    tool – who can use it, how to use it and the results that companies can expect.


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    45 min
  • Improving Enterprise Efficiencies to Reduce Food Loss and Waste (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor)

    This month, we're covering food loss and waste as CPMA plans the release of a food waste consulting tool available to our members. On this first food waste episode, we head back to the learning lounge for a panel discussion on how growers and businesses across the supply chain can tackle food loss and waste and improve their bottom line.

    Moderator: Mike Ecker - Vineland Growers Co-operative

    Speakers: Dan Martin - EarthFresh Foods, Martin Gooch - Value Chain Management International, Scott Ross - Canadian Federation of Agriculture




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    34 min
  • Between Two Chairs 2019

    This month on Produce Talks we sit down with Past Chair, Les Mallard of Fyffes North America and the new CPMA Chair, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada. We discuss the high level issues affecting the produce industry, the role and impact of CPMA volunteers, and some of the areas that CPMA will focus on in the next year.




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    25 min
  • Technology Driving the Produce Industry Today (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor)

    We live in a world of constant change where technology creates opportunities to drive organizations to new levels of success. Blockchain, precision agriculture, automation, and much more are embraced by businesses searching to improve how produce is grown, harvested, packed, shipped and sold, while leveraging data to provide better decision making and transparency across the supply chain. Hear how organizations are embracing technology and its effect on the produce sector as a whole.

    Moderator: Davis Yung - Fresh Direct Produce

    Speakers: David Best - Duda Farm Fresh, Keith Kuhl - Southern Potato, Scott Dagondon - Motorleaf


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    37 min
  • Influencer Marketing in the Produce Industry

    The social media landscape is evolving and has made room for

    a new kind of celebrity endorsement – influencer marketing. On this episode, we delve into influencer marketing, the
    relationship between brand and brand influencer, and the importance of
    credibility in the produce industry. Registered dietitians and content creators Abbey Sharp (@abbeyskitchen) and Noelle Martin
    (@motherhoodandmeals) share their individual career paths and social media wisdom, as Kara
    Badder, Marketing Manager at NatureFresh™, gives us insight on their
    marketing strategy with Noelle and how their partnership has flourished.

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    39 min
  • Canada's Food Guide (with Chef Michael Smith and Carol Harrison, RD)

    Food has an immense impact on the health and well-being of

    Canadians. The new Canada’s Food Guide gives plenty of recommendations on
    nutrition and healthy eating habits. On this episode of Produce Talks we chat
    with Chef Michael Smith and registered dietitian Carol Harrison to explore the
    recommendations and science behind Canada’s Food Guide and unpack some of the
    social challenges of food and nutrition in Canada.


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    37 min
  • New Food Safety Regulations: Impacts on Industry

    The new Safe Food for Canadians Regulations came into force in January, 2019 through the CFIA. Anytime new regulations come into place,

    businesses can be impacted. We touch base with CPMA Food Safety Specialist,
    Jeff Hall and Fred Webber from the Dispute Resolution Corporation to discuss
    new requirements for produce businesses and the resources available to
    industry.

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    35 min
  • Cultivating Corporate Culture for Business Performance

    We’re back for 2019! On this episode we explore corporate culture

    and the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture
    Award. Gaining insights from John Anderson at Oppy and Barrie Carlyle from Waterstone
    Human Capital, we discuss the challenges and, more importantly, the
    opportunities that corporate culture presents to the produce industry. We also chat about the inaugural CPMA Corporate Culture Award, an
    exclusive opportunity for CPMA members to examine their corporate culture and
    be considered for the award!


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    28 min
  • Growing Produce Skills - LIVE - From the CPMA Trade Show Floor


    When matching career expectations, communication is key. And

    with today’s generational shift discussing changing career priorities is
    becoming paramount to staff retention. Join us for an open conversation on
    current professional development expectations from young professionals in the
    industry and how those expectations align with the vision business leaders have
    for their employees.







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    31 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…