The Produce Moms Podcast

In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor welcomes Blaine Heilman, the new President of Sales at Sage Fruit Company. They discuss Blaine's journey in the produce industry, the importance of mentorship and career development, and the challenges of building a brand in a commodity market.

In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor interviews Paul Rice, the Founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA, and Rodolfo Spielmann, the President and CEO of NatureSweet.

They discuss the importance of fair trade and its impact on farmers and workers in the agricultural industry. Fairtrade certification promotes sustainable livelihoods, protects the environment, and builds transparent supply chains.

Marshal Sewell, founder of Mind Your Melon, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness of farm stress and mental health in agriculture, joins Lori Taylor to offer a prayer for the farmers and communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor interviews Ali Cox, the founder and CEO of Noble West. They discuss the importance of branding and marketing in the produce industry, as well as the challenges faced by growers in promoting their products.

In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor interviews Chris Kiser, the CEO of Spice World, to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary. They discuss the history of Spice World, from its humble beginnings as a garlic repackaging business to its current portfolio of over 250 SKUs.

In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back Amit Patel, Marketing Director of Innovation at NatureSweet and Jackie London, Chief Nutrition Officer for The Produce Moms. They discuss the latest innovations and products at NatureSweet, including their to-go line and a new partnership with Paw Patrol.

In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, three newly named National FFA Teacher Ambassadors discuss the importance of FFA in agriculture education. They highlight the diverse range of students and chapters in FFA, emphasizing that FFA is not just for those interested in farming.

The conversation with Tom Barnes, President and CEO of Category Partners, focuses on data and insights in the perishable industry. They discuss how data-driven decisions can drive business and growth for all stakeholders in the value chain.

They also touch on the importance of understanding consumer demographics and trends, the impact of lifestyle diets on produce consumption, and the role of data in making pricing and assortment decisions.

In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, the guests discuss the role of holiday marketing and food.

They explore the emotional connections and memories associated with holiday food choices, the influence of nostalgia in holiday food traditions, and the use of multi-sensory marketing to create emotional connections.