The Produce Moms Podcast

In this conversation, Lori Taylor and Steven Ware discuss the launch of the Produce Moms approved seal and the new Berry Buddies product line from Naturipe.

In this episode of the Produce Mom's podcast, Lori Taylor hosts a roundtable discussion with Tristan Simpson and Carrie Ann Arias, focusing on the key wins and flops in the produce industry for 2024. 

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back Jenny Maloney from Bayer Vegetable Seeds and introduces Allen Warch, Vice President of Food and Fresh Merchandising at Dollar General. They discuss the significant milestone of Dollar General surpassing 5,000 stores selling fresh produce, the partnership with Bayer to promote fruit and vegetable consumption, and the importance of National School Lunch Week.

In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, host Lori Taylor interviews Doyle Karr, a thought leader in the food and agriculture industry, about the issue of heavy metals in food and soil. They discuss the types of heavy metals, the risks they pose, and the innovations and solutions being developed to mitigate this problem.

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.