The Produce Moms Podcast

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The Produce Moms Podcast episodes

June 17 EP398 From Fresh Produce Leader to Purpose-Driven Consultant: Leadership, Reinvention, and Impact with Lori Castillo, Founder of VENNtion
In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back a familiar and beloved voice-Lori Castillo, a respected leader in the fresh produce industry and longtime advocate for healthy food access. Known affectionately as "Lori C" within The Produce Moms community, Lori shares insights from her evolving career journey, including her recent transition into entrepreneurship with the launch of her own consultancy.
33 min
June 10 EP397 From Carrots to Cattle: How Santa Carota Beef is Redefining Flavor, Transparency, and Family Farming with Justin Pettit, Co-Founder of Santa Carota Beef
In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor speaks with Justin Pettit, Co-Founder of Santa Carota Beef and a third-generation cattle rancher, to share a powerful story of innovation, resilience, and advocacy in American agriculture.
33 min
June 03 EP396 Women's Roundtable Part 2: The Attention Economy, Food Innovation & Driving Produce Consumption with Danyel O'Connor, CEO of Umami, and Meghan Diaz, Senior Director-Produce at Sprouts Farmers Market
In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor is joined by Danyel O'Connor, CEO of Umami, and Meghan Diaz, Senior Director-Produce at Sprouts Farmers Market for a Women's Roundtable discussion focused on the evolving intersection of the attention economy, food innovation, and fresh produce consumption.
40 min
May 27 EP395 Attention Economy & Fresh Produce: Winning Consumer Focus in a Crowded Market with Jennie Coleman of Equifruit and Erica Manfre of South Mill Champs
In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor continues the 2026 Women's Roundtable series with guests Jennie Coleman of Equifruit and Erica Manfre of South Mill Champs. The conversation explores the concept of the attention economy and its growing influence on the fresh produce industry.

31 min
May 20 EP394 From Shelf Life to Fresh Life: Reducing Food Waste & Driving Produce Consumption with Dr. Shehbaz Singh, Founder of Fresh Life Extension
In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Dr. Shehbaz Singh, Founder of Fresh Life Extension, for a deep dive into the science and strategy behind extending the "fresh life" of fruits and vegetables.
43 min
May 13 EP393 The Economics of Food: Understanding Inflation, Trade, and the Future of Produce with David Ortega, Professor and the Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy at Michigan State University
In this episode, Lori Taylor welcomes David Ortega, a leading food economist and professor at Michigan State University. As the first food economist featured on the podcast, David breaks down the complex forces shaping food prices today from inflation and global conflicts to supply chain disruptions and trade policy.
39 min
May 06 EP392 Celebrating Motherhood, Resilience, and Healthy Families with First Lady Maureen Braun
In this special Mother's Day episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes First Lady Maureen Braun for an inspiring conversation rooted in motherhood, resilience, entrepreneurship, and community. Mrs. Braun shares her journey of raising a family while building a business, the importance of routines and priorities, and how her upbringing shaped her passion for healthy living.
29 min
April 29 EP391 Policy and Public Health: a discussion about National Ag Day and the New Dietary Guidelines with Jaclyn London, MS,RD,CDN
In this special edition of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor is joined by Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, author, and Chief Nutrition Officer for The Produce Moms for a dynamic conversation following their time in Washington, D.C. during National Ag Day. Together, they unpack key takeaways from a high-level USDA roundtable, including the rollout of the updated "Product of the USA" labeling initiative and its broader implications for agriculture and consumer transparency.
31 min
April 22 EP390 Feeding the Human Spirit: How Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Mission is Impacting Communities with Eric Halvorson, Head of Communications and Public Affairs for Kroger's Central Division
In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Eric Halvorson, Head of Communications and Public Affairs for Kroger's Central Division, for an inspiring conversation on hunger relief, community impact, and the evolving role of grocery retailers.
32 min
April 15 EP389 From Backyard BBQ to Global Stage: The Rise of Food Sport with Mike McCloud, Founder of World Food Championships
In this special edition of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Mike McCloud, Founder and CEO of the World Food Championships (WFC), for an inside look at the fast-growing world of "food sport." With Lori recently named a judge for the Final Table event in Bentonville, this episode explores how culinary competition has evolved into a global stage for chefs, home cooks, and food innovators alike.
21 min

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The Produce Moms® is a community of passionate fresh produce advocates with a mission to inspire everyone, especially children, to eat more fruits and vegetables. The Produce Moms Podcast is designed…