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Fresh Takes On Tech

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Welcome to Fresh Takes on Tech, a podcast from the International Fresh Produce Association. At IFPA, Our trade association represents companies from every segment of the global fresh produce and floral supply chain. We advocate, connect and guide to enhance members’ prosperity.
This is a show for people interested in the intersection between technology and the produce and floral industries. Each episode we explore the problems, solutions, people and ideas that are shaping the industry.

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70. Live from IFPA’s Global Show: Making Better Qualitative Decisions With Best-In-Class Software Solutions

December 20, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

We are talking with Justin Machell (CEO, Highland Ag Solutions) & Cole Powers (Co-Founder, IntelliCulture) Join us as we discuss: Best practices for producers to manage their equipment lifecycle How to prevent pest outbreaks, and increase labor efficiency The benefits of automating the machine management process Segment 1 - Justin Machell (Highland Ag Solutions) By converting the modern farm into a comprehensive digital platform, Highland Ag Solutions is virtualizing the business of ag...

69. Live from IFPA’s Global Show: Tackling Carbon Emissions, Improving Back-Office Processes and the Importance of Cyber-Security

December 13, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

We are talking with Lydia Ashburn (Growth Marketing, CarbonSpace), Kaitlin Mercier (VP of Partnerships, Routeique) Greg Gatzke (President, ZAGtech) Join us as we discuss: Developing best-in-class standards for carbon monitoring Understanding how to improve and enhance back-office processes and automation The importance of cyber-security and how to protect your company Segment 1 - Lydia Ashburn (CarbonSpace) Carbon footprint monitoring is especially challenging when accounting for emiss...

68. Live from IFPA’s Global Show: New Innovations Improving All Aspects of Our Produce Supply Chain

December 06, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

We are talking with Mike Meinhardt (EVP of Sales, Provision Analytics), Karen Long (VP of Sales, iFoodDS), and Diane Wetherington (Founder & CEO, iDecisionSciences) Join us as we discuss: Efforts being made to digitize all touch points in the produce supply chan cycle Updates on new initiatives to improve safety and traceability  Work being done to create innovative technology solutions that support the modernization of the fresh produce supply chain. Segment 1 - Mike Meinhardt (Provisi...

67. Live from IFPA’s Global Show: New Technology Spurring Innovations in Produce Shelf Life & Repurposing Waste

November 29, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

We are talking with Kaitlin Mogentale of Pulp Pantry, Charles Swartz of Compact Membrane Systems and Jeff Beegle of mobius. Join us as we discuss: Opportunities for repurposing fruit and vegetable pulp into nutrient rich foods Technology advancements to help fruits and vegetables stay fresher, longer New uses for produce waste to be repurposed in the horticulture, agriculture, and food service packaging industries Segment 1 - Kaitlin Mogentale (Founder) of Pulp Pantry Pulp Pantry is de...

66. Live from IFPA’s Global Show: Technology’s Critical Role in Local Produce and Controlled Environment Farming

November 22, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Live from IFPA’s Global Show: Technology’s Critical Role in Local Produce and Controlled Environment Farming A very special live podcast from IFPA’s 2022 Floral and Produce show!  We are talking with Craig Hurlbert and Dave Vosburg of Local Bounti, John Purcell of Unfold, and Ali Daniali of HRVSTS. Join us as we discuss: Networking at a global level at the IFPA’s Floral and Produce Show.  Growing customer demand for locally grown produce  Sustainability in the food system. The challen...

65. Live from IFPA’s Global Show: Technology’s Critical Role in Fresh Produce

November 15, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

A very special live podcast from IFPA’s 2022 Floral and Produce show! We close out our season on nutrition with a panel of experts with Vonnie on the lasting impact technology has made and continues to grow on for the farming and fresh produce industries. Our panel includes Haven Baker, CBO at Pairwise, Jenny Du, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at Apeel Sciences and Katie Seawell, Chief Commercial Office at Bowery Farming. Join us as we discuss: How technology can impact impr...

64. How the Purple Tomato is Expanding Biotechnology in Produce

October 18, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

The market for fresh and delicious produce is continuing to expand thanks to innovations in biotechnology.  The latest in produce expansion is the purple tomato!  Thanks to Nathan Pumplin, President and CEO at Norfolk Health Produce, the purple tomatoes' nutritious qualities will be reaching markets as early as 2023 and it’s all thanks to the innovation in biotechnology for growing produce.  Join us as we discuss: The health benefits of the purple tomato compared to others The USDA’s ne...

63. Creating More Produce in the World for Global Access

October 11, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

The limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables is the biggest reason consumers aren’t getting their recommended daily requirements of produce.  With the help of Tom Adams, CEO at Pairwise, they are innovating through technological advances in the farming and growing industries to help expand and increase access to fresh produce for everyday consumers.  Join us as we discuss: Using technology to break down barriers on access to fruits and vegetables  Availability perspective vs cost pe...

62. Food is Medicine: Expanding Access to Fruits and Vegetables

October 04, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

From government programs to private sector initiatives, giving people access to options for healthy food choices is a big challenge.  Thanks to our guest Sam Hoeffler, Program Manager at Reinvestment Partners, the Eat Well program helps families throughout North Carolina not just by giving access to purchase healthy food choices but also provides funding to impoverished communities to purchase fruits and vegetables. Join us as we discuss: The Eat Well program in North Carolina and expandi...

61. Developing New Produce for Consumer Delight and Nutrition

September 27, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Some of the most nutritious food on Earth is unfortunately some of the toughest produce to grow.   With the help of Joyce Van Eck, Associate Professor at Boyce Thompson Institute, the practice of gene editing in crops is better understood by farmers and other growers to increase production and access to highly nutritious crops.   Join us as we discuss: Plant biotechnology and bringing gene editing to our food Studying plant genes to improve crop growth  Boyce Thompson Institute’s physal...

60. Back to School with Fresh Produce

September 20, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Students are heading back to school, but don’t forget about one of the most important parts of the day - - lunch! Thanks to Fred Espinosa , Director of Food and Nutrition for the San Diego Unified School District and Janelle Manzano , Specialist for the Farm to School Program, students are getting access and education to the “full plate” of their lunches and even growing their own produce to consume! Join us as we connect with foodservice administrators from California’s second-largest scho...

59. Locally Grown Through Vertical Farming

September 13, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Growing crops at full capacity is one of the many extreme challenges for farmers. But there are innovations that help them create new techniques to meet these challenges head on — like vertical farming.  With the help of Netled and Kasey Snyder, Sales Operations Manager, they are expanding the innovation of vertical farming to help farmers grow their crops at a higher capacity in any condition nature throws at them.  Join us as we discuss: The early stages of the vertical farming process ...

58. Solving the Uncertainty in Farming with Digital Playbooks

September 06, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

The uncertainty of farming conditions is one of the toughest challenges the produce industry faces.  Thanks to Founder and CEO Ros Harvey of The Yield, their mission is to help create a digital playbook based on valuable data from farmers that will help protect their produce. Join us as we discuss: Establishing digital playbooks to improve growing and supply chain conditions Solving uncertainty in farming, like weather Developing a sales cycle based on value through data collection

57. The Future of Automation is in the Fields

August 30, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Nexus Robotics is one of this year’s winners in IFPA’s Fresh Field Catalyst technology accelerator. It was founded in 2017 by engineering students from Halifax who wanted to disrupt and improve traditional farming practices.  They’re building innovative robotic tools that will free growers from backbreaking repetitive tasks — and encourage Canada’s agriculture industry to become more sustainable.  Teric Greenan is the COO, and his city-born perspective helps him ideate incisive solutions ...

56. Taste is King: Delivering Successful Produce with Tech

August 23, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

With the current supply chain issues, enjoying fresh and nutritious produce is more costly and difficult than ever before.  Consumers demand consistency, which hasn’t been possible with traditional methods. But technology is enabling producers to deliver great value and the best possible eating experience. Kaitlin Fitzgerald is the VP of Sustainability at one of IFPA’s Fresh Field Catalyst winners, Sound Agriculture. They’re passionate about building a better and more sustainable food sys...

55. Traceability is Crucial to the World Produce Industry

August 16, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

The IFPA’s Fresh Field Catalyst is a six-month tech accelerator has brought together startups and global corporations to create innovative solutions for the challenges currently facing the produce industry.  My guests today are current Fresh Field participants, Julie Escobar, Chief Commercial Officer at DiMuto, and her invaluable mentor in the program, Judy Clark, CEO at Fresh Texas.  Traceability is critical to consumer confidence, supply chain success, and fostering sustainable growing p...

54. Keeping Things Fresh with Clarifruit and Dole Sunshine Company

August 09, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

In the latest season of Fresh Takes on Tech, we explore companies from International Fresh Produce Association’s Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator and start things off by talking with Elad Mardix, CEO & Co- Founder at Clarifruit & Barbara Guerpillon, Global Head of Ventures at Dole Sunshine Company about how they’re working together for sustainability in produce.   Join us as we discuss: How Clarifuit is helping the Dole Sunshine Company with their six sustainability commitments  How Clari...

53. Pulling it All Together: Conversation w/ John Purcell on Growing Systems in Produce

June 21, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

In the last 30 years, food production has changed dramatically thanks to technological advances.  Technology has made it so we have a deeper insight into everything from what’s being grown on every square foot of land, to responding quickly to the ever shifting needs of the consumer.  In the last episode of the season, I’m joined by John Purcell, CEO & President at Unfold, as we reflect on the conversations from previous episodes and talk how technology plays a role in every facet of growi...

52. Walmart: Building a Healthy Supply Chain From Soil to Shopping Cart

June 14, 2022 19:36 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

The food systems supply chain is a vast network of people and products that is ever evolving.  If you’re working with more than 4,500 supplies, working together to create a more sustainable future that’s good for the planet and for the people, becomes that much more of a challenge.  Walmart depends on each step working together to build the future for their consumers.  In this episode, I’m joined by Walmart’s Marco Reyes, Sr. Director Industry Initiatives and Portfolio Management, Michael...

51. How CEA Produce Fit into The Mix of Our Diet

June 07, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MB

Pesticide free, locally grown and certified food safe controlled environmental agriculture.  Is this the future of farming? Should we switch to an efficient method of farming that preserves water?   In this episode, I’m joined by Katie Seawell, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Bowery Farming, to talk about vertical farming, its efficiency, sustainability and quality.  Join us as we discuss:  The logistics behind controlled environment agriculture  Bowery’s philosophy around vertical fa...

50. High-Yielding Organic Farming w/ Russ Hamlin of Grimmway Farms

May 31, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

Some weeds produce 250,000 viable seeds per plant. When you’re an organic farmer caring for your soil and crops by hand, one weed can cause a huge problem! So why do farmers go organic if it’s so difficult?  In this episode I talked to Russell Hamlin, General Manager at Grimmway Farms, about organic agriculture, the challenges of organic farming and why it’s so important. George Szczepanski, Director, Production, Supply Chain & Environmental Policy at International Fresh Produce Associatio...

49. The Harmony of Regenerative Agriculture

May 24, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

Often we don’t see it until it’s been packaged and placed on the shelves, but the fruits and vegetables we consume on a daily basis are grown from an ever-changing set of practices concerning environmental, social and governance factors.  But how is that system sorted, refined and defined? That’s where Shelby comes in.  In this episode of Fresh Takes on Tech, I’m joined by Shelby Layne, Director, ESG Hub at Bolthouse Farms, to talk about how she’s taking on the complicated ecosystem of reg...

48. Trust the Organic Label w/ Kathleen Merrigan

May 17, 2022 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

The organic ecosystem is as varied and complex as the U.S landscape. The industry faces a number of challenges including consumer confusion around what organic means, input and product shortages in organic supply chains, competition from new environmental labels, and the concern that some NOP rules are limiting further growth and innovation that has been achieved in other markets.  In this episode, I’m joined by Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director and Professor at the Swette Center for Su...

47. Sustainability in the Produce Industry with Tamara Muruetagoiena

April 19, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Sustainability and its practices are constantly changing. Companies are seeing the value of having a dedicated team member to help navigate and speak to these changes.   In a special episode of Fresh Takes on Tech, I’m joined by Tamara Muruetagoiena, our new ​​Director of Sustainability at International Fresh Produce Association, to talk about her new role at IFPA and sustainability.   Join us as we discuss: What Tamara is excited to accomplish at IFPA How the produce industry is adoptin...

Sustainability in the Produce Industry with Tamara Muruetagoiena

April 19, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Sustainability and its practices are constantly changing. Companies are seeing the value of having a dedicated team member to help navigate and speak to these changes.  In a special episode of Fresh Takes on Tech, I’m joined by Tamara Muruetagoiena, our new ​​Director of Sustainability at International Fresh Produce Association, to talk about her new role at IFPA and sustainability.  Join us as we discuss: What Tamara is excited to accomplish at IFPA How the produce industry is adopting ...

46. How to Break our Dependence on Plastics in the Food Chain

April 12, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

It makes sense why we use so much plastic in the food supply chain: It’s versatile, predictable, and sterile. But with so much of it ending up in landfills, does the positive outweigh the negative?  In this episode, I’m joined by William Orts, Research L eader at USDA-ARS, to tal k about solutions to the plastic problem, differences between degradability, and plans for the future.  Join us as we discuss: 3 most important mandates & plastic’s role in the food supply chain The difference b...

How to Break our Dependence on Plastics in the Food Chain

April 12, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

It makes sense why we use so much plastic in the food supply chain: It’s versatile, predictable, and sterile. But with so much of it ending up in landfills, does the positive outweigh the negative? In this episode, I’m joined by William Orts, Research L eader at USDA-ARS, to tal k about solutions to the plastic problem, differences between degradability, and plans for the future. Join us as we discuss: 3 most important mandates & plastic’s role in the food supply chain The difference bet...

45. How Robotics and AI are Revolutionizing Agriculture

March 29, 2022 23:15 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

What if you could oversee and make adjustments — brushing every bug away or providing nutrients at the exact moment they are needed — at every stage of growth for a single fruit or vegetable?   It may sound like a pipe dream — but robotics and ai are making it a reality.   Gabe Sibley, Lawrence Ibarria, and Curtis Garner, the founders of Verdant Robotics, join the show to share how robotics as a platform is revolutionizing agriculture.  Join us as we discuss: Why solving agricultural cha...

How Robotics and AI are Revolutionizing Agriculture

March 29, 2022 18:15 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

What if you could oversee and make adjustments — brushing every bug away or providing nutrients at the exact moment they are needed — at every stage of growth for a single fruit or vegetable?   It may sound like a pipe dream — but robotics and ai are making it a reality.   Gabe Sibley, Lawrence Ibarria, and Curtis Garner, the founders of Verdant Robotics, join the show to share how robotics as a platform is revolutionizing agriculture.  Join us as we discuss: Why solving agricultural cha...

44. Fighting Food Waste Throughout the Supply Chain

March 22, 2022 19:30 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Companies are fighting to end food waste in more ways than one, from packaging technology to supply chain innovations.  In this episode, I’m joined by Dana Gunders, Executive Director of ReFED, who discusses the scope of the food waste problem and effective solutions, and Aidan Mouat, CEO and C o-Founder of Hazel Technologies, Inc., who talks about the role of innovation and new technologies in reducing food waste throughout the supply chain.  Join us as we discuss: New and emerging techn...

Fighting Food Waste Throughout the Supply Chain

March 22, 2022 14:30 - 38 minutes - 72.8 MB

Companies are fighting to end food waste in more ways than one, from packaging technology to supply chain innovations.  In this episode, I’m joined by Dana Gunders, Executive Director of ReFED, who discusses the scope of the food waste problem and effective solutions, and Aidan Mouat, CEO and C o-Founder of Hazel Technologies, Inc., who talks about the role of innovation and new technologies in reducing food waste throughout the supply chain.  Join us as we discuss: New and emerging techn...

43. How Sustainability Strengthens Your Organization

March 15, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Organizations have long paid lip service to sustainability…   But these days, people are paying attention and it’s no longer enough to talk the talk.  If you can’t walk the walk on sustainability, you are putting your business at risk.  In this episode, I’m joined by Joel Makower, Chairman and Co-Founder of GreenBiz Group, who shares why sustainability matters more than ever and how you can start sustaining your business for the long-haul by becoming more sustainable.   Join us as we dis...

How Sustainability Strengthens Your Organization

March 15, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 49.2 MB

Organizations have long paid lip service to sustainability…   But these days, people are paying attention and it’s no longer enough to talk the talk.  If you can’t walk the walk on sustainability, you are putting your business at risk.  In this episode, I’m joined by Joel Makower, Chairman and Co-Founder of GreenBiz Group, who shares why sustainability matters more than ever and how you can start sustaining your business for the long-haul by becoming more sustainable.   Join us as we dis...

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 42: Plenty’s link to retailers and consumers

December 14, 2021 21:11 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Today’s conversation is with Dana Worth, Senior Vice President at Plenty. Prior to Plenty, Dana spent nearly 6 years as VP of Sales and in Business Operations at Impossible Foods. Dana is a wealth of information on commercializing products in mission driven companies in high growth stages. We talk about the push and pull of retailers and consumers for healthy, nutritious food and looking for the “plant-based food moment” for CEA.

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 42: Plenty’s link to retailers and consumers

December 14, 2021 16:11 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Today’s conversation is with Dana Worth, Senior Vice President at Plenty. Prior to Plenty, Dana spent nearly 6 years as VP of Sales and in Business Operations at Impossible Foods. Dana is a wealth of information on commercializing products in mission driven companies in high growth stages. We talk about the push and pull of retailers and consumers for healthy, nutritious food and looking for the “plant-based food moment” for CEA.

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 41: Innovation at Revol Greens

December 07, 2021 21:08 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

This podcast dives deep into genetics and CEA. I talk to Mohammed Oufattole, the newly named Chief Tech Oufattole at Revol Greens. Revol Greens is a CEA lettuce producer with locations in MN, CA, TX and GA. Their growth goal is to supply greens to the continental US consumer within 24 hours of harvest from one of their many locations. Mohammed has a deep background in genetics and brings experience of building new teams in R&D to Revol. He talks about the gains that can be made through breed...

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 41: Innovation at Revol Greens

December 07, 2021 16:08 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

This podcast dives deep into genetics and CEA. I talk to Mohammed Oufattole, the newly named Chief Tech Oufattole at Revol Greens. Revol Greens is a CEA lettuce producer with locations in MN, CA, TX and GA. Their growth goal is to supply greens to the continental US consumer within 24 hours of harvest from one of their many locations. Mohammed has a deep background in genetics and brings experience of building new teams in R&D to Revol. He talks about the gains that can be m...

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 40: Wells Fargo: Title: Tackling Indoor Ag from Wells Fargo

November 30, 2021 20:27 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Hear from two professionals at Wells Fargo discuss this season’s topic: CEA.    According to Top 100 Farm Lenders, Wells Fargo has been the nation's leading agricultural lender among commercial banks for 25 consecutive years. They bring farm-to-fork expertise to clients in the agribusiness, food, and beverage industries. I talk to Matt Servatius – Market executive for the Central Region and Karol Flynn Sector Analyst within Food and Agribusiness. They give their perspectives as a bank on fin...

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 40: Wells Fargo: Title: Tackling Indoor Ag from Wells Fargo

November 30, 2021 15:27 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

Hear from two professionals at Wells Fargo discuss this season’s topic: CEA.    According to Top 100 Farm Lenders, Wells Fargo has been the nation's leading agricultural lender among commercial banks for 25 consecutive years. They bring farm-to-fork expertise to clients in the agribusiness, food, and beverage industries. I talk to Matt Servatius – Market executive for the Central Region and Karol Flynn Sector Analyst within Food and Agribusiness. They give their perspectiv...

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 39: Breakthrough Innovations at AeroFarms

November 23, 2021 20:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

AeroFarms is one of the early, venture funded Indoor Ag companies. In this episode, you will hear the interesting, long version of the origin story of the company. We also discuss the many partnerships and collaborations of AeroFarms and how the culture is built to support that.  Roger Buelow, CTO + Stacey Kimmel, VP of R&D expand on AeroFarms innovations and vast R&D programs along with the building of the largest R&D indoor farm in UAE.  

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 39: Breakthrough Innovations at AeroFarms

November 23, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

AeroFarms is one of the early, venture funded Indoor Ag companies. In this episode, you will hear the interesting, long version of the origin story of the company. We also discuss the many partnerships and collaborations of AeroFarms and how the culture is built to support that.  Roger Buelow, CTO + Stacey Kimmel, VP of R&D expand on AeroFarms innovations and vast R&D programs along with the building of the largest R&D indoor farm in UAE.  

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 38: A Journey in CEA

November 16, 2021 20:17 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Sonia Lo is an indoor farmer, a chef, an angel investor and a mother of two who speaks seven languages and holds a third-degree black-belt in Tae-Kwon Do. Sonia has over 32 years of combined agriculture, technology and business experience. In the industry, Sonia was CEO of Crop One Holdings, Inc., a vertical farming company that owns FreshBox Farms and a joint venture with Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai. Most recently, Sonia was the CEO of Sensei Ag, an AgTech company focusing on CEA foun...

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 38: A Journey in CEA

November 16, 2021 15:17 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Sonia Lo is an indoor farmer, a chef, an angel investor and a mother of two who speaks seven languages and holds a third-degree black-belt in Tae-Kwon Do. Sonia has over 32 years of combined agriculture, technology and business experience. In the industry, Sonia was CEO of Crop One Holdings, Inc., a vertical farming company that owns FreshBox Farms and a joint venture with Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai. Most recently, Sonia was the CEO of Sensei Ag, an AgTech company foc...

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 37: Plenty’s Secret Sauce for Production: Vertical Towers and more

November 09, 2021 20:30 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

This is the first episode in the last season of 2021 and is focused on Controlled Environment Ag. Nate starts off explaining CEA; it’s benefits and challenges. We talk about how Plenty improves food security, safety and availability. Unlike most vertical farms, Plenty grows on vertical towers instead of flatbeds. Nate has a great description on how this came about and the advantages. We also have an enlightening conversation on breeding for vertical farms. Whether you are a practitioner or a...

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 37: Plenty’s Secret Sauce for Production: Vertical Towers and more

November 09, 2021 15:30 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

This is the first episode in the last season of 2021 and is focused on Controlled Environment Ag. Nate starts off explaining CEA; it’s benefits and challenges. We talk about how Plenty improves food security, safety and availability. Unlike most vertical farms, Plenty grows on vertical towers instead of flatbeds. Nate has a great description on how this came about and the advantages. We also have an enlightening conversation on breeding for vertical farms. Whether you are a ...

PMA Takes on Tech, Bonus Episode: Carbon Economy: Where is the Money for the Producers?

November 02, 2021 19:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

As the federal government invests into carbon sequestration and as entrepreneurs explore "green financing," "negative foods," and carbon credit trading, what are the potential opportunities for producers of specialty crops? Are producers sitting on a gold mine, or is this fool's gold? We will explore these and other questions during this week’s Virtual Town Hall.

PMA Takes on Tech, Bonus Episode: Carbon Economy: Where is the Money for the Producers?

November 02, 2021 14:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

As the federal government invests into carbon sequestration and as entrepreneurs explore "green financing," "negative foods," and carbon credit trading, what are the potential opportunities for producers of specialty crops? Are producers sitting on a gold mine, or is this fool's gold? We will explore these and other questions during this week’s Virtual Town Hall.

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 36: Conversation with Food Futurist Jack Bobo on innovation, technology and consumer choice

September 28, 2021 19:27 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

We speak with Jack Bobo, food futurist and the author of the book "Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices." Jack talks about how we ended up with giant-sized food portions in the US and what can be done to redesign our food environment to make better food choices for healthier living. We talk about the role of innovation and technology in solving many of our problems and the imperative to get consumers on board.

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 36: Conversation with Food Futurist Jack Bobo on innovation, technology and consumer choice

September 28, 2021 14:27 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

We speak with Jack Bobo, food futurist and the author of the book "Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices." Jack talks about how we ended up with giant-sized food portions in the US and what can be done to redesign our food environment to make better food choices for healthier living. We talk about the role of innovation and technology in solving many of our problems and the imperative to get consumers on board.

PMA Takes on Tech, Episode 35: Spotlight - Future View From the c-Suite: Bolthouse Farms

September 21, 2021 19:50 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

In this episode, we speak to two executives from Bolthouse Farms about innovation.  The Bolthouse Farms story is a great business case on what innovation and collaboration can bring to a company.  Innovation is woven through everything they do and think about.  There is also an open invitation to reach out to the company with innovative ideas/products/technology at [email protected] 

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