Latest Producetalks Podcast Episodes
Women in Produce - Mentorship
Produce Talks - June 28, 2024 13:20 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of Produce Talks, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell leads a discussion with 4 other women as they speak about the power of mentorship, how they have benefi...
Young Professionals – Attracting and Keeping Emerging Leaders
Produce Talks - May 31, 2024 13:14 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Kevin Sorichetti of EarthFresh Foods leads a discussion with Passion for Produce Alumni who speak about their produce journeys, what motivates them, an...
CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight (Part 2)
Produce Talks - February 26, 2024 22:06 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIndustry innovation is a key area of focus for CPMA. Over the years, CPMA has offered its members the opportunity to share their innovation efforts and facilitated connections to new innovators in the produce industry. In this episode, we hear from 3 different innovative companies about their p...
January 2024 State of the Canadian produce industry
Produce Talks - January 30, 2024 21:07 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, Jane Proctor, CPMA’s Vice President of Policy & Issue Management leads a discussion with CPMA Chair, Colin Chapdelaine, Brian Faulkner of BCfresh and Sue Lewis, CPMA’s Vice President of Market Development on the state of the Canadian produce industry. The four share their persp...
Year-End discussion with David Coletto
Produce Talks - December 14, 2023 19:25 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsRon Lemaire President of CPMA leads a Year in Review discussion with David Coletto. David is the Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, a Canadian market and public opinion research agency. Ron and David give an overview of what Canadians think of the political climate and how it relates to the fruit and...
Government Proposals for Packaging Regulations
Produce Talks - December 07, 2023 15:25 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, Dan Duguay, CPMA’s Sustainability Specialist, provides an update on the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) packaging regulations that aim to significantly reduce plastic packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables. We discuss CPMA and the industry’s response to these pr...
Produce Talks: CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight
Produce Talks - October 31, 2023 14:42 ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we hear from different innovative companies and incubators about their products and how they have benefited from the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. The first part features Mike Mauti interviewing Denise VanderVeen of CleanWorks, a produce innovator, and...
CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight
Produce Talks - October 31, 2023 14:42 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we hear from different innovative companies and incubators about their products and how they have benefited from the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. The first part features Mike Mauti interviewing Denise VanderVeen of CleanWorks, a produce innovator, and ...
CPMA Produce Champion MP Kody Blois
Produce Talks - September 29, 2023 14:37 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode features CPMA President, Ron Lemaire, CPMA Board Member, Kendra Mills of the PEI Potato Board, and the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion, Member of Parliament (MP) Kody Blois, in a discussion about opportunities and key challenges within the fresh produce sector in Canada, and how Members ...
Produce Talks: CPMA Produce Champion MP Kody Blois
Produce Talks - September 29, 2023 14:37 ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode features CPMA President, Ron Lemaire, CPMA Board Member, Kendra Mills of the PEI Potato Board, and the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion, Member of Parliament (MP) Kody Blois, in a discussion about opportunities and key challenges within the fresh produce sector in Canada, and how Members...
Young Professionals – Growing in Produce
Produce Talks - August 30, 2023 19:38 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Moderator Stewart Lapage from Oppy talks with 4 Passion for Produce Alumni. These young professionals talk about their experiences in the produce industry, including go...
Produce Talks: Young Professionals – Growing in Produce
Produce Talks - August 30, 2023 19:38 ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Moderator Stewart Lapage from Oppy talks with 4 Passion for Produce Alumni. These young professionals talk about their experiences in the produce industry, including g...
Produce Talks: Women in Produce
Produce Talks - July 31, 2023 15:00 ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis is the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Effective leadership is essential to ensure sustainability and innovation across the produce industry. This recording focuses on some female leaders who are helping move the food industry forwa...
Women in Produce
Produce Talks - July 31, 2023 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis is the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Effective leadership is essential to ensure sustainability and innovation across the produce industry. This recording focuses on some female leaders who are helping move the food industry forwar...
Produce Talks: Between Two Chairs
Produce Talks - June 29, 2023 19:46 ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we’re excited to present the annual “Between Two Chairs” podcast. Ron Lemaire shares stories with the previous CPMA Chair Mario Masellis and current CPMA Chair Colin Chapdelaine. Mario is with Catania Worldwide and Colin Chapdelaine is with the Star Group. Listen as they tell u...
Between Two Chairs
Produce Talks - June 29, 2023 19:46 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we’re excited to present the annual “Between Two Chairs” podcast. Ron Lemaire shares stories with the previous CPMA Chair Mario Masellis and current CPMA Chair Colin Chapdelaine. Mario is with Catania Worldwide and Colin Chapdelaine is with the Star Group. Listen as they tell us...
The Changing Supply Chain – A Buyer’s Perspective
Produce Talks - May 30, 2023 20:15 - 43 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.Supply chain challenges continue to impact the fresh produce industry. Compounding these issues, geopolitical, weather and economic impacts are now at the forefront of p...
Mentorship and the CPMA Passion for Produce Program
Produce Talks - March 30, 2023 14:26 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsGreg Ogiba is the Chair of the CPMA Education Committee and President of Mike and Mike’s. In this episode, Greg leads a discussion about mentorship and CPMA’s Passion for Produce Program with Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell and Michael Wexler of the Oppenheimer Group. CPMA looks forward to hos...
Saving money on food: Insights from the nutrition community
Produce Talks - February 27, 2023 16:27 - 41 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, CPMA’s registered dietitian, Jen Ong Tone, discusses money-saving tips to help consumers continue to eat healthy with fruits and vegetables. She is joined by Christina Iaboni and Laurence Vezina as they discuss ways to stretch your food dollars in a safe and healthy way and offe...
Sustainable Produce Packaging
Produce Talks - December 29, 2022 20:52 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode tackles the challenging goal of reducing plastics in produce packaging. Daniel Duguay is CPMA’s packaging specialist and coordinator for the pilot project developing sustainable packaging guides for the food and produce industry. We hear about an innovative new product that is help...
Young professionals and CPMA's PFP program
Produce Talks - November 30, 2022 15:21 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode features a recording of one of the 2022 Convention and Trade Show Learning Lounges, Growing in Produce. Moderator Mike Catalano of The Wonderful Company discusses with other young professionals who are Passion for Produce program (PFP) alumni about how they started in the produce i...
Cybersecurity Awareness for the Produce Industry
Produce Talks - November 02, 2022 18:50 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness month in Canada. We welcome Johnny McGuire and Eric Regnier who are representing the Produce Supply Organization. The PSO is a not-for-profit organization that was established to help suppliers in the produce industry understand and use technology effectively. ...
Produce Champion MP Scot Davidson and Financial Protection Bill Panel
Produce Talks - September 30, 2022 12:46 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire and CPMA Chair, Mario Masellis of Catania Worldwide welcome the 2022 CPMA Produce Champion, Scot Davidson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for York-Simcoe. CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Members of Parliament and/or a Sena...
Supply Chain Disruptions – Retail Perspectives
Produce Talks - July 14, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we feature a recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show. As we come out of the global pandemic, the disruptions in the supply chain are still a stress on the produce industry. Listen to some of the buyers for Canadian retailers to learn how the...
Future Growth and Change in Produce Production
Produce Talks - May 19, 2022 20:07 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn today’s episode we feature a recording of a recent CPMA Learning Lounge from our 2022 Convention and Trade Show. Climate change, pesticide management, improving yields and growing in non-traditional areas are just some of the factors that influence how produce is grown. Listen now as our Mode...
Whole Genome Sequencing
Produce Talks - February 28, 2022 11:04 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of Produce Talks, Jeff Hall (CPMA’s Food Safety Specialist) talks to Dr Lawrence Goodridge and Dr Jeffrey Farber, both from the University of Guelph about the history and the technology of Whole Genome Sequencing. Jeff discusses this technology and how industry can apply it to fo...
CPMA Market Annual Report – Mike Mauti
Produce Talks - January 14, 2022 22:15 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode we are pleased to welcome CPMA’s Sue Lewis and Mike Mauti, Managing Partner of Execulytics Consulting as they discuss the recently released CPMA Canadian Marketplace Annual Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the Canadian produce market for 2021. They discus...
Ambassador of Colombia Jorge Londono
Produce Talks - December 22, 2021 16:58 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this podcast we welcome Mr. Jorge Londono de la Cuesta who has been the Ambassador of Colombia to Canada since November 2020. Ambassador Londono speaks with CPMA President Ron Lemaire about the economic opportunities in his South American country. He also talks about the effects of the COVID-...
Produce & Politics: Federal election 2021 and current issues facing the fresh produce supply chain in Canada
Produce Talks - November 17, 2021 21:31 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis edition of Produce Talks is a recording of our October webinar on the 2021 federal election results and the impact on the fresh produce industry. David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, shares his election analysis and insights, followed by a roundtable discussion with industry leaders on issue...
CPMA Produce Person of the Year – Larry McIntosh
Produce Talks - October 27, 2021 18:35 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, Ron Lemaire has a discussion with Larry McIntosh, a past Chair of CPMA and the 2021 Produce Person of the Year. Larry has spent 27 years in the produce industry, recently retiring as CEO of Peak of the Market. We talk about how the produce industry has evolved over years, the re...