Latest Producetalks Podcast Episodes
CPMA Produce Champion 2021 - Senator Rob Black
Produce Talks - September 30, 2021 12:18 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we feature a discussion with the CPMA 2021 Produce Champion, Ontario Senator Rob Black, who is a member of the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry. CPMA's annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Member(s) of Parliament and/or Senator(s) who have ...
Sustainability for Produce – A Conversation About the Present & Future
Produce Talks - August 23, 2021 12:35 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsSustainability has been a focus for the produce industry for many years and is a complex issue with multiple areas of focus. In Canada current areas of focus include the potential of a Canadian index to benchmark Agri-food sustainability, government focus on issues such as carbon credits and ind...
Emerging Pathogens – A Conversation with Canada’s Experts
Produce Talks - July 26, 2021 19:12 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsFoodborne illnesses continue to bed a source of concern within the fresh produce industry. CPMA asked two of Canada's top food safety professionals to join us in discussing recent outbreaks, the challenges in identifying outbreaks and what the future of outbreaks may look like. Lisa Sparrow-Moe...
Special 100th episode of CPMA podcast: The Produce industry through the lenses of CPMA’s Past Chairs
Produce Talks - June 23, 2021 19:48 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this special 100th episode of Produce Talks, Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA moderates a roundtable discussion with our Chair, Guy Milette of Courchesne Larose, and nine past CPMA Chairs including: Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Wholesale Canada, Les Mallard of F...
Women in Produce 2021
Produce Talks - May 21, 2021 19:50 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode we feature a panel of women in produce and recognize the achievements of women leading the promotion of produce in Canada. Earlier this year, CPMA partnered with Grocery Business Magazine to recognize some of the exceptional women in the industry. The Grocery Business article was re...
Growing in Produce: Young Leaders Panel
Produce Talks - April 30, 2021 15:04 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode, we turn to a panel of young leaders in produce as we continue our focus on the development of young professionals in our sector. This panel webinar was held in February and featured past Mary Fitzgerald Award Winners Mike Catalano of POM Wonderful, Stephanie Lariviere of Erie ...
Moving Produce: Across Borders, Through Ports and Around the Globe
Produce Talks - April 06, 2021 20:29 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Suez Canal crisis, COVID-19 implications and ongoing port labour disputes have all showcased that moving product globally day in and day out is an incredible feat. There are implications when one link in a global supply chain breaks and this episode we’re talking about the movement of produc...
Sustainable Agriculture: Innovations and Alternatives
Produce Talks - February 26, 2021 15:39 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode dives into sustainable agriculture and looks at alternative production practices that we are seeing across Canada. It is estimated that by 2050, the world's population will rise to almost 10 billion people with over 67% expected to live in urban areas. In order to feed this growing ...
Sustainable Food Systems and the National Index of Agri-Food Performance
Produce Talks - January 29, 2021 15:24 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs supply chains, investors, and government all push to reduce impacts on the environment, the ability to measure and demonstrate sustainability credentials from farm to retail becomes paramount. On this episode, we widen the lens on sustainability and talk about Canada’s agri-food system includ...
Growing in Produce
Produce Talks - December 18, 2020 15:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode features a panel of young professionals in the produce industry with a lens on the development, recruitment, and retention of young talent in our sector. We look back on 2020 and explore several themes such as resiliency, adaptability, value alignment, mentorship, and more. Panelist...
Accelerated Changes and New Normals in Retail
Produce Talks - November 30, 2020 14:53 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith greater demand and sales on-line, customer experience enhancements, and COVID-19 protocols in place, the retail landscape has changed dramatically in 2020. This episode dives into retail trends and changes with a look ahead to 2021. We look at what makes a good on-line grocery experience, m...
And the Winner Is...: Conversations with 2020 Award Winners
Produce Talks - October 28, 2020 14:49 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire speaks with 2020 CPMA award winners about their careers, key focuses, and the industry changes they have seen and experienced through the years. Ron first talks with the 2020 CPMA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Mike Ecker, along with Oleen Smethur...
Unpacking Food Recalls
Produce Talks - October 14, 2020 12:32 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsFood safety has become a more and more prevalent topic for the produce sector and for regulators. This episode focuses on food recalls and the impacts and processes when a foodborne illness outbreak occurs. We specifically unpack the processes behind food recalls and advisories, the impacts on c...
A 2020 Look at Automation and Technology in Produce
Produce Talks - August 31, 2020 14:02 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode, we unpack new developments and barriers to automation and technology across the produce sector. As labour gaps remain, the future of automation, robotics and innovation is a large focus from farm to fork. We talk about several factors influencing the shift to automation such as ...
Between Two Chairs 2020
Produce Talks - August 07, 2020 16:14 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode of Produce Talks, we feature an interview with CPMA Chair Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce and CPMA Past Chair Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada for our annual Between Two Chairs special. We take a look back at the last several months, revisiting the ways that CPMA continues to ...
COVID-19: Revisiting Impacts and Key Takeaways
Produce Talks - June 15, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode, as we hit the three month mark of the COVID-19 pandemic, we revisit the impacts along the supply chain and unpack the key takeaways since March as businesses continue to adapt and prepare for a busy summer and harvest season. Featured guests Stéphanie Levasseur, President of Que...
Sustainable Packaging: Preferences and Parameters
Produce Talks - May 29, 2020 18:08 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 2 ratingsEnsuring food quality, sustaining food availability, reducing waste, minimizing costs to consumers and maximizing recyclability – all while mitigating the impacts on the environment – makes the conversation on sustainable packaging and preferred packaging materials remarkably complex. On this ep...
Fairtrade Practices, Certification and Sustainability
Produce Talks - April 30, 2020 16:19 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis episode, we unpack fairtrade practices as an influential method to sustainability. We spoke with Jennie Coleman, President of Equifruit about their approach to sustainability and the Fairtrade certification. We also brought Mimmo Franzone, Director of Produce and Floral with Longo’s into ...
COVID-19: Impacts, Risks and Responses across the Produce Supply Chain
Produce Talks - March 31, 2020 14:03 - 58 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode, we dive into the impacts, responses and anticipated future risks of the COVID-19 outbreak across the entire produce supply chain. We feature interviews with industry leaders Davis Yung of Fresh Direct Produce, Angela Santiago of The Little Potato Company, and Tim York of Markon ...
Dietitians: On the Forefront of Consumer Education
Produce Talks - February 28, 2020 20:26 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsDietitians are critical in supporting the health and wellness of Canadians. On this episode, we dive into the diverse roles and responsibilities of dietitians and how they impact the eating habits of individuals at the consumer, community, and national level. We’ll sit down with CPMA’s very ...
Produce and Politics: Part 2
Produce Talks - January 27, 2020 16:16 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsCPMA hosts a roundtable discussion with political insiders representing the Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties. We continue the conversation on the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry, covering issues that are at ...
My Produce Story (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor)
Produce Talks - January 16, 2020 15:36 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe're gearing up for the 95th CPMA Convention and Trade Show in May in Toronto and that includes our Learning Lounge sessions on the trade show floor! One of the Learning Lounge sessions that we always love to host is where we learn about interesting and inspiring careers journeys in the produce...
Produce and Politics: Part 1
Produce Talks - December 16, 2019 18:49 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode, we sit down with David Coletto of Abacus Data to explore the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry. In the New Year we’ll be back with Part Two of the series with a roundtable discussion covering issues that are ...
Variety and Proprietary Produce: From Concept to Commercialization
Produce Talks - November 29, 2019 16:33 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe dive into all the dynamic components and drivers behind the launch of a new variety – specifically looking at apples and table grapes. We kick off the episode with Kate Evans from Washington State University and Kathryn Grandy from Proprietary Variety Management to talk about the launch of...
Practicality of Plastics: Consumer Insights, Best Practices and a Roadmap for the Future
Produce Talks - October 30, 2019 19:07 - 34 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs the potentially damaging effects of plastic packaging on our ecosystem has grown to be more visible to consumers through mainstream and social media, the issue of plastics in produce has come to the forefront. CPMA has recognized the need for an integrated industry approach that best meets...
Consumer Trends in Retail and Food Service
Produce Talks - September 30, 2019 15:50 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this episode, we speak with Mary Scianna from Grocery Business Magazine and Chris Elliott from Restaurants Canada, to discuss current consumer trends in grocery and in restaurants. The marketplace is as competitive as ever, and as a result we’re seeing unique strategies to reach specific ...
Emerging Technology for Emerging Challenges
Produce Talks - August 30, 2019 17:50 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsBusinesses in our sector are continually innovating to meet industry demands and consumer expectations. Challenges around labour, food waste, forecasting and so much more have inspired companies to adapt and develop new innovative solutions. On this episode, we scrape the surface of some of ...
Taking Your Business to New Markets (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor)
Produce Talks - August 14, 2019 13:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsLast year we saw the development of the new NAFTA and confirmation of additional free trade agreements. The Canadian government, and others around the globe, are focused on removing barriers to product movement, opening new markets and increasing exports for domestic organizations. On this episo...
All About Freggie
Produce Talks - July 17, 2019 16:03 - 22 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratings“Eat your fruits and veggies.” It can be a tough message to convey to kids, so why not show them the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle? The 5th annual Freggie Fresh Ride is happening August 16th, starting in Niagara and ending in Toronto with a stop at a Freggie event at the Big Brothe...
Let's Tackle Food Waste!
Produce Talks - June 28, 2019 19:27 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 2 ratingsOn this podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Martin Gooch and Dan Laplain at Value Chain Management International as we keep the conversation going on reducing food loss and waste and plan for the release of a food waste reduction tool this summer. We talk about the drivers behind the issue...