Welcome to Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian! Tune in weekly for your essential download on supply trends, category updates, brand awareness, and what's hot in the market. Broadcasting live from the vibrant San Francisco Bay of California, we delve into every aspect of the produce and supply chain industry. Join us each week for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and the freshest updates to keep you ahead of the curve in the produce world. Don't miss out ...
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Dan The Produce Man and Guido The Gardener share the enjoyment of fresh fruit and vegetables with guests in the food world.
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays, presented by The Produce Industry Network, join us for an engaging conversation with three seasoned produce veterans. Edwin Stepp from The Produce Buzzers Podcast teams up with Dan The Produce Man and Ross The Produce Boss to explore the freshest seasonal picks from coast to coast. Discover the true value …
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WK33 - The Shrink Dilemma: Is It Hurting Produce Sales? - EP160
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Get ready for an electrifying episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network! This week, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss dive deep into the bounty of August’s fresh fruit offerings. From juicy stone fruits and sweet figs to refreshing melons, and the first taste of new crop apples and pears—this month has it a…
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WK32 - Everybody Wins!” - Pepper Power: Exploring the Legendary Hatch Chili with Young Guns Chile - EP159
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Get ready for a sizzling episode of Fresh from the Field Fridays on the Produce Industry Network! This week, Dan the Produce Man and Ross the Produce Boss are turning up the heat as they celebrate August's star vegetable—the legendary Hatch Chili Pepper from New Mexico! 🌶️ Joining them is Chris Franzoy of Young Guns Hatch Valley Chile, bringing you…
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WK31 - From Honeydew to Grapes: Ross’s California Produce Adventure - EP158
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays, Ross The Produce Boss co-hosts with Dan The Produce Man for an unmissable episode packed with August's freshest picks. Ross’s recent journey from Fresno down to Brawley in California’s San Joaquin and Imperial Valleys takes you to the heart of Honeydew and Cantaloupe fields, Table Grape Vineyards, and pome…
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WK30 - Summer's Produce Secrets: Old-Fashioned Fruits and Fresh Picks Revealed - EP157
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This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network, ydon't miss Dan the Produce Man as he's joined by Bianca Kaprelian, the owner of Fruit World! Dive into an engaging and lively discussion about the old-fashioned varieties of stone fruit that are in season now and available at the right places, the secrets behind dry-farme…
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WK29 - Electrifying Innovations with Carbon Robotics’ Paul Mikesell -EP156
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This Week on Fresh From The Field Fridays! Join Dan the Produce Man on The Produce Industry Network for an electrifying episode as he sits down with Paul Mikesell, the visionary Founder and CEO of Carbon Robotics. Discover how Paul's groundbreaking Laser Weeder is revolutionizing farming, especially in the organic sector. Get ready to be amazed by …
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WK28 - U-Picks and Produce Delights: A Midsummer Adventure with Dan and Laura - EP155
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Get ready for an exhilarating episode of "Fresh from the Field Fridays" on the Produce Industry Network! This week, Dan the Produce Man is back with the fabulous Laura McIntosh, renowned host of "Bringing It Home" on PBS. They're diving into the vibrant world of Midsummer's freshest produce, straight from your local farmers' markets, fruit stands, …
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WK27 - From Garden to Table: Fresh Insights with Dan and Guido - EP154
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Get ready for an electrifying episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network! This week, Dan The Produce Man is back with his old Produce Pal, Guido The Gardener, for an episode that’s packed with gardening gold and produce revelations. In segment one, we’re diving straight into your backyard with Guido, who’s got the sco…
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WK26 - Grillin’ & Thrillin’: 4th of July Tips with Chef Eric Meisel - EP153
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Fire up the grill this 4th of July with "Fresh From the Field Fridays"! Join Dan the Produce Man and special guest Chef Eric Meisel as they share mouthwatering tips to elevate your holiday cookout. From perfect produce pairings to sizzling secrets for the best barbecue, this episode is packed with flavor. Tune in, turn up the heat, and get ready to…
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WK25 - Potato Paradise: Fingerlings, Marble, and Nibbles oh MY w/ Jessica Congdon - EP152
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Prepare for a spud-tacular adventure on Fresh From the Field Fridays! This week, Dan the Produce Man is joined by special guest Jessica Congdon to explore the delicious world of Tasteful Selections potatoes. From fingerlings to marble potatoes and B-size to mixed color spuds, we're highlighting the convenient microwaveable trays and mesh pillow pac…
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WK24 - Mastering Watermelon Selection: Insider Tricks for Summer's Best Fruit - EP151
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Tune in to this week's episode of Fresh from the Field Fridays on the Produce Industry Network! Join Dan the Produce Man and Stephanie Barlow from the National Watermelon Promotion Board as they usher in the summer season with expert tips on selecting the perfect watermelon. Forget the old tricks of thumping, whacking, or slapping – Stephanie revea…
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Blast From the Past: Summer Goodies
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The Produce Pair Radio Show on the Talk America Radio Network. June 7th sometime in the very early 2000s Guido The Gardener and Dan The Produce Man are joined by Kentucky Wonder Beans, Boysenberries and Blackberries, Guido's Squash tips in the garden, Dan's Heirloom Tomatoes
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WK23 - Tailored Nutrition: Produce Prescriptions & Food as Medicine with Katrina Darling - EP150
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Join Dan The Produce Man on FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS as he welcomes Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, and Women's Health Specialist, Katrina Darling! 🌟 This week, we're diving into the transformative world of Produce Prescriptions and Food as Medicine. 🌱 Discover how Katrina tailors her clients' nutrition plans to fit their unique …
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WK22 - Groovin' on Organic: New Standards and Old Roots with Brian Freeman - EP149
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Brian Freeman, a true advocate for organic foods with roots that go deep—literally, he was born in an organic citrus grove! In this groovy episode, Brian and Dan dive into the pros and cons of the new organic produce standards that have jus…
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WK21 - Culinary Specialist Eric Meisel - EP148
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Fresh Produce Culinary Specialist Eric Meisel. With a background as a chef, Eric has extensive experience creating a variety of dishes using fresh fruits and vegetables. He shares his enthusiasm for fresh ramps, fiddlehead ferns, and dandelio…
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WK19 - Chef Chris McAdams w/ Summer Time Grilling - EP146
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Tune in this week to Fresh From the Field Fridays with Patrick Kelly and his special guest Chef Chris McAdams of the RPE/Tasteful Selections group. Now Chef Chris has not served me just once, not twice, but 3 times in the last couple of years!! We are men of few words when he is cooking because we always have something to snack on. Tune in and Tune…
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WK18 - Farmers Market Fresh Spring Alliums - EP145
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast It's Spring Alliums from the Farmers Market, a local chef, berries and more. FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com…
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WK17 - Guido the Gardner Returns - EP144
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Dan The Produce Man is joined live in the studio by his old radio show co-host Guido the Gardener. Join Dan and Guido as they reminisce and discuss in-season goodies, a drunken caller, a car hitting their table at a live remote to "real research" when writing their produce co…
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WK16 - Seasonal Changes are Upon Us - EP143
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Ross The Produce Boss joins Dan The Produce Man to discuss the seasonal changes upon us. Ross and Dan are excited for the goodies. Also, a produce company that works in the departments with their retail clients. The importance of keeping your department clean and up to date. …
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WK15 - Peak of the Market SURPRISES COMING SOON - EP142
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network Global Fresh Host Juanita Gaglio joins Dan The Produce Man as they have fun with Pam Kolochuck of Peak Market Produce. Tune in and Turn on to find out what's in season in Canada and what surprises they have in store upcoming CPMA! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: …
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Your Produce Man Michael Marks - EP141
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This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by “Your Produce Man” Michael Marks host of What’s in Season on CBS TV 13 in Sacramento. The two produce men have a great time yucking it up about spring goodies. What are artichoke variety is the best of the season? When is the pristine season…
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Ancient Growing Techniques with Copola Organics - EP140
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This week on Fresh from The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Adam Sanders, a former political asylum and youth attorney, and the owner/operator of Copola Organics. Sanders shares poignant stories of the struggles and triumphs of indigenous farmers from Southern Mexico. From kidnappings, village burni…
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Catch the Spring Fling w/ Dan The Produce Man - EP139
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Spring Fling, that's the thing on this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast as Dan The Produce Man shares imported Peacharines, greenskin avocados, Mandarinquats and more, so tune in and turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com…
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Emerald Ball Cabbage w/ Chef Ciamettie on St. Patrick's Day - EP138
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This week of Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by Chef and Culinary Instructor Vera Ciametti of La Cucina di Vera to share some altenrative ways to prepare the emerald ball: Cabbage! It's a real St. Patrick's Day treat so tune in and turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: …
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Fast Attention in your produce department w/ Ron Pelger - EP135
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This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast: Twenty Words that Get Fast Attention! Dan the Produce Man is joined once again by columnist, advisor, and consultant Ron Pelger. Are you a produce director dealing with tons of sales calls? Are you a salesperson trying to get in front of a produce director? Either way this…
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Fire up the grill this weekend with fresh new crop California corn on the cob! The desert region has given us great promotable volume on this first of the season crop from Coachella!
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Fresh English Peas in the pod are in from along California's coastal growing regions Dan shares tips on what to look for so you ca become an expert at picking out the sweetest peas every time!
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May- Peak season for several Artichoke varieties!
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Dan shares with us the best way to pick an artichoke with a Big Heart!
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Like many other apples the cidery sweet Gold Rush Apple is a combination of several other varieties. Tasty, Crunchy, and in season NOW!
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When you buy specific produce items during your trip to the farmers market makes a big difference in how long they will last.
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Are California Concord Grapes really Concord Grapes? The Thompson Seedless Golden Surprise!
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September is a great month for fresh California figs, but how do you pick the sweetest and tastiest fruit?
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September is a great month for California tomatoes, Heirlooms, Beefsteaks, and Multi-colored Cherry Tomatoes, but there's one tomato that bursts with more flavor than all of them! Tune in and find out what Dan's pick is this week!
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Blast from the Past: Award-winning Hall of Fame Legend Graham Kerr joins Dan and Guido to share the pleasure of fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Dan and Guido go over in-season produce of the day as well as health news from early 2005.Country of Origin Labeling, Food Labeling, RFIDs, OSO sweet Onions, Tangerines, Desert Artichokes, Peruvian Mangoes, and more!
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Blast from the Past: The Queen of the Kiwifruit and other Specialties
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Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener with Guest Frieda Rapoport Caplan Exact date unknown - the early 2000s
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Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas and a Creepy New Year!
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Creepy Santa, Pickled Zucchini, Cigar Smoking Paperboys, Kelsey Printing Press, Mel's Bowling Alley. Dan the Produce Man shares a wild story of his pre-produce days as a paperboy in Alameda California
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Blast From the Past Series at PW Market Dec 2, 2003
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Dan and Guido broadcast Live at the legendary PW Market in Castro Valley California. PW Markets, now closed, was a good old-fashioned high-end grocery chain established in the 1940s and closing in 2010. Dan and Guido broadcast from right inside the produce department.
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Registered Dietician, Food Technologist, and Author Nancy Berkoff joins Dan and Guido with fantastic information on Nutrition for the elderly, Also how long can we keep fresh smoothies in the refrigerator before they lose their nutritional value? The origin of Soy Milk and Rice Milk and Vegan Seafood.…
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Blast from the Past: October 23, 2004.
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Blast from the Past: October 2004. Dan and Guido cover winter squashes that were starting to trend, early organic Satsuma Mandarins, Black Twig Apple and interviews from Produce Marketing Association’s 2004 Fresh Summit. Also, Miracle Berries, Pink lemons and Purple dragon Fruit.
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Dan and Guido discuss the "Lucky Pear," Asian Pears, Honeynut Squash, French and Italian Prunes, Guido gives Dan some advice on keeping the squirrels from eating his pumpkins.
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Late Summer Fruit and Winter Garden
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Dan and Guido go over some late summer fruit and Guido the Gardener gives tips on planting a winter garden
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Rough on the Outside, Soft on the Inside.
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It's California Avocado Season, in fact, it's California Avocado Month! Jan DeLyser from the California Avocado Commission joins Dan and Guido to inform us all about the creamy goodness of avocados. From the most popular variety to older varieties and even a new variety.
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How Many Produce Items Are in Your Refrigerator?
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Patrick Kelly (The Produce Industry Podcast) joins Dan the Produce Man™ for a conversation on fresh produce consumption. Do produce industry people eat what they sell? What’s new with the FlavorWave App and The Produce Industry App? Also a bonus clip at the end, a Produce Pair Promo for 2003, how many of these folks are still around? Tune In and Tu…
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"Organic Produce is the Gateway To All Other Organic Foods"
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Dan the Produce Man and Ron Pelger (filling in for Guido) welcome Matt Seely from the Organic Produce Network. Topics include pricing of organic produce, consumer awareness, and trends, the growth of organic produce over the years, where organic produce is headed and a lot of other good tidbits! Tune In and Turn On!…
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Dan and Guido welcome Jeff Cady - Director of Produce and Floral at Tops Friendly Markets and 2020 Produce Retailer of the Year! Jeff shares insight on what Makes Tops different from other retailers especially in the online arena, stories from the early days and where produce is heading in the future.…
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Karen Caplan from Frieda's Specialty Produce joins Dan and Guido to discuss her latest book: Try It! How Frieda Capland Changed the Way We Eat! Also, Turmeric benefits, purple sweet potatoes, Dragon Fruit with flavor, Outer Space Produce and more!
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Championing Fresh Produce in Our Lives
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Nate Montgomery The Produce Champion shares stories of the giant produce market in Guadalajara, importing and exporting fresh produce, and taking advantage of our local crops.
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Laura Mcintosh from PBS Bringing It Home joins Dan and Guido with tips on what’s in season now… and a sneak preview on the start of the California cherry season just a few weeks away!
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The Specialty of Specialty Produce!
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Bob Harrington from Specialty Produce in San Diego joins Dan The Produce Man and Guido The Gardener for a conversation on exotic fruit and veggies as well as the significant roles of small family farms.
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