The Packer Podcast
The Packer Podcast
Playlist by The Packer PodcastWhat’s the fresh produce industry talking about now? Tune into The Packer Podcast to find out. Discussions dive into the challenges, opportunities and what’s next for stakeholders across the fresh pro…202 clip(s) in playlist
The Packer Podcast: Kam Quarles on the Path Toward Economic Recovery
The National Potato Council CEO breaks down the push for a more resilient Farm Bill and why targeted relief is essential for the future of specialty crops and U.S. growers
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The Packer Podcast: South Mill Champs' Lewis Macleod on Why Mushroom Automation is No Longer Optional
With labor costs reaching up to 50% of production and a massive gap in infrastructure, the CEO of South Mill Champs explains how robotics and AI are transforming North American mushroom farming from a manual craft into a 24/7 high-tech operation.
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The Packer Podcast: Tamara Muruetagoiena on Building a Unified Roadmap for Sustainability for Fresh Produce
The International Fresh Produce Association's vice president of sustainability shares how this new strategic path will standardize metrics and streamline efforts across the global supply chain.
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The Packer Podcast: How Molly Pop Harnesses Nostalgia for Modern Marketing
John Cymbal, co-founder and chief marketing officer for Molly’s Grape & Citrus Co., explains how ditching the commodity mindset for a CPG strategy is helping the brand win over consumers.
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Jonna Parker on Why the Industry Needs to Focus on Produce Pounds Not Just Dollars
Circana's vice president of the fresh foods group says the fresh produce industry is poised for a record-breaking dollar growth in 2026, but cautions the industry must move away from a commodity mindset toward data-driven consumer insights.
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The Packer Podcast: Peter O'Driscoll on EFI's Bold Stakeholder Strategy to Unlock Systems Change
The executive director of the Equitable Food Initiative shares how the organization works to promote trust and collaboration among different stakeholders to enact real, tangible progress toward its goals.
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The Packer Podcast: Counting Down The Packer Podcast's Top 5 Moments Of 2025
Join us for this special episode of The Packer Podcast, sharing some of the most interesting and entertaining answers from our "fresh take" segment.
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Uber's Hashim Amin on the Company's Unique Value Proposition
Hashim Amin, head of grocery and retail for North America at Uber, shares how the company leverages its platform to offer convenience and on-demand services and how its unique marketplace experience competes against Amazon.
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The Packer Podcast: Get a Sneak Peek of What's New at the East Coast Produce Expo
Heather Sterrett, director of events and expos with Farm Journal, gives a snapshot of some of the exciting plans in store for attendees of the January event.
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The Packer Podcast: Steve Mantle on How to Make Data Actionable for Growers
Steve Mantle, founder and CEO of innov8.ag, offers insights to help growers overcome agriculture's complexities, boost tech adoption and use real-time, actionable data for improved operations and future readiness.
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