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…214 clip(s) in playlist
The Packer Podcast: Building the Future of Avocado Growth with the First-Ever Avocado Conference
In this episode, Emiliano Escobedo, Executive Director of the Hass Avocado Board, joins host Christina Herrick to discuss the launch of a dedicated avocado conference happening November 18–20 in San Diego. With the U.S. avocado market surpassing 3 billion pounds, Escobedo explains why the category …
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The Packer Podcast: Why Americans Are Losing Faith in Food Safety (And How to Fix It)
Is consumer confidence in the U.S. food supply actually recovering, or are recent outbreaks making things worse? In this episode, Kris Sollid, Senior Director of Research and Consumer Insights at the International Food Information Council (IFIC), breaks down surprising new data from the flagship Fo…
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The Packer Podcast: Why Canada’s Food Security Depends on a Thriving USMCA Greenhouse Export Market
With 300 truckloads of vegetables crossing the border daily, Richard Lee, executive director of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, outlines why protecting stable access to U.S. consumers directly supports affordable, year-round produce for Canadians.
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The Packer Podcast: How Fresh Produce Brands Can Prepare for the Agentic Commerce Era
Circana’s Jonna Parker outlines why the fresh produce industry must focus on digital storytelling and rich product data to ensure agentic AI engines seamlessly discover and recommend their items to shoppers.
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The Packer Podcast: How a Viral Video Thrust TRIC Robotics and Nighttime Pest Control Into the Millions of Views Spotlight
Following an unexpected surge on social media, founder Adam Stager explains how massive public interest drives global demand for agricultural automation and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional chemical sprays.
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The Packer Podcast: Why the Fresh Produce Industry Must Fight to Save USMCA Right Now
Dante Galeazzi joins "The Packer Podcast" to share why ignoring the trade pact will trigger a damaging domino effect of soaring inflation and small harvests.
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The Packer Podcast: Why EPRs Could Be One More Nail in the Coffin for Produce Growers
Rochelle Bohm of CMI Orchards discusses the threat that extended producer responsibility laws pose to the fresh produce industry and why the high cost of sustainable packaging will be passed on to consumers.
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The Packer Podcast: What Does the Future Hold for Controlled Atmosphere Agriculture as it Enters its Next Phase
Recently celebrating its 15th anniversary, Gotham Greens co-founder Viraj Puri and new CEO Craig Stevenson discuss moving past proof-of-concept, navigating the recent shakeout CEA, and why the future of the category relies on operational excellence over tech hype.
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The Packer Podcast: Frank Yiannas on How AI Can Transform the Future of Food Safety
Yiannas joins "The Packer Podcast" to discuss the potential for machine learning to turn food safety from reactive to predictive and its tangible benefits for the fresh produce industry.
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The Packer Podcast: Fibermaxxing and Why Pears Are the Perfect Superfood for Modern Nutrition Trends
Barbara Ruhs, director of nutrition affairs and communications for Pears USA, explains how the produce industry can use her "science sandwich" method to leverage viral TikTok movements and reach younger consumers to share the benefits of a diet rich in fresh produce.
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