We're delighted to have as our guests for this episode Hy-Vee produce manager Greg Kimmel and vice president of produce and floral operations John Griesenbrock. Greg was selected by the International Fresh Produce Association as one of its 2023 Retail Produce Manager Award Program honorees. In this conversation, Greg talks about how he got into produce; advocating for great items; the realization early in his career that being a produce manager at Hy-Vee was an opportunity to take ownership of a department and run it like your own business; fun events this past year; keeping the department layout fresh; behind-the-scenes details that make a difference, and more. John speaks to what makes Greg the whole package as a produce manager, from his passion for fruits and vegetables to his ability to educate team members to his excellent customer service. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

For more episodes featuring produce manager perspective, check out this curated playlist for plenty of thought-provoking discussion. 

More Playlists


Executive Perspective


Leadership & Training


Marketing & Merchandising

Podcast Background

This podcast is designed to cover all things produce retail: strategy, partnerships, planning, training, leadership, communication, merchandising and beyond. Scroll through our episodes list to find conversations with vice presidents and directors of produce, merchandisers, produce managers, retail dietitians and more.

Get Involved

The Produce Retail Podcast is hosted by Ashley Nickle, a former trade journalist turned consultant. Have an idea for a topic or a guest? Give her a shout on LinkedIn.

We're delighted to have as our guests for this episode Hy-Vee produce manager Greg Kimmel and vice president of produce and floral operations John Griesenbrock. Greg was selected by the International Fresh Produce Association as one of its 2023 Retail Produce Manager Award Program honorees. In this conversation, Greg talks about how he got into produce; advocating for great items; the realization early in his career that being a produce manager at Hy-Vee was an opportunity to take ownership of a department and run it like your own business; fun events this past year; keeping the department layout fresh; behind-the-scenes details that make a difference, and more. John speaks to what makes Greg the whole package as a produce manager, from his passion for fruits and vegetables to his ability to educate team members to his excellent customer service. We hope you enjoy the conversation!
For more episodes featuring produce manager perspective, <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-produce-retail-podcast/playlists/produce-manager-perspective-the-produce-retail-pod">check out this curated playlist</a> for plenty of thought-provoking discussion. 
More Playlists
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<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-produce-retail-podcast/playlists/executive-perspective-the-produce-retail-podcast">Executive Perspective</a>
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<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-produce-retail-podcast/playlists/leadership-training-the-produce-retail-podcast">Leadership &amp; Training</a>
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<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-produce-retail-podcast/playlists/merchandising-marketing-the-produce-retail-podcast">Marketing &amp; Merchandising</a>
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Podcast Background
This podcast is designed to cover all things produce retail: strategy, partnerships, planning, training, leadership, communication, merchandising and beyond. Scroll through our episodes list to find conversations with vice presidents and directors of produce, merchandisers, produce managers, retail dietitians and more.
Get Involved
The Produce Retail Podcast is hosted by <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynickle">Ashley Nickle</a>, a former trade journalist turned consultant. Have an idea for a topic or a guest? Give her a shout <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynickle">on LinkedIn.</a>

The Produce Retail Podcast is the place for thought leaders in the industry to talk shop. Join us for conversations on strategy, business partnerships, planning, training, leadership, communication, merchandising and much more. We'll have regular guests as well as more occasional visitors, and the goal is always to deliver conversations that inform, inspire and ultimately illuminate opportunities for growth. This podcast is hosted by Ashley Nickle, produce industry enthusiast and founder and CEO of Ashley Nickle Growth Strategies.  

The Produce Retail Podcast is the place for thought leaders in the industry to talk shop. Join us for conversations on strategy, business partnerships, planning, training, leadership, communication, merchandising and much more. We'll have regular guests as well as more occasional visitors, and the goal is always to deliver conversations that inform, inspire and ultimately illuminate opportunities for growth. This podcast is hosted by Ashley Nickle, produce industry enthusiast and founder and CEO of Ashley Nickle Growth Strategies.&nbsp;&nbsp;