In this episode, We're focusing on someone who means a great deal to people in the fresh produce industry, and to the public at large, although the general public probably has no idea how much this man’s work has influenced their lives. Tom Karst and Amy Sowder talk with Tom Stenzel, who has been co-CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association with Cathy Burns. The big news is Stenzel has recently retired from his leadership role at the association — which is huge, considering he has helmed a produce organization for almost 30 years. Stenzel was the president and CEO of United Fresh Produce Association for more than 28 years, before it combined with Produce Marketing Association. Anyway, Stenzel has formed a new company that will keep him helping the industry, which in turn, will affect all of us who want to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.

This guy has really made some big changes and fought for our industry over the years.

What we also want to know, is what was this produce world like 30 years ago, what were the big challenges, wins and of course — what’s coming up?

Show notes: 

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To find our guest:

Tom Stenzel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-stenzel-b1152b7/