Best Canadian Produce Marketing Association Podcasts (2024)

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The Bovine: Good chaos, lessons from different industries, and the power of changing your mind 1:12:48

1M ago1:12:48

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Have ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | EmailBy Alberta Beef Producers

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CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight (Part 2) 39:52

2M ago39:52

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Industry innovation is a key area of focus for CPMA. Over the years, CPMA has offered its members the opportunity to share their innovation efforts and facilitated connections to new innovators in the produce industry. In this episode, we hear from 3 different innovative companies about their products and their experiences at the Innovation Zone at…

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The Bovine: The future of AI, will it finally rain, and giving our brains a break 1:03:52

2M ago1:03:52

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For this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Oosterhuis attended the CrossRoads Conference held in Calgary, Alta. Oosterhuis is joined by: Walter Schwabe, entrepreneur and tech guru, on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on agriculture; Drew Lerner, founder, president, and senior agricultural meteorologist at World Weather Inc., with a weather…

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The Bovine: Starting fresh, but not over 1:15:31

3M ago1:15:31

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After a brief pause, The Bovine is back! We’re switching gears a bit with a new voice as host, while continuing to cover the dynamic content covering all facets of your operation into the podcast. Let’s call it Season 2, Episode 1. We’re starting fresh, but not over. We can’t give away too much of what we’re talking about … it is a podcast, after a…

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January 2024 State of the Canadian produce industry 36:20

3M ago36:20

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In this episode, Jane Proctor, CPMA’s Vice President of Policy & Issue Management leads a discussion with CPMA Chair, Colin Chapdelaine, Brian Faulkner of BCfresh and Sue Lewis, CPMA’s Vice President of Market Development on the state of the Canadian produce industry. The four share their perspectives on: • Two recent research reports on the enormo…

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Year-End discussion with David Coletto 43:40

4M ago43:40

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Ron Lemaire President of CPMA leads a Year in Review discussion with David Coletto. David is the Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, a Canadian market and public opinion research agency. Ron and David give an overview of what Canadians think of the political climate and how it relates to the fruit and vegetable industry. David also provides insights to h…

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Government Proposals for Packaging Regulations 29:51

5M ago29:51

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In this episode, Dan Duguay, CPMA’s Sustainability Specialist, provides an update on the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) packaging regulations that aim to significantly reduce plastic packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables. We discuss CPMA and the industry’s response to these proposals and report on the impact they would have on the…

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CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight 39:45

6M ago39:45

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In this episode, we hear from different innovative companies and incubators about their products and how they have benefited from the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. The first part features Mike Mauti interviewing Denise VanderVeen of CleanWorks, a produce innovator, and Andrew Wylie of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre…

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CPMA Produce Champion MP Kody Blois 53:19

7M ago53:19

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This episode features CPMA President, Ron Lemaire, CPMA Board Member, Kendra Mills of the PEI Potato Board, and the 2023 CPMA Produce Champion, Member of Parliament (MP) Kody Blois, in a discussion about opportunities and key challenges within the fresh produce sector in Canada, and how Members of Parliament can help advance the goals of the Canadi…

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The pillars of succession planning with Annessa Good 10:05

7M ago10:05

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When it comes to transition planning for your family's operation, where do you begin? Annessa Good, business advisor with Farm Credit Canada, joined The Bovine to share what a transition plan is comprised of, as well as useful tips to get started and make this a positive experience for your family and business. This episode was recorded at the 2023…

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Ryan Copithorne's market outlook for Fall 2023 6:07

7M ago6:07

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Declining cow numbers, shrinking packer margins, and market volatility—the cattle market certainly isn’t boring at the moment. There’s a lot going on, and Ryan Copithorne is here to give producers a glimpse into what may be coming. Ryan, the president and owner of Cows In Control, joined us on The Bovine during the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Confe…

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Brenna Grant's favourite cost-of-production tips for new producers 6:28

8M ago6:28

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Recorded at the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, Brenna Grant, executive director of Canfax Research Services, shares her three favourite recommendations for new beef producers, coming from the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network. The full list of recommendations is now available on the Canfax website, along with other re…

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Young Professionals – Growing in Produce 36:30

8M ago36:30

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In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Moderator Stewart Lapage from Oppy talks with 4 Passion for Produce Alumni. These young professionals talk about their experiences in the produce industry, including going through the COVID years and their thoughts on what…

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Women in Produce 37:28

9M ago37:28

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This is the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Convention and Trade Show in Toronto. Effective leadership is essential to ensure sustainability and innovation across the produce industry. This recording focuses on some female leaders who are helping move the food industry forward utilizing innovative solutions to challenges that im…

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Between Two Chairs 52:24

10M ago52:24

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In this episode, we’re excited to present the annual “Between Two Chairs” podcast. Ron Lemaire shares stories with the previous CPMA Chair Mario Masellis and current CPMA Chair Colin Chapdelaine. Mario is with Catania Worldwide and Colin Chapdelaine is with the Star Group. Listen as they tell us where the industry is going and how sustainability an…

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The Changing Supply Chain – A Buyer’s Perspective 43:28

11M ago43:28

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In this episode, we listen to the recording of the Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA’s Convention and Trade Show in Toronto.Supply chain challenges continue to impact the fresh produce industry. Compounding these issues, geopolitical, weather and economic impacts are now at the forefront of pressure to maintain the supply of fresh produce in a p…

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P4ssw0rd123: How's your cyber security? 20:44

12M ago20:44

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Do you use the same password for everything? Skip multi-factor authentication? Prefer to keep your p4ssw0rds easy? Well, you may want to listen to this discussion for some inspiration on mitigating your risk of experiencing a cyber security incident. Have ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Fa…

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Mentorship and the CPMA Passion for Produce Program 29:40

1y ago29:40

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Greg Ogiba is the Chair of the CPMA Education Committee and President of Mike and Mike’s. In this episode, Greg leads a discussion about mentorship and CPMA’s Passion for Produce Program with Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell and Michael Wexler of the Oppenheimer Group.CPMA looks forward to hosting the next group of 18 Passion for Produce participa…

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An Update from the Canadian Cattle Association 23:50

1y ago23:50

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Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) General Manager, Ryder Lee, joined Alberta Beef Producers for our January/February Producer Meetings and our March 1 Annual General Meeting. And he joins us again here for updates from the CCA. Related: Industry partners publish Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study ABP announces 2023 Board of Directors CCA advocacy a…

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AFSC on live polling and next steps following Producer Meetings 13:43

1y ago13:43

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This year, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) brought a new format to their coffee sponsorship at ABP's Producer Meetings. Using digital technology, AFSC speakers polled audiences for their thoughts on everything from LPI to moisture deficiency insurance. What did they find out, and what will they do with the data? Brenda Hagen, Prod…

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Saving money on food: Insights from the nutrition community 41:00

1y ago41:00

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In this episode, CPMA’s registered dietitian, Jen Ong Tone, discusses money-saving tips to help consumers continue to eat healthy with fruits and vegetables. She is joined by Christina Iaboni and Laurence Vezina as they discuss ways to stretch your food dollars in a safe and healthy way and offer other tips from the halfyourplate.ca website. Play t…

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The BIF Symposium is coming to Canada 11:51

1y ago11:51

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In this special episode of The Bovine, live from the Alberta Beef Industry Conference, host Debra Murphy talks to Kajal Devani, Beef Improvement Federation board member. This year's Beef Improvement Federation's research symposium and conference will be held in Calgary, Alberta, July 3-6. Kajal discusses the purpose of the federation and why this c…

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Danny Hooper on ABIC so far, and tips for quality emceeing 17:32

1y ago17:32

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In this special episode of The Bovine, we’re joined by emcee, entertainer, and auctioneer Danny Hooper, live from the 2023 Alberta Beef Industry Conference (ABIC). No stranger to ABIC, Danny shares what he’s learned about being an emcee over the years. He also chats about interviewing this year’s keynote speaker, hockey legend Mark Messier, as well…

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion 6:30

1y ago6:30

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On this episode, we dive into the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion file for the Canadian Beef Advisors and how it relates to the National Beef Strategy 2030 goal around people, health, and safety. Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax, joins us to provide an overview of this file and how it will allow the industry to work together to achieves …

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Anne Wasko on the Canadian beef 2030 goals 11:04

1y ago11:04

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On this episode, Anne Wasko, rancher and Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef Past Chair, gives us an update on the Canadian Beef Advisor's 2030 goals, coming out of the National Beef Strategy. This Special Edition of the show was recorded at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Columbia. Stay tuned for more from the conf…

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Sustainable Produce Packaging 25:45

1+ y ago25:45

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This episode tackles the challenging goal of reducing plastics in produce packaging. Daniel Duguay is CPMA’s packaging specialist and coordinator for the pilot project developing sustainable packaging guides for the food and produce industry. We hear about an innovative new product that is helping reduce plastic packaging in cucumbers. Daniel intro…

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Young professionals and CPMA's PFP program 28:30

1+ y ago28:30

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This episode features a recording of one of the 2022 Convention and Trade Show Learning Lounges, Growing in Produce. Moderator Mike Catalano of The Wonderful Company discusses with other young professionals who are Passion for Produce program (PFP) alumni about how they started in the produce industry and their current roles. The panelists are: • K…

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Cybersecurity Awareness for the Produce Industry 21:35

1+ y ago21:35

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October is Cybersecurity Awareness month in Canada. We welcome Johnny McGuire and Eric Regnier who are representing the Produce Supply Organization. The PSO is a not-for-profit organization that was established to help suppliers in the produce industry understand and use technology effectively. We have a discussion about cybersecurity and what orga…

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Produce Champion MP Scot Davidson and Financial Protection Bill Panel 46:34

1+ y ago46:34

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In this episode, CPMA President, Ron Lemaire and CPMA Chair, Mario Masellis of Catania Worldwide welcome the 2022 CPMA Produce Champion, Scot Davidson, the Member of Parliament (MP) for York-Simcoe. CPMA’s annual Produce Champion award is given to one or more Members of Parliament and/or a Senator who have been supportive of the produce industry an…

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Preparing for drought during autumn office hours 11:48

1+ y ago11:48

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When do you prepare for drought? Dr. Bart Lardner, Adjunct Professor at the University of Saskatchewan joins us to talk drought planning, critical rain dates, and what individual producers can do to improve their operation's drought resiliency. This Special Edition of the show was recorded at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, Brit…

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Women in Produce 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

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In this episode we feature the recording of a Learning Lounge from our recent Convention and Trade Show in Montréal. Listen now to Moderator Michèle McMillan of Ippolito Fruit and Produce, as she speaks with Julie Trepanier of The Wonderful Company, Susan Leung of Fresh Direct Produce and Jennie Coleman of Equifruit about their experiences in the p…

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An overview of the markets with Brenna Grant, Canfax 9:02

1+ y ago9:02

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Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax and Canfax Research Services, joins us to talk about beef and cattle markets, delving into how the last few years have shown up in the numbers, what beef and cattle markets look like now, and if there is an expected shift in leverage on the horizon. This Special Edition of the show was recorded at the Cana…

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Barley, corn, and wheat markets with Brennan Turner 13:55

1+ y ago13:55

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Wondering when to buy grain? Brennan Turner is an independent grain market analyst, who spoke at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. Hear a quick summary of his presentation as he goes through factors affecting barley, corn, and wheat. This Special Edition of the show was recorded at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Penticton, British Co…

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