Best ProduceBuzz.Com Podcasts (2024)

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The Surprising History (And Fruits) of Cinco de Mayo 53:36

7h ago53:36

53:36

Time once again to celebrate a quintessential American holiday; Cinco de Mayo! Yes, that's right. It's more American than Mexican despite celebrating the wonderful culture of our neighbors down south. Most people don't know the history of Cinco de Mayo. And even more don't realize that the battle it celebrates was more important for the United Stat…

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Juice Up Your Diet! 32:00

8d ago32:00

32:00

On the Produce Buzzers Podcast, we usually only feature fresh fruits and veggies instead of processed products. But there are some good processed products in the produce aisle. Most juices in the grocery store are not very good for you. They are often made with concentrated fruit juice which is almost like pure sugar syrup. But if you look in the p…

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Loving the Land and Feeding the World 24:41

24d ago24:41

24:41

The Giumarra Companies have been fulfilling those two missions for over 100 years. This week’s guest will tell us about that legacy and about some delicious new varieties from this company that sells almost every fruit and veggie. Have you heard of the new “Lemonade” apple? This week’s guest on the podcast represents a company that began as a famil…

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Hallelujah! It's Artichoke Season! 21:20

1M ago21:20

21:20

Yes, once again, it's one of the most sacred times of the year. Yes, Easter, Passover, and Ramadan. But for fruit and veggie lovers, it's also a new season of artichokes. It's here and in full swing. So we are going to peel away the leaves on this heavenly veggie, (which technically is a flower!) to get a closer look at it. To do so, we welcome bac…

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Exciting New and Delicious Items From Melissa's Produce 54:54

1M ago54:54

54:54

This week we are delighted to have Robert Schueller, Director of Public Relations at Melissa’s World Variety Produce, back on the show. Robert has been dubbed the “Produce Expert” by the media since he has unique access to such a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. He has written several books about the cornucopia Mother Nature has to offer in t…

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Food Waste and Hunger: A National Emergency 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

A Group of Young People Are Diminishing a National Tragedy to Help Solve a National Emergency. Listen to the Inspiring Story of The Farmlink Project and Their Heroic Procurement Officer to Learn How Food Waste is Being Redirected to Hungry Families. This week we have an inspiring story to tell you about a group of young people who came together dur…

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You Need to Try the Noblest, Juiciest, Crunchiest Tangerines! 1:04:43

2M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

As our regular listeners know, we love to feature family farms on our program to help dispel the myth that agriculture in the U.S. is all huge corporations. Our guest this week is a third-generation farmer of a family farm that has been growing citrus in Florida for almost 100 years! It is a testament to their hard work and dedication to keep their…

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Sumo Citrus: The Ugliest Most Beautiful Citrus Fruit 53:16

3M ago53:16

53:16

This week on the Produce Buzzers Podcast we are going to learn about a unique citrus fruit that is taking the fruit world by storm. It is fast becoming a “heavy weight” in the produce aisle. It is a fruit that no doubt you are seeing front and center in the produce departments right now and will see for the next few months. But they are not a prett…

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Play Fruit & Veggie Jeopardy! With the Produce Buzzers 44:05

3M ago44:05

44:05

This week we are going to have some more game show fun on the podcast and test our Produce Buzzers knowledge of different fruits and veggies. They will play a version of the classic TV Game Show “Jeopardy” with all the categories being about fruits and veggies. They will choose clues from these topics: · Fruit Fiesta · Veggie Ventury · Berry Bliss …

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The Power of Peanuts: A Bona Fide Superfood 50:27

4M ago50:27

50:27

Peanuts are a superfood. Most everyone knows they are loaded with protein. But they are also loaded with many other nutrients. And they are super in several other ways. They rejuvenate the soil and, like soybeans, they can produce more protein per acre than all other plants. They are also environmentally and ecologically good for the planet. This w…

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The Produce Buzzers Podcast 2023 Highlights 36:32

4M ago36:32

36:32

What a fantastic year it has been on the PB Podcast! Our audience grew steadily and continues to grow. And that is in large part to the wonderful guests we had on the show during the past year. So today we are going to dedicate the last episode of the year to these giants in the produce industry and the world of fruits and veggies and the nutrition…

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Welch’s: It's Not Just Juice and Jam. It’s Also Fresh Grapes and Berries! 55:09

5M ago55:09

55:09

Many, if not most of you have grown up knowing and consuming delicious grape flavored products made by Welch’s. Grape juice, jams, and jellies. Along with a whole line of other fruit based products. The company has been around for over 150 years! But did you know that you can also get delicious fresh fruit from Welch’s? That’s right. You can. And t…

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Exotic Twists for Your Holiday Veggies 1:02:17

6M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

This week we are delighted to have Robert Schueller of Melissa’s World Variety Produce back on the show. He has been dubbed “The Produce Expert by countless consumer and national trade publications along with TV and radio personalities. There is probably no one on the planet who is more of an expert on produce than Robert because his company sells …

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Play "The Veggie Iron Chef" with the Produce Buzzers and ChatGPT 39:18

6M ago39:18

39:18

This week we are launching a new segment for the podcast that we hope will become a regular feature throughout each season. As our regular listeners know, all of us Produce Buzzers like to cook. None of us are professional chefs, but we are all “foodies” and have a good sense of what makes a good dish and how to pair those dishes to make a good mea…

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You Will Want ¡Yo Quiero! 50:16

7M ago50:16

50:16

We haven’t yet had an episode on the podcast that featured packaged products of fruits and vegetables. But that doesn’t mean we don’t think there are not any good ones in the produce aisle. Pre-cut, prepared, and pre-packaged fresh fruits and veggies have gained a lot of popularity with consumers over the past decade and for good reason. With our l…

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Watermelon Woman 1:10:52

7M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

Watermelons are never out of season. And today we have a special guest to tell us how that can be and why you should be including watermelon on your shopping list all year long. She will reveal some surprising info about them that will convince you of this. Rachel Syngo is Chief Marketing Officer of Melon 1, the oldest and largest shipper of waterm…

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Cousin Colette Shares a Tasty Treat 59:01

7M ago59:01

59:01

This week the Produce Buzzers are going to take a walk down memory lane and reminisce about the wonderful food we grew up with in Western North Carolina which always featured lots of fruits and veggies fresh off the farm. To help us do that we have a very special guest returning to the program. Our guest today is our cousin Colette Worley. Her moth…

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Fruits and Veggies All in the Family 1:04:15

8M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

A mother and daughter-in-law share how their love of fresh fruits and veggies changed their lives. A conversation with a professional dietitian and her favorite patient. This week we have a very interesting mother-in-law, daughter-in-law duo as our guests. Both of them have a passion for all things fruit and veggie and are going to share that passi…

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Generations of Joy: Growing Apples, Pears, and Cherries Is In Their Genes 43:48

9M ago43:48

43:48

Our guest this week has spent his career at one of the largest and premiere fruit growers in the nation. Mac Riggan, the director of marketing for Chelan Fresh and the “Joyfully Grown” brand, joins us to tell us the story of the Chelan Fresh farmers. Chelan Fresh is a shipper of apples, pears, and cherries owned by the farmers who grow the fruit. T…

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Let Food Be Thy Medicine: Prescribing Fresh Produce for Health Care 53:22

10M ago53:22

53:22

We have a very special guest returning to the show this week. Lori Taylor is the Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms®, a global community on a mission to put more fruits and vegetables on every table. She has been making a great impact in getting more people to eat fresh fruits and vegetables through the wonderfully creative content on her website th…

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Four Freaky Fabulous Fruits! Lychess, Rambutans, Mangosteens, and Passion Fruit 55:52

10M ago55:52

55:52

This week we are delighted to have Robert Schueller, Director of Public Relations at Melissa’s World Variety Produce, back on the show. Robert has been dubbed the “Produce Expert” by the media since he has unique access to such a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. He has written several books about the cornucopia Mother Nature has to offer in t…

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Artichokes: The Veggie of Passion and Love! 1:06:40

11M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Artichoke season is here and in full swing. The origin of these deliciously creamy and rich flavored vegetables is an interesting journey around the Mediterranean to the modern world. And has for thousands of years been associated with romance. In this week’s episode, we are going to get an in-depth look at this veggie, which technically is a flowe…

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Mangos: The Fruit for Your Soul! 45:59

11M ago45:59

45:59

June is National Mango Month. So, in this week’s episode we celebrate this delicious and healthy fruit, one of the most popular fruits in the world, if not the most popular. Mangos originated in India and are considered a sacred fruit there as well as other Asian cultures. They became symbols for many rulers and spiritual leaders throughout Indian …

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The Legacy of Japanese American Farmers 49:58

12M ago49:58

49:58

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month so we have a guest today who is going to enlighten us on the great contributions Japanese Americans made to agriculture in the United States beginning in the late nineteenth century and continuing today. Our guest this week is Glenn Tanaka, a.k.a. “Farmer Tanaka,” a third-generation Japanese…

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Dan The Produce Man! 1:05:19

1y ago1:05:19

1:05:19

Build your passion for fresh fruits and veggies as you listen to a 50-Year Veteran of the Produce Industry. Our guest this week is Dan Avakian, a.k.a. “Dan, The Produce Man” and he has almost 50 years working in the produce business. He has a deep passion for all things about fresh produce and brings that energy, along with his deep, rich, velvety …

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The Vidalia Onion: How Sweet It Is! 44:09

1y ago44:09

44:09

Spring has arrived and spring vegetables have been showing up in your local produce aisles and markets for a few weeks now. But this week is the sweetest week of the spring vegetable season. That is because this is the week that the sweetest onions in the world will be first shipped for the 2023 season. Yes, it’s time for a fresh crop of Vidalia On…

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Don’t Fear the “Dirty Dozen” Your Fruits and Veggies Are Safe Whether They Are Organic or Not 1:00:52

1y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

The Environmental Working Group recently released its annual report known as “The Dirty Dozen” which identifies the fruits and veggies that have the most pesticide residue. But the fear it inspires might harm our health more than these pesticides. This week's guest is Dr. Steve Savage, a plant pathologist, and agricultural expert who has studied th…

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A "Banana Badass" & Her Quest for Fair Trade 54:35

1y ago54:35

54:35

Bananas are underpriced. This most popular fruit is one of the cheapest fruits per pound in the produce aisle. They are usually one-fourth to one-third the price of apples, oranges, and pears. The reason is that the farmers and farm workers who grow and harvest the fruit are underpaid, while the global companies who export and distribute them keep …

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Boiling Down the Truth About Peanuts: The Amazing Boiled Peanut 56:11

1y ago56:11

56:11

The peanut originated in South America and was first cultivated by Indigenous people in Peru. It was a status symbol in those societies and used as a currency! So, working for peanuts there was not a bad thing. But peanuts throughout the centuries were mostly eaten boiled. Since the 1800’s people in the Southern United States have preferred them bo…

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Fresh Produce Pioneer: The Woman Visionary Who Brings You Your Berries 57:12

1y ago57:12

57:12

We have a unique guest joining us on the podcast this week. She is a pioneer in the produce industry and one of the first women to establish her own business in the fresh produce world. Janice Honigberg is the founder and CEO of Sun Belle, a leading grower and importer of all types of berries and some other specialty fruits and vegetables. Janice’s…

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Risky Fruit: The Legal Challenges Faced by the Growers of Your Fresh Produce 51:45

1y ago51:45

51:45

Farmers and purveyors of fresh fruit and vegetables face tremendous risks like no other business or industry. In addition to the risk of adverse weather, pests, and the high perishability of their products, they put themselves at legal risk. This week’s guest is an attorney who helps them navigate those legal minefields. Katy Koestner Esquivel has …

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Where Do Your Pickles Come From? 43:06

1y ago43:06

43:06

Today the Produce Buzzers are in a bit of a pickle. But don’t worry. We wanted to be. Because we are going to honor one of our favorite foods—pickles! Almost any vegetable can be pickled but we are going to focus on the most common ones, those made from cucumbers. And we have one of the country’s foremost experts on them with us today. Bill Olvey b…

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What's New In 2023? Miracle Berries?! 54:25

1y ago54:25

54:25

This week, we welcome back Robert Schueller of Melissa’s World Variety Produce. He will tell us about some unusual, exciting, and delicious new products they will be offering in 2023. Robert’s official title at Melissa’s is Director of Public Relations. But we prefer his unofficial title given to him by countless consumer and national trade publica…

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It Takes a Community. The Complex Journey of Your Fruits and Veggies 52:26

1y ago52:26

52:26

Patrick Kelly is a recognized expert in the supply chain for fresh produce. For more than 15 years Patrick has been dedicated to growing supply chains for produce partners around the world. He is also a fellow podcaster with a show that focuses on how the industry works. He joins the Produce Buzzers to tell us all about how fruits and veggies get f…

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It's Chinese New Year! Celebrating the Delicious Fruits Treasured In the Festivities. 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

51:06

The Chinese calendar is based primarily on the phases of the moon which is why this celebration is also called the Lunar New Year. The new year usually begins on the second new moon after the winter solstice. This year it begins on January 22nd and ends on February 5th. It is believed that the Chinese have celebrated the new year for about 3,500 ye…

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Citrus From Heaven! Halos Brand Mandarins And Seedless Lemons! 54:56

1+ y ago54:56

54:56

January is the beginning of the season for the most delicious citrus fruit of the year. Groves in California, Florida, and Texas are getting into full production and will peak soon in flavor and volume. To celebrate that, we have a guest on the show this week who is one of the world’s foremost experts on tree fruit, especially citrus. Zak Laffite, …

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Super Satisfying Snow Season Soups 1:05:15

1+ y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Welcome to Season Five of the Produce Buzzers Podcast! We start the New Year with a little alliteration. LOL! There is no more satisfying meal in the cold winter months than one featuring a hot, rich, and hearty soup. And if it is chock full of veggies there is nothing that is healthier. But soups are not just gastronomic treats. They are usually v…

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Thank You Produce Buzzers Guests in 2022! 45:02

1+ y ago45:02

45:02

On this week’s episode of PB Podcast, we want to look back at 2022 and pay tribute to the wonderful guests we had on the show. They helped make our podcast one of the most popular podcasts in the food category and right at the top of podcasts about fruits and veggies. So get ready for some of the best clips of the podcast in 2022 featuring the most…

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I'm Dreaming of a Warm Christmas: Fruits and Veggies For Celebrating The Holidays Down Under 51:27

1+ y ago51:27

51:27

When we think of Christmas, we tend to believe that most of the world will celebrate it beside a toasty fire indoors wearing comfy sweaters and nice warm socks because, well. “Baby, it’s cold outside.” We see them imbibing imbibe in hot chocolate and hot mulled cider. They are feasting on roasted meats, winter root vegetables, and the fruits of dec…

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The Fruit and Veggie Hunter: The Man Who Is Documenting The World's Amazing Fruits and Vegetables 57:24

1+ y ago57:24

57:24

This week we have an extraordinary guest on the show with a fascinating mission in the world of fresh fruits and veggies. This man has to be one of the foremost experts, if not THE foremost expert, on the amazing diversity of edible plants that mother nature has to offer. Bob Harrington is the president of Specialty Produce, a wholesaler of fresh f…

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Doing Good Is Good Business: How One Produce Company Is Giving Back to Needy Farmhands 55:56

1+ y ago55:56

55:56

Doing good is good business. That is the belief of Martin Casanova of THX! Dreams, a fresh produce company that donates part of its profits to help farm workers fulfill vital needs. And it is not only his belief, but he is showing that it is true. THX! Dreams provides many types of necessities to needy families who work on farms where their fruits …

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National Roasting Month! Roasting and the Rapid Rise of Humans 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

50:37

It will probably come as no surprise that November is National Roasting Month since the Thanksgiving meal most often features plenty of roasted dishes. So just in time for your holiday meal, the Produce Buzzers talk about a few of the best vegetables to accompany your turkey. Beets, Brussels sprouts, and rutabagas. But some anthropologists believe …

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Fighting Fruit Frustration! How to Keep Your Fresh Produce Fresher Longer 55:42

1+ y ago55:42

55:42

Consumers have always despaired over the high perishability of fruits and veggies and how easy it is to lose them to rot or decay before having a chance to eat them. But now that Inflation is here and stinging us in the …ummmmm… back pocket, throwing away those veggies is even more painful. Even before the pandemic and the steep rise in costs we ha…

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Italy's Special Ingredients for Living "La Bella Vita" 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

52:02

We all desire “La Bella Vita” or the beautiful life. And eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies is one of the keys to experiencing it. In Italian, “Bella Vita” translates literally as “beautiful life” but, it also means “healthy life.” The Italians know well the ingredients and recipe for a beautiful and healthy life. This week’s guest on the podc…

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Play the "Which of These Is A Real Fruit" Quiz Game 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

42:40

How well do you know your exotic fruits and veggies? Mother Nature has given us some strange and wacky fruits to delight us and sometimes disgust us, but either way, they are fascinating. Some of Mother Nature’s weird creations have become commonplace for us in the modern world, like kiwifruit. But some exotic fruits have not made their way to our …

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The Produce Mom's Amazing Journey 1:09:15

1+ y ago1:09:15

1:09:15

`She is “The” Produce Mom." But she will not pester you like your mom did and tell you to “Eat your veggies!” Instead, she will inspire you to LOVE fresh fruit and veggies and make them a delight in your meals like they should be. Lori Taylor, founder and CEO of The Produce Moms® joins the Produce Buzzers to tell her amazing story of creating a mul…

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Time to Celebrate National Fruits and Veggies Month! 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

51:06

September is National Fruit and Vegetable Month! Since we are celebrating all things fruit and veggie this month, we are thrilled to have back on the podcast this week a woman who is at the epicenter of efforts to get people to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, is the President and CEO of the Produce for Better …

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The Marvel of Mushrooms! 1:08:40

1+ y ago1:08:40

1:08:40

You have heard of “Johnny Appleseed,” but have you heard of “Johnny Mushroom Spore?” He is the man who is spreading mushrooms throughout Western North Carolina, and we have him on the podcast this week. Greg Carter of Deep Woods Mushrooms in Mills River, NC, joins us to tell us about the amazing world of mushrooms. Greg has been growing mushrooms f…

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The Paradox of Peak Summer Fruits! 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

39:10

Fresh fruits and vegetables are a bit of a paradox because they are probably the only thing you can buy that are usually the least expensive when their quality is at its best. That is because the peak volume and supply typically coincide with the peak quality. We are once again joined by Robert Schueller of Melissa's World Variety Produce, a recogn…

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The Cult of Hatch Chili Peppers! 41:32

2y ago41:32

41:32

What is the hottest pepper in the world? Not the Carolina Reaper, not the Ghost Pepper, not the Scotch Bonnet! It's the Hatch Chili Pepper! But we are not talking about Scoville or heat levels. We are talking about popularity. It's so popular that it has a cult following. But they are only available six to eight weeks each year. From August to Sept…

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