Best Dan The Produce Man Avakian Podcasts (2024)

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WK28 - U-Picks and Produce Delights: A Midsummer Adventure with Dan and Laura - EP155 29:30

9h ago29:30

29:30

Get ready for an exhilarating episode of "Fresh from the Field Fridays" on the Produce Industry Network! This week, Dan the Produce Man is back with the fabulous Laura McIntosh, renowned host of "Bringing It Home" on PBS. They're diving into the vibrant world of Midsummer's freshest produce, straight from your local farmers' markets, fruit stands, …

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WK27 - From Garden to Table: Fresh Insights with Dan and Guido - EP154 33:51

7d ago33:51

33:51

Get ready for an electrifying episode of Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network! This week, Dan The Produce Man is back with his old Produce Pal, Guido The Gardener, for an episode that’s packed with gardening gold and produce revelations. In segment one, we’re diving straight into your backyard with Guido, who’s got the sco…

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WK 26 - Grillin’ & Thrillin’: 4th of July Tips with Chef Eric Meisel - EP153 28:08

14d ago28:08

28:08

Fire up the grill this 4th of July with "Fresh From the Field Fridays"! Join Dan the Produce Man and special guest Chef Eric Meisel as they share mouthwatering tips to elevate your holiday cookout. From perfect produce pairings to sizzling secrets for the best barbecue, this episode is packed with flavor. Tune in, turn up the heat, and get ready to…

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WK25 - Potato Paradise: Fingerlings, Marble, and Nibbles oh MY w/ Jessica Congdon - EP152 16:47

21d ago16:47

16:47

Prepare for a spud-tacular adventure on Fresh From the Field Fridays! This week, Dan the Produce Man is joined by special guest Jessica Congdon to explore the delicious world of Tasteful Selections potatoes. From fingerlings to marble potatoes and B-size to mixed color spuds, we're highlighting the convenient microwaveable trays and mesh pillow pac…

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WK24 - Mastering Watermelon Selection: Insider Tricks for Summer's Best Fruit - EP151 31:59

28d ago31:59

31:59

Tune in to this week's episode of Fresh from the Field Fridays on the Produce Industry Network! Join Dan the Produce Man and Stephanie Barlow from the National Watermelon Promotion Board as they usher in the summer season with expert tips on selecting the perfect watermelon. Forget the old tricks of thumping, whacking, or slapping – Stephanie revea…

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Blast From the Past: Summer Goodies 52:50

1M ago52:50

52:50

The Produce Pair Radio Show on the Talk America Radio Network. June 7th sometime in the very early 2000s Guido The Gardener and Dan The Produce Man are joined by Kentucky Wonder Beans, Boysenberries and Blackberries, Guido's Squash tips in the garden, Dan's Heirloom Tomatoes

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WK23 - Tailored Nutrition: Produce Prescriptions & Food as Medicine with Katrina Darling - EP150 40:56

1M ago40:56

40:56

Join Dan The Produce Man on FRESH FROM THE FIELD FRIDAYS as he welcomes Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutritionist, and Women's Health Specialist, Katrina Darling! 🌟 This week, we're diving into the transformative world of Produce Prescriptions and Food as Medicine. 🌱 Discover how Katrina tailors her clients' nutrition plans to fit their unique …

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WK22 - Groovin' on Organic: New Standards and Old Roots with Brian Freeman - EP149 30:37

1M ago30:37

30:37

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Brian Freeman, a true advocate for organic foods with roots that go deep—literally, he was born in an organic citrus grove! In this groovy episode, Brian and Dan dive into the pros and cons of the new organic produce standards that have jus…

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WK21 - Culinary Specialist Eric Meisel - EP148 26:52

2M ago26:52

26:52

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Fresh Produce Culinary Specialist Eric Meisel. With a background as a chef, Eric has extensive experience creating a variety of dishes using fresh fruits and vegetables. He shares his enthusiasm for fresh ramps, fiddlehead ferns, and dandelio…

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WK19 - Chef Chris McAdams w/ Summer Time Grilling - EP146 33:49

2M ago33:49

33:49

Tune in this week to Fresh From the Field Fridays with Patrick Kelly and his special guest Chef Chris McAdams of the RPE/Tasteful Selections group. Now Chef Chris has not served me just once, not twice, but 3 times in the last couple of years!! We are men of few words when he is cooking because we always have something to snack on. Tune in and Tune…

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WK18 - Farmers Market Fresh Spring Alliums - EP145 19:45

2M ago19:45

19:45

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast It's Spring Alliums from the Farmers Market, a local chef, berries and more. FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flavorwavefresh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Noble Citrus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://noblecitrus.com⁠⁠⁠…

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WK17 - Guido the Gardner Returns - EP144 36:06

3M ago36:06

36:06

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Dan The Produce Man is joined live in the studio by his old radio show co-host Guido the Gardener. Join Dan and Guido as they reminisce and discuss in-season goodies, a drunken caller, a car hitting their table at a live remote to "real research" when writing their produce co…

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WK16 - Seasonal Changes are Upon Us - EP143 26:53

3M ago26:53

26:53

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays on The Produce Industry Network Ross The Produce Boss joins Dan The Produce Man to discuss the seasonal changes upon us. Ross and Dan are excited for the goodies. Also, a produce company that works in the departments with their retail clients. The importance of keeping your department clean and up to date. …

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WK15 - Peak of the Market SURPRISES COMING SOON - EP142 17:29

3M ago17:29

17:29

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network Global Fresh Host Juanita Gaglio joins Dan The Produce Man as they have fun with Pam Kolochuck of Peak Market Produce. Tune in and Turn on to find out what's in season in Canada and what surprises they have in store upcoming CPMA! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Your Produce Man Michael Marks - EP141 35:32

3M ago35:32

35:32

This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by “Your Produce Man” Michael Marks host of What’s in Season on CBS TV 13 in Sacramento. The two produce men have a great time yucking it up about spring goodies. What are artichoke variety is the best of the season? When is the pristine season…

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Ancient Growing Techniques with Copola Organics - EP140 35:12

4M ago35:12

35:12

This week on Fresh from The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast, Dan The Produce Man is joined by Adam Sanders, a former political asylum and youth attorney, and the owner/operator of Copola Organics. Sanders shares poignant stories of the struggles and triumphs of indigenous farmers from Southern Mexico. From kidnappings, village burni…

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Catch the Spring Fling w/ Dan The Produce Man - EP139 16:57

4M ago16:57

16:57

Spring Fling, that's the thing on this week's Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast as Dan The Produce Man shares imported Peacharines, greenskin avocados, Mandarinquats and more, so tune in and turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flavorwavefresh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Emerald Ball Cabbage w/ Chef Ciamettie on St. Patrick's Day - EP138 34:58

4M ago34:58

34:58

This week of Fresh From The Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast Dan The Produce Man is joined by Chef and Culinary Instructor Vera Ciametti of La Cucina di Vera to share some altenrative ways to prepare the emerald ball: Cabbage! It's a real St. Patrick's Day treat so tune in and turn on! FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Fast Attention in your produce department w/ Ron Pelger - EP135 30:34

4M ago30:34

30:34

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Podcast: Twenty Words that Get Fast Attention! Dan the Produce Man is joined once again by columnist, advisor, and consultant Ron Pelger. Are you a produce director dealing with tons of sales calls? Are you a salesperson trying to get in front of a produce director? Either way this…

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Coachella Valley Sweet Corn! 1:59

1y ago1:59

1:59

Fire up the grill this weekend with fresh new crop California corn on the cob! The desert region has given us great promotable volume on this first of the season crop from Coachella!

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English Peas a Real Spring Treat! 2:56

1y ago2:56

2:56

Fresh English Peas in the pod are in from along California's coastal growing regions Dan shares tips on what to look for so you ca become an expert at picking out the sweetest peas every time!

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May- Peak season for several Artichoke varieties! 2:53

1y ago2:53

2:53

Dan shares with us the best way to pick an artichoke with a Big Heart!

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The Golden Rush of Gold Rush Apples! 1:59

1+ y ago1:59

1:59

Like many other apples the cidery sweet Gold Rush Apple is a combination of several other varieties. Tasty, Crunchy, and in season NOW!

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Farmers Market Tips 2:01

2y ago2:01

2:01

When you buy specific produce items during your trip to the farmers market makes a big difference in how long they will last.

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Last Day of Summer Grapeness 2:06

2y ago2:06

2:06

Are California Concord Grapes really Concord Grapes? The Thompson Seedless Golden Surprise!

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Fresh September Figs! 2:01

2y ago2:01

2:01

September is a great month for fresh California figs, but how do you pick the sweetest and tastiest fruit?

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Dry Farmed Tomatoes 2:04

2y ago2:04

2:04

September is a great month for California tomatoes, Heirlooms, Beefsteaks, and Multi-colored Cherry Tomatoes, but there's one tomato that bursts with more flavor than all of them! Tune in and find out what Dan's pick is this week!

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Taste, Aroma, Color, Texture. 38:20

2y ago38:20

38:20

Blast from the Past: Award-winning Hall of Fame Legend Graham Kerr joins Dan and Guido to share the pleasure of fresh fruit and vegetables.

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Blast From the Past Jan 29 2005 43:58

2+ y ago43:58

43:58

Dan and Guido go over in-season produce of the day as well as health news from early 2005.Country of Origin Labeling, Food Labeling, RFIDs, OSO sweet Onions, Tangerines, Desert Artichokes, Peruvian Mangoes, and more!

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Blast from the Past: The Queen of the Kiwifruit and other Specialties 25:57

2+ y ago25:57

25:57

Dan the Produce Man and Guido the Gardener with Guest Frieda Rapoport Caplan Exact date unknown - the early 2000s

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Have Yourself a Scary Little Christmas and a Creepy New Year! 15:45

2+ y ago15:45

15:45

Creepy Santa, Pickled Zucchini, Cigar Smoking Paperboys, Kelsey Printing Press, Mel's Bowling Alley. Dan the Produce Man shares a wild story of his pre-produce days as a paperboy in Alameda California

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Blast From the Past Series at PW Market Dec 2, 2003 59:37

2+ y ago59:37

59:37

Dan and Guido broadcast Live at the legendary PW Market in Castro Valley California. PW Markets, now closed, was a good old-fashioned high-end grocery chain established in the 1940s and closing in 2010. Dan and Guido broadcast from right inside the produce department.

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Vegan Seafood? 34:00

2+ y ago34:00

34:00

Registered Dietician, Food Technologist, and Author Nancy Berkoff joins Dan and Guido with fantastic information on Nutrition for the elderly, Also how long can we keep fresh smoothies in the refrigerator before they lose their nutritional value? The origin of Soy Milk and Rice Milk and Vegan Seafood.…

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Blast from the Past: October 23, 2004. 50:58

2+ y ago50:58

50:58

Blast from the Past: October 2004. Dan and Guido cover winter squashes that were starting to trend, early organic Satsuma Mandarins, Black Twig Apple and interviews from Produce Marketing Association’s 2004 Fresh Summit. Also, Miracle Berries, Pink lemons and Purple dragon Fruit.

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Squirrely Pumpkin 33:05

3y ago33:05

33:05

Dan and Guido discuss the "Lucky Pear," Asian Pears, Honeynut Squash, French and Italian Prunes, Guido gives Dan some advice on keeping the squirrels from eating his pumpkins.

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Late Summer Fruit and Winter Garden 22:45

3y ago22:45

22:45

Dan and Guido go over some late summer fruit and Guido the Gardener gives tips on planting a winter garden

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Rough on the Outside, Soft on the Inside. 53:36

3y ago53:36

53:36

It's California Avocado Season, in fact, it's California Avocado Month! Jan DeLyser from the California Avocado Commission joins Dan and Guido to inform us all about the creamy goodness of avocados. From the most popular variety to older varieties and even a new variety.

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How Many Produce Items Are in Your Refrigerator? 44:06

3y ago44:06

44:06

Patrick Kelly (The Produce Industry Podcast) joins Dan the Produce Man™ for a conversation on fresh produce consumption. Do produce industry people eat what they sell? What’s new with the FlavorWave App and The Produce Industry App? Also a bonus clip at the end, a Produce Pair Promo for 2003, how many of these folks are still around? Tune In and Tu…

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"Organic Produce is the Gateway To All Other Organic Foods" 46:11

3y ago46:11

46:11

Dan the Produce Man and Ron Pelger (filling in for Guido) welcome Matt Seely from the Organic Produce Network. Topics include pricing of organic produce, consumer awareness, and trends, the growth of organic produce over the years, where organic produce is headed and a lot of other good tidbits! Tune In and Turn On!…

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Our Produce is Tops! 42:09

3y ago42:09

42:09

Dan and Guido welcome Jeff Cady - Director of Produce and Floral at Tops Friendly Markets and 2020 Produce Retailer of the Year! Jeff shares insight on what Makes Tops different from other retailers especially in the online arena, stories from the early days and where produce is heading in the future.…

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Try It! 47:34

3y ago47:34

47:34

Karen Caplan from Frieda's Specialty Produce joins Dan and Guido to discuss her latest book: Try It! How Frieda Capland Changed the Way We Eat! Also, Turmeric benefits, purple sweet potatoes, Dragon Fruit with flavor, Outer Space Produce and more!

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Championing Fresh Produce in Our Lives 42:01

3y ago42:01

42:01

Nate Montgomery The Produce Champion shares stories of the giant produce market in Guadalajara, importing and exporting fresh produce, and taking advantage of our local crops.

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Bring It On Home! 48:54

3+ y ago48:54

48:54

Laura Mcintosh from PBS Bringing It Home joins Dan and Guido with tips on what’s in season now… and a sneak preview on the start of the California cherry season just a few weeks away!

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The Specialty of Specialty Produce! 45:18

3+ y ago45:18

45:18

Bob Harrington from Specialty Produce in San Diego joins Dan The Produce Man and Guido The Gardener for a conversation on exotic fruit and veggies as well as the significant roles of small family farms.

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30 Days of Produce 38:15

3+ y ago38:15

38:15

Eric Patrick from Grant Hunt Co. joins Dan and Guido to discuss and enlighten us on his personal 30 Days of Produce challenge and how we can take the challenge ourselves. Are you up to it? It's easier than you think, join us to find out!

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HealthBeet 37:00

3+ y ago37:00

37:00

Weight Loss Coach Amy Roskelly from Healthbeet healthbeet.org shares her journey of struggles in life to finally come up with the perfect weight loss plan. Amy discusses "Mindful Portion Control," Balanced Nutrition without eliminating any food groups, and more.

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Mushrooms, Mangoes, Roots and Goodies, This day in Produce Pair History 39:37

3+ y ago39:37

39:37

Blast from the Past Series. The Produce Pair Radio Show on the Univeral Talk Network Feb 22, 2003. John Garrone from Hazel Dell Mushroom farm joins Dan and Guido for Mushroom Talk. Dan ad Guido cover mangoes, root veggies and other goodies.

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Produce Life with Brent Erenwert 52:54

3+ y ago52:54

52:54

Brent Erenwert from Brothers Produce and Houston Cold Storage joins Dan and Guido to discuss the current state of the fresh produce world and how he has managed his companies through the Corona Virus scourge.

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Veggie Diet & Rock 'N' Roll! 55:49

3+ y ago55:49

55:49

This week Mott The Hoople Keyboard player Morgan Fisher joins Dan and Guido with stories of turning to a veggie diet, on the road with Mott The Hoople, his fascinating art, his move to Tokyo and a bunch of other good stuff!

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A Citrus celebration with Kim Flores 45:54

3+ y ago45:54

45:54

What do you get when you cross a Blood Orange with a Clementine Mandarin? Why the Mandarosa of course! Kim Flores from the Pro Citrus Network joins Dan and Guido to talk about healthy eating, specialty citrus varieties available now.

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