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We are excited to share a special edition series of the Colorful Plates Podcast, ‘Foodservice in Crisis,’ where we take an in-depth look at how foodservice establishments are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke with industry leaders at the forefront of these changes, how they are responding, supporting the communities they serve, and preparing for the future.Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Foodservice in Crisis | Pivot

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 21:28

We are excited to share a special edition series of the Colorful Plates Podcast, ‘Foodservice in Crisis,’ where we take an in-depth look at how foodservice establishments are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke with industry leaders at the forefront of these changes, how they are responding, supporting the communities they serve, and preparing for the future.Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Foodservice in Crisis | Response

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 13:43

We are excited to share a special edition series of the Colorful Plates Podcast, ‘Foodservice in Crisis,’ where we take an in-depth look at how foodservice establishments are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke with industry leaders at the forefront of these changes, how they are responding, supporting the communities they serve and preparing for the future.Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / James Loffredo from Loffredo Fresh Foods

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 19:52

Last month, PRO*ACT distributor Loffredo Fresh Produce rebranded to Loffredo Fresh Foods, evolving to capture the different markets they have segued into. Liz sat down with James Loffredo, Director of Marketing and a member of the fifth generation of Loffredos, to discuss their latest rebrand and how they are continuing to meet customer needs in the ever-evolving world of foodservice and distribution.Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / Tomato Outlook with Fresh-Link's Aaron Aliotti

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 18:54

The tomato market has been up and down for several weeks and we thought it was a good time to bring in the expert! This week Liz spoke with Fresh-Link's General Manager Aaron Aliotti all about the past & current tomato market conditions and what this market looks like moving into spring. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

Market Reports / Avo Update with Mike Magana

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 11:38

This week Liz spoke with Mike Magana, PRO*ACT avocado sourcing specialist. When we spoke with him three weeks ago, the avocado market was in a good spot across the board, but things can change quickly in the produce world. He filled us in on what's going on with that market and what we can expect in the coming weeks!Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / Chef Christopher Ivens-Brown with Compass Group

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 26:03

This week we hear from the Chief Culinary Officer with Compass Group and Eurest Dining, Chef Christopher Ivens-Brown. Chef Chris has an extensive history in foodservice, working with Compass, and lately, he has been working with them on their sustainability efforts; namely, to reach Compass' goal of reducing food waste by 25% by 2020! We spoke about the importance of sustainability initiatives being implemented throughout the supply chain and how to stay creative in the kitchen while keeping sustainability in mind. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports/ Taylor Farms- Britta & Michelle

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 18:24

This week, Liz spoke to Britta Roberts and Michelle Roberts from Taylor farms about their new power medley! Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / Mann Packing's Gabe Romero

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 13:09

This week Liz spoke with Director of Foodservice at Mann Packing, Gabe Romero! Gabe discussed what Mann is looking to push in 2020, healthy eating and how transition has gone for them this year. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / Avos & Melons with PRO*ACT's Mike Magana

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 15:12

This week Liz spoke with one of PRO*ACT's Sourcing Specialists, Mike Magana, regarding the state of avocados for 2020, how it's an "on" year for them and also how melons are looking coming in from Central America. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / Assistant Sourcing Manager Sean Azzelio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 11:30

This week Liz spoke to PRO*ACT Assistant Sourcing Manager Sean Azzelio, who handles grapes and stone fruit. He gave us a recap on the 2019 crop, and a peek into 2020! Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

A Conversation with Mike McCloud

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 31:41

Today's podcast features Mike McCloud's full interview with Liz. Mike spoke to the development of the World Food Championships, his passion for food sport, how they incorporate culinary trends into the competition and more! Be sure to check out the World Food Championships website for more info: https://worldfoodchampionships.com/Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / Mike McCloud / Michael DeSimone with Driscoll's

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 15:47

This week Liz spoke with Mike McCloud, President/CEO of the World Food Championships. Mike's full interview will be posted Thursday, but in today's snippet, Mike speaks to the benefits of competing in the World Food Championships. Liz also spoke with Driscoll's Channel Development Manager, Michael DeSimone. Michael discussed how Driscoll's is turning their attention towards foodservice and how they're bringing that berry moment into your restaurant experience. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / Kristie Waters, PRO*ACT VP of Client Services

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 15:02

This week Liz spoke with Kristie Waters, one of PROACT's VPs of Client Services. Kristie has extensive experience within the foodservice world, and she sheds light on the importance of relationships and PROACT's role in the supply chain.Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / Berries with PRO*ACT Sourcing Specialist Mike Moreno

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 10:32

Market Reports / Row Crops with PRO*ACT Sourcing Specialist Steve Cagle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 18:27

This week Liz gives a rundown of market reports & also catches up with PRO*ACT Sourcing Specialist Steve Cagle. Steve discusses transition, cross-docking, a recap of row crops in 2020, and what he's looking to push in the New Year. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / An Update with D'Arrigo California

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 15:45

This week Jaymie chatted with Claudia Pizaro-Villalobos, Director of Marketing and Culinary, and Cody Ramsey, Foodservice Manager, with D'Arrigo California. They discussed transition, what that process entails and looking ahead to 2020!Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Report / PRO*ACT Sourcing Specialist TJ Ware

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 5:32

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Market Reports / Monique- Bee Sweet / PRO*ACT's Andrew Flores

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 14:20

Market Reports / Chef Mark Sierra / PRO*ACT's Sourcing Specialist Mike Mouisset

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 12:59

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Culinary Summit Series- Part 6: Chef Matt Beckett with Taylor Farms + Transition with Taylor Farms' Marcus Shebl

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 15:28

This week's podcast caps off our Culinary Summit interview series with Taylor Farms' consultant chef, Matt Beckett. Also, Jaymie chatted with Marcus Shebl, from Taylor Farms, about transition and the complexities behind the move down south each winter. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Culinary Summit Series: Part 5- Chef Brian Warneking with Flagship Restaurant Group

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 13:34

It's our second to last episode of our Culinary Summit Series and this week's interview features Chef Brian Warneking, Corporate Chef, with Flagship Restaurant Group. Chef Brian chatted with me about his role with Flagship, their stance on sustainable sourcing of seafood and his experience at the Summit.Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Culinary Summit Series- Part 4: Chef Annemarie Stenfors with wahlburgers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 17:20

We're over halfway through with our Culinary Summit interview series and our 4th interview features Chef Annemarie Stenfors, Culinary Director for Alma Nove and wahlburgers restaurants. Chef Stenfors was a joy to talk with as it is evident culinary is not just her career- it's her passion. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Culinary Summit Series: Part 3- Chef Mat Waer with Pizzicato in Portland

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 19:52

This week's Culinary Summit interview features Chef Mat Waer from Pizzicato. Chef Mat attended the Culinary Summit with PRO*ACT distributor, Pacific Coast Fruit Company. Liz had the chance to sit down with Chef Mat and chat with him about his role with Pizzicato as brand manager and executive chef and how he keeps things fresh and flavorful in the kitchen. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Culinary Summit Series- Part 2: Chef Sally Camacho with Sunkist & Tesse Restaurant

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 28:04

We're on to part 2 in our Culinary Summit Interview Series! This week features Chef Sally Camacho, partner and executive pastry chef at Tesse Restaurant in LA! Chef Sally was at the Culinary Summit with Sunkist, showcasing their beautiful citrus. Liz got the chance to sit down with her and ask her about her relationship with Sunkist, her history and what keeps her in the kitchen. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Culinary Summit Series- Part 1: Atalanta

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 21:24

To kick off our Culinary Summit Series, this week's podcast features two interviews. One from Cherene Adrion, Executive Director of the Foodservice Division at Atalanta, the largest specialty food importer in North America. The second interview features Chef Gus Caicedo, Atalanta's Culinary Development Manager. Cherene and Gus sat down with Liz to discuss their roles at Atalanta, what's trending and Atalanta's mission.Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / Chef Oscar Ortega

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 35:49

This week's podcast features an interview with renowned chef, chocolatier and confectioner Chef Oscar Ortega. Chef Ortega is the owner of Atelier Ortega and CocoLove in Jackson Hole, WY. He holds multiple awards and accolades for his work. Chef Oscar is also the chef consultant for one of PRO*ACT's distributors, Muir Copper Canyon Farms. Hear from Chef Ortega about what inspires him and what have been his proudest moments in his career thus far!Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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Market Reports / Chef Steelman & Chef Windus from HMS Host

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 31:53

We are back from our two week hiatus! This week's podcast features Liz's interview with Chef Jeff Steelman and Chef Chris Windus from HMS Host. We sat down and chatted about who HMS Host is, what their roles are and what keeps them going everyday. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

Market Reports / A Conversation with Aaron Aliotti from Fresh-Link Produce

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 26:34

This week Liz chatted with Aaron Aliotti from Fresh-Link Produce, who works closely with PRO*ACT. Find out more at https://colorful-plates.pinecast.co

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