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Explore the future of agriculture amidst regulatory shifts as Vonnie Estes discusses the impact of the new U.S. administration on pesticides and crop protection with Paul Lewis, VP of Food Safety Standards at the International Fresh Produce Association. Delve into the complexities of regulatory influences, the promise of gene editing, and the rising role of biologicals in the produce industry. Discover how innovation is reshaping agricultural practices, offering new tools and solutions for growers navigating an evolving landscape. Listen in for insights on maintaining competitive advantages and embracing technological advancements in agriculture.Key TakeawaysThe new administration's stance on pesticides is still unfolding, with EPA leading decisions on pesticide regulations, balancing risk and economic implications.Gene editing technology is advancing rapidly, bringing new opportunities in specialty crops and offering solutions for environmental challenges and nutritional enhancement.Biological solutions in agriculture are gaining traction, yet their efficacy needs to be demonstrated for broader acceptance.Developments in the regulatory process may affect the registration speed of new agricultural products, potentially pushing innovations to foreign markets first.Communication and collaboration among agencies like EPA, USDA, and HHS are vital in navigating the future of crop protection policies.Guest ResourcesInternational Fresh Produce Association - For more information about IFPA's work in food safety and policy.Listeners are encouraged to tune in to the full episode to uncover more about the innovative strides being made in agricultural technology and explore how these advancements could redefine the industry's future. Stay connected for more episodes filled with insightful dialogues and expert opinions on the latest trends in agriculture and technology.Show LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

Glen speaks with Edelman Smithfield's Deidre Campbell to explore her firm's new Financial Services Trust Barometer and the (mostly) positive signs for banks and credit unions. Also- the latest Gen AI fiasco has a familiar ring, Illinois' unworkable interchange law moves bizarrely close to reality, and why the CFPB's withdrawal of its open banking rule isn't necessarily cause for celebration.     Links related to this episode:   The 2025 Edelman Financial Services Trust Barometer: https://www.edelmansmithfield.com/trust/2025/trust-barometer/report-financial-sector  Our February conversation with Deidre on global trust overall: https://www.big-fintech.com/scams-grievances-and-the-enduring-value-of-trust/  The Chicago Sun-Times' mea culpa for printing invented book titles: https://chicago.suntimes.com/press-room/2025/05/20/chicago-sun-times-response-to-may-18-special-section  Our May 2023 “Package Delivery Blues” episode exposing some familiar AI shortcomings: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3njgklKC8n2fehQrjj9s6U si=Uhhi0sSVR1q2qBOLjj_Hmg&nd=1&dlsi=00114d6259894dfa  CU Broadcast's recent coverage of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act with the Illinois Credit Union League (NOTE- On May 31 the Illinois General Assembly postponed implementation of the IFPA for a year, until July 1, 2026):  https://www.cubroadcast.com/episodes/3983-how-illinois-interchange-fee-prohibition-act-could-affect-entire-financial-services-industry  Coverage of the CFPB's decision to pull its Section 1033 (Open Banking) rule: https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2025/05/28/cfpb-will-kill-section-1033-open-banking-rule/    Join us for our next CU Town Hall- Wednesday June 11 at 3pm ET/Noon PT- for a live and lively interactive conversation tackling the major issues facing credit unions today. Industry developments keep coming fast and furious- the CU Town Hall is the place to make sense of these items together. It's free to attend, but advance registration is required:  https://www.cutownhall.com/   Join us on Bluesky!  @bigfintech.bsky.social;  @154advisors.bsky.social (Glen); @jbfintech.bsky.social (John) And connect on LinkedIn for insights like the Friday Fintech Five: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/

Another great young German player has cracked the top 100 in IFPA standings. He recently made his first trip to INDISC this winter, and now has his sights on big […]

Farm advocacy groups continue to beat the drum on farm labor in Washington, D.C. Rebeckah Adcock is the vice president of U.S. government relations at the International Fresh Produce Association. IFPA represents the entire supply chain of fresh produce. Modernizing farm labor is a top priority for her on Capitol Hill. And make no mistake – she says America’s Dairyland is an important partner. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Association, dedicated to ensuring policies are in place for the future of soybean farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We can expect a Make America Healthy Again report to come out this week focused on tackling chronic disease, and it’s got the ears of the agriculture industry. This Washington Watch news update is brought to you by the Wisconsin Soybean Association, dedicated to ensuring policies are in place for the future of soybean farmers. The International Fresh Produce Association was among several farm groups to remind the Trump administration to consider the consequences of this MAHA Commission report before it’s finalized. IFPA says the report might suggest that U.S. farmers are harming Americans through their production practices. The association says nothing could be further from the truth. The details of the report have yet to be seen. We do get a chance to visit with the International Fresh Produce Association’s vice president of nutrition and health Mollie Van Lieu. She says fresh produce should be a winner in the eyes of the MAHA movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Fresh CrEd, we're joined by Joe Watson, Vice President of Retail, Foodservice, and Wholesale Membership at IFPA, to dive into what makes the IFPA Retail Conference such a must-attend event for the produce industry. Joe shares what sets the Retail Conference apart — from its intimate size and tailored programming to the connections forged on the golf course and at evening receptions. We explore how events like this strengthen our industry's sense of community and why shaking hands and sharing stories face-to-face still matters more than ever. Tune in to hear Joe's insights, a few behind-the-scenes highlights, and a glimpse of what's ahead as we head to Dallas for this year's conference!  

Support the show: ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcastIFPA director, and former women's world champion Zoe Vrabel is back on the show to discuss the past, present, and future of women's competitive pinball.  Zoe tells us all about the rise of competitive women's pinball, and what she would like to see in the future.Stream the Women's World Championship March 29th-30th on Twitch through Backhand PinballLocal Portland Women's events mentioned in the show:Gator Queens - Every last Monday of the month at Wedgehead. IFPA sanctioned, registration at 6:30, tournament starts at 7pm.FLiP - First Wednesday of the month at Ground Kontrol. IFPA sanctioned. Registration at 6:30, tournament starts at 7pm.Good Luck, Babe! - Second Friday of every month, at rotating locations around deep SE Portland. Website here.Other Resources:Belles and Chimes: find or start a local chapterIFPA ResourcesSupport the show

Joining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast is Vicky McCann, a former WNBF, IFPA, PNBA & DFAC Pro. Vicky McCann shares her story, unfair politics and her time spent working with some of the greatest natural bodybuilders ever. This marks the beginning of Longevity Muscle's Women's Series. Enjoy!Chapters02:04 Vicky McCann's impact on the best naturals in the WORLD!03:19 Natural Pro Bodybuilding Champion03:46 WNBF History 05:39 Why Vicky almost quit bodybuilding 06:19 Women's natural bodybuilding06:46 Competing in the Cayman Islands07:09 The beginning of the end 15:56 The REAL reason Rob Hope retired17:19 All natural bodybuilders really want is…18:24 The DFAC's ethos 19:36 Going from WNBF to PNBA 22:22 Horrific drug testing protocol in bodybuilding 25:06 Why Vicky founded DFAC (Drug Free Athletes Coalition)27:32 Natural Pro World Champions 27:46 DFAC & BNBF (how it works, the affiliates, location and pro cards)31:44 The biggest event of natural bodybuilding 32:58 The path to becoming a DFAC pro33:24 The WNBF 34:19 Vicky McCann's job 34:38 Too many pro cards35:48 The TOP World Championships in natural bodybuilding38:16 Why David Kaye only competed at DFAC Worlds 39:54 Ben Tennessen, Rob Hope and the WNBF split 41:09 Ben Tennessen41:31 Drug testing 42:45 Natural bodybuilding is a BIG mess…43:51 Can natural bodybuilding be saved?44:21 Legends of natural bodybuilding46:09 Training with David Kaye 47:14 Goals to compete, retirement & LONGEVITY!48:60 Training for muscle growth & fat loss 48:26 Women's natural bodybuilding 50:13 Training to be the best in the world!51:11 DFAC Worlds 52:49 Bodybuilding's UNFAIR politics  57:25 Training split 59:05 Cardio 01:01:05 Strength when dieting01:01:48 How low did Vicky's calories get when dieting?01:02:49 Vicky McCann's top 501:06:55 Nigel Davis at the 1996 Worlds 01:07:48 David Goodin01:08:51 A message to the athletes Thanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Vicky:Follow Vicky McCann on InstagramGet in touch with Kenny and Longevity Muscle:Follow Kenny on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Podcast on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle Magazine on InstagramFollow Longevity Muscle on FacebookSubscribe to Longevity Muscle on YoutubeJoin our Longevity Muscle YouTube MembershipIntroducing Longevity Muscle Apparel Line. Our first drop will be limited, so sign up to our subscriber list at longevitymuscle.store to be the first to know when we launch! Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world

Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcastIn this episode, Alan is joined on the show by Zoe Vrabel, an IFPA director and former Women's World Champion to discuss some of the legendary women who have worked in the pinball industry, and we discuss their impact on the games that we all know and love.....but, we do swear sometimes.Support the show

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Aussie Pinball Podcast Episode 24: Simon At INDISC   Host: Dr. John Cosson   This episode Simon joins me to chat about his journey to The Open Championship or INDISC in California. Simon is currently ranked 5th in IFPA ranking for Australia and has won the Victorian State Championship, as well as winning the Australian Open Classic Championship and many other top 3 finishes.    Simon tells me about the tactics to compete at one of the toughest events in the world of pinball, to be careful filling out visa forms when traveling to the USA, and his trip up to District 82 to again play against the best in the world. 

This episode highlights the work done by our Trailblazer award recipient, Mollie Van Lieu. 

Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/wedgeheadpodcastThis episode, we are joined by our friend Isaac Ruiz, a legendary tournament director and organizer from the Portland scene to discuss the rise of tournament pinball here, breaking the IFPA rankings systems in the early 2010s, developing Brackelope, the world's first software for running pinball tournaments, some format explanations for new players curious about all the jargon, and some advice for players who want to TD their own tournaments in their own local scenes.But... we are adults, and as such, we swear sometimes. Just like every other episode. Support the show

In this episode of Essential Aromatica, Amy converses with Dr. Kelly Ablard from the Airmid Institute about the complex interplay between ecology, the crucial role medicinal and aromatic plants play in sustaining eco-cultural-systems and what the essential oil community can do to support global and local ecologies and the Earth overall. Episode Highlights: The Unique Relationship Between Biology, Aromatherapy, and Chemical Ecology. Explore how the chemicals that facilitate interactions among species are found in essential oils. (Pheromones, Allomones!) The Importance of Ethnobotany via Philology and Biology. Sustaining cultural ecology by preserving indigenous wisdom through recording the oral records of medicinal and aromatic plants. This relates to Plants Shaping Our Lives by Creating Our Environment. From the oxygen we breathe to the food we eat and the clothes we wear, this deep connection to plants underscores their fundamental role in our culture and daily lives. If we don't Preserve Plant Life and Support Ecosystems, More of our Earth will Experience Rosewood's Dire Situation seen in Peru. Its pivotal role in maintaining ecological balance was the reason Dr. Ablard started the Airmid Institute. To understand the ripple effect on an ecosystem of losing key species such as Rosewood proves the necessity to preserve these plants to ensure ecosystem health (inclusive of humans, plants, animals and insects.) Something similar may be happening in Southern California with White Sage, which is over-harvested and illegally harvested to supply a widespread appetite for smudge sticks and other White Sage applications. How Can We Help? Find Analogs. We don't have to work with Sandalwood from India, White Sage from California or even Tea Tree from Australia. Find analogs that you can grow in your backyard, community garden or source locally. Some examples we talk about are Rosemary, Eastern Red Cedar and Yarrow. Think Locally While Supporting Sustainable Global Trade when buying aromatic plants, herbs and essential oils. (Yes, think local and global!) Appreciate the value of sourcing medicinal plants locally and supporting indigenous programs across the world that use ancestral cultivation techniques. Balance local plant use with sustainable global trade to support communities tied to these aromatic plants. Be mindful of Conservation Status and International Trade: The IUCN Red List and CITES activity help protect endangered plant species. As a consumer, understanding the importance of asking about CITES permits and sustainable sourcing when purchasing essential oil is critical. Understand Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Impact on Plant Ecology and Survival. Pharmaceutical and clinical research contributes to the extinction of some plant species such as Sandalwood and Spikenard; the importance of quality control, safety, and conservation statuses should be noted and accounted for. Foster a Child's Understanding of Ecology by nurturing a love for plants and a sense of place. Support education programs in schools, encourage learning from elders, and involve them in gardening, community gardens, and nature-based activities like hiking. Through the book, “No Place for Plants,” Dr. Kelly Ablard and Frauke Galia highlight the impact of urban development on ecosystems and cultures. The narrative focuses on the vital role of community gardens in urban areas and emphasizes the need for children to connect with nature and advocate for green spaces. Mandatory Curriculum on Ecology and Sustainability for Aromatherapists, which is underway thanks to the Airmid Institute partnering with aromatherapy organizations such as IFPA, CAOA, AIA, NAHA. Learn more: Website: www.airmidinstitute.org Email: kablard@airmidinstitute.org Facebook: @airmidinstitute Instagram: @airmid_institute LinkedIn: Airmid Institute Dasgupta Review: ⁠Final Report - The Economics of Biodiversity: The Dasgupta Review - GOV.UK⁠

Encontros regionais e aumento de associados marcaram o ano da entidade global do setor de frutas, flores e legumes.

After four years, Denise Junqueiro of Apeel Sciences is back on The Produce Industry Podcast with host Patrick Kelly! As the 2024 Choice Podcast Sponsor, Denise shares exciting updates about Apeel's revolutionary solutions that are making things easier than ever in fresh produce. Together, they dive into Patrick's visit to California, highlights from the IFPA event, and how Apeel continues to innovate and lead the way. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at what's in store for 2025! Don't miss this lively and insightful conversation—it's the perfect blend of inspiration and innovation!

Aussie Pinball Podcast Episode 22 Lambo & Tom Experience The IFPA World Championships   We chat about how to get to represent Australia and the highest level of pinball competition and what it's like heading to the USA to compete against the best.  Lambo also headed north to Canada for Yegpin after a road trip through Texas.  

Join us for an exciting live stream with Albert Perez of Continental Fresh, LLC! Albert and Patrick dive into a packed conversation covering the upcoming IFPA event, the Pico Duarte hike, and their mission to support Water for All. As we gear up for the biggest show of the year, reflect on our annual hike, and prepare to close out 2024, there's plenty to discuss! Tune in for a fun, community-focused chat as Albert and Patrick bring the produce world together.FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flavorwavefresh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Noble Citrus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://noblecitrus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.owyheeproduce.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, John Greene Logistics Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jglc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Summer Citrus From South Africa; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.summercitrus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOICE SPONSORS: Equifruit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://equifruit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Arctic® Apples: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arcticapples.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sev-Rend Corporation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sev-rend.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jacvandenberg.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , WholesaleWare: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continental Fresh, LLC: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.continentalfresh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and...

Get ready for an exciting episode of The Produce Industry Network's Fresh From The Field Fridays! This week, Ross and Dan dive into their thrilling experiences at last week's IFPA event. Ross adds some impressive new knives to his collection, sparking a lively discussion about the art of trimming techniques in the produce department.But that's not all—what mystery lies behind the Manzano Pepper that Dan secretly stashed in his travel bag? Tune in as Ross shares some of his favorite snacks and delectable finds, plus an exploration of pumpkin varieties: should you decorate or cook with them? And don't miss their tips on the best ways to roast seeds! Join us for a flavorful journey that you won't want to miss!

Get ready for an exciting episode of The Produce Industry Network's Fresh From The Field Fridays! This week, Ross and Dan dive into their thrilling experiences at last week's IFPA event. Ross adds some impressive new knives to his collection, sparking a lively discussion about the art of trimming techniques in the produce department.But that's not all—what mystery lies behind the Manzano Pepper that Dan secretly stashed in his travel bag? Tune in as Ross shares some of his favorite snacks and delectable finds, plus an exploration of pumpkin varieties: should you decorate or cook with them? And don't miss their tips on the best ways to roast seeds! Join us for a flavorful journey that you won't want to miss!

In this episode, we recap the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Annual Conference, which just concluded in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the course of three impactful days, the event brought together more than 3,000 buyers and attendees from over 70 countries, making it one of the most significant gatherings in recent years.We explore the buzz on the massive trade floor, the largest seen in a decade, and highlight key moments, including new product launches, international collaborations, and insights into the future of produce and floral industries.FANCY SPONSORS: Flavor Wave, LLC.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flavorwavefresh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Noble Citrus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://noblecitrus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.owyheeproduce.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, John Greene Logistics Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jglc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Summer Citrus From South Africa; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.summercitrus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHOICE SPONSORS: Equifruit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://equifruit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Arctic® Apples: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arcticapples.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sev-Rend Corporation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sev-rend.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jacvandenberg.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , WholesaleWare: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continental Fresh, LLC:

Glen checks in with Money 20/20 President Tracey Davies for a preview of the upcoming four-day Las Vegas extravaganza. Also- a slew of updates on Illinois' interchange fiasco, a countdown to the CFPB's open banking rule, and a desperate attempt to tie 1990s funky divas to 2024 payment headlines.        Links related to this episode:   Money 20/20 USA, October 27-30 in Las Vegas: https://www.money2020.com/ Last week's CU Town Hall- featuring insights from the Illinois Credit Union League's Tom Kane- on the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act: https://www.big-fintech.com/Media?p=cu-town-hall-episode-123 Glen's blog on the IFPA: https://www.big-fintech.com/Media?p=battle-lines-being-drawn-on-illinois-interchange The OCC's amicus brief to the IFPA: https://bankingjournal.aba.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/OCC-Amicus-Brief-IFPA.pdf The OCC's amicus brief to the IFPA: https://restaurant.org/getmedia/d5f460e3-3cb6-4d77-9e82-2bf4ae3dc972/2024-10-04-Exhibit-A-to-Corrected-Unooposed-Mtn-of-RLC-IRA-RLC.pdf Glen's History of Money 20/20 in three t-shirts: https://www.big-fintech.com/Media?p=the-history-of-money-2020-in-three-t-shirts   Join us for the next CU Town Hall on Wednesday October 23 at 3pm ET/Noon PT for a live and lively interactive conversation tackling the major issues facing CUs today. For this session John Best will lead Fraud-a-Palooza!  It's free to attend (credit union employees might even win a door prize!), but advance registration is required:  https://www.cutownhall.com/   And contribute info to our fraud survey here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/d76e9b3df9f4f42cec6c16d74b581be2?r=use1   Find us on X and BlueSky at @bigfintech, @jbfintech and @154Advisors You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/glensarvady/

Another fantastic time at the UK Open thanks to so many members of the Pinball Republic, including IFPA country director Matt Vince. Matt tells us about the growth of pinball […]

Joining us on the Longevity Muscle podcast for a part 3, is Mr. Natural Canada, OCB/IFPA/WNBF Pro Natural Bodybuilder, Tom Kiatipis. Tom has been training since the 90's and earned his pro card with the IFPA. He placed top 5 at the 2012 OCB Yorton Cup alongside Natural Bodybuilding Legend Philip Ricardo Jr, Moji Oluwa, Cleveland Thomas and Paul Iatomasi!Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership where you can watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - and 100% ad free!)Subscribe to Longevity Muscle on Substack for exclusive access to Longevity Muscle Magazine (written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world - topics around training, nutrition, mindset, lifestyle and competing - monthly Q&A's and more!)Support Longevity Muscle on Patreon and we will give you a special thank you shout out on the Longevity Muscle Podcast!Timestamps:(00:11) Intro(01:30) How's it going (Tom and Kenny re-unite)(02:28) An update from Tom Kiatipis  (06:08) The longevity mindset you NEED(06:58) How to thrive into your 50's, Natural Bodybuilding, Competing(08:04) Contest shape vs off-season shape (The TRUTH)(10:20) Competing for the Yorton Cup(10:48) One of the best natural bodybuilders ever(11:54) Shevon Cunningham vs. Brian Whitacre (Yorton Cup 2015)(15:21) What's the point of competing in natural bodybuilding?(18:21) Why Tom Kiatipis stopped competing only to return again...(20:16) High volume training vs. high intensity training (Tom's process)(21:41) Tom Kiatipis reveals his current training routine(23:20) Recovery is the key to muscle growth (more is not better!)(27:39) Tom's nutritional philosophy (bulking not advised)(31:28) Energy expenditure, Matt Kiatipis, high performance growth (33:55) Why 2x per week full body workouts?(42:16) The wisdom of Tom Kiatipis  (44;29) Longevity Muscle Podcast (The Guest's)(45:36) YouTube comments (The Trolls)(46:45) The future of the Longevity Muscle Podcast(49:20) How would Tom stack up against today's natural bodybuilders(50:21) Longevity = THIS!(50:48) Building muscle over the age of 50(54:29) The truth about recovery for muscle growth (01:00:01) Moving to Greece(01:02:39) Keep the promise you make to yourself (daily wins)(01:04:56) Where you can learn more from Tom (01:07:30) OutroThanks for listening! Please share and subscribe!Get in touch with Tom:Follow Grow With Us Because Without YOU This Wouldn't Be Possible!Join our Longevity Muscle YouTube Membership Subscribe to Longevity Muscle MagazineSupport Longevity Muscle on Patreon Join Longevity Muscle's YouTube Premium Membership to watch full episodes of the Longevity Muscle Podcast (exclusive access - early release - 100% ad free!) Support Longevity Muscle on Patreon Subscribe to Longevity Muscle Magazine and gain exclusive access to our entire archive of written articles with the top natural bodybuilders in the world

Ready for a taste of the latest in foodservice? Juanita Gaglio brings you an exclusive look into the IFPA Foodservice Conference in beautiful Monterey, California. Explore everything from artichokes to zucchini and get firsthand insights from the experts who are pushing the envelope in grower and shipper innovation. Your front-row seat to the freshest ideas in foodservice starts here!Choice Sponsor: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Global Sponsor: Global Women Fresh: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://globalwomenfresh.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this kickoff episode of our special series "Fresh Insights: The Future of Foodservice," recorded live at the IFPA Foodservice Conference, we sit down with Cathy Burns, CEO of IFPA. Cathy shares her expert perspective on the latest trends and innovations shaping the foodservice industry. From sustainability to consumer preferences, gain invaluable insights that will keep you ahead of the curve.

This week's Open Mic guest is Cathy Burns, President and CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association. From a statistical perspective, the produce industry has tremendous potential for growth with only a small fraction of Americans consuming the daily recommended allowance of fruits and vegetables. Burns says domestically, the produce industry faces tremendous challenges from high input costs, a lack of an adequate labor force and uncertainty over a new farm bill from Washington. She says the obstacles are limiting opportunities for growth and IFPA needs Congressional leaders to help.

In this episode Austin Q, IFPA #932 and multiple season league champion and I discuss Pinball Leagues. You have been building your skills and find yourself wanting to pin with others, make new friends and get connected.  Look no further than your local ArcadeBarcade and see if they are a pinball league. Get signed up and have fun.  Leave a Voice Message Email Us Instagram – Who Am I – I'm Troy. I'm an avid pinball player, owner and mod creator!   I have a passion for the hobby and enjoy all there is to explore within the pinball community. So much of our hobby you must stumble upon, join me as I explore our community! This channel is open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I'm glad you're here.

Wizards & Warriors Pinball Podcast Episode 1: The Debut   Debut episode of Wizards and Warriors! A new podcast focused on competitive pinball and tournament analysis. Come along for the ride as your hosts Friscopinball and JL4ND discuss all the details regarding recent IFPA tourneys and events and discuss pin strategies and WPPR talk.   In this Episode, we talk about: - Introductions - Regional Tourney Reviews (NWPAS, STOMP, Arlington PinMasters, Lynn's Seaburgh) - Upcoming Tournament Schedule - IFPA 19 Analysis - YEGPIN 2024 Analysis - GAME: Stern Pinball Library Tier Rankings    

Welcome to another episode of The Fresh CrEd Podcast! Today, we're excited to have Mr. Lorren Walker, President and CEO of Elias Walker, and former Chief of Staff at USDA Ag Marketing Services. With a stellar career in agricultural policy, Lorren has been pivotal in shaping the regulations that keep our food supply safe and sustainable. In this episode, Lorren shares his journey from his early days in food policy in Washington, D.C., to leading a top-tier consulting firm. We dive deep into the importance of advocacy, the intricacies of the farm bill, and the critical role of fresh produce in schools. Recorded live at IFPA's Washington Conference, this conversation provides unique insights into the agricultural sector's challenges and opportunities. Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Cactus Packaging Supplies, Equifruit, Corner Image Packaging, Sunfed, and IFCO. Your support helps us bring these important conversations to our listeners. Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion that's perfect for industry professionals, growers, and anyone passionate about the future of fresh produce. And remember, subscribe to The Fresh CrEd Podcast to stay updated with our latest episodes! https://linktr.ee/TheFreshCrEd #agriculture #farming #farmlife #sustainableagriculture #WashingtonDC

Catching up on all things pinball, including: - Dutch Pinball Announces Alice in Wonderland - Multimorphic Updates - Jaws Accessories - Catching up with Pinball Adventures - WTF is American Pinball Thinking? - IFPA 19 - Chicago Gaming Updates - Is Pulp Fiction a Baby Game? - Game Room Updates - Mods you Don't Need - Is Zeppelin better than Godzilla? All your viewing/listening options: http://www.buffalopinball.com/podcast Have a question you want us to answer on the show? Send it by email to talkpinball@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at https://anchor.fm/buffalo-pinball/message —————————————————— Support the Show! —————————————————— Subscribe/Twitch Prime: https://www.twitch.tv/buffalopinball/subscribe Paypal: https://paypal.me/buffalopinball —————————————————— Connect with us! —————————————————— http://www.twitter.com/buffalopinball http://www.instagram.com/buffalopinball http://www.facebook.com/groups/buffalopinball http://www.discord.gg/buffalopinball http://www.youtube.com/buffalopinball http://www.twitch.tv/buffalopinball #Pinball #BuffaloPinball #AliceInWonderland --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buffalo-pinball/message

IFPA destaca uso de alimentos saborosos, rastreáveis e seguros dentro do novo estilo de vida da população

Join us for an insightful episode of The Fresh CrEd Podcast as we sit down with Cathy Burns, CEO & President of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). Recorded live at the Washington Conference hosted by IFPA, Cathy shares her expertise on the critical issues shaping the fresh produce industry today. What's Inside This Episode: Advocacy in Action: Learn about the importance of advocacy in Congress and how the IFPA is driving legislative support for the fresh produce industry. Farm Bill Focus: Dive into the challenges and significance of the Farm Bill, and why it's crucial for the future of agriculture. Health Innovations: Discover the transformative potential of produce prescriptions and their impact on public health. Industry Insights: Hear Cathy's perspective on the current state and future of specialty crops, and the ongoing efforts to secure greater investment. We extend our gratitude to our partners for their invaluable support in making this episode possible. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the fresh produce industry and the dedicated efforts of the IFPA. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your thoughts or questions!

With soooo many Marvel pinball themes Orbs chimes in with his top 5 DC themes! IFPA 19 was overall a massive success but there are two major issues Orby believes need to be addressed to help make it next level! Orbit-Al ALbert does it yet again and somehow annoyed yet another content creator (by accident this time!).

Episode 255 of Wormhole Pinball Presents – Danni Peck – IFPA Women's World Champion.  She sits down virtually with Jamie and Erin Winick Anthony.  They discuss multiple subjects from her first defining win, battling nerves, her Starbucks Advantage, joining Spooky Pinball, a quick game of Rapid-Fire New Zealand edition, and much much more….

How crucial is it for businesses to integrate sustainability practices into their operations? Today, we're joined by Nikki Cossio, Kyle Cosgrove, and Gabe Worthington from Measure to Improve to explore the significance of their partnership with IFPA on the climate-smart commodities grant. As pioneers in building successful sustainability programs, they shed light on why sustainability has become imperative, especially in the fresh produce industry. With new regulations emerging and buyers increasingly demanding sustainability metrics, staying ahead in sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity for remaining competitive.In this episode, we discuss the origins of climate-smart agriculture and the essential practices that businesses need to adopt. From understanding how the risks are removed to measuring inputs and yields, Nikki, Kyle, and Gabe provide insights to enhance your organization's sustainability efforts. Whether you're just beginning or already have a sustainability team, you'll learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability and equip yourself with the tools needed to thrive in an increasingly eco-conscious market.Key TakeawaysWhat Measure to Improve does.How Measure to Improve is involved with the IFPA grant.Where the term climate-smart agriculture came from.The key climate-smart production practices that should be encouraged.How these incentives will encourage farmers to change their practices.How the risks are removed from the growers.The importance of measuring the inputs, outputs, and yields.Guest ResourcesGabe Worthington: LinkedInNikki Cossio: LinkedInKyle Cosgrove: LinkedInShow LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

  Jeff Hamlin has been a IFPA certified trainer since 2004. He specializes in fitness beyond fifty and utilize evidence based training programs that deliver maximum results in as little as one hour a week! Unlike conventional strength training routines, Jeff's workouts are completely safe for all ages, and they're based on effort, not repetitions, weight, or sets. More importantly, when these workouts are combined with his nutrition plan, you'll provide your body the necessary essentials for drastic improvements in strength, endurance, and body composition! Jeff tells us with over two decades of his experience, that if the nutritional needs of your body are not in alignment with your training program, then your efforts will unfortunately produce results that are minimal at best!   hamlintruefitness.com

In our milestone 100th episode, we're diving deep into the realm of climate-smart agriculture, a pivotal topic shaping the future of farming. Joining us are Max Teplitski, Chief Science Officer at the International Fresh Produce Association, and Drew Zabrocki, Managing Partner at TOTEM LTD. Together, we explore IFPA's ambitious climate-smart program, diving into its current status, anticipated outcomes, and the transformative benefits it offers. From the essential role of soil health in crop cultivation to the challenges of data integration, we uncover how IFPA is bridging the gap between existing grower systems and innovative agricultural practices. As consumer consciousness drives demand for sustainable food production, we dissect the vital nexus between agriculture, climate, and consumer preferences. Reflecting on the evolving landscape of climate-smart agriculture, we emphasize the importance of education, flexibility, and patience in fostering widespread adoption. Key TakeawaysAn overview of the Climate Smart Program at IFPA.The projected outcomes of this program.The benefits of this program.How they are bringing this system to farmers at scale.The importance of education and meeting people where they are.What the reaction of growers has been.How we can get signage up.Guest ResourcesMax Teplitski: LinkedInDrew Zabrocki: LinkedInShow LinksInternational Fresh Produce Association - https://www.freshproduce.com/Fresh Takes on Tech - https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFreshProduceAssociation/Twitter - https://twitter.com/IntFreshProduce/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-fresh-produce-association/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intlfreshproduceassn/

After meeting Elliott at Nationals and PinMasters Orby just friggin knew he HAD to chat with the Maryland State Champ because of how frickin rad and positive this pinball nerd is! 

Appearing on his podcast this 18 year old pinball friggin legend joins Orby to chat about how the hell the 800th ranked dude from a not well known pinball loco like Idaho managed to take 5th place at Pinmasters! Orbital Albert thinks this rad pinball nerd could be top 25 or even top 10 or better someday, possibly evn sooner than we think!

Final Round Pinball Podcast Episode 79: Cultural   Hosts: Martin Robbins & Jeff Teolis   You want funny accents, you got 'em! Germain Mariolle joins Martin & Jeff and there's not a lick of English amongst the 3 of them.   Plus they discuss: - IFPA rules, changes and tournements - the pinball scene in the northwest/Seattle area - operating machines - plus a look ahead to Texas Pinball Festival - and other witty banter no one cares about     Direct feed to Final Round Pinball Podcast: https://thepinballnetwork555350716.wordpress.com/tag/final/ Email us at finalroundpinball@gmail.com Instagram @finalroundpinballpodcast  

The episode discusses the importance of expanding funding for the WIC program and protecting the fruit and vegetable benefit within it. The WIC program provides nutrition support to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, as well as their children.

Natalie Dyenson, M.P.H. is the Chief Food Safety and Regulatory Officer for the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). She has nearly three decades of experience in food safety that encompasses the entire produce supply chain, from farm to fork. In her role at IFPA, Natalie and her team actively work to guide industry on food safety issues and connect with regulators and policymakers to advocate for a science-focused and risk-based approach to food safety worldwide. Having previously served as Vice President of Food Safety and Quality for Dole Food Company, Natalie is an internationally recognized food safety expert with broad and extensive experience leading international food safety programs for produce. She has leadership experience in food safety, public health, and regulatory compliance, leading global teams with a focus on scientific, risk-based program development, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Prior to joining Dole, Natalie held food safety leadership roles with both Walmart U.S. and Walmart International divisions. She also worked with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, where she held various roles in food safety and public health supporting domestic and international operations. Natalie holds a B.S. degree in Microbiology from the University of Iowa and an M.P.H. degree in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the University of South Florida. She serves on the Produce Advisory Committee for the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (USDA NIFA's) Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) grant, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Center for Produce Safety (CPS). In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Natalie [29:05] about: How Natalie's experience has given her a well-rounded, global perspective that informs her current work at IFPA The work of IFPA's Food Safety Council to improve food safety worldwide, and how the council represents the Association's international and multi-sectoral community Why IFPA recently became a member of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), and the Association's goal to reduce redundant audits as part of the GFSI Coalition for Action IFPA's participation in the Codex Alimentarius Commission Committee on Food Hygiene to ensure the produce perspective is part of the discussion as Codex guidance and recommendations are developed IFPA's current priorities for produce food safety achievable through its three strategic objectives The long-awaited U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Agricultural Water Proposed Rule (Subpart E of the Produce Safety Rule), and IFPA's recently published, anticipatory guidance for industry The increasing concern about Cyclospora contamination of produce, the unreliability of detection methods under development, and strategies that can be implemented to break the cycle of contamination despite lacking effective detection methods. News and Resources New Illinois Bill Aims to Ban Same Four Toxic Food Additives as California Food Safety Act [4:12] EFSA: Poor Hygienic Equipment Design Most Crucial Risk Factor for Persistent Pathogens in Food Production [11:16] GAO, HHS Urge FDA to Develop Implementation Plan for Food Traceability Final Rule [17:50]FDA's Food Traceability Final Rule FAQs, Tools, and Resources USDA Releases Annual Pesticide Residue Report, Finds 99 Percent of Samples Below Benchmarks [20:59] Study Shows Promise of Phage Treatment in Reducing Salmonella on Raw Chicken Breast [22:36] IFPA Industry Guidance on Pre-Harvest Agricultural Water Stop Foodborne Illness Dave Theno Food Safety Fellowship [WEBINAR] February 22, 2024 “Applied Root Cause Analysis: Using Your Results to Effectively Manage Risk” Register for the 2024 Food Safety Summit!Taking place May 6–9, 2024 in Rosemont, Illinois. Register before March 31 for a 10% early bird discount rate, plus use promo code “FSMatters15” for an extra 15% off registration. Yes, that's a total discount of 25%! We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to podcast@food-safety.com  

Special guest Zoe Vrabel joins Alan and Alex as they discuss the history of the popular casual team based pinball tourney format "Howdy Pardner!"We discuss what it is, how it works, and what makes it so much different than standard pinball tournaments, and describe how Alan created the format from scratch to host each Thursday night at Wedgehead.Zoe speaks from her background as a top IFPA player and tournament director, and why Howdy is such a great breath of fresh air into organized pinball, including why she enjoyed playing in and running it so much.It's a rootin' tootin' good old time!...with some swearing. *%$#

In this weeks episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we travel from Tampa, FL to Anaheim, CA and explore the IFPA's Global Produce and Floral Show! Now in the past Patrick has never completed the entire show and this week he does!! All for a couple scheduling conflicts, but the show must go on, right? The lineup today includes Ross Nelson, Paul Manfre and Patrick Kelly giving an overall recap of the show and then featured guests include: Jane Newel - Founders Park Rual Lopez - Ag Tools, Inc. Jose Roggiero - Freshway Produce, Inc. Michael Jackson - Host of the GPFS2023 Suhanra Conradie - Summer Citrus from South Africa Nick Brekken - RPE/Tasteful Selections Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk -SealdSweet/Greenyard Albert Perez - Continental Fresh, LLC. Join us as we discover fresh produce history, new innovation and fresh products to eat!! FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agtechtools.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Flavor Wave, LLC.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flavorwavefresh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Noble Citrus: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://noblecitrus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.owyheeproduce.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and John Greene Logistics Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jglc.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Summer Citrus From South Africa; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.summercitrus.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://indyfruit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Equifruit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://equifruit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Arctic® Apples: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arcticapples.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sev-Rend Corporation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sev-rend.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.jacvandenberg.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dole Fresh Vegetables: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dole.com/en/produce/vegetables⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WholesaleWare: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Continental Fresh, LLC: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.continentalfresh.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STANDARD SPONSORS:  Freshway Produce: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.freshwayusa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://yoquierobrands.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  RPE/Tasteful Selections: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tastefulselections.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://benbdetroit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ and Citrus America: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://citrusamerica.com⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support

This week, Stephen Cowan and Tyler Jones join the podcast to talk all things IFPA!  We discussed all the different ways the Mucci Farms team can support Retail and Food Service customers and what to expect from us at Booth #481 this week in Anaheim!  

Learn from Vonnie Estes, vice president of innovation for International Fresh Produce Association. She talks about her career trajectory that led to her position today, and the Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator program she started, how companies can apply and what the benefits are. She also shares her favorite parts of the fast-approaching IFPA Global Show in Anaheim, Calif. To find resources mentioned in this episode: Vonnie Estes on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vonnieestes/ International Fresh Produce Association: freshproduce.com ZAG Technical Services: zagtech.com To find us: Our websites: producemarketguide.com, thepacker.com and ProduceEDU.com. Email: news@thepacker.com and artists@producemarketguide.com LinkedIn: PMG: Produce Market Guide and The Packer Instagram: @packernews and @producemktguide Facebook: @ProduceMktGuide and @PackerNews Twitter: @produceretailer and @thepacker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hei! It's the pinball legend in Finland…and around the world. He's represented the Suomi 10x in the IFPA World Championships. This is an interview recorded at IFPA 18 in Germany, […]

Agriculture lies at the heart of our nation's prosperity, and the Farm Bill plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of this essential industry. As we approach the reauthorization of the Farm Bill in 2023, the International Farm Policy Association (IFPA) has been working diligently to ensure that the legislation addresses the ever-evolving needs of farmers, rural communities, and the environment. On today's episode, we'll have guests, Mollie Van Lieu, Vice President of Nutrition and Health at IFPA, and Rebeckah Adcock, Vice President of US Government Relations, discussing IFPA's vital role in the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization and highlight some key areas they are focusing on.

Try Acres for free: https://www.acres.co/IFPA's Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator: https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/fresh-field-catalyst/"Taste is King" on the Fresh Takes on Tech podcast: https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/episode-56-taste-is-king/"Locally Grown Through Vertical Farming on the Fresh Takes on Tech podcast: https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/episode-59-locally-grown-through-vertical-farming/ "Traceability is Crucial to the World Produce Industry" on the Fresh Takes on Tech podcast: https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/episode-55-traceability-is-crucial-to-the-world-produce-industry/"New Innovations are Improving All Aspects of Our Produce Supply Chain" on the Fresh Takes on Tech podcast: https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/episode-68-live-from-the-global-show-2022-part-four/"The Future of Automation is in the Fields" on the Fresh Takes on Tech podcast: https://www.freshproduce.com/resources/technology/takes-on-tech-podcast/episode-57-the-future-of-automation--is-in-the-fields/ Today's episode features Vonnie Estes, vice president of innovation at the International Fresh Produce Association or IFPA. You probably noticed in our opening segment more than just Vonnie's voice. That's because we will be playing clips of some of the entrepreneurs and mentors that participated in IFPA's Fresh Field Catalyst this past year. You see, Vonnie reached out about coming back onto the podcast to talk about how applications are open for their second cohort. After talking to Vonnie and hearing about how the first cohort went, I realized this would be a great chance to talk about tech and innovation in the produce industry in general. Our conversation today covers some of the challenges facing this industry, including water, labor, food safety, traceability, quality, compliance and more. And you'll hear from entrepreneurs and industry leaders about differentiation, consumer preferences, indoor ag, traceability, and automation and robotics. Before we dive in, I want to make it clear that the intention of the accelerator is to attract companies that already have a product in the market somewhere. That could be a market outside of agriculture, or perhaps in row crops, or maybe in produce but in another geography. So they're looking for companies that already have some traction, but maybe haven't directed much focus to produce yet but think that there might be value in that market. If that sounds like you or someone you know, applications close soon: March 20 of 2023. I'll link to the application in the show notes. You may remember hearing from Vonnie back in episode 270 of this podcast. To refresh your memory, she has held leadership positions at prominent companies including DuPont, Monsanto, and Syngenta along with start-ups including DNAP, Emergent Genetics, and Caribou Biosciences. She has a BS in Horticulture from New Mexico State and a Masters in Plant Pathology from UC Davis. In addition to Vonnie, you're going to hear clips from some of the entrepreneurs and mentors in the program's first cohort. These clips came from Vonnie's podcast called Fresh Takes on Tech. You definitely want to go check that out. I'll link to it in the show notes as well.