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In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor welcomes Jill Overdorf, a culinary expert and founder of The Produce Ambassador. They discuss the complexities of the food service industry, including its various categories, the impact of sustainability, and the evolving consumer preferences shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Jill shares insights on emerging culinary trends, the importance of regional cuisine, and the challenges faced by the industry, particularly regarding labor and cultural appropriateness. In this engaging conversation, Lori Taylor and Jill Overdorf explore the evolving landscape of the food service industry, discussing the impact of automation, innovative dining concepts, labor challenges, sustainability efforts, and emerging trends in flavors and beverages. They emphasize the importance of supporting local restaurants and the community while highlighting the significance of seasonality and health in food offerings. The discussion culminates in predictions for future food trends and the role of hospitality in enhancing the dining experience.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor hosts Shawn Peery, National Vice President of Produce at Albertsons Companies, and Kevin Stennes, a fourth-generation grower of Sugar Bee(R) Apples. The conversation explores the connection between grocers and farmers, the importance of seasonal promotions, and the role of flavor in driving consumer engagement.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor welcomes David Istier, Founder of gutzy® Organic, to discuss the innovative organic snack brand that focuses on gut health. David shares his journey from France to the U.S., his passion for food, and how gutzy® Organic was born out of a desire to create convenient, healthy snacks for busy lifestyles. The conversation covers the unique product offerings, the importance of ingredient integrity, and the upcoming launch of gutzy® products in Walmart stores. David emphasizes the significance of gut health and the need for more people to incorporate organic fruits and vegetables into their diets.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor hosts a roundtable discussion with Suzy Monford, CEO of Heritage Grocers Group, and Julie DeJarnatt, VP of Marketing and Brand Strategy at Chelan Fresh. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the produce industry, the importance of the produce department in grocery retail, and the need for more women in leadership roles.
In this engaging conversation, Lori Taylor and Jackie London explore the nutritional benefits of grapes, debunk common myths surrounding their sugar content, and highlight their role in promoting heart health, cognitive function, and overall wellness.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor welcomes back Jackie London, a Registered Dietitian and Chief Nutrition Officer, to discuss the latest trends in nutrition and produce. They explore insights from the New York Produce Show, emphasizing the growing importance of convenience in produce, flavor innovations, and the significance of traceability and transparency in the food industry.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor welcomes Anthony Corsaro, a thought leader in regenerative agriculture. They discuss Anthony's personal journey into the world of regenerative practices, the importance of soil health, and the challenges faced by both emerging and established brands in adopting these practices.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back grocery retail expert Brittain Ladd to discuss significant trends and events shaping the grocery industry in 2025. They delve into the failed Kroger-Albertsons merger, the competitive landscape of major retailers like Costco, Amazon, Walmart, and Target, and the challenges of attracting and retaining talent in the produce sector.
In this conversation, Lori Taylor and Steven Ware discuss the launch of the Produce Moms approved seal and the new Berry Buddies product line from Naturipe.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor discusses the importance of salt in our diet with Darryl Bosshardt from Redmond. They explore the misconceptions surrounding salt, the story of Redmond Salt, and the various types of salt available in the market.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, host Lori Taylor interviews Doyle Karr, a thought leader in the food and agriculture industry, about the issue of heavy metals in food and soil. They discuss the types of heavy metals, the risks they pose, and the innovations and solutions being developed to mitigate this problem.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor welcomes Blaine Heilman, the new President of Sales at Sage Fruit Company. They discuss Blaine's journey in the produce industry, the importance of mentorship and career development, and the challenges of building a brand in a commodity market.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor interviews Paul Rice, the Founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA, and Rodolfo Spielmann, the President and CEO of NatureSweet. They discuss the importance of fair trade and its impact on farmers and workers in the agricultural industry. Fairtrade certification promotes sustainable livelihoods, protects the environment, and builds transparent supply chains.
Katie Eshuys, President of That's it, joins Lori Taylor on the Produce Moms podcast to discuss the brand's mission of getting more fruits and vegetables on every table. That's it is known for its fruit bars, which contain only two ingredients: fruit and fruit.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor interviews Ali Cox, the founder and CEO of Noble West. They discuss the importance of branding and marketing in the produce industry, as well as the challenges faced by growers in promoting their products.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor interviews Chris Kiser, the CEO of Spice World, to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary. They discuss the history of Spice World, from its humble beginnings as a garlic repackaging business to its current portfolio of over 250 SKUs.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back Amit Patel, Marketing Director of Innovation at NatureSweet and Jackie London, Chief Nutrition Officer for The Produce Moms. They discuss the latest innovations and products at NatureSweet, including their to-go line and a new partnership with Paw Patrol.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, three newly named National FFA Teacher Ambassadors discuss the importance of FFA in agriculture education. They highlight the diverse range of students and chapters in FFA, emphasizing that FFA is not just for those interested in farming.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, the guests discuss the role of holiday marketing and food. They explore the emotional connections and memories associated with holiday food choices, the influence of nostalgia in holiday food traditions, and the use of multi-sensory marketing to create emotional connections.
Will Kornegay, founder and CEO of Ripe Revival, joins the Produce Moms podcast to discuss the issue of farm excess and how his company is working to bridge the gap between farm excess and food access.
Dr. Dionne Laslo Baker, founder of DeeBee's Organics, joins the Produce Moms podcast to discuss her journey in creating organic freezer pops that are both delicious and nutritious. Dr. Dionne shares her background in medical research and her passion for providing healthy treats for children.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor and Jackie London discuss the health benefits of cherries. They highlight the nutritional properties of cherries, including their antioxidant content, anti-inflammatory properties, and ability to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back CarrieAnn Arias, Karen Nardozza, and Tristan Simpson to discuss nostalgia marketing and how it relates to food. The guests share personal stories of nostalgic food experiences and discuss the emotional connections that nostalgia creates.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, host Lori Taylor celebrates the new leadership at Sage Fruit and discusses the importance of brand partnerships and audience engagement. She introduces Kevin Steiner, President of Business Development and Marketing, and Nicole Gordy, the new CEO.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor interviews Chef Daniel Patino, the Executive Chef at Salad and Go. They discuss the mission of Salad and Go to bring healthy, affordable, and delicious food to everyone.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor interviews Raina Nelson, the President and CEO of WestFalia Fruit USA, about avocado oil. They discuss the rise of avocado oil as a popular seed oil alternative, the growth of the avocado oil market, and the unique qualities of Westfalia's avocado oil.
Join us for a special celebration as we mark the incredible milestone of our 300th episode! In this episode, we reflect on the journey so far, sharing memorable moments, impactful discussions, and the invaluable insights gained along the way.
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor interviews Mack Anderson, the co-founder and chief commercial officer of Cleveland Kitchen. In this conversation, Mac Anderson also shares the story behind the brand and their journey in the food industry. They discuss the challenges they faced, the growth of the company, and the importance of building a strong brand. The conversation highlights the entrepreneurial spirit and the passion for creating high-quality fermented foods.
This week's guest on Open Mic is Lori Taylor, founder and CEO of The Produce Moms. While working as a sales marketing professional in the produce industry, Taylor recognized the need of Millennial moms and others for a reliable and comprehensive online destination for facts and information to meet the challenge of improving diets with fruits and vegetables. The “community” as she describes the site provides nutritional information on fruits and vegetables, offers recipes and even brand name information. Taylor strongly supports the nation's nutrition programs and believes in the partnership of medicine and food for better health.
Lori Taylor of The Produce Moms talks about making fruits and vegetables fun for kids. Get full information in the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog/
Welcome back to our Vol 1 Greatest Hits! Today we are sharing an episode that originally aired in May of 2019. With our brand name being The Produce Moms and our B Corp values for inclusivity, it's important for us to pause and recognize the fact that motherhood and parenthood can be a difficult topic for many. There's a lot of reasons this is a difficult topic, but a leading reason is infertility. My husband and I had 4 miscarriages between our two sons, and I vividly remember all the polarizing emotions associated with trying to get pregnant, trying to stay pregnant, and more. Members of our team struggled with infertility for years, other members of our team have estranged relationships with their mothers or parents due to neglect, abuse, personality conflicts, and more. Motherhood is something we celebrate here at The Produce Moms - each and every day. BUT, it's important that we also use this platform to honor people who are struggling with parenthood - for whatever reason. Today's greatest hit welcomes Elizabeth Shaw, registered dietitian and a 2x Amazon bestselling author of “Fertility Foods: 100+ Recipes to Nourish Your Body While Trying to Conceive.” And “The Stress-Free IVF Nutrition Guide.” Enjoy this Greatest Hit: The Link Between Nutrition & Fertility with Elizabeth Shaw.
Throwing it back to January 2022 with a special episode that originally aired as EP197. This show stars my friend Brian Antle as he tells the story of his family's farming legacy. Tanimura & Antle is famous for their premium quality produce: fresh lettuces, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and more. lt was the first farm I ever visited in Salinas Valley - Brian and members of the Tanimura family personally toured me through their operation and to date, it's one of the most memorable experiences of my entire life. I've also visited their farms in Yuma, Arizona and we work with this company as a brand partner of The Produce Moms. I honestly thought I knew most of the incredible brand's family farming story and legacy. When I was interviewing Brian for this episode, I learned about the way these families came together in WWII - the Antle Family watched over the Tanimura Family's land when members of the Tanimura family were placed in Japanese internment camps, and two of the brothers fought in the war. What started as a relationship between two families with a love for produce and farming has grown into a global company with 30,000 acres of farmland on the west coast and 7,000 annual employees. When I think about what separates The Produce Moms from all the other resources and creators out there - it's our connection to the farms. Enjoy this Greatest Hit: Brian Antle and the American Family Farming story of Tanimura & Antle.
Lori Taylor is on a mission to put more fruits and vegetables on every consumer's table. And she has turned that mission into a company that is focused on doing good! Today we are joined by Lori, Founder and CEO of The Produce Moms, to share a bit more about what she has created and grown. The company's mission is to not only educate consumers on the benefits of eating fresh produce and vegis, but also the growing process, what we all should look for in selecting and advocacy programs as well. Plenty of great insights and lessons –this episode is filled with so much inspiration and takeaways you won't want to miss it! On this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/383 To learn more about Lori Taylor and The Produce Moms: https://www.instagram.com/theproducemoms/ https://www.facebook.com/TheProduceMoms/ https://www.theproducemoms.com/ https://twitter.com/TheProduceMom https://www.pinterest.com/theproducemoms/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TtNYtEku5-wG4iqWZQujw https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-produce-mom/
TPM is celebrating Earth Week! Did you know, the official theme for 2023 is, "Invest In Our Planet?" That's why we're bringing the minds of Walmart and Naturipe together, so we can see how they are doing, just that! In this episode we'll talk about Walmart's current sustainability initiatives, such as its commitment to reducing food waste, nature-based solutions such as protecting pollinator health, efforts to promote the well-being of people working on consumer product supply chains and how vendors like Naturipe are a critical part of these sustainability efforts. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
Food Sport International is passionate about wellness and has successfully launched programs at leading retailers that engage customers around food and fitness. Their innovative Fit Market in-store program successfully educated consumers through a variety of programs focused on healthy choices. From community health fairs and screenings to digital incentive technologies that drive consumer behavior, Food Sport has the experience, resources and drive necessary to help focus consumer engagement around heath and fitness. They are a full service creative agency. Suzy Monford rejoined Food Sport International, the firm she founded, after leadership positions including: CEO of Andronico's Community Markets, CEO of Quality Food Center (QFC) and Group Vice President of Kroger's eCommerce and New Markets team. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
This week represents one decade since the seven Stanley brothers helped launch the CBD industry from Colorado. Per proclamation by Governor Jared Polis in 2020, following the unfortunate passing of Charlotte Figi, April 7th is officially 'Charlotte Figi Day' in Colorado. Charlotte's Web Inc., the market leader in CBD products, today unveils its "Charlotte Figi Family Grant Program" as an annual initiative to honor the historic legacy of Charlotte, the little girl who suffered from seizures due to Dravet Syndrome, and her story that helped to change CBD access for millions around the world. Lori speaks with Charlotte's mother, Paige Figi, about her extaordinary journey. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
Ever since paying off over $460,000 in debt with her husband, Sam, she's been coaching others on how to pay off their own debt by shifting their mindset, beliefs and actions around money. Today, Jade Warshaw is in her dream job at Ramsey Solutions as a Master Financial Coach, Debt Elimination Expert and Debt-Free Entrepreneur. Durring these difficult times, Jade was determined that they weren't going to sacrifice when it came to food. See, when she was a kid, no matter what hard times she faced, her mom always cooked an amazing meal. She almost always ate together as a family, and for her, that was peace. She remembered what that meant to her and decided she could do the same, so she started couponing and ad matching and buying whatever was on sale to make the most delicious meals she could. That was our reward for a day well done. This eventually led Jade to share her recipes online and start building a community with other people who were also trying to live the debt-free lifestyle. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of the history and heritage that will never change, which Lori explores in this latest episode with three unique members of the organization. FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members' potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success. Members are future chemists, veterinarians, government officials, entrepreneurs, bankers, international business leaders, teachers and premier professionals in many career fields. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
As President and CEO of Edlong, a globally recognized food flavors company, Laurette Rondenet is redefining what it means to be a beacon in the food industry, and kicking doors open to a new era of possibilities and potential through authentic connection. Since acquiring the company from her family, she's grown Edlong's business by 80 percent, scaled and united the team, and she's defined what she like's to call her “Untamed Leadership.” And, while her dream of taking over the family business came true, it has since evolved to be less about my own leadership and more about enriching the lives of others. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
International Women's Day is powered by the collective efforts of all. Collective action and shared ownership for driving gender parity is what makes International Women's Day impactful and today, TPM is talking with two sourcing managers from Walmart who have wonderful stories to share; making International Women's Day a day that will make a positive difference for men and women tuning in to the pod. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
Jeff Tripician, Matt Byrne and Ashley Finster of SunFed Ranch belive in delivering locally produced, consistently delicious grass-fed beef that's better for our environment and better for your health. They have their hands and hearts in every stage of raising our beef. From the first blade of grass to your dinner plate, you can feel good about the origin and quality of what we're serving up. Their cattle are 100% grass fed and 100% grass finished, always treated with the highest level of care and dignity. Some say they like to spoil thier cattle with all the sunshine and grazing they crave…and they wouldn't have it any other way. Their cattle are born and raised exclusively on American Family Ranches, creating jobs and opportunities in local communities. And because they utilize progressive rotational grazing and regenerative agriculture, SunFed Ranch is beef that you — and the planet — can feel good about. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
NatureSweet, the number one selling brand in snacking tomatoes is doubling down on the company's commitment to transform the agricultural industry by partnering with more retailers and selling high-quality produce beyond snacking tomatoes. The company's portfolio includes nationwide distribution of bulk and packaged tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. NatureSweet's proven success in this expanded category over the last four years has perfectly positioned the company to achieve greatness in the greenhouse-grown vegetable market. Lori talks with Jennifer Halpin, External Communication, to learn more about all that's happening at NatureSweet. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
In this pre-recorded episode, Lori speaks with lead dietician for the Super Bowl bound Kansas City Chiefs, Leslie Bonci, who's also the owner of Active Eating Advice- Be fit, fed and Fearless? – A nutrition consulting company. Find out how fruits and vegetables play an important role in the sucess of these prominant athletes and how thier diet is key to staying in peak performance shape. Leslie's clients include: The National Dairy Council, California Dried Plum Board, The National Peanut Board, Potatoes, USA, Gatorade, Ready Nutrition, General Mills and Douglas Labs. She was also the sports dietitian for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Penguins, Toronto Blue Jays, the Washington Nationals and the WNBA. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
Identifying food trends is one of Pamela Riemenschneider's favorite guessing games of the year, and TPM is excited to hear what the buzz is for 2023. Pamela talks about how we've navigated abrupt shifts in food at home vs. food away from home, food costs and inflation, the back and forth balance of work from home versus work in-office, and, of course, the juggernaut that is TikTok influencing not only users but every other social media platform out there, a few trends are bold standouts for Pamela and she's here to share her latest predictions based off of Jennifer Zegler, Mintel's director of food and drink, who identified food trends based on these criteria: simplicity, versatility, escapism, and resourcefulness. We all want something that's not too difficult, not too specialized, not too ordinary, and that we can handle ourselves. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
Rachel Cruze is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. Growing up as Dave Ramsey's daughter, Rachel hated budgeting for years until she experienced the freedom of budgeting for herself. Find out some tips and tricks to healthy grocery shopping amongst these inflation driven times to food and produce. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
In our latest TPM episode, Aarón Sánchez joins us, who's an award-winning chef, TV personality, author, and philanthropist who founded the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund as a means to support Latino youth across the United States. Jennifer Killian also joins the pod, who is responsible for identifying critical funding that supports Chef Aarón Sánchez's philanthropic initiatives, as well as managing his impact programs for Latino youth. Also learn how, The Emeril Lagasse Foundation joined forces with renowned Chef Aarón Sánchez to help create the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund and more! To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
Solely was founded as a way to help kids in the community gain easy access to fresh fruit. CEO, Simon Sacal noticed that for many children, fresh fruit was scarce and kids were loading up on cheap processed foods at home and in school. Solely's idea was simple: create a real fruit bite with the fewest possible ingredients to replace sugar filled, highly processed snacks. It needed to retain the nutritional benefits of whole fresh fruit, but without added sugar, additives, preservatives or chemicals. Find out the story of how Solely became the creator of the original fruit jerkey and how it became the fastest-growing fruit snack. To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
Yes, Chrissie may brand herself as a “LinkedIn specialist,” but she does so much more than that. What she REALLY does is help people shine as their best selves in the business world. How does she do that? Through the written word. Which is one of the many reasons how and why Chrissie created First and Sober, a LinkedIn Newsletter, that so many of us can relate to, even in the Produce world. Living a sober life isn't just about abstaining from a substance, it's also about living with intention and presence and TPM is excited to speak with her as we kick off a New Year with New Resolutions! To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.
Chef Todd's career has commanded prestigious kitchens and continues to push the dining scene into relevant trends. The bounty that farmers grow locally and ranchers have raised responsibly have always inspired his menus, both seasonally and creatively which is why TPM is excited to ring in a New Year with Chef Todd! To keep up with the latest in the produce industry, be sure to follow The Produce Moms on all of your favorite platforms, including our blog, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. You can also watch The Produce Moms Podcast here.