Podcast appearances and mentions of tom karst

Dr. Ernie Goss is the Jack MacAllister Chair in Regional Economics at Creighton University's Heider College of Business and he joins us to discuss the latest Rural Mainstreet Index. Then we bid au revoir to Tom Karst, editor emeritus at The Packer, as he wraps up a stellar 40-year career reporting on the produce industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas joins us to discuss immigration reform, the recent railroad border crossing temporary closure, trade and more. Tom Karst, editor emeritus at The Packer, looks back on the big stories of 2023 for produce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, We're focusing on someone who means a great deal to people in the fresh produce industry, and to the public at large, although the general public probably has no idea how much this man's work has influenced their lives. Tom Karst and Amy Sowder talk with Tom Stenzel, who has been co-CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association with Cathy Burns. The big news is Stenzel has recently retired from his leadership role at the association — which is huge, considering he has helmed a produce organization for almost 30 years. Stenzel was the president and CEO of United Fresh Produce Association for more than 28 years, before it combined with Produce Marketing Association. Anyway, Stenzel has formed a new company that will keep him helping the industry, which in turn, will affect all of us who want to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. This guy has really made some big changes and fought for our industry over the years. What we also want to know, is what was this produce world like 30 years ago, what were the big challenges, wins and of course — what's coming up? Show notes:  Our websites: producemarketguide.com and thepacker.com  LinkedIn:PMG: Produce Market Guide and The Packer Instagram:@packernews and @producemktguide  Facebook:@ProduceMktGuide and @PackerNews Twitter:@produceretailer and @thepacker  To find our guest: Tom Stenzel on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-stenzel-b1152b7/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Tip of the Iceberg The Packer's editor, Tom Karst and Amy Sowder wanted to introduce you to two new editors on staff, Melissa Treolo, and Ed Boling. Then, we will share our excitement about the coming Global Organic Produce Expo (GOPEX) in South Florida. And finally, Amy delves into some top retail news about the product and people shortages we're hearing about nationwide. Read more here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, The Packer editor Tom Karst and I chat with Dan O'Connell, FoodMix Marketing Communications on his company's food industry predictions for 2022. For our purposes, we focused on four trends that affect the produce industry. And yes, a lot of predictions don't pan out the way we expect  ‑ hello late 2019 predictions for 2020~ but there's 30 years of experience behind this company, plus some proprietary research that gathered a lot of data. Read more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Packer editor Tom Karst and I chat with Emily Trogdon, public relations and marketing specialist, and Kurt Aken, vice president of business development, of AmplifiedAg and its Vertical Roots brand. We discuss some not-so-common retail packaging initiatives they're doing, plus what they do, why and how — in such a growing high-tech indoor ag sector of our industry. Grown in shipping containers, this is a different version of CEA, or Controlled Environment Agriculture, a sector that makes up less than 10% of the salad greens category, but has a surpassing growth rate. Read the article: Container-grown Vertical Roots' holiday packaging, charitable giving a sign of the times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 50 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features two conversations. The first is an interview with Louis DeMaso, sustainability and operations analyst for Lipman Family Farms, Immokalee, Fla. The Packer's editor-in-chief Tom Karst visits with Louis about Lipman's work in sustainability and what drivers have played a part in their initiatives. The second conversation is a discussion between The Packer's editors Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder about industry topics including TEFAP, PLU stickers and Peruvian avocados. In case you're new here, the podcast name is Tip of the Iceberg because this is just a taste of our coverage of the wonderful world of fresh produce. You can check us out on ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com and all over social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 48 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview with Michelle Grainger, executive director of the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission. She joined the commission in August 2020, and before that, she served as managing director of the North Carolina State University Executive Farm Management Program. The Packer's editor Tom Karst talked with Michelle about her time so far at the commission, the challenges and opportunities she sees for the state's sweet potato industry, and the 60-year anniversary celebration of the commission this year.  In case you're new here, the podcast name is Tip of the Iceberg because this is just a taste of our coverage of the wonderful world of fresh produce. You can check us out on ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com and all over social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 46 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features two conversations. First up is an interview with Noah Hoffman, vice president of North American surface transportation for C.H. Robinson, about floral demand and rising truck rates. Second is a recap by editors Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder of The Packer's Women in Produce special section that publishes soon. In case you're new here, the podcast name is Tip of the Iceberg because this is just a taste of our coverage of the wonderful world of fresh produce. You can check us out on ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com and all over social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 43 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features a conversation between The Packer's editor Tom Karst and four members of the Texas International Produce Association board of directors and Viva Fresh steering committee (Brett Erickson, Tommy Wilkins, Craig Slate, Ed Bertaud). They discuss how the organization pulled off the first in-person trade show in the produce industry in nearly a year with Viva Fresh 2021, from changes implemented for safety, to the experience of the event, to takeaways that will be used to improve future shows. In case you're new here, the podcast name is Tip of the Iceberg because this is just a taste of our coverage of the wonderful world of fresh produce. You can check us out on ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com and all over social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 40 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features a conversation between three of The Packer's editors — Tom Karst, Amelia Freidline and Ashley Nickle — about why we cover the Environmental Working Group's "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean 15" lists; why EWG's messaging is damaging both to the industry and to public healthy; and how produce companies can start sapping the power of the lists by proactively communicating about the responsible practices they undertake when it comes to pesticides and their operations in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 36 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview between Tom Karst, editor-in-chief of The Packer, and Robert Guenther, senior vice president of public policy for the United Fresh Produce Association. Guenther discusses the new immigration reform legislation put forth by the Biden administration, the status of coronavirus relief programs, and how both could affect the produce industry. In case you're new to Tip of the Iceberg, its name serves as a reminder for listeners that these discussions are just a taste of the vast produce industry coverage and analysis provided by The Packer newspaper, PMG magazine and always-updating websites for both brands: ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com. Hope you enjoy the conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 31 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast features an interview between Tom Karst, editor-in-chief of The Packer, and Navina Khanna, executive director of the HEAL Food Alliance. Recognized with a James Beard Leadership Award in 2014, Khanna has devoted more than 15 years in efforts to transform food systems. Khanna will speak at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association's 42nd annual conference, set for Feb. 10 to Feb. 15. Registration for that virtual event is available online. Based in Oakland, she also serves on the Board of Richmond's Urban Tilth, advises the Real Food Media Project, and organizes with #Asians4BlackLives. The “HEAL” in the organization's name stand for stand for health, environment, agriculture and labor, she said. Karst asks Khanna about the origin of her early engagement with food and labor issues, the goals of the alliance and how technology fits into that vision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up with the notable news of the week in this conversation between The Packer's editors Tom Karst, Chris Koger, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder. For more on these topics, check out the following articles: WATCH: Produce Artist Award Series Fall 2020 Results Webinar — PMG highlighted work from more than four dozen merchandisers and produce managers in the Produce Artist Award Series Fall 2020 Results Webinar, which featured top-notch seasonal display photos and expert commentary. USDA to reinstate agricultural labor survey  — On, off and on again. New York Produce Show addresses pandemic past, present, future — The virtual New York Produce Show and Conference kicked off with a message from New York Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball, who addressed the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Packer's Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss key topics of the week, including federal policy and leadership changes affecting produce; insight from multiple produce retail executives at West Coast Produce Expo; and Avocados From Mexico's new Super Bowl strategy featuring Troy Aikman and Erin Andrews. For more on these topics, check out the following articles: Leaders look to new political era, hope for immigration reform — Issues that are important to the industry include immigration reform, expanded trade and continuing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. It is too early, industry leaders said, to predict how Biden will approach those challenges, and if he will be successful. Troy Aikman, Erin Andrews: Game days call for Avocados from Mexico — The campaign, Make The Big Game Your Bowl Game, is Avocados From Mexico's first in-store celebrity shopper engagement program and is available for free to all grocery retailers. Focus on fundamentals, says Rouses produce director — How can retailers engage their communities with events that excite shoppers about produce during a pandemic in its ninth month? Michael Schutt of Raley's talks e-commerce at WCPE — Michael Schutt discussed at the West Coast Produce Expo his company's growing online business and his experience with navigating the pandemic as he has transitioned into a new role. Jeff Cady talks leadership, key attributes for produce roles at WCPE — Jeff Cady shared his takeaways on how 2020 has developed him as a leader, which characteristics are essential for different produce roles, and opportunities he's taken to continue his development and that of his team. Consumer retail habits, reshaped by pandemic, aren't changing soon — The consumer's wild ride through the COVID-19 pandemic isn't over yet, according to Steve Lutz, senior vice president of insights and innovations for Category Partners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Packer's Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss the compelling topics of the week, from election fallout and the implications for produce to the latest from New York to excellent columns from longtime retail executives. For more coverage of these topics, check out the following articles: Industry waits for political dominoes to fall — Although legal challenges by President Trump injected uncertainty, the results of the Nov. 3 election were pointing to a victory by Democrat Joe Biden as of Nov. 5. UPDATED: Trump administration releases new H-2A wage method — Stabilizing labor costs and adding more predictability, the Department of Labor's H-2A wage rule is winning industry support. Costa seeks chairmanship of House Agriculture Committee — Costa joined the House Agriculture Committee in 2005. Since then, he has servedon the conference committee for both the 2018 and 2014 Farm Bills.  12 attributes of mentally tough people — “It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” That's the produce industry. You can count on unpredictable NYC demand, says Gabriela D'Arrigo — The fires in California and storms elsewhere, varied COVID-19 regulations state-by-state and even county-by-county, freight carrier availability, and renewed outbreaks in pockets of the city, state and Northeast region and winter are among the challenges right now. Prepare to win this holiday season — Data shows that people are looking for new menu ideas and products to incorporate into their meal planning, and the holidays present an amazing opportunity to meet those expectations.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the audio version of our weekly news recap Packer Insight. Get a quick rundown of the most recent stories of note from The Packer's editors Tom Karst, Chris Koger, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder. For more in-depth coverage of all these topics, check out ThePacker.com. Thanks for listening!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 18 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, brought to you by The Packer and PMG, features a discussion between editors Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder about the experience of Fresh Summit 2020. The group talks about everything from celebrity cameos in the virtual event and takeaways from the education sessions to networking opportunities and navigating another online platform. In case you're new to Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, its name serves as a reminder for listeners that these conversations are just a taste of the vast produce industry coverage provided by The Packer newspaper, PMG magazine and always-updating websites for both brands: ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com. Hope you enjoy the conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks about his Pick of the Week and the amazing trend of record-breaking auction prices. Tom Karst of The Packer brings us up to date with how fruit produce is doing, especially in areas affected by the wildfires out west. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 7 of Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, brought to you by The Packer and PMG, features an interview with industry veteran John Pandol, director of special projects for Delano, Calif.-based Pandol Bros. Pandol discusses how the Mexican grape season turned out and expectations for the California season, and he and Tom Karst, The Packer's editor-in-chief, also talk about adjusting normal work routines — which for Pandol are heavy on travel and store visits — amid the coronavirus. They consider when in-person trade shows might return, and they discuss international trade, online grocery and other topics. In case you're new to Tip of the Iceberg Podcast, its name serves as a reminder for listeners that these conversations are just a taste of the vast produce industry coverage provided by The Packer newspaper, PMG magazine and always-updating websites for both brands: ThePacker.com and ProduceMarketGuide.com. Hope you enjoy the conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Karst from The Packer joins us to talk about the impact Coronavirus has been having on the produce market. Plus it's the Farmer Forum and we have Joe Del Bosque from California and Chris Bass of Iowa and they describe what they've been facing and how they've been dealing with it.

In part 2 of the Produce Talks year in review, we have turned the mic over to Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA, to continue his conversation with a panel of media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016.This episode is the second half of a conversation with:·        John Groh (Produce News)·        Karen Davidson (The Grower)·        Tom Karst (The Packer)·        Karen James (Grocery Business)·        Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal)In this episode, the panel reviews some changes in international trade, technology impacts, marketing trends, and predicting the big stories of 2016. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download EpisodeMusic in this episode is from bensound.com.

 This month on Produce Talks, we turn the mic over to Ron Lemaire the President of CPMA as he sits down with a panel of the media who cover our industry to review the year that was 2015 and predicting the major stories of 2016.This episode is the first half of a conversation with:·        John Groh (Produce News)·        Karen Davidson (The Grower)·        Tom Karst (The Packer)·        Karen James (Grocery Business)·        Matthew Ogg (Fresh Fruit Portal)In this episode, the panel reviews some of the major events around sustainability, food trends, and food safety and regulation. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Download EpisodeMusic in this episode is from bensound.com.