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Canadian Produce Marketing Association
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Episode 16 The Half Your Plate Program
Produce Talks
11/02/15 • -1 min
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Produce and Politics: Part 1
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12/16/19 • 25 min
On this episode, we sit down with David Coletto of Abacus Data to explore the political landscape of our new minority government and what it means for Canada’s fresh produce industry. In the New Year we’ll be back with Part Two of the series with a roundtable discussion covering issues that are top of mind for our sector including: expanding access to export trade markets, enhancing sustainability, bolstering our sector’s competitiveness and much more.
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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, NatureFreshTM Farms.

11/29/19 • 37 min
We dive into all the dynamic components and drivers behind
the launch of a new variety – specifically looking at apples and table grapes.
We kick off the episode with Kate Evans from Washington State University and
Kathryn Grandy from Proprietary Variety Management to talk about the launch of the Cosmic Crisp apple and
look more broadly at the breeding processes and innovation behind developing a
new variety. We also talk apple varieties with Mac Riggan from Chelan Fresh and
table grape varieties with Bill Poulos from Oppy.
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Practicality of Plastics: Consumer Insights, Best Practices and a Roadmap for the Future
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10/30/19 • 34 min
As the potentially damaging effects of plastic packaging on
our ecosystem has grown to be more visible to consumers through mainstream and
social media, the issue of plastics in produce has come to the forefront. CPMA
has recognized the need for an integrated industry approach that best meets
regulatory requirements, while keeping produce safe and affordable for the end
consumer. To that end, the CPMA Plastics Packaging Working Group was
established to identify efforts underway within the industry, determine best
practices, and develop an industry-supported roadmap to maintaining food
quality and safety while reducing the environmental impact of plastics. On this
episode of Produce Talks, we review the results of a consumer insight survey on
plastic packaging with pollster David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, and speak
with Crystal Howe of Ice River Springs about their water bottles made from 100%
recycled plastic.
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Consumer Trends in Retail and Food Service
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09/30/19 • 29 min
On this episode, we speak with
Mary Scianna from Grocery Business Magazine and Chris Elliott from Restaurants
Canada, to discuss current consumer trends in grocery and in restaurants. The
marketplace is as competitive as ever, and as a result we’re seeing unique
strategies to reach specific demographics, while companies vie to position
themselves at the top of the market by focusing on convenience, speed, quality,
sustainability and much more.
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All About Freggie
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07/17/19 • 22 min
“Eat your fruits and veggies.” It can be a tough message to
convey to kids, so why not show them the benefits of leading a healthy
lifestyle? The 5th annual Freggie Fresh Ride is happening August 16th, starting
in Niagara and ending in Toronto with a stop at a Freggie event at the Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton in Oakville. The Freggie Fresh Ride
will again be raising money, with 100% of funds going directly to the Freggie
Children’s Program. Organizers Greg Ogiba of AMC Direct Inc. and Andrew George
of EarthFresh hop on the podcast along with Selena Karkash from CPMA as we
discuss all things Freggie.
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Let's Tackle Food Waste!
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06/28/19 • 44 min
On this podcast episode, we
sit down with Dr. Martin Gooch and Dan Laplain at Value Chain Management
International as we keep the conversation going on reducing food loss and waste
and plan for the release of a food waste reduction tool this summer. We talk
about the drivers behind the issue of waste and the ins and outs of the web
tool – who can use it, how to use it and the results that companies can expect.
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Between Two Chairs 2019
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05/30/19 • 24 min
This month on Produce Talks we sit down with Past Chair, Les Mallard of Fyffes North America and the new CPMA Chair, Oleen Smethurst of Costco Canada. We discuss the high level issues affecting the produce industry, the role and impact of CPMA volunteers, and some of the areas that CPMA will focus on in the next year.
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03/22/19 • 36 min
Food has an immense impact on the health and well-being of
Canadians. The new Canada’s Food Guide gives plenty of recommendations on
nutrition and healthy eating habits. On this episode of Produce Talks we chat
with Chef Michael Smith and registered dietitian Carol Harrison to explore the
recommendations and science behind Canada’s Food Guide and unpack some of the
social challenges of food and nutrition in Canada.
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Maxine Meadows – Manitoba Healthy Foods in Schools
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11/02/15 • -1 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Produce Talks have?
Produce Talks currently has 133 episodes available.
What topics does Produce Talks cover?
The podcast is about Nutrition, Safety, Marketing, Podcast, Podcasts, Technology, Education, Agriculture, Business, Innovation, Canadian and Food.
What is the most popular episode on Produce Talks?
The episode title 'My Produce Story (LIVE from the CPMA Trade Show Floor)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Produce Talks?
The average episode length on Produce Talks is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Produce Talks released?
Episodes of Produce Talks are typically released every 28 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of Produce Talks?
The first episode of Produce Talks was released on Sep 15, 2014.
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