The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly Podcast
1) From St. Patrick’s Day Cabbage to the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers Market - Fresh From the Field Fridays
This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man dives into St. Patrick’s Day cabbage—a classic that’s been showing up on produce stands and dinner tables for generations.Then we take a ...Show More
2) Exclusive Inside look at KDC with William Kopke
Join host Patrick Kelly on-location at KDC in Vineland, New Jersey, for an exclusive deep dive into winter produce imports and family-run business excellence. Hear from industry leader William Coppock...Show More
3) Wheels, Plates and Pyramids: Produce & U.S. Dietary Guidelines - The History of Fresh Produce
What was the United States government’s first move, when it decided that what Americans ate was a matter of national concern? Why, from the depths of the Civil War to the height of the culture wars, h...Show More
4) Building Community and Innovation at Southern Exposure 2026
Join host Patrick Kelly as he welcomes special co-host Jonathan Bitner of Bitner Processing Solutions for a lively discussion from the Southern Exposure 2026 event in Orlando, Florida. This episode di...Show More
5) The History of Avocados - The History of Fresh Produce
What kind of fruit was designed to be swallowed whole by giant sloths? How did a sacred Mesoamerican tree become the green badge of millennial brunch culture? And how did a humble postman’s backyard s...Show More
6) Innovations, Weather Impacts, and Southern Exposure Preview
Join Patrick Kelly, the voice of the Produce Industry, as he shares firsthand insights from his recent travels through California's Central Valley and previews the highly anticipated Southern Exposure...Show More
7) Celebrating Chinese Lunar New Year and Heart-Healthy Harvests - Global Fresh Series
In this vibrant February episode of The Global Fresh Series, we celebrate the spirit of the Chinese (Lunar) New Year — a season of prosperity, renewal, and symbolic foods — while honoring National Hea...Show More
8) Purpose, Passion, and Changing Lives Through Produce
Join host Patrick Kelly as he welcomes Bruce Letchworth of Continental Fresh to share inspiring stories of purpose, passion, and mission-driven work in the produce industry. Discover how honesty and r...Show More
9) Fruit Logistica 2026: Data, Standards & The Global Citrus Hunt
In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast with Patrick Kelly, we break down the biggest takeaways from Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin — from data‑driven transformation and sustainability to glob...Show More
10) Cold Fronts, Fresh Produce & Fruit Logistica 2026
A powerful cold spell is sweeping across the United States — from snow flurries in Florida to citrus growers on alert in California and Texas. In this episode, we break down how the freeze is affectin...Show More