Produce Talks

About Produce Talks

Produce Talks, brought to you by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), is where industry leaders come together to share insights, experiences, and fresh perspectives on the world of produce. Each episode features in-depth conversations with growers, retailers, innovators, and experts across the supply chain, exploring the issues, opportunities, and stories shaping our sector. Whether you’re in the field, the warehouse, the store, or the boardroom, Produce Talks helps you stay informed, inspired, and connected to the future of fresh.

Publisher

Canadian Produce Marketing Association

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Sept 2014

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

129 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   Whole of Supply Chain Sustainability: Creating value from field to fork

   Sustainability does not happen in isolation. In this episode of Produce Talks podcast sponsored by Fyffes, CPMA’s Daniel Duguay sits down with Tracy Shinners-Carnelley from Peak of the Market to explore why a whole-of-supply-chain approach is essential to delivering meaningful sustainability outcomes in Canada’s fresh produce sector. Tracy discusses how decisions related to packaging, logistics, food loss and waste, and operations can have significant impacts on both environmental performance and economic viability, and why these considerations must be evaluated together rather than in silos.

2. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Leveraging influencers for business success

   The emergence of social media platforms has changed the way brands market themselves and influencers play a major role in this. So how can produce companies leverage influencers to differentiate their products, build brand trust and drive sales?

3. 

   18 Aug 2026

   What is the value of personal brand?

   In this episode of Produce Talks podcast featuring a CPMA 2026 Learning Lounge session, Crystal MacKay of Loft 32 (moderator); Andrew George, EarthFresh Farms; Randi Church, Windset Farms and Amanda Knauff,Taylor Farms explore the development of personal brand, its significance in your professional path and how to identify and fix any pitfalls along the way.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

3.5 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

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Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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