Fresh Takes On Tech
Welcome to Fresh Takes on Tech, a podcast from the International Fresh Produce Association. At IFPA, Our trade association represents companies from every segment of the global fresh produce and floral supply chain. We advocate, connect and guide to enhance members’ prosperity. This is a show for people interested in the intersection between technology and the produce and floral industries. Each episode we explore the problems, solutions, people and ideas that are shaping the industry.
Live from IFPA’s Global Show: Making Better Qualitative Decisions With Best-In-Class Software Solutions
We are talking with Justin Machell (CEO, Highland Ag Solutions) & Cole Powers (Co-Founder, IntelliCulture)
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Best practices for producers to manage their equipment lifecycleHow to prevent pest outbreaks, and increase labor efficiencyThe benefits of automating the machine management processSegment 1 - Justin Machell (Highland Ag Solutions)
By converting the modern farm into a comprehensive digital platform, Highland Ag Solutions is virtualizing the business of agriculture. Highland Hub is a powerful digital ecosystem designed for growers, marketers, food safety directors, packing house managers and other agricultural employees. From soil...
Live from IFPA’s Global Show: Tackling Carbon Emissions, Improving Back-Office Processes and the Importance of Cyber-Security
We are talking with Lydia Ashburn (Growth Marketing, CarbonSpace), Kaitlin Mercier (VP of Partnerships, Routeique) Greg Gatzke (President, ZAGtech)
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Developing best-in-class standards for carbon monitoringUnderstanding how to improve and enhance back-office processes and automationThe importance of cyber-security and how to protect your companySegment 1 - Lydia Ashburn (CarbonSpace)
Carbon footprint monitoring is especially challenging when accounting for emissions from farms, fields, or forests. Companies in agriculture, food processing, forestry, and wood products lack instruments to measure the footprint of their operations and supply chains.
CarbonSpaceTech...
Live from IFPA’s Global Show: New Innovations Improving All Aspects of Our Produce Supply Chain
We are talking with Mike Meinhardt (EVP of Sales, Provision Analytics), Karen Long (VP of Sales, iFoodDS), and Diane Wetherington (Founder & CEO, iDecisionSciences)
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Efforts being made to digitize all touch points in the produce supply chan cycleUpdates on new initiatives to improve safety and traceability Work being done to create innovative technology solutions that support the modernization of the fresh produce supply chain.Segment 1 - Mike Meinhardt (Provision Analytics)
Provision makes cloud software to streamline food safety and QA. Clients can build simple digital templates that expedite r...
Live from IFPA’s Global Show: New Technology Spurring Innovations in Produce Shelf Life & Repurposing Waste
We are talking with Kaitlin Mogentale of Pulp Pantry, Charles Swartz of Compact Membrane Systems and Jeff Beegle of mobius.
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Opportunities for repurposing fruit and vegetable pulp into nutrient rich foodsTechnology advancements to help fruits and vegetables stay fresher, longerNew uses for produce waste to be repurposed in the horticulture, agriculture, and food service packaging industriesSegment 1 - Kaitlin Mogentale (Founder) of Pulp Pantry
Pulp Pantry is dedicated to transforming forgotten, nutrient-rich ingredients such as high fiber juice pulp into delicious, healthy hand-made snacks that make it...
Live from IFPA’s Global Show: Technology’s Critical Role in Local Produce and Controlled Environment Farming
Live from IFPA’s Global Show: Technology’s Critical Role in Local Produce and Controlled Environment Farming
A very special live podcast from IFPA’s 2022 Floral and Produce show!
We are talking with Craig Hurlbert and Dave Vosburg of Local Bounti, John Purcell of Unfold, and Ali Daniali of HRVSTS.
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Networking at a global level at the IFPA’s Floral and Produce Show. Growing customer demand for locally grown produce Sustainability in the food system.The challenges and possibilities of controlled environment farming. Using Data to inform growing oper...65. Live from IFPA’s Global Show: Technology’s Critical Role in Fresh Produce
A very special live podcast from IFPA’s 2022 Floral and Produce show!
We close out our season on nutrition with a panel of experts with Vonnie on the lasting impact technology has made and continues to grow on for the farming and fresh produce industries. Our panel includes Haven Baker, CBO at Pairwise, Jenny Du, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at Apeel Sciences and Katie Seawell, Chief Commercial Office at Bowery Farming.
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How technology can impact improving accessibility and lifespan of fresh produceHelping set up for the next wa...64. How the Purple Tomato is Expanding Biotechnology in Produce
The market for fresh and delicious produce is continuing to expand thanks to innovations in biotechnology.
The latest in produce expansion is the purple tomato!
Thanks to Nathan Pumplin, President and CEO at Norfolk Health Produce, the purple tomatoes' nutritious qualities will be reaching markets as early as 2023 and it’s all thanks to the innovation in biotechnology for growing produce.
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The health benefits of the purple tomato compared to others The USDA’s new rules and regulations for biotechnology growing The changing the conversation on GMOs and the...63. Creating More Produce in the World for Global Access
The limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables is the biggest reason consumers aren’t getting their recommended daily requirements of produce.
With the help of Tom Adams, CEO at Pairwise, they are innovating through technological advances in the farming and growing industries to help expand and increase access to fresh produce for everyday consumers.
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Using technology to break down barriers on access to fruits and vegetables Availability perspective vs cost perspective when it comes to fresh produce How Pairwise’s innovation will help address climate change Consumer transparency of new gro...62. Food is Medicine: Expanding Access to Fruits and Vegetables
From government programs to private sector initiatives, giving people access to options for healthy food choices is a big challenge.
Thanks to our guest Sam Hoeffler, Program Manager at Reinvestment Partners, the Eat Well program helps families throughout North Carolina not just by giving access to purchase healthy food choices but also provides funding to impoverished communities to purchase fruits and vegetables.
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The Eat Well program in North Carolina and expanding it nationally Creating access to both urban and rural communities The White House Conference on Hunger61. Developing New Produce for Consumer Delight and Nutrition
Some of the most nutritious food on Earth is unfortunately some of the toughest produce to grow.
With the help of Joyce Van Eck, Associate Professor at Boyce Thompson Institute, the practice of gene editing in crops is better understood by farmers and other growers to increase production and access to highly nutritious crops.
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Plant biotechnology and bringing gene editing to our food Studying plant genes to improve crop growth Boyce Thompson Institute’s physalis improvement project Understanding CRISPR to fast track domestication of crops and helping combat climate change <
