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Hosted by Canadian Produce Marketing Association · government · EN-US · 129 episodes
Produce Talks is the monthly CPMA podcast. The podcast is available through the CPMA website and iTunes, with member exclusive content reserved for the CPMA member community. Each month we explore issues and developments in the produce industry by connecting with our members and a network of experts.
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Signup to Generate a PitchProduce Talks is the monthly CPMA podcast. The podcast is available through the CPMA website and iTunes, with member exclusive content reserved for the CPMA member community. Each month we explore issues and developments in the produce industry by connecting with our members and a network of experts.
Produce Talks is hosted by Canadian Produce Marketing Association. The show has published 129 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Whole of Supply Chain Sustainability: Creating value from field to fork" (15 September 2026, 22 minutes), "Leveraging influencers for business success" (31 August 2026, 27 minutes), and "What is the value of personal brand?" (18 August 2026, 22 minutes).
Produce Talks publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 129 episodes.
Booking probability for Produce Talks is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Produce Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Produce Talks's contact route on record: verified email.
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Canadian Produce Marketing Association hosts Produce Talks, a government show with 129 episodes published.
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Episode #153
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...
Episode #152
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...
Episode #151
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...
Episode #150
With the continuing undercurrent of consumer concerns around product origin, cost, and more, retailers need to find the balance between maintaining the product availability (and price) Canadians expect and adjusting to...
Episode #149
This episode features a CPMA 2026 Learning Lounge session where industry leaders explored the use of AI in Agriculture, opportunities and the potential pitfalls. Moderator : Steve Roosdahl – BC Fresh Speakers : Stewart...
Episode #148
This episode from a CPMA 2026 business session features a panel of growers, retailers, and food rescue innovators who break down practical strategies to reduce Canada’s food loss and waste. Tune in to learn more about...
Episode #147
In this episode of the CPMA Produce Talks podcast, Sue Lewis, CPMA’s VP of Marketing & Events, interviews Canadian food influencers Christopher Rivest, dietitian Desiree Nielsen, and home economist Mairlyn Smith on how...
Episode #146
In this episode of CPMA Produce Talks, host Daniel Duguay, Senior Director, Sustainability at CPMA, speaks with Edmund Chin, Managing Director and Co-founder of Lucid Corp, about how design thinking is transforming the...
Episode #145
In this episode, Sue Lewis, Vice President of Marketing at CPMA, and Registered Dietitian, Veronica Rouse, discuss the key role fruits and vegetables play in enhancing overall health. Key highlights include: • The...
Episode #144
The fresh produce supply chain has always been driven by innovation. Whether an organization is involved in primary production, wholesale, retail, big or small, innovation is at the heart of competitiveness as all...
Episode #143
In this episode, CPMA VP of marketing & events, Sue Lewis, talks with Mike Mauti of Execulytics Consulting about the Canadian shopper. Building on years data gleaned from monthly consumer surveys, Mike looks at the...
Episode #142
In this episode, Ron Lemaire, president of CPMA, and David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, break down the biggest forces that have shaped Canada’s fresh produce industry in 2025. From shifting consumer habits to global...
Episode #141
If there is one topic that has dominated the sustainability conversation in our industry, it is packaging. But as we look toward 2026, the conversation is evolving from simple reduction to a complex balance of...
Episode #140
Is increasing "audit fatigue" stifling genuine environmental progress? In this episode, we tackle the sustainability reporting paradox with John Mesko, CEO of the Potato Sustainability Alliance, Wyatt Maysey, Director...
Episode #139
In this episode of Produce Talks podcast, CPMA’s Dan Duguay sits down with Justine Taylor, chief sustainability officer (CSO) of Topline Farms to discuss her career journey, the evolution of her role, and the leading...
Episode #138
In this episode, Jennifer Ong Tone , Manager of Health & Education at CPMA sits down with three alumni of CPMA’s Passion for Produce (PFP) Program – Biagio Fonicolo , Senior Buyer at Canadawide Fruits, Janis Deschênes...
Episode #137
In this episode of Produce Talks, Shannon Sommerauer , CPMA Senior Director of Government Relations & Industry Technology is joined by George Pitsikoulis , CPMA past Chair and President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit...
Episode #136
CPMA President Ron Lemaire sits down with CPMA Chair Steve Bamford, CEO of Fresh Advancements, Bamford Produce, and Freshline Foods, and past CPMA Chair George Pitsikoulis, President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit...
Episode #135
Produce Talks, brought to you by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, is back with shorter, more frequent episodes packed with what’s new in the produce industry. This season features a special sustainability...
Episode #134
In an ever-shifting geopolitical environment, Canada has elected a minority government with many new faces on Parliament Hill. In this episode, CPMA President Ron Lemaire is joined by David Coletto , founder, Chair and...
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