The Produce Moms Podcast

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EP399 A Century of Farming: Women, Legacy, and Leadership with Tracy Duda Chapman of Duda Farm Fresh Foods

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor speaks with Tracy Duda Chapman, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer at Duda Farm Fresh Foods and a fourth-generation member of the Duda family, to celebrat

EP398 From Fresh Produce Leader to Purpose-Driven Consultant: Leadership, Reinvention, and Impact with Lori Castillo, Founder of VENNtion

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back a familiar and beloved voice-Lori Castillo, a respected leader in the fresh produce industry and longtime advocate for healthy food access. Know

EP397 From Carrots to Cattle: How Santa Carota Beef is Redefining Flavor, Transparency, and Family Farming with Justin Pettit, Co-Founder of Santa Carota Beef

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor speaks with Justin Pettit, Co-Founder of Santa Carota Beef and a third-generation cattle rancher, to share a powerful story of innovation, resilience, and adv

EP396 Women's Roundtable Part 2: The Attention Economy, Food Innovation & Driving Produce Consumption with Danyel O'Connor, CEO of Umami, and Meghan Diaz, Senior Director-Produce at Sprouts Farmers Market

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor is joined by Danyel O'Connor, CEO of Umami, and Meghan Diaz, Senior Director-Produce at Sprouts Farmers Market for a Women's Roundtable discussion focused on

EP395 Attention Economy & Fresh Produce: Winning Consumer Focus in a Crowded Market with Jennie Coleman of Equifruit and Erica Manfre of South Mill Champs

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast , host Lori Taylor continues the 2026 Women's Roundtable series with guests Jennie Coleman of Equifruit and Erica Manfre of South Mill Champs. The conversation explores the con

EP394 From Shelf Life to Fresh Life: Reducing Food Waste & Driving Produce Consumption with Dr. Shehbaz Singh, Founder of Fresh Life Extension

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Dr. Shehbaz Singh, Founder of Fresh Life Extension, for a deep dive into the science and strategy behind extending the "fresh life" of fruits and veg

EP393 The Economics of Food: Understanding Inflation, Trade, and the Future of Produce with David Ortega, Professor and the Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy at Michigan State University

In this episode, Lori Taylor welcomes David Ortega, a leading food economist and professor at Michigan State University. As the first food economist featured on the podcast, David breaks down the complex forces shaping f

EP392 Celebrating Motherhood, Resilience, and Healthy Families with First Lady Maureen Braun

In this special Mother's Day episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes First Lady Maureen Braun for an inspiring conversation rooted in motherhood, resilience, entrepreneurship, and community. Mrs. B

EP391 Policy and Public Health: a discussion about National Ag Day and the New Dietary Guidelines with Jaclyn London, MS,RD,CDN

In this special edition of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor is joined by Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, author, and Chief Nutrition Officer for The Produce Moms for a dynamic conversation following their time in W

EP390 Feeding the Human Spirit: How Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Mission is Impacting Communities with Eric Halvorson, Head of Communications and Public Affairs for Kroger's Central Division

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Eric Halvorson, Head of Communications and Public Affairs for Kroger's Central Division, for an inspiring conversation on hunger relief, community im

EP389 From Backyard BBQ to Global Stage: The Rise of Food Sport with Mike McCloud, Founder of World Food Championships

In this special edition of The Produce Moms Podcast , host Lori Taylor welcomes Mike McCloud, Founder and CEO of the World Food Championships (WFC), for an inside look at the fast-growing world of "food sport." With Lori

EP388 Rooted in Legacy: Female Leadership in Global Farming with Ana Carrillo, Business Development Director at UVEX

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor continues the celebration of the International Year of the Female Farmer with Ana Carrillo, Business Development Director at UVEX, a multi-generational farmin

EP387 Food Is Medicine: How Kentucky Is Connecting Agriculture, Healthcare, and Farmer Prosperity with Commissioner Jonathan Shell, Dana Feldman and Morgan Bray of Kentucky Department of Agriculture

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Morgan Bray, Food Is Medicine Program Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Hospital Association, alongside returni

EP386 Local First School Meals: How Kentucky Is Bringing Farms to Cafeterias with Commissioner Jonathan Shell, Heather Becker, and Dana Feldman at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Commissioner Jonathan Shell, Heather Becker, and Dana Feldman from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture to discuss how the Commonwealth is transfor

EP385 The Power of WIC: How Moms Are Leading the Movement for Healthier Families with Alison Hard, MS, RD, Policy Director for National WIC Association

In this episode of the Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Alison Hard, MS, RD, Policy Director for the National WIC Association, for an important conversation about the power of the WIC program and the criti

EP384 Leading with Purpose: Women Transforming Grocery, Wellness, and Agriculture with Danyel O'Connor, Co-Founder and CEO of Umami

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Danyel O'Connor, CEO, and Co-Founder of AI-powered product development platform Umami, for a forward-looking conversation on grocery leadership, well

EP383 Navigating Leadership in the Fresh Produce Industry with Julie Krivanek, Founder and President of Krivanek Consulting

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Julie Krivanek, a seasoned leader in the fresh produce industry. They discuss the importance of mentorship, the impact of the pandemic on business st

EP382 Plant Not Plastic: Why What You Wear Matters with Marjory Walker, Vice President of Council Operations at the National Cotton Council of America

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor sits down with Marjory Walker, Vice President of Council Operations at the National Cotton Council of America, to explore the often-overlooked world of fiber

EP381 The International Year of the Woman Farmer: Empowering Women in Agriculture with Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

In this episode of the Produce Moms Podcast, Lori Taylor and Beth Bechdol discuss the significance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, highlighting the vital role women play in agriculture globally.