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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 e... more

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Explore the evolving landscape of sustainable packaging in the fresh produce industry with insights from Wyatt Maysey of Taylor Fresh Foods and Nate Klingler of IFCO. Delve into the pressures and innovations shaping packaging decisions, from regulato... more

Join host Vonnie Estes as she delves into the evolving landscape of sustainability in fresh produce packaging with Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability at Taylor Farms. This episode explores the influence of regulatory changes, technological adva... more

In this engaging episode of Fresh Takes on Tech, host Vonnie Estes welcomes the insightful Cory Connors. As the host of the “Sustainable Packaging Podcast” and a leading figure in sustainable packaging solutions, Cory shares his extensive experience ... more

Explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and automation on the produce and floral industries with host Vonnie Estes and guest Joe Don Zetzsche. With insights from Joe’s extensive experience, the episode delves into AI’s role in re... more

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Brian Lutz
Vice President of Agriculture Solutions at Corteva Agriscience, leading AI integration in agricultural R&D.
Corteva Agriscience
Episode: Inside Corteva’s Revolution: A Conversation with Brian Lutz
Ranveer Chandra
VP at Microsoft of the Co-Pilot Team and CTO of AgriFood
Microsoft
Episode: AI in the Field: Ranveer Chandra on the Future of Data-Driven Agriculture
Chuck Templeton
Founding partner at S2G Ventures
S2G Ventures
Episode: The Smart Money on AI: Chuck Templeton on S2G's Strategy
Patrick Vizzone
Global agri-food investor, banker, and AI innovation advocate in the produce industry
Episode: Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Why Produce Companies Must Embrace AI Now
Karen Carr
Leading voice in agriculture technology law with a focus on biotechnology and regulatory processes.
Episode: Science and Policy: The Battle Shaping Ag Biotechnology
Dr. Linda Lee
Professor of Environmental Chemistry at Purdue and a leading expert on PFAS.
Purdue University
Episode: PFAS and Your Produce: Separating Fact from Fiction
Wendalyn Jones
CEO of the Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences, focused on food safety and health research.
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences
Episode: Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Microplastics, PFAS and Heavy Metals Risk in Produce
Rebeckah Adcock
Policy expert in agriculture and science with a background in environmental science and law.
Episode: Behind the Scenes of Produce Policy: Science and Politics
Sarah Placella
Founder and CEO of Root Applied Sciences
Root Applied Sciences
Episode: Smart Irrigation, Disease Detection, and Solar-Powered Farming: The Future of AgTech

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Vonnie Estes
Host of Fresh Takes On Tech and Vice President of Innovation at the International Fresh Produce Association, focusing on technology's role in the produce industry.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Far left organization out of touch

    In an industry with so many urgent challenges the IFPA is out of touch with their constant progressive liberal content. When you follow the money it will not be difficult to find the path they are seeking through grants and funding.

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    Produce expert
    United States2 years ago
  • Produce Professional77

    The host is not very engaging and the association seems to represent themselves more than the produce industry. Another produce podcast to check up on every now an again.

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    Nae-
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative & thoughtfully curated - thank you!

    Excellent work! Happy to have this added to my que!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kikker3
    United States5 years ago

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Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Why Produce Companies Must Embrace AI Now
Q: What if someone in the produce industry is listening to this, and they're just sitting there paralyzed because there's too many opportunities and too much data and it's craziness, like what's the one thing you would say to them to just get started?
Understand what data you have, get it in one place, ensure appropriate controls, and then start experimenting with AI.
Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Why Produce Companies Must Embrace AI Now
Q: If some consultant or some company X called you to consult them, how would you tell them to kind of start integrating AI into their organization?
I would advise them to first gain buy-in from their executive and board, then assemble all of the company's data in one place as a foundational step to integrating AI.
Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Why Produce Companies Must Embrace AI Now
Q: What do you think the roadblocks are? Why is it fragmented? Why is it slow? What does that look like?
The uptake of AI is uneven, with factors such as availability and cleanliness of data, systems integration, and even organizational behavior being major roadblocks.
Inside Corteva’s Revolution: A Conversation with Brian Lutz
Q: What kind of advice would you give for people to jump in and really start using AI tools?
Set some objectives, have a bias towards action, and leverage foundational AI models for various purposes.
Inside Corteva’s Revolution: A Conversation with Brian Lutz
Q: How accurate are these predictions really, and what's the most surprising finding you've seen from the models so far?
The predictions from AI models increase the probabilities of finding new genetic recombinants and new molecules with better attributes.

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This podcast focuses on the intersection of technology and the fresh produce and floral industries, offering insights into the challenges and advancements within these fields. Episodes often feature expert discussions on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and innovative agricultural practices. With a commitment to enhancing industry prosperity, the series explores how companies can adapt and thrive amidst rapid technological growth and evolving consumer demands, particularly around health and nutrition. Listeners can expect a blend of the latest scientific research, practical solutions, and commentary from industry leaders that underscore the importance of technology in shaping the future of agriculture a... more

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