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Sustainability
CPMA
Canada
Sustainable Packaging
Fruits and Vegetables
Fresh Produce Industry
Food Waste Reduction
Supply Chain
Mark Carney
Canadian Consumer Trends In Produce
Gen Z
Food Loss and Waste
Personal Brand
Sustainability Reporting
Social Media / Influencers
Quebec Language Laws
Tariffs
Prices/cost Of Produce
Packaging Materials
Organics

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 ... more

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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 essenti... more

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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?

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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 per... more

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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 shifting trade realities. Add t... more

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Recent Guests

Tracy Shinners-Carnelley
Vice President Research, Quality and Sustainability at Peak of the Market
Peak of the Market
Episode: Whole of Supply Chain Sustainability: Creating value from field to fork
Geddy Stewart
Home economist and produce expert
Independent/Author
Episode: Leveraging influencers for business success
Marilyn Smith
Master of Human Health and Nutritional Science
Independent/Influencer
Episode: Leveraging influencers for business success
Andrew George
Chief Sales and Procurement Officer
EarthFresh Farms
Episode: What is the value of personal brand?
Amanda Knauff
Vice President of Sales for Taylor Farms for Canada and Northeast US
Taylor Farms
Episode: What is the value of personal brand?
Randi Church
Marketing Manager
Windset Farms
Episode: What is the value of personal brand?
Ryan Goad
Senior Sourcing Director for Loblaw
Loblaw
Episode: What’s in store in 2026?
Daniel Baldwin
Senior Category Manager
Longos
Episode: What’s in store in 2026?
Cindy Sobeys
National Sourcing Manager
Sobeys
Episode: What’s in store in 2026?

Hosts

Dan Martin
Moderator with EarthFresh background, guiding discussions and keeping episodes focused.
Dan Duguay
Host of CPMA's Produce Talks, CPMA Senior Director of Sustainability
Sue Lewis
Host of Produce Talks, CPMA
Jen Ongton
Host of Produce Talks, CPMA

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Good listen

    Great Job Jay. It was great taking with your group and look forward to hearing more.

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    Millennial Man
    United States7 years ago
  • Audio quality

    The content is good but the audio quality is very poor. It sounds like the podcast is broadcast over a speakerphone.

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    kayokarl
    United States9 years ago

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Strong industry-focused conversations and practical examples for practitioners
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Reflecting on 2025 and key insights for a stronger 2026 produce industry
Q: What should the industry prioritize to succeed in 2026?
Continued evolution and adaptability to consumer behavior, strong supply chain resilience, cost management, and leveraging storytelling to reach younger generations while balancing sustainability with affordability.
Reflecting on 2025 and key insights for a stronger 2026 produce industry
Q: How might 2026 trends reshape the industry?
Affordability continues to drive choices, but there is growing interest in health and longevity, a shift away from ultra-processed foods, a potentially larger role for AI in consumer decision-making, and ongoing questions about US-Canada trade dynamics like CUSMA.
Reflecting on 2025 and key insights for a stronger 2026 produce industry
Q: What supply chain stress points stood out in 2025?
Key stresses included labor disputes, trade frictions with the United States, climate-related disruptions, and heightened perishability concerns from sourcing diversified, sometimes higher-cost regions.
Reflecting on 2025 and key insights for a stronger 2026 produce industry
Q: What did 2025 look like for the Canadian consumer?
2025 was difficult and defined by uncertainty, inflation-era pressure, and a shift in spending as people worried about affording basics, which led to a defensive consumer posture and postponement of big purchases, with food prices remaining a visible pain point.
My Produce Story - Sustainability: A Lifelong Pursuit
Q: What one piece of advice would you give to sustainability specialists just starting their journey?
Stay curious and open, understand your business and audience, start with the why rather than frameworks, combine data credibility with storytelling, and protect your optimism through persistence and collaboration.

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What is Produce Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Industry-focused discussions in this series center on practical challenges and opportunities across the fresh produce supply chain. Episodes frequently explore retail and sourcing dynamics, advances in packaging and sustainability, technology adoption (AI, data analytics, software), food waste reduction, and policy or trade impacts shaping Canadian and global markets. Listeners likely include buyers, category managers, sustainability leads, and packaging engineers who want actionable insights, real-world case studies, and dialogue with leaders across growers, distributors, and retailers. A notable strength is the emphasis on cross-sector collaboration, pre-competitive sharing, and practical design and data-driven solutions that drive effici... more

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