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The Produce Moms Podcast

The Produce Moms Podcast

Hosted by The Produce Moms

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Episodes

431

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

About the show

The Produce Moms® is a community of passionate fresh produce advocates with a mission to inspire everyone, especially children, to eat more fruits and vegetables. The Produce Moms Podcast is designed to educate consumers about fresh produce, introduce them to produce brands, engage the produce industry with consumers in inspiring conversations, and promotes public policy to protect and increase the availability of fresh produce at American schools. For more info, visit www.theproducemoms.com

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June 10, 202632 min

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 advocacy in American agriculture.

June 3, 202639 min

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 the evolving intersection of the attention economy, food innovation, and fresh produce consumption.

May 27, 202630 min

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 concept of the attention economy and its growing influence on the fresh produce industry.

May 20, 202642 min

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 vegetables.

May 13, 202638 min

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 food prices today from inflation and global conflicts to supply chain disruptions and trade policy.

May 6, 202628 min

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. Braun shares her journey of raising a family while building a business, the importance of routines and priorities, and how her upbringing shaped her passion for healthy living.

April 29, 202630 min

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 Washington, D.C. during National Ag Day.   Together, they unpack key takeaways from a high-level USDA roundtable, including the rollout of the updated "Product of the USA" labeling initiative and its broader implications for agriculture and consumer transparency.

April 22, 202631 min

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 impact, and the evolving role of grocery retailers.

April 15, 202620 min

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 recently named a judge for the Final Table event in Bentonville, this episode explores how culinary competition has evolved into a global stage for chefs, home cooks, and food innovators alike.

April 8, 202629 min

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 farming operation based in Sonora, Mexico.   Ana shares her unique journey from studying marketing and international business to building a career within her family's farming operation. What began as a path outside of agriculture ultimately transformed into a deep passion for the industry-one rooted in legacy, responsibility, and purpose.

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