Tip of the Iceberg Podcast

Jan 23 2025 100 ep. 28 mins 2

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Tip of the Iceberg features conversations between members of the fresh produce industry and the editors of trade publications The Packer and PMG. Topics will include current events and provide insight into the opportunities and challenges for different segments of the industry today, including growers, marketers, wholesalers, foodservice operators, retailers and more.

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Tip Of The Iceberg: Use Social Media To Teach Others About Your Farm

Jan 23 2025 20 mins

Shay Myers, CEO of Owyhee Produce, is a third-generation farmer and also known as @shayfarmkid. Myers shares how he uses his social media platforms to talk about agriculture, why getting in front of the camera is important and how to connect with thoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tip of The Iceberg: The Key Role Fresh Produce Plays for Food Banks

Jan 10 2025 23 mins

Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of the Food Bank for New York City discusses how the fresh produce industry contributes to feeding those in need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tip Of The Iceberg: What you Can Learn at GOPEX 2025

Dec 19 2024 9 mins

Darren Seifer, industry advisor for consumer goods and foodservice insights for Circana gives us a sneak peek of his GOPEX 2025 presentation, focusing on today's organic produce shopper and what drives their loyalty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tip of The Iceberg: The Future of Plastics in The Fresh Produce Industry

Dec 05 2024 21 mins

Jeana Cadby, director of environment and climate for Western Growers talks about a working group with the Canadian Produce Marketing Association to address the changing produce packaging requirements imposed by governments and retailers and just how far the fresh produce industry has come in its use of sustainable packaging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tip of The Iceberg: Using Embedded Irrigation Sensors to Better Understand Plant Health

Nov 21 2024 30 mins

Michael Santiago, CEO of FloraPulse, shares how his company's easy-to-install water sensor can help specialty crop growers better recognize what's happening to the plant during the growing season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tip of The Iceberg: AI's Role in The Future of The Produce Industry

Nov 07 2024 33 mins

Steve Statler, chief marketing officer and head of food safety with Wiliot, shares the benefits that artificial intelligence and machine learning can provide the produce industry, especially in traceability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tip of the Iceberg: Ways Retailers Can Leverage Consumer Curiosity With Produce

Oct 24 2024 21 mins

Cristie Mather, vice president of food at Curious Plot shares some insights learned of the company’s 2024 Consumer Curiosity Report and how retailers can use that intel to tap into new opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tip of the Iceberg: How Technology and Data Transform Irrigation Practices

Oct 10 2024 30 mins

James Nichols, a third-generation pistachio grower and president of HotSpot Ag, shares how data and innovative technology can help deploy water where its most needed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tip of The Iceberg: What to know about cybersecurity with Greg Gatzke

Sep 27 2024 25 mins

The CEO of Zag Technical Services joins the podcast to discuss why ag is one of the most vulnerable business segments to cyber attacks and what business owners can do to be better prepared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tip of the Iceberg S3 E26: Pam Marrone on Biocontrols

Sep 12 2024 39 mins

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