The Produce Moms Podcast The Produce Moms
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- Health & Fitness
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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EP309 Exploring the Significance of Juneteenth with Laura Tennyson, CEO of Lura Belle Productions
The conversation with Laura Tennyson explores the significance of Juneteenth and its connection to the history of slavery in America, particularly in New Orleans.
Laura shares insights into the New Orleans Slave Trade Marker and App Project, shedding light on the deep history of slavery and the impact it had on the development of the United States. -
EP308 The World of Fancy Fruits: A Luxurious Trend with Robert Schueller, Director of Public Relations, Melissa’s Produce
The conversation explores the world of fancy fruits and their growing popularity, with a focus on luxurious and rare produce items. Robert Schueller, a PR hero at Melissa's, shares insights on the demand for high-end fruits, their cultural significance, and their availability in the market.
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EP307 The Current State of Food as Medicine with Tony Freytag, Executive Vice President, Crunch Pak and Steve Brazeel, Founder and CEO of SunTerra Produce
The conversation revolves around the Food as Medicine movement and the role of fresh fruits and vegetables in promoting health and wellness. The guests, Tony Freytag and Steve Brazeel, share insights on the impact of food as medicine, the challenges in the retail and healthcare sectors, and the need for collaboration between the produce industry and healthcare organizations.
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BONUS: Memorial Day Greeting from Lori Taylor
Honoring and remembering our fallen heroes on Memorial Day. Learn more about The Folds of Honor Foundation and the food brands that carry the Folds of Honor logo and emblem on their packaging.
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EP306 The Power of Emotional Connections in Nostalgia Marketing with CarrieAnn Arias, Karen Nardozza and Tristan Simpson
In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back CarrieAnn Arias, Karen Nardozza, and Tristan Simpson to discuss nostalgia marketing and how it relates to food.
The guests share personal stories of nostalgic food experiences and discuss the emotional connections that nostalgia creates. -
EP305 The Nutritional Power of Potatoes and Embracing Alcohol Awareness with Jackie London
In this conversation, Lori Taylor and Jackie London discuss the importance of potatoes as a vegetable and nutrient-dense food. They highlight the versatility and nutritional benefits of potatoes, including their potassium content.
The conversation then shifts to Alcohol Awareness Month and the growing sober lifestyle movement. Jackie raises concerns about the marketing of sugary beverages in the sober lifestyle market.
In this conversation, Jackie and Lori discuss various topics related to health, wellness, and pets. They explore the sober curious movement and the issue of added sugar in beverages marketed as alcohol alternatives.
They also discuss the financial aspects of pet ownership and the growing trend of creating DIY pet food. Additionally, they highlight the health benefits of having pets and the nutritional benefits of pecans.