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In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, Lori Taylor interviews Raina Nelson, the President and CEO of WestFalia Fruit USA, about avocado oil.
They discuss the rise of avocado oil as a popular seed oil alternative, the growth of the avocado oil market, and the unique qualities of Westfalia's avocado oil.

This week represents one decade since the seven Stanley brothers helped launch the CBD industry from Colorado. Per proclamation by Governor Jared Polisin 2020, following the unfortunate passing of Charlotte Figi, April 7th is officially 'Charlotte Figi Day' in Colorado.
.Charlotte's Web Inc., the market leader in CBD products, today unveils its "Charlotte Figi Family Grant Program" as an annual initiative to honor the historic legacy of Charlotte, the little girl who suffered from seizures due to Dravet Syndrome, and her story that helped to change CBD access for millions around the world.  
Lori speaks with Charlotte's mother, Paige Figi, about her extaordinary journey.

In this episode, Lori Taylor discusses the collaboration between growers and retailers with Meghan Diaz, Senior Director of Local and Regional Produce at Sprouts Farmers Market, and Brian Klumpp, Director of Sales and Marketing at North Bay Produce.
They focus on the seasonal promotion of Florida blueberries at Sprouts and the importance of connecting shoppers with the farm-to-table concept. 

In 2014, Burnell Cotlon spent his life savings to open the only fresh grocery store in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans. When the pandemic put many in his community out of work, he began allowing customers to take groceries on credit. Within a month, he’d opened tabs for more than 60 customers who could no longer afford to buy food.
Cotlon, an Army veteran who lived in a FEMA trailer for three years after Hurricane Katrina, missed mortgage payments on his own house as his store quickly lost revenue, but he continued to offer lines of credit and even gave away food to customers.  
Find out more about his inspiring story and how he is an inspiration to so many.

Join us for a special celebration as we mark the incredible milestone of our 300th episode!
In this episode, we reflect on the journey so far, sharing memorable moments, impactful discussions, and the invaluable insights gained along the way.

In this episode, Lori Taylor and Jackie London discuss various topics related to nutrition and wellness. They start by introducing Jackie and talking about their friendship.
They then dive into National Nutrition Month and the theme of 'Beyond the Table,' which focuses on health-promoting habits that go beyond just the food we eat.