The Fresh CrEd

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The Fresh CrEd is a podcast focused on the people and ideas shaping the fresh produce industry. Hosted by Ed Bertaud, the show features conversations with growers, retailers, industry leaders, and innovators across the produce supply chain. Topics range from retail strategy and marketing to logistics, trade policy, technology, and the real-world challenges facing fresh produce today. Episodes are recorded both in studio and on location at major industry events, bringing viewers closer to the conversations driving the produce business forward.

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SWIPE Expo 2026 Recap | Fresh Produce Industry Event in Tucson, AZ

SWIPE Expo 2026 Recap | Fresh Produce Industry Event in Tucson, AZ The Fresh CrEd

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Lance Jungmeyer | Border Logistics, Market Access & Produce Trade at SWIPE 2026

Lance Jungmeyer | Border Logistics, Market Access & Produce Trade at SWIPE 2026 The Fresh CrEd

3 views - 3 days ago

Why Border Delays and Truck Shortages Are Disrupting Produce Supply

Why Border Delays and Truck Shortages Are Disrupting Produce Supply The Fresh CrEd

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Kristi Novak | Retail, Water & Supply Challenges at SWIPE 2026

Kristi Novak | Retail, Water & Supply Challenges at SWIPE 2026 The Fresh CrEd

17 views - 1 week ago

Kristi Novak | Retail, Water & Supply Challenges at SWIPE 2026

Kristi Novak | Retail, Water & Supply Challenges at SWIPE 2026 The Fresh CrEd

10 views - 1 week ago

Colin Ager | Tariffs, Retail Strategy & Serving Texans at SWIPE 2026

Colin Ager | Tariffs, Retail Strategy & Serving Texans at SWIPE 2026 The Fresh CrEd

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Colin Ager | Tariffs, Retail Strategy & Serving Texans at SWIPE 2026

Colin Ager | Tariffs, Retail Strategy & Serving Texans at SWIPE 2026 The Fresh CrEd

11 views - 2 weeks ago

Raquel Espinoza on Tariffs, AI & Leadership | SWIPE 2026

Raquel Espinoza on Tariffs, AI & Leadership | SWIPE 2026 The Fresh CrEd

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Raquel Espinoza | Tariffs, AI & Industry Leadership at SWIPE 2026

Raquel Espinoza | Tariffs, AI & Industry Leadership at SWIPE 2026 The Fresh CrEd

9 views - 3 weeks ago

Don’t Break USMCA: Why Trade Predictability Matters for Produce | Ron Lemaire (CPMA)

Don’t Break USMCA: Why Trade Predictability Matters for Produce | Ron Lemaire (CPMA) The Fresh CrEd

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Don’t Break USMCA: Why Trade Predictability Matters for Produce | Ron Lemaire (CPMA)

Don’t Break USMCA: Why Trade Predictability Matters for Produce | Ron Lemaire (CPMA) The Fresh CrEd

7 views - 4 weeks ago

Leadership, Tariffs, and the Cost of Uncertainty | Matt Mandel (CEO, Sunfed)

Leadership, Tariffs, and the Cost of Uncertainty | Matt Mandel (CEO, Sunfed) The Fresh CrEd

15 views - 4 weeks ago

Leadership, Tariffs, and the Cost of Uncertainty | Matt Mandel (CEO, Sunfed)

Leadership, Tariffs, and the Cost of Uncertainty | Matt Mandel (CEO, Sunfed) The Fresh CrEd

9 views - 4 weeks ago

How Produce Companies Are Protecting Themselves from Fraud

How Produce Companies Are Protecting Themselves from Fraud The Fresh CrEd

34 views - 1 month ago

Trust, Transparency, and Technology in the Modern Produce Supply Chain

Trust, Transparency, and Technology in the Modern Produce Supply Chain The Fresh CrEd

12 views - 1 month ago

Reusables, Labor & Automation: Inside IFCO’s Fresh Supply Chain Strategy

Reusables, Labor & Automation: Inside IFCO’s Fresh Supply Chain Strategy The Fresh CrEd

156 views - 3 months ago

Reusables, Labor & Automation: Inside IFCO’s Fresh Supply Chain Strategy

Reusables, Labor & Automation: Inside IFCO’s Fresh Supply Chain Strategy The Fresh CrEd

6 views - 3 months ago

Closing the Talent Gap: How Digital Nest Builds the Next Generation Workforce

Closing the Talent Gap: How Digital Nest Builds the Next Generation Workforce The Fresh CrEd

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Closing the Talent Gap: How Digital Nest Builds the Next Generation Workforce

Closing the Talent Gap: How Digital Nest Builds the Next Generation Workforce The Fresh CrEd

6 views - 5 months ago

Paul Hardy: Global Lessons, Local Leadership at Monterey Mushrooms

Paul Hardy: Global Lessons, Local Leadership at Monterey Mushrooms The Fresh CrEd

104 views - 6 months ago

Paul Hardy: Global Lessons, Local Leadership at Monterey Mushrooms

Paul Hardy: Global Lessons, Local Leadership at Monterey Mushrooms The Fresh CrEd

60 views - 6 months ago

Peter Beaullieu: Finding the Quality–Value Intersection in Produce

Peter Beaullieu: Finding the Quality–Value Intersection in Produce The Fresh CrEd

13 views - 6 months ago

Peter Beaullieu: Finding the Quality–Value Intersection in Produce

Peter Beaullieu: Finding the Quality–Value Intersection in Produce The Fresh CrEd

59 views - 6 months ago

Jeanne Reilly: Feeding the Future Through School Nutrition

Jeanne Reilly: Feeding the Future Through School Nutrition The Fresh CrEd

67 views - 6 months ago

Jeanne Reilly: Feeding the Future Through School Nutrition

Jeanne Reilly: Feeding the Future Through School Nutrition The Fresh CrEd

4 views - 6 months ago

Make America Healthy Again: Name Produce in Policy — Cathy Burns, IFPA

Make America Healthy Again: Name Produce in Policy — Cathy Burns, IFPA The Fresh CrEd

49 views - 7 months ago

Name Produce in Policy (with IFPA President Cathy Burns)

Name Produce in Policy (with IFPA President Cathy Burns) The Fresh CrEd

3 views - 7 months ago

Driving Collaboration & Innovation: Sobeys, Misionero & IFPA at the IFPA Retail Conference

Driving Collaboration & Innovation: Sobeys, Misionero & IFPA at the IFPA Retail Conference The Fresh CrEd

17 views - 8 months ago

Driving Collaboration & Innovation: Sobeys, Misionero & IFPA at the IFPA Retail Conference

Driving Collaboration & Innovation: Sobeys, Misionero & IFPA at the IFPA Retail Conference The Fresh CrEd

2.5K views - 8 months ago

Border to Border: Viva Fresh 2025 Wrap-Up

Border to Border: Viva Fresh 2025 Wrap-Up The Fresh CrEd

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Border to Border: Viva Fresh 2025 Wrap-Up

Border to Border: Viva Fresh 2025 Wrap-Up The Fresh CrEd

3.2K views - 9 months ago

From Bag Boy to Produce Boss: Jon Holder’s Journey & Retail Wisdom

From Bag Boy to Produce Boss: Jon Holder’s Journey & Retail Wisdom The Fresh CrEd

3.7K views - 9 months ago

From Bag Boy to Produce Boss: Jon Holder’s Journey & Retail Wisdom

From Bag Boy to Produce Boss: Jon Holder’s Journey & Retail Wisdom The Fresh CrEd

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Cultivating the Future: Students, Tech, and the Power of Exposure at Viva Fresh

Cultivating the Future: Students, Tech, and the Power of Exposure at Viva Fresh The Fresh CrEd

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Cultivating the Future: Students, Tech, and the Power of Exposure at Viva Fresh

Cultivating the Future: Students, Tech, and the Power of Exposure at Viva Fresh The Fresh CrEd

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Hustle, Humor, and H-E-B: Austin Moore’s Fresh Take on Produce

Hustle, Humor, and H-E-B: Austin Moore’s Fresh Take on Produce The Fresh CrEd

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Hustle, Humor, and H-E-B: Austin Moore’s Fresh Take on Produce

Hustle, Humor, and H-E-B: Austin Moore’s Fresh Take on Produce The Fresh CrEd

61 views - 10 months ago

Tariffs, Tropicals, and Leadership: Anthony Serafino on Navigating Produce with Purpose

Tariffs, Tropicals, and Leadership: Anthony Serafino on Navigating Produce with Purpose The Fresh CrEd

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Tariffs, Tropicals, and Leadership: Anthony Serafino on Navigating Produce with Purpose

Tariffs, Tropicals, and Leadership: Anthony Serafino on Navigating Produce with Purpose The Fresh CrEd

241 views - 10 months ago

Joe Watson Retail final

Joe Watson Retail final The Fresh CrEd

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Building Community at the IFPA Retail Conference with Joe Watson

Building Community at the IFPA Retail Conference with Joe Watson The Fresh CrEd

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From Nuclear Submarines to Produce Tech: Chip Starns on Food Safety, Shelf Life & Leading w/ Purpose

From Nuclear Submarines to Produce Tech: Chip Starns on Food Safety, Shelf Life & Leading w/ Purpose The Fresh CrEd

503 views - 10 months ago

From Nuclear Submarines to Produce Tech: Chip Starns on Food Safety, Shelf Life & Leading with Pu...

From Nuclear Submarines to Produce Tech: Chip Starns on Food Safety, Shelf Life & Leading with Pu... The Fresh CrEd

19 views - 10 months ago

Put Your Name on It: Cathy Burns on Risk, Leadership, and Fighting for Fresh

Put Your Name on It: Cathy Burns on Risk, Leadership, and Fighting for Fresh The Fresh CrEd

6.9K views - 1 year ago

Put Your Name on It: Cathy Burns on Risk, Leadership, and Fighting for Fresh

Put Your Name on It: Cathy Burns on Risk, Leadership, and Fighting for Fresh The Fresh CrEd

30 views - 1 year ago

Karen Caplan: Lessons in Leadership, Loyalty, and Legacy

Karen Caplan: Lessons in Leadership, Loyalty, and Legacy The Fresh CrEd

3.7K views - 1 year ago

Karen Caplan: Lessons in Leadership, Loyalty, and Legacy

Karen Caplan: Lessons in Leadership, Loyalty, and Legacy The Fresh CrEd

18 views - 1 year ago

Fresh Perspectives: Inside the World of Watermelon Queens

Fresh Perspectives: Inside the World of Watermelon Queens The Fresh CrEd

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Fresh Perspectives: Inside the World of Watermelon Queens

Fresh Perspectives: Inside the World of Watermelon Queens The Fresh CrEd

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Banana Justice: How Equifruit is Redefining Fair Trade with Jennie Coleman

Banana Justice: How Equifruit is Redefining Fair Trade with Jennie Coleman The Fresh CrEd

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Banana Justice: How Equifruit is Redefining Fair Trade with Jennie Coleman

Banana Justice: How Equifruit is Redefining Fair Trade with Jennie Coleman The Fresh CrEd

89 views - 1 year ago

Why Produce Needs a Marathon Mindset: Yan Branco on Tech, Farming, & the Future of Food

Why Produce Needs a Marathon Mindset: Yan Branco on Tech, Farming, & the Future of Food The Fresh CrEd

35 views - 1 year ago

Why Produce Needs a Marathon Mindset: Yan Branco on Tech, Farming, & the Future of Food

Why Produce Needs a Marathon Mindset: Yan Branco on Tech, Farming, & the Future of Food The Fresh CrEd

6.1K views - 1 year ago

Welcome to The Fresh CrEd Series from the Global Produce & Floral Show!

Welcome to The Fresh CrEd Series from the Global Produce & Floral Show! The Fresh CrEd

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From Humble Beginnings to Congress: Congressman Ruben Gallego’s Inspiring Journey

From Humble Beginnings to Congress: Congressman Ruben Gallego’s Inspiring Journey The Fresh CrEd

34 views - 1 year ago

Bridging Borders: Immigration, Agriculture, and Insights with Rep. Ruben Gallego

Bridging Borders: Immigration, Agriculture, and Insights with Rep. Ruben Gallego The Fresh CrEd

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Exclusive Interview with Congressman Ruben Gallego: Life, Immigration, & Agriculture

Exclusive Interview with Congressman Ruben Gallego: Life, Immigration, & Agriculture The Fresh CrEd

46 views - 1 year ago

Hurricane Francine, Inflation, and the Produce Market's Future

Hurricane Francine, Inflation, and the Produce Market's Future The Fresh CrEd

23 views - 1 year ago

Mastering Leadership & Strategy: Julie Krivanek on Executive Development in Fresh Produce

Mastering Leadership & Strategy: Julie Krivanek on Executive Development in Fresh Produce The Fresh CrEd

4.8K views - 1 year ago

Mastering Leadership & Strategy: Julie Krivanek on Executive Development in Fresh Produce

Mastering Leadership & Strategy: Julie Krivanek on Executive Development in Fresh Produce The Fresh CrEd

50 views - 1 year ago