Join us for a historic first as Global Women Fresh presents its first-ever Café Virtual in Spanish, bringing together voices that empower, uplift, and lead across the global produce industry.

Hosted by the incredible Julie Escobar, Co-Founder of Global Women Fresh, and the inspiring Coach Jen Monterroso, this live segment highlights Latina leadership, connection, and community within the fresh produce space.

Get ready for powerful insights, real stories, and an inclusive conversation focused on empowering women around the world—now en Español!

Tune in, connect, and be part of this groundbreaking moment for Global Women Leaders!

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In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we take you on a tour of the international trade show circuit, diving into the key takeaways from Freshfel Europe’s sustainability-focused events and the innovation-packed Macfrut 2025 in Rimini.

We also explore the booming global demand for fresh cherries, their emergence as a premium fruit, and how they’re shaping sourcing and strategy in key markets. Finally, we zoom in on China’s growing influence in the produce space — from skyrocketing cherry imports to evolving consumer expectations.

Tune in for a fresh look at the global produce pulse — where trade, taste, and trends meet.

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We're back with Part 2 of our special coverage from the ROFDA Conference, and co-host Dan Avakian joins Patrick Kelly as we dive deeper into the innovation, collaboration, and leadership shaping the retail and wholesale produce space.

In this episode, we sit down with a phenomenal lineup of guests including:

🥬 Brent Shammo – bringing insights on fresh strategies and customer engagement

🥕 Teresa Pope – sharing her perspective on supplier partnerships and sustainability

🍊 Miguel Herrera – exploring distribution excellence and operational growth

🍇 Patrick Bittle – highlighting tech trends and future-forward thinking in the industry

🍎 Rob Austin – discussing leadership, legacy, and building strong produce programs

Whether you're a buyer, grower, retailer, or industry enthusiast, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways from key voices helping to shape the future of produce.

Tune in and stay fresh with The Produce Industry Podcast!