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Fresh From the Field Fridays

Fresh From the Field Fridays

Written by: Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian
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Welcome to Fresh From The Field Fridays with Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian! Tune in weekly for your essential download on supply trends, category updates, brand awareness, and what's hot in the market. Broadcasting live from the vibrant San Francisco Bay of California, we delve into every aspect of the produce and supply chain industry. Join us each week for insightful discussions, expert interviews, and the freshest updates to keep you ahead of the curve in the produce world. Don't miss out on the latest in the industry – subscribe and stay informed with Fresh From The Field Fridays!Copyright 2026 Dan "The Produce Man" Avakian Art Cooking Economics Food & Wine Hygiene & Healthy Living Marketing Marketing & Sales
Episodes
  • Hot Seasonal Picks - Papayas, Pixies & Apricots and More...
    May 8 2026

    This week on Fresh from the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man has a whole lineup on the table - starting with rain-damaged Apache apricots and as peaches and nectarines begin filling the stands we’re saying goodbye to one of the season’s favorite citrus items - sweet, easy-peeling Ojai Pixie tangerines.

    Dan shares a quick purple artichoke tip, talks about items for his Juice Cleanse, Maradol papayas, white asparagus, how to pick out the freshest greens, and even how to sweeten up your juice naturally without adding fruit. Plus - Sweetest Batch strawberries, gold kiwi from New Zealand, and a whole bunch more.

    It’s all right here on Fresh from the Field Fridays from the Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media.

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    18 mins
  • Inside Sandy Shore Farms - Asparagus, Regenerative Farming, and Community
    May 1 2026

    This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan the Produce Man is joined by Marc Wall and Neil Smith of Sandy Shore Farms in Ontario, Canada.

    And right now, one of the big crops coming out of Ontario is asparagus. Marc and Neil talk about the Canadian asparagus season, how they work alongside growers in Michigan and New Jersey, and how imports from Mexico are affecting the market.

    They also share why customers in their area are so receptive to local crops, the differences between asparagus varieties, and how those varieties all trace back to one mother plant.

    We also get into fresh processing with peppers and onions, food bank donations, reducing plastic, regenerative farming, cover crops, and what it takes to grow quality produce on a community-oriented family farm.

    It’s all right here on Fresh From the Field Fridays from The Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media.

    Check out aglifemedia.com today.

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    26 mins
  • Are Imported Pears Crushing California’s Bartlett Crop?
    Apr 24 2026

    This week on Fresh From The Field Fridays…

    Dan is joined by Chris Zanobini from the California Pear Advisory Board.

    We’re digging into what’s really going on with imported pears flooding the market right when California fruit - especially Bartletts - is coming on. What that means for our growers, what you’re seeing at retail, and why it matters more than most people realize.

    We also get into how the produce industry - and you as a consumer - can actually be part of the solution.

    Fresh From The Field Fridays is brought to you by The Produce Industry Network and AgLife Media.

    Check out aglifemedia.com today.

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    21 mins
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