Fresh Takes on Tech Podcast

The IFPA Takes On Tech podcast dives into the fascinating intersection of technology and fresh produce. Hosted by Vonnie Estes, this show unveils how innovation is revolutionizing the way we grow, harvest, package, and deliver our food. From farm to table, discover how tech is shaping the future of the produce industry, bringing the Joy of Fresh™ to consumers worldwide!

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AI in the Produce Industry

Field Intelligence: Elliott Grant on AI in Agriculture

Science in the News

Science and Policy: The Battle Shaping Ag Biotechnology

Unveiling the MAHA Commission: The Future of Food Policies and Public Health

Navigating the New Administration: What's Next for Pesticides and Crop Protection?

PFAS and Your Produce: Separating Fact from Fiction

Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Microplastics, PFAS and Heavy Metals Risk in Produce

Behind the Scenes of Produce Policy: Science and Politics

Live Recordings from the 2024 Global Produce & Floral Show

Sponsored by

Smart Irrigation, Disease Detection, and Solar-Powered Farming:
The Future of AgTech

Innovating Produce Supply Chains:
AI, Fintech, and Food Quality Solutions

AgroFresh, ClearLeaf & Surfresca:
Advancing Fresh Produce Preservation

Farm-ng & L5 Robotics: Small-Scale Robotics and Autonomous Harvesting Innovations

AgraGene & BloomX: Transforming Pest Control and Pollination Practices

How can the fresh produce industry reduce its environmental footprint through innovative packaging?

2024 Climate-Smart Season Episodes

Sponsored by

Partnerships and Collaborations to Elevate Food with Peter Wells

Embracing the Principles of Nature Farming with Wiam Haddad

How to Get Started in Regenerative Agriculture with Steven Cardoza

Revolutionizing Crop Protection with Ben Cicora

Sustainable Agriculture Strategies With Measure to Improve

Charting the Path to Climate-Smart Agriculture

2024 Sustainable Packaging Episodes

Sponsored by

Reducing Food Waste, Enhancing Freshness, and Business Evolution with Jenny Du

Reusable Packaging, Supply Chain Innovation, and Collaborative Solutions with Tim Debus

Leading Change, Sustainable Packaging, and Global Outlook with Rachel Depree

How Industry Collaboration and Technological Innovation Impact Sustainable Packaging with Garland Perkins

Sustainable Packaging, AI-Driven Material Discovery, and Robotics with Po-Yen Chen

Emerging Trends in Sustainable Packaging with Max Teplitski and Andrew Stephens

2024 Climate-Smart Season Episodes

Sponsored by

Partnerships and Collaborations to Elevate Food with Peter Wells

Embracing the Principles of Nature Farming with Wiam Haddad

How to Get Started in Regenerative Agriculture with Steven Cardoza

Revolutionizing Crop Protection with Ben Cicora

Sustainable Agriculture Strategies With Measure to Improve

Charting the Path to Climate-Smart Agriculture

Live Recordings from the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show

Sponsored by

Harvesting Innovation

Inside the Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator Program

Illuminating AgTech Innovations in Fresh Produce

Navigating Traceability and Innovation in the Produce Industry

AgTech Revolution

Pioneering Innovations in Produce Industry Tech

2023 Sustainability Season Episodes

Compostable Concerns

The Future of PLU Stickers in a Sustainable Produce Industry

Sustainable Packaging

Balancing Quality, Safety and the Environment with Adam Hollowell

Charting the Future of Sustainable Packaging

IFPA Expert Insight

Life Cycle Assessments in Packaging Sustainability

With Wyatt Maysey

Compostable Revolution

Sustainable Solutions to Plastic Waste
with John Paap

Redefining Sustainability, Flavor and Impact in Food

With Simply Good Jars

2023 Climate-Smart Season Episodes

Nurturing Growth

Supporting Farmers in Climate-Smart Solutions featuring FMC

Cultivating a Greener Tomorrow

Climate-Smart Initiatives for the Future

Bayer's Commitment to Regenerative Agriculture and Climate-Smart Solutions

Revolutionizing Agriculture

Award-Winning Regenerative Practices w/Braga Fresh & Agrology

Regenerative Organic

A Path to a Healthier Planet
with Paul Lightfoot

Driscoll's Global Commitments & Climate-Smart Strategies

With Marta Baptista

The Path to Climate-Smart Agriculture

With Renée Vassilos

Fresh Takes on Tech Podcast

AI in the Produce Industry

Field Intelligence: Elliott Grant on AI in Agriculture

Science in the News

Science and Policy: The Battle Shaping Ag Biotechnology

Unveiling the MAHA Commission: The Future of Food Policies and Public Health

Navigating the New Administration: What's Next for Pesticides and Crop Protection?

PFAS and Your Produce: Separating Fact from Fiction

Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Microplastics, PFAS and Heavy Metals Risk in Produce

Behind the Scenes of Produce Policy: Science and Politics

Live Recordings from the 2024 Global Produce & Floral Show

Smart Irrigation, Disease Detection, and Solar-Powered Farming: The Future of AgTech

Innovating Produce Supply Chains: AI, Fintech, and Food Quality Solutions

AgroFresh, ClearLeaf & Surfresca: Advancing Fresh Produce Preservation

Farm-ng & L5 Robotics: Small-Scale Robotics and Autonomous Harvesting Innovations

AgraGene & BloomX: Transforming Pest Control and Pollination Practices

How can the fresh produce industry reduce its environmental footprint through innovative packaging?

2024 Climate-Smart Season Episodes

Partnerships and Collaborations to Elevate Food with Peter Wells

Embracing the Principles of Nature Farming with Wiam Haddad

How to Get Started in Regenerative Agriculture with Steven Cardoza

Revolutionizing Crop Protection with Ben Cicora

Sustainable Agriculture Strategies With Measure to Improve

Charting the Path to Climate-Smart Agriculture

2024 Sustainable Packaging Episodes

Reducing Food Waste, Enhancing Freshness, and Business Evolution with Jenny Du

Reusable Packaging, Supply Chain Innovation, and Collaborative Solutions with Tim Debus

Leading Change, Sustainable Packaging, and Global Outlook with Rachel Depree

How Industry Collaboration and Technological Innovation Impact Sustainable Packaging with Garland Perkins

Sustainable Packaging, AI-Driven Material Discovery, and Robotics with Po-Yen Chen

Emerging Trends in Sustainable Packaging with Max Teplitski and Andrew Stephens

2024 Climate-Smart Season Episodes

Partnerships and Collaborations to Elevate Food with Peter Wells

Embracing the Principles of Nature Farming with Wiam Haddad

How to Get Started in Regenerative Agriculture with Steven Cardoza

Revolutionizing Crop Protection with Ben Cicora

Sustainable Agriculture Strategies With Measure to Improve

Charting the Path to Climate-Smart Agriculture

Live Recordings from the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show

Harvesting Innovation

Inside the Fresh Field Catalyst Accelerator Program

Illuminating AgTech Innovations in Fresh Produce

Navigating Traceability and Innovation in the Produce Industry

AgTech Revolution

Pioneering Innovations in Produce Industry Tech

2023 Sustainability Season Episodes

Compostable Concerns

The Future of PLU Stickers in a Sustainable Produce Industry

Sustainable Packaging

Balancing Quality, Safety and the Environment with Adam Hollowell

Charting the Future of Sustainable Packaging

IFPA Expert Insight

Life Cycle Assessments in Packaging Sustainability

With Wyatt Maysey

Compostable Revolution

Sustainable Solutions to Plastic Wastewith John Paap

Redefining Sustainability, Flavor and Impact in Food

With Simply Good Jars

2023 Climate-Smart Season Episodes

Nurturing Growth

Supporting Farmers in Climate-Smart Solutions featuring FMC

Cultivating a Greener Tomorrow

Climate-Smart Initiatives for the Future

Bayer's Commitment to Regenerative Agriculture and Climate-Smart Solutions

Revolutionizing Agriculture

Award-Winning Regenerative Practices w/Braga Fresh & Agrology

Regenerative Organic

A Path to a Healthier Planet with Paul Lightfoot

Driscoll's Global Commitments & Climate-Smart Strategies

With Marta Baptista

The Path to Climate-Smart Agriculture

With Renée Vassilos

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Smart Irrigation, Disease Detection, and Solar-Powered Farming:
The Future of AgTech

Innovating Produce Supply Chains:
AI, Fintech, and Food Quality Solutions

AgroFresh, ClearLeaf & Surfresca:
Advancing Fresh Produce Preservation

Sustainable Solutions to Plastic Waste
with John Paap

A Path to a Healthier Planet
with Paul Lightfoot