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!
Science in the News
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Past episodes

Podcast
Produce Policy Podcast: Science, Innovation & Agriculture
Explore the future of the produce industry with Vonnie Estes and policy expert Rebeckah Adcock. Delve into science, tech advancements, climate impacts, and ag labor policy.

Podcast
Smart Irrigation, Disease Detection, and Solar-Powered Farming: The Future of AgTech
Discover ag-tech innovations like photovoltaic shading, DNA-based pathogen detection, and plant-responsive irrigation in 'Smart Irrigation, Disease Detection, and Solar-Powered Farming.'

Podcast
Innovating Produce Supply Chains: AI, Fintech, and Food Quality Solutions
Explore Neolithics' hyperspectral imaging, ProducePay's financing solutions, Innov8.ag's geospatial analytics, and AI's role in fresh produce operations.

Podcast
Post-Harvest Innovations with AgroFresh, ClearLeaf, and Sufresca
Explore post-harvest technologies with AgroFresh, ClearLeaf, and Sufresca. Listen to Fresh Takes on Tech for insights on sustainable produce preservation.

Podcast
Transforming Pest Control and Pollination Practices
Discover AgraGene’s sterile insect tech, BloomX’s pollination optimization, and their solutions for climate change, labor shortages, and sustainable farming. Listen now!

Podcast
How can the fresh produce industry reduce its environmental footprint through innovative packaging?
Learn how the fresh produce industry reduces its environmental footprint with innovative packaging. Tune in to our podcast for sustainable solutions.

Podcast
Sustainable Agriculture Strategies With Measure to Improve
Measure to Improve and IFPA discuss the significance of the climate-smart commodities grant. Sustainability has become imperative in the fresh produce industry.

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EPISODE 100 Takes on Tech podcast: Climate Smart Agriculture with Max Teplitski and Drew Zabrocki
It's our 100th episode we discuss the nexus between agriculture, climate and consumer preferences and how education and flexibility drive adoption.

Technology Podcast
Supporting Farmers in Climate-Smart Solutions featuring FMC
Julie DiNatale from FMC discusses the crucial role of crop protection in climate solutions and the support needed for farmers in the face of climate change.

technology podcast
Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives for a Sustainable Future
World Wildlife Funds Sr. Director Suzy Friedman discusses WWF dedication to sustainability & the reliance of food sources on healthy ecosystems & biodiversity.