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Overcoming the fresh produce food loss & waste challenge
Jun 11, 2026
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How are food influencers driving change?
May 29, 2026
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How Design Thinking is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Produce Packaging
Apr 17, 2026
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Latest trends in produce consumption
Mar 9, 2026
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Innovation in produce industry
Feb 25, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11/26 |  Overcoming the fresh produce food loss & waste challenge | This episode from a CPMA 2026 business session features a panel of growers, retailers, and food rescue innovators who break down practical strategies to reduce Canada’s food loss and waste. Tune in to learn more about how addressing logistics, economic incentives, surplus produce, and new supply chain survey initiatives could help tackle the complexities of food loss and waste. | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 |  How are food influencers driving change? | In this episode of the CPMA Produce Talks podcast, Sue Lewis, CPMA’s VP of Marketing & Events, interviews Canadian food influencers Christopher Rivest, dietitian Desiree Nielsen, and home economist Mairlyn Smith on how they inspire their audiences to eat more fruits and vegetables. | — | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  How Design Thinking is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Produce Packaging✨ | sustainabilitypackaging+3 | Edmund Chin | Lucid CorpCPMA+1 | — | design thinkingsustainable packaging+3 | — | 29m 12s | |
| 3/9/26 |  Latest trends in produce consumption✨ | healthbusiness+1 | Sue LewisVeronica Rouse | CPMA | — | barriers to eating fruits and vegetablestips to overcome barriers+3 | — | 13m 24s | |
| 2/25/26 |  Innovation in produce industry✨ | innovationproduce industry+3 | Denise VenderveenAmanda Wilder+1 | Clean WorksProvision Analytics+1 | — | fresh produceprimary production+3 | — | 22m 55s | |
| 1/28/26 |  Canadian consumer trends in produce shopping✨ | consumer trendsshopping habits+3 | Mike Mauti | CPMAExeculytics Consulting | — | Canadian shopperGen Z+3 | — | 21m 56s | |
| 12/16/25 |  Reflecting on 2025 and key insights for a stronger 2026 produce industry✨ | produce industryconsumer habits+3 | Ron LemaireDavid Coletto | CPMAAbacus Data+1 | Canada | Canada's fresh produce industryshifting consumer habits+3 | Crawford Packaging | 35m 13s | |
| 12/2/25 |  Beyond waste reduction - Redefining sustainable packaging✨ | sustainabilitypackaging+3 | Stuart JacksonJF Delorme+1 | IFCOQFresh Lab+2 | — | sustainable packagingwaste reduction+7 | Crawford Packaging | 33m 18s | |
| 11/18/25 |  From burden to advantage: Rethinking sustainability reporting and assurance✨ | sustainabilityenvironment+3 | John MeskoWyatt Maysey+1 | Potato Sustainability AllianceTaylor Farms+4 | — | audit fatigueenvironmental progress+5 | Crawford Packaging | 37m 57s | |
| 11/4/25 |  My Produce Story - Sustainability: A Lifelong Pursuit✨ | sustainabilitycareer development+3 | Justine Taylor | Topline FarmsCPMA+1 | — | sustainabilitycareer journey+3 | — | 14m 38s | |
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| 10/21/25 |  Growing Your Career in Produce: Insights from the Passion for Produce Program Alumni✨ | career developmentproduce industry+3 | Passion For Produce Alumni | CPMAPassion For Produce(PFP | — | Passion for Producecareer growth+3 | — | 16m 17s | |
| 10/14/25 |  Advocacy for fresh produce✨ | advocacyfresh produce+3 | George PitsikoulisAdri de Wet+1 | CPMAGovernment Relations & Industry Technology+3 | Canada | advocacyfresh produce sector+3 | — | 27m 43s | |
| 9/30/25 | Between Two Chairs: Navigating Change in Canada’s Produce Sector | CPMA President Ron Lemaire sits down with CPMA Chair Steve Bamford, CEO of Fresh Advancements, Bamford Produce, and Freshline Foods, and past CPMA Chair George Pitsikoulis, President and CEO of Canadawide Fruit Wholesalers Inc. | — | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | Something Fresh: A New Season of Produce Talks | Produce Talks, brought to you by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association, is back with shorter, more frequent episodes packed with what’s new in the produce industry. This season features a special sustainability series on food waste, packaging, and more, along with consumer insights with influencers, dietitians, and marketing research experts. We’ll also put a spotlight on people shaping the future of produce. Stay tuned – because the future of fresh starts here. | — | ||||||
| 6/24/25 | Produce and Politics – What does the new federal government mean for fresh produce in Canada? | CPMA President Ron Lemaire and Abacus Data CEO David Coletto explore Canada’s new minority government, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership, and what the shifting political and consumer landscape means for industry advocacy. | — | ||||||
| 4/17/25 | State of Trade: A New Era of International Trade | Ron Lemaire, CPMA and John Stackhouse from RBC explore the current state of the North American agri-food and produce market. | — | ||||||
| 9/26/24 | CPMA Produce Champion Lianne Rood | CPMA President Ron Lemaire introduces MP Lianne Rood as CPMA’s 2024 Produce Champion. | — | ||||||
| 8/28/24 | Supply Chain Innovation and Sustainability: Iceless Broccoli | Sobeys and Verdant Technologies partner to ship and store broccoli without the use of ice. | — | ||||||
| 7/26/24 | Consumers and the Retail Perspective | Recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver | — | ||||||
| 6/28/24 | Women in Produce - Mentorship | In this episode of Produce Talks, we listen to the recording of a Learning Lounge from the recent CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Vancouver. Moderator Jessica Levac of Bellemont Powell leads a discussion with 4 other women as they speak about the power of mentorship, how they have benefited from mentors and how women can get involved in a mentorship program. They also share key insights for other women in the industry. Our panelists are: • Devon Kennedy of Highline Mushrooms • Kate Isaacson of Fresh Direct Produce • Dorothy Redick of FirstFruits Farms • Colleen Goto of Freshpoint Vancouver | — | ||||||
| 5/31/24 | Young Professionals – Attracting and Keeping Emerging Leaders | Young professionals are changing the perspective of businesses by introducing new approaches and solutions, openness to diversity and inclusion, and adaptability that will strengthen any organization. | — | ||||||
| 2/26/24 | CPMA Innovation Zone Company Spotlight (Part 2) | We hear from 3 different innovative companies about their products and their experiences at the Innovation Zone at the CPMA Convention and Trade Show. | — | ||||||
| 1/30/24 | January 2024 State of the Canadian produce industry | Jane Proctor, Colin Chapdelaine, Brian Faulkner and Sue Lewis on the state of the Canadian produce industry and marketing fruit and vegetables to Canadians. | — | ||||||
| 12/14/23 | Year-End discussion with David Coletto | Ron Lemaire and David Coletto have a 2023 Year in Review discussion. | — | ||||||
| 12/7/23 | Government Proposals for Packaging Regulations | Dan Duguay provides an update on the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) packaging regulations that aim to significantly reduce plastic packaging for fresh fruits and vegetables. We discuss CPMA and the industry’s response to these proposals and report on the impact they would have on the fresh produce industry in Canada. | — | ||||||
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