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Global Fresh Series

Global Fresh Series

By: The Produce Industry Network
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The Global Fresh Series podcast, featuring Juanita Gaglio, explores every aspect of the fresh produce industry worldwide. Each episode dives into global trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the future of fresh produce.Copyright 2025 The Produce Industry Network Art Cooking Economics Food & Wine Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Twas the Price Before Christmas: Avocados Dip, Citrus Climbs
    Dec 24 2025

    Twas the price before Christmas, and all through the supply chain, avocados were falling while citrus felt the strain. In this festive episode of the Global Fresh Series, we unwrap the latest market moves—avocado prices hitting multi-year lows thanks to booming imports, while California citrus climbs to holiday-high territory. With a nod to a classic Christmas tale (reimagined with fresh produce), this episode blends market insight with a little seasonal cheer.

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    14 mins
  • Holiday Travel, Heavy Rains & Global Ripples: How Weather and Trade Are Reshaping Fresh Produce
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode of the Global Fresh Series, we begin with a lighthearted (and honest) reflection on holiday travel, how flying has changed over the years, and why a cup of fresh fruit might be the best carry-on you can bring. But quickly, the conversation turns serious as we examine how timing, weather, and global trade pressures are reshaping fresh produce supply chains. Shifting to the U.S. Pacific Northwest, where torrential rainfall in Northwest Washington is creating real-time challenges for growers of berries, seed crops, specialty vegetables, forage, and dairy feed.

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    17 mins
  • From Bananas to Broccolini: Fresh Arrivals and a Trade Agreement Shaping the Produce World
    Dec 10 2025

    In this week’s episode, host Juanita Gaglio takes listeners on a whirlwind tour of the global fresh-produce scene — from bananas mysteriously washing ashore on U.K. beaches to the first shipments of Chilean cherries sparking excitement for the holiday season. We’ll also look at why broccolini is having a major moment on menus and market shelves alike.

    The feature story dives into the USMCA Agreement review, exploring what’s at stake for growers, exporters, and retailers across North America. With trade policy, produce trends, and fresh arrivals all on the table, this episode serves up a delicious mix of insight, intrigue, and inspiration — straight from the global produce supply chain.First Class Sponsor: Peak of the Market: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://peakofthemarket.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    18 mins
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