The Fresh CrEd

Getting Hyped for VivaFresh 2023 w/ Dante Galeazzi

Dante Galeazzi joins the pod in this week’s episode! Everyone’s excited about the reunion as it heralds this years Viva Fresh show! Dante and the boys discuss the importance of conscious eating, and making small, simple dietary changes that have big impacts over time. This year's upcoming Viva Fresh show, Dante shares some super exciting details of what the show has in store. Not to mention, The Fresh CrEd will be live once again, but this time in the center of the convention!! We hope you enjoy this week's episode!Please Like, Comment, and Share!Viva Fresh 2023 will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, TXMarch, 31st - April 1st.Learn more at:https://vivafreshexpo.comhttps://texipa.org

First POD of 2023 with special guest Ashley Ojeda Porter!

Ashley makes a most welcome return to The Fresh CrEd in this week's episode, and helps the boys kick off the fist pod of 2023!Everyone shared recaps of their best and worst times during 2022. The boys catch up with Ashley as she fills them in on what's happened since her last appearance on The Fresh CrEd. You can expect to hear about boxing, YouTube certified carpentry, and everyone's new year goals.Ashley Ojeda Porter is always a blast to catch up with and is the first person to make a repeat appearance on the show!

Interview with Andy Hamilton from Markon Cooperative, Inc. @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference

Andy HamiltonChief Executive Officer | Markon Cooperative, Inc.Ed & Craig meet with long time friend and colleague Andy Hamilton at IFPA’s Foodservice Conference. Between the bouts of laughter the guys share old produce stories, touch on Andy’s background, briefly touch on Covid and the recovery of the foodservice industry. Andy is quite the skilled impressionist and pulls out some great ones during the interview to get Ed & Craig rolling. Please like, comment, and subscribe!Connect with Andy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-hamilton-3598883/#IFPA #foodserviceindustry #conference #freshproduce #podcast #produceindustry

Interview with Jessica Shelly from Cincinnati ISD @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference

Jessica ShellyDirector of Student Dining Services | Cincinnati Public SchoolsJessica joins the Fresh CrEd crew on a beautiful Monterey day to discuss the challenges and efforts of feeding an entire city worth of kids day in and day out. Jessica shares her journey from working at Cincinnati’s health department to working in school nutrition. Jessica was instrumental in introducing salad bars into Cincinnati’s 67 schools, an incredible feat considering most of her students live within food deserts. Jessica shares her ideas and thoughts on introducing fresh produce to kids early and the way that this exposure forms healthy and meaningful connections that will last a lifetime. It was awesome listening to Jessica speak on her experience at IFPA’s foodservice conference and the value it provides to her team and the benefits it brings back home to her district. Enjoy the show!! Please like, comment, and subscribe!Connect with Jessica: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessica-shelly-mba-sns-rehs-890a238/Twitter: JessicaLShelly#IFPA #foodserviceindustry #conference #freshproduce #podcast #produceindustry #k-12 #studentdining

Interview with Bryan Barsness from GrubMarket @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference

Bryan BarsnessVice President of Sales & Marketing | Grubmarket/WholesaleWare Bryan Barsness joins Ed & Craig live to discuss his Norwegian roots, Grubmarket's history and focus on bringing modern software solutions to the produce industry, and his first hand experience of a shark attack! Please like & subscribe!Grubmarket: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/Connect with Bryan:Linkedin:  linkedin.com/in/bryan-barsness#IFPA #foodserviceindustry #conference #freshproduce #podcast #produceindustry #Grubmarket #wholesaleware

Interview with Rick Overheat from IFCO @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference

Rick OverholtVice President, Grower Sales | IFCO SYSTEMSThis interview kicked off the day at IFPA's Foodservice Conference. Ed and Craig were joined by Rick Overholt from IFCO systems. Rick joined the show to share his passion for the produce industry, reusability, and IFCO's focus on sustainability. Topics include how IFCO is making a difference, inflation, jumping out of airplanes, labor shortages, and more. Enjoy the show! A huge thank you to IFCO Systems for their sponsorship, without their support these events would not be possible.  Please like, comment, and subscribe!  Connect with Rick:LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-overholt-226a4a1/ #IFPA #foodserviceindustry #conference #freshproduce #podcast #produceindustry

Interview with Steve Grinstead from FreshEdge @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference

Steve Grinstead Founder & CEO | FreshEdgeThe boys were thrilled to get the chance to speak with Steve Grinstead at IFPA's Foodservice Conference this year! Major topics of the conversation include:  - Steve’s presence, passion, and history in the produce industry - The creation of the Grinstead Group and Steve’s reentry into the     workforce - The impact of the pandemic and shutdown on FreshEdge and    how they pulled through with creative problem solving Connect with Steve: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/steve-grinstead-47aa349Website: thegrinsteadgroup.com#sxsw #IFPA #foodserviceindustry #conference #freshproduce #podcast #produceindustry

Interview with Robert Lambert from And Now You Know @ IFPA’s Foodservice Conference

Robert LambertFounder & CEO |  Vantage Point Media, And Now You KnowThe Fresh CrEd crew got the opportunity to sit down with Robert at IFPA's Foodservice Conference in beautiful Monterey, California. Robert shares his unorthodox entry into the produce industry after starting his early career in finance. Craig and Ed hear the story of how Robert met his wife and how he experienced 9/11 first hand in New York. Tune in for a great episode!Connect with Robert:Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/robert-lambert-8b160a4Website: andnowuknow.comTwitter: andnowuknow#sxsw #IFPA #foodserviceindustry #conference #freshproduce #podcast #produceindustry

Interview with IFPA’s Lauren M Scott at the Foodservice Conference 2022

Lauren M. Scott Chief Strategy Officer | International Fresh Produce AssociationLauren joined Craig and Ed at IFPA’s Foodservice Conference to discuss the conference and IFPA’s journey into South By Southwest. Lauren told the guys how she got started in the industry and why passion is so important. Exposure, innovation, influence, and openness were key points of conversation. She was an excellent guest and started the day with a lively discussion.Connect with Lauren: linkedin.com/in/iamlaurenmscott#sxsw #IFPA #foodserviceindustry #conference #freshproduce #podcast #produceindustry

Interview with IFPA’s Joe Watson & Andrew Marshall

This week the Fresh CrEd crew sits down with Joe Watson and Andrew Marshall from IFPA, the International Fresh Produce Association, in anticipation for the upcoming Foodservice Conference. This is the 41st year of the conference and the Fresh Cred crew will not only be attending, but broadcasting live from the show!Streaming on YouTubeFriday, 7/29, 10:30am - 5:30pm In this episode, Joe gives a peak at what to expect at the upcoming Foodservice show, Andrew talks about the a new buyer group, the K-12 School Foodservice buyers, joining the show, and they discuss the great opportunities to connect with other attendees at the show. IFPA Website - https://www.freshproduce.com/events/the-foodservice-conference/IFPA Foodservice AppiPhone - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ifpa-foodservice-conference/id1568161239Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapyourshow.FOODSERVICE21MobileAppPlease Like, Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Email your questions, comments, and show suggestions here: thefreshcred@gmail.com   Follow us on Social Media   Facebook:   The Fresh CrEd   Twitter:        @credfresh   Instagram:  @thefreshcred   Youtube:      The Fresh CrEd   LinkedIn:      The Fresh CrEd