2025 for The Packer Podcast has been a year of great conversations. While interviewing leaders and disruptors in the fresh produce industry, each guest has a chance to answer some “Fresh Take” questions to help our viewers get to know them a little better.
While each response is as unique as the guest, here are a few of my favorite responses:
1. Surprising “Saturday Night Live” Connection
Jennie Coleman, president of Equifruit and Chief Banana Badass, shared how she took a job as a cook for the Aykroyd family in Kingston, Ontario, after wrapping up a master’s degree.
Catch the entire episode here.
2. Beach, Please!
Tara Murray, vice president of marketing for Fresh Innovations and Yo Quiero Brands, shared how she answered the question when her future husband asked her what her dream job was.
Catch the entire episode here.
3. Silver Screen Shoutout
Walt Duflock, senior vice president of Western Growers, shares how his program at eBay had 15 minutes of fame in the “40-Year-Old Virgin” movie.
Catch the entire episode here.
4. Put Me in Coach
Frank Yiannas, former deputy commissioner of the FDA, shared with “The Packer Podcast” viewers his love of the New York Yankees and his dream to play in Yankee Stadium.
Catch the entire episode here.
5. Urban Farmers
Canadian Produce Marketing Association President Ron Lemaire shared his early ties to agriculture on his family’s farm in Ottawa.
