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Christmas Day Special w/ Melissa Ackerman, Founder of Planet Harvest - EP367
Christmas Day Special w/ Melissa Ackerman, Founder of Planet Harvest - EP367
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Dec 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this week's episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we are here on the holiday talking with Melissa Ackerman of Planet Harvest. Planet Harvest is here to revolutionize the way people enjoy fresh produce, making it more accessible and convenient by refining supply chains and introducing rescued produce to their daily lives.
As the founder and CEO of Planet Harvest, Melissa is on a mission to optimize the produce supply chain and create a positive impact on the environment, health, and society. With over 14 years of experience in the produce industry, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing growers, distributors, retailers, consumers, and healthcare providers. She leverages her skills in mediation, legal writing, and legal research to facilitate collaboration, innovation, and sustainability across the agriculture ecosystem.
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FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com , WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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As the founder and CEO of Planet Harvest, Melissa is on a mission to optimize the produce supply chain and create a positive impact on the environment, health, and society. With over 14 years of experience in the produce industry, she has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing growers, distributors, retailers, consumers, and healthcare providers. She leverages her skills in mediation, legal writing, and legal research to facilitate collaboration, innovation, and sustainability across the agriculture ecosystem.
supply
FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com, Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com and Summer Citrus From South Africa; https://www.summercitrus.com
CHOICE SPONSORS: Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com, Jac Vandenberg Inc.: https://www.jacvandenberg.com , WholesaleWare: https://www.grubmarket.com/hello/software/index.html Continental Fresh, LLC: https://www.continentalfresh.com Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com
STANDARD SPONSORS: Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com , Yo, Quiero/Fresh Innovations, LLC.: https://yoquierobrands.com/ RPE/Tasteful Selections: https://www.tastefulselections.com/ Ben B. Schwartz & Co.:https://benbdetroit.com/ and Citrus America: https://citrusamerica.com
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Released:
Dec 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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