Best FSMA Podcasts (2025)

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The Packer Podcast: How Technology Leads the Future of Labor Tracking 27:43

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Nico Cabral, director of marketing for labor management software company FieldClock, discusses how simple efficiency tweaks through the use of technology can have a big impact on a farm's bottom line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Leslie Galer of Collaborative Quality Improvement - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 54:07

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Leslie Galer is the Owner of Collaborative Quality Improvement LLC, A Quality and Food Safety Consulting company. She also subcontracts for Commercial Quality Assurance and Food Safety Solutions. Leslie is a highly efficient and results-driven professional with Black Belt and Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certifications. Over 20 years experience…

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Inside RetailClub: A Bold New Vision for AI and Retail 14:28

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Omni Talk sits down with Krystina Gustafson, co-founder of RetailClub and former Shoptalk content chief, to talk about the new AI Deep Dive Retreat launching this September in Huntington Beach. In this candid conversation, Krystina explains how RetailClub is reinventing the retail event experience—ditching the booths and buzzwords in favor of real …

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Joor CEO on Fashion’s Supply Chain Shift, Tariffs, and Retail Tech Trends 27:56

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Join Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga as they sit down with JOOR CEO Kristin Savilia to explore how JOOR is transforming the wholesale fashion landscape. Kristin shares exclusive insights on digitizing the buyer-brand relationship, enabling smarter assortment planning, and helping independent retailers thrive globally. Learn how JOOR's Sh…

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Why Post-Purchase Communication Could Become Retail’s Next Big Differentiator 25:21

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In this Spotlight Series interview, Catherine Dummitt, VP of Marketing at Narvar, explains how the post-purchase journey is evolving from a cost center to a powerful “trust center.” With insights from over 42 billion consumer interactions annually, Narvar is helping retailers rethink shipping, returns, and communication to boost loyalty, reduce cos…

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Outdated or Overlooked? Rethinking Your Hazard Analysis 32:35

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Is your hazard analysis plan really up to date or collecting dust? In this episode, Kate McInnes, Director of Food Safety at The Acheson Group, explores the hidden gaps commonly found within inherited HACCP plans and why now’s the time to re-evaluate. With updated PCQI training and increased customer scrutiny, outdated hazard analysis could be putt…

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Geoff Nelson of SafetyChain - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 24:41

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Geoff Nelson is the Vice President of Technical Solutions at SafetyChain. SafetyChain is a digital plant management platform for process manufacturers trusted by more than 2,000 facilities to improve plant-wide performance. It unifies production and quality teams with data and insights, tools, and delivers real-time operational visibility and contr…

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The Past, Present & Future Of E Ink And ESLs With Bryan Chan 32:32

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🎙️ In this special Omni Talk Retail Technology Spotlight episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Bryan Chan, Senior Director at E Ink, to explore the journey of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and why they're finally catching fire in the U.S. Key Moments: [01:03] What is E Ink? — Origins as an MIT spinout and Kindle beginnings [2:52] W…

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Tip of the Iceberg: How One Packer Makes an Impact, Helps Food Banks 24:34

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Randy Asadoor, CEO of Keystone Packing, and Sabrina Thakkar, director of the California Association of Food Banks's Farm to Family program, share the unique partnership between their organizations and the ever-growing need for fresh produce at food banks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Why Retailers Can't Ignore Competitive Intelligence With ClearDemand CPO Rajat Nigam 25:52

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In this deep-dive Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga are joined by Rajat Nigam, Chief Product Officer at ClearDemand, to unpack the critical role of competitive intelligence in modern retail pricing. Formerly leading pricing innovation at Amazon, Rajat explains how engineering, data quality, and normalization are central to making …

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Tip Of The Iceberg: Previewing This Year's Farmworker of the Year Awards 20:42

2M ago20:42

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LeAnne Ruzzamenti, director of marketing and communications with the Equitable Food Initiative, highlights this year's award, and shares the critical role farmworkers play in the fresh produce industry and why it's important to recognize them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Tariffs, Testing, & Trust: How Economic Pressures Are Changing Food Safety 32:46

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Inflation and economic policies, like tariffs, can force manufacturers to adjust their sourcing strategies that may lead to increased food safety risks. Dr. Ben Miller, Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at The Acheson Group, discusses how food companies can re-evaluate their food safety programs - from supplier quality t…

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Neha Sharma of Grantek - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 37:48

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Neha Sharma is a Product Manager at Grantek, she has 10+ years of experience in defining technology solutions to solve business/IT problems for manufacturers. Over the years, Neha has worked across various positions such as Software Developer, Module Lead, Techno-Functional Consultant and Manufacturing Engineer. Neha has worked for world class clie…

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Why Micro Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) Still Matter With Dematic & Tesco's Transcend Retail Solutions 35:29

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Is microfulfillment still a viable strategy? In this new Omni Talk Spotlight, Chris and Anne sit down with Oliver Vogt, CEO of Tesco’s Transcend Retail Solutions and Danielle Dakin, Dematic's Market Development Director, to unpack everything happening with MFCs. Danielle explains how pandemic-driven hype distorted expectations (6:00), while Oliver …

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FSMA & The Future Of Food Safety Explained With Angela Fernandez Of GS1 US 27:53

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Chris and Anne sit down with Angela Fernandez, SVP at GS1 US, to dive deep into the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the massive shifts underway in food traceability. Angela explains: (6:27) The history of FSMA and how new regulations are reshaping the food industry (8:40) The crucial role of digital traceability (13:12) Why compliance is e…

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Beyond Trust: How to Hold Suppliers Accountable for Compliance 45:46

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Food & beverage manufacturers are under increasing pressure to obtain needed supplier data to meet regulatory, certification, and customer requirements. With many long-established supplier relationships, how should manufacturers be collaborating with suppliers to help reduce food safety risk, and establish proof of end-to-end food safety? Cameron P…

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Nic Stachtchenko of Cognex - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 38:13

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Nic Stachtchenko is the Sr. Manager of ID Products at Cognex. Cognex designs, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of image-based products. Cognex products include machine vision systems, machine vision sensors, and barcode readers that are used in factories and distribution centers around the world. Cognex is the world's leader in the m…

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Tip of The Iceberg: A Look At The Future of 2D Barcodes 30:01

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John Ross, IGA CEO, shares his company's strategy to transition to 2D barcodes and the benefits the barcodes hold for the fresh produce industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Tip Of The Iceberg: New Innovations In Produce Shipping 27:30

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Matthew Aronson, chief revenue officer at Verdant Technologies, shares how his company deploys 1-MCP (1-methylcyclopropene) in a new and innovative way to offer better produce to retailers and cut down on the use of ice in shipping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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How to Prepare for FSMA 204 20:16

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Lucelena Angarita, director of food supply chain visibility at GS1 US shares why it's never too early to start preparing your fresh produce business for the Food Traceability Final Rule, which goes into effect on Jan. 20, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Ian Wilson of Grantek - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 37:42

4M ago37:42

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Ian Wilson is the Safety & Logistics Practice Leader at Grantek. Ian is an experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the industrial automation industry. Skilled in Process Control, Control Systems Design, SCADA, Engineering, and Process Automation. Ian is a proven and strong program and project management professional wi…

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The Cost of Quality: Reducing Risk to Protect Customer Relationships 27:46

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When it comes to food safety and quality processes, a missed step can be costly. Audit failures, recalls, and supplier compliance issues don’t just hurt operations, they can tarnish your brand and put customer relationships at risk. We talk to Lacey Keesee, Director of Food Safety at The Acheson Group, who shares examples of what processes you can …

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The State of Retail Supply Chain Automation & Investment Spending with Dematic's Kim Baudry 31:31

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What’s happening with retail automation in 2025? Investment in supply chain technology appears to be flattening out as retailers shift focus from large new projects to optimizing existing infrastructure. Anne and Chris sit down with Kim Baudry from Dematic to explore what this means for AI in logistics, warehouse automation, and the future of retai…

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William Barnette of Kraft Heinz - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 1:13:18

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William Barnette is a Senior Project Manager focused on Digital Manufacturing at Kraft Heinz. William is an Application Developer, Database Administrator, and Project Manager in a wide variety of business applications. He has created everything from full blown applications to thousands of scripts for end users. William is a Visual Basic, VBA and VB…

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Tip Of The Iceberg: Sustainability Efforts In The Irrigation Industry 19:25

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In this episode, Mike Hemman, senior vice president of the North America Division of the drip irrigation solutions provider Netafilm, highlights some of the innovative ways his company integrates recycling into its drip irrigation products. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Tip of The Iceberg: Recognizing the importance of farmworkers 18:57

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Brianna Shales, marketing director for Stemilt Growers joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti, the director of marketing and communication for the Equitable Food Initiative to share ways to celebrate the vital role of farmworkers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Derek Kostelnik of Grantek - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 41:43

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Derek Kostelnik is Grantek’s Practice Leader of the Solution Support Group. Derek leads a team of Service & Support professionals located across North America. The Solution Support Group provides support to Grantek clients who value uptime and limited disruptions across their manufacturing operations Derek has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemi…

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Stepping into 2025: Food Safety Changes and Insights 27:04

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Join Dr. Ben Miller, Executive Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at The Acheson Group, who will share his views of what food safety regulations and industry trends are being tracked to rollout or continue in 2025, along with advice for how to prioritize and what to prepare. FSMA Friday is a collaboration with SafetyChain and The A…

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Tip Of The Iceberg: Use Social Media To Teach Others About Your Farm 20:52

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Shay Myers, CEO of Owyhee Produce, is a third-generation farmer and also known as @shayfarmkid. Myers shares how he uses his social media platforms to talk about agriculture, why getting in front of the camera is important and how to connect with tho See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tip of The Iceberg: The Key Role Fresh Produce Plays for Food Banks 23:36

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Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of the Food Bank for New York City discusses how the fresh produce industry contributes to feeding those in need. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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The Future Of Retail Robotics: How Simbe's Tally Is Transforming Store Operations With Simbe CEO Brad Bogolea 37:58

6M ago37:58

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Join Chris and Anne as they interview Simbe Robotics CEO Brad Bogolea for an in-depth discussion about how retail robotics are revolutionizing store operations. Learn how Simbe's Tally robot reduces out-of-stocks by 60%, improves inventory accuracy, why both store associates and customers are embracing the use of robotics, and discover why 2025 cou…

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Kartik Sundar of TeamSlide - The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 32:29

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Kartik Sundar is the founder of TeamSlide. Launched in 2015, TeamSlide is a slide search solution for PowerPoint users in several fields including marketing, sales, and professional services. They enable customers to share knowledge, ensure consistent messaging, and drive productivity when building presentations. Kartik has a PhD in Bioengineering …

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Tip Of The Iceberg: What you Can Learn at GOPEX 2025 9:05

7M ago9:05

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Darren Seifer, industry advisor for consumer goods and foodservice insights for Circana gives us a sneak peek of his GOPEX 2025 presentation, focusing on today's organic produce shopper and what drives their loyalty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Private Brands 101: Kirkland, Target, Walmart & More 41:42

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In this episode of the Omni Talk Retail Spotlight Series Podcast, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga dive into the world of private brands with special guests Brandon Warren and Bethany Davis of the Barcode Group. Discover why private brands are crucial to retail growth, who’s winning the private label game, and how retailers like Costco, Walmart…

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Tip of The Iceberg: The Future of Plastics in The Fresh Produce Industry 21:28

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Jeana Cadby, director of environment and climate for Western Growers talks about a working group with the Canadian Produce Marketing Association to address the changing produce packaging requirements imposed by governments and retailers and just how far the fresh produce industry has come in its use of sustainable packaging. See omnystudio.com/list…

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Welcome to Season 4 of The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek 1:28

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Welcome to Season 4 of The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek. This season we welcome back our host, David McKenna. David is Grantek’s Smart Packaging Practice Leader. The Industry 4.0 Podcast with Grantek delivers a look into the world of manufacturing, with a focus on stories and trends that lead to better solutions. Our guests will share tips and…

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Startups, Investors & A Whole Host Of Innovation: What To Expect From Manifest Vegas 2025 17:30

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In this episode, Chris and Anne sit down with Pam Simon, EVP and Conference Chair of Manifest , to discuss the must-attend event for global supply chain and logistics professionals. Learn about the exciting lineup of startups, investors, shippers, and innovative technologies that will take center stage at the Venetian in Las Vegas, February 10-12, …

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Tip of The Iceberg: Using Embedded Irrigation Sensors to Better Understand Plant Health 30:37

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Michael Santiago, CEO of FloraPulse, shares how his company's easy-to-install water sensor can help specialty crop growers better recognize what's happening to the plant during the growing season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Tip of The Iceberg: AI's Role in The Future of The Produce Industry 33:30

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Steve Statler, chief marketing officer and head of food safety with Wiliot, shares the benefits that artificial intelligence and machine learning can provide the produce industry, especially in traceability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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How RFID & GreyOrange’s gStore Are Transforming Retail: Interview With Troy Siwek - Omni Talk Retail 34:34

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In this Omni Talk Retail podcast episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Troy Siwek, GM and Partner at GreyOrange, to discuss how RFID technology is transforming retail. Key topics covered include: 0:08 – Opening: Discussing RFID’s impact on retail and the recent H&M store experience. 0:28 – Introducing Troy Siwek, GM and Partner at GreyO…

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How RFID & GreyOrange’s gStore Are Transforming Retail: Interview With Troy Siwek 34:34

9M ago34:34

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In this Omni Talk Retail podcast episode, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga talk with Troy Siwek, GM and Partner at GreyOrange, to discuss how RFID technology is transforming retail. Key topics covered include: 0:08 – Opening: Discussing RFID’s impact on retail and the recent H&M store experience. 0:28 – Introducing Troy Siwek, GM and Partner at GreyO…

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Tip of the Iceberg: Ways Retailers Can Leverage Consumer Curiosity With Produce 21:16

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Cristie Mather, vice president of food at Curious Plot shares some insights learned of the company’s 2024 Consumer Curiosity Report and how retailers can use that intel to tap into new opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Tip of the Iceberg: How Technology and Data Transform Irrigation Practices 30:52

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James Nichols, a third-generation pistachio grower and president of HotSpot Ag, shares how data and innovative technology can help deploy water where its most needed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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How To Maximize Your E-Commerce Success During The Holidays 31:14

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Get ready for the holiday rush with this special Omni Talk Retail Spotlight episode! Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Natalija Pavic, the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Salesforce Commerce Cloud and host of the Commerce Cloud Innovations podcast, and Melissa Dallmeyer, the Global Leader of Enterprise & Mid-market Partnerships at Av…

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Tip of The Iceberg: What to know about cybersecurity with Greg Gatzke 25:39

10M ago25:39

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The CEO of Zag Technical Services joins the podcast to discuss why ag is one of the most vulnerable business segments to cyber attacks and what business owners can do to be better prepared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Tip of the Iceberg S3 E26: Pam Marrone on Biocontrols 39:15

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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Retail AI Strategies That Actually Turn Data Into Dollars (Lots And Lots Of Them) 36:40

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Join us for our insightful conversation with Morgan Seybert, Chief Business Officer and Head of Retail at Tredence, as we explore the cutting-edge dynamics of AI-driven data analytics in retail, and, most importantly, how retailers can actually make money from them. Key moments: [0:54] Introduction to Tredence and Morgan Seybert's background [4:01]…

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How do you know if you’re on the right track with sustainability? 19:37

11M ago19:37

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Stephanie Teclaw, quality program manager with RPE joins LeAnne Ruzzamenti, director of marketing and communications with the Equitable Food Initiative, to talk about how a sustainability course from EFI provided the resources and framework to analyze the company's current sustainability state and ensure a supportive culture and vision were in plac…

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Tip of the Iceberg: Chris Pawelski & The Importance of Advocacy 29:01

11M ago29:01

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Chris Pawelski, a fourth-generation farmer, returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of advocacy, how growers can get started and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By PMG

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Beyond the Warehouse: Collaborative Approaches To Sustainable Retail Logistics 36:24

11M ago36:24

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Join Chris and Anne for an eye-opening discussion on how how to make retail supply chains more sustainable! Our experts from Dematic, DeAnn Hargis and Danielle Dakin, dive deep into how leading companies are prioritizing their distribution centers for a greener future. Key moments include: 0:08 – Introduction and history of sustainability efforts a…