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The History of Fresh Produce

The Produce Industry Network

Join John Paap and Patrick Kelly in this podcast series that explores the fascinating and often overlooked history of fresh fruits and vegetables. Each episode offers listeners a unique perspective on how produce has shaped our world, featuring in-depth interviews with top experts and historians, engaging storytelling, and a blend of historical and contemporary perspectives. Whether exploring the journey of grapes through time or the influence of produce in Tolkien’s Middle-Earth, this series leaves

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35:39

Flagler’s Florida: Railroads, Resorts, and the Rise...

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2024/10/01

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the life and legacy of Henry Flagler, focusing on his transformative role in shaping Florida’s fresh produce industry. Following up on part one, which explored Flagler's rise from grain merchant to Standard Oil powerhouse, we now turn our attention to his ambitious projects in Florida.Join John and Patrick as they uncover the stories behind the founding of towns like Pompano Beach and Hastings, the rise of Florida’s fresh produce industry, and

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30:23

Flagler’s Florida: The Origins of a Titan (Part 1)

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2024/09/17

“I did not form a very favorable first impression, I must admit. I came here from Jacksonville by way of the river and the Tocoi railway and got here just at night. The accommodation was very bad and most of the visitors here were consumptives. I didn’t like it, and took the first train back to Jacksonville.”While Henry Flagler’s initial impression of St. Augustine, Florida, was far from glowing, he would go on to be the driving force behind transforming the state into the agricultural and economic

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55:09

The Boston Tea Party: From Protest to Revolution...

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2024/07/16

The stage is set. Britain'sEast India Company dispatches four laden ships bound for American shores, their cargo: tea. In the heart of Boston, colonists face a pivotal decision. Will they accept the tea, return it, or dare to defy the crown? The clock ticks down as tensions reach a boiling point!Join John and returning special guest, historian Dr. Benjamin Carp, as they unravel the suspenseful days leading to the arrival of these ships in Boston Harbor.In this thrilling conclusion to our Boston Tea

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51:51

The Boston Tea Party: Tyranny, Taxes and Tea (Part 3)

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2024/07/11

After a triumphant victory in the Seven Years' War, Britain faced an unexpected adversary: staggering debt.With the national debt skyrocketing from £74 million to £133 million, the pressure was on to find new revenue sources. Britain's gaze turned across the Atlantic to its American colonies. What demands would they place on the colonies? Would the Americans comply, or would resistance brew?Join John and his special guest, renowned historian Dr. Benjamin Carp, as they delve into the escalating

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30:48

The Boston Tea Party: Tea Goes Viral (Part 2)

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2024/07/09

Britain and tea.It’s difficultto picture a time when these two weren’t linked, but that was very much the case until about 350 years ago. The change came when a Portuguese princess brought her tea addiction to England through her marriage to Charles II. Soon after, this ancient Chinese beveragecaptivated the entire British society, cutting across all classes, and spreading even further.Join John and Patrick as they explore the origins of tea, its rise as a valuable trade commodity, and how it became

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40:15

The Boston Tea Party: Corporate Greed (Part 1)

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2024/07/02

The Boston Tea Party marked a turning point in Colonial American-British relations, triggering a sequence of events that ultimately led to the American Revolutionary War. This act of defiance resonated deeply across the American colonies. At the heart of the conflict was the tea leaf, a commodity shipped to Britain and its colonies by the formidable British East India Company. As the world's largest corporation of its time, the British East India Company wielded not just economic influence but also

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01:12:36

Discover Fresh Produce Holiday Destinations (Livestream)

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2024/06/25

Summer is here, and it's time to plan your vacation! Whether you're hitting the beach, traveling abroad, or enjoying a staycation, there are fantastic produce-themed destinations to explore.In today's bonus livestream episode, John and Patrick showcase several produce-themed holiday spots to inspire your summer adventures. From a fruit museum in Italy to a presidential vegetable garden in Virginia, this vacation planning episode has something for everyone.In Sponsorship with Cornell University:

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49:15

Bridgerton: Produce of the Regency Era

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2024/06/18

In 1811, King George III, often referred to as the "mad king who lost America," was declared unfit to rule, leading his son to assume the role of Prince Regent and ushering in the Regency Era in England. This era was characterized by indulgence in excess, lavish parties, extravagant fashion, and opulent food. While Jane Austen's novels have immortalized this period over the past two centuries, it is now the Netflix hit Bridgerton that has captured the modern imagination.Join John and Patrick as they

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01:08:32

Baghdad's Bounty: Exploring the Produce Paradise

The History of Fresh Produce ·

2024/06/11

It was the political and cultural center of the Arab world during its height. The city was a melting pot of cultures, foods and ideas that attracted people from as far northas Scandinavia and as far south as Africa. Within 100 years of its establishment, there were lush gardens, elaborate villas, and great libraries. This was THE city to be in - the 'navel of the world'. The city of medieval Baghdad!Join John and renowned Iraqi historian and author Nawal Nasrallah, as they uncover the fresh produce

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01:08:37

Eating to Extinction: The Decline of Produce Diversity

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2024/06/04

Of all the people that have ever lived, about 90% were hunter gatherers. These people were intimately connected with the wild, relyingon a diverse array of plants for sustenance, possibly numbering in the hundreds or even thousands. Our ancestors thrived in aworld rich in biodiversity. As the human species evolved and developed more advanced tools and technology, their bodies remained relatively the same but their eating habits changed. Trade, colonialism, globalization, wars have all contributedto

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01:00:08

Learn the Produce Idioms (Livestream)

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2024/05/28

In this LIVE-STREAM John and Patrick cover the History of Produce Idioms. Are you Cool as a Cucumber, a bad apple, the apple of my eye or just BANANAS. Come join as we have some fun on The History of Fresh Produce.

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54:28

The French Revolution: Vive les produits!

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2024/05/07

We've heard about the storming of the Bastille, the countless heads that rolled off the guillotine, and Marie Antoinette's famous"Let them eat cake!" but what role did food and produceplay during the French Revolution? Did crop failures lead to a 'hangry' mob of peasants? Why did vegetarianism become associated with revolutionaries?JoinJohn and Patrick as they discuss the unique perspective of this epic event through the lens of food and produce.Instagram, TikTok,

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01:02:09

Civilizations Lost to Crop Failures (Livestream)

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2024/04/30

In this LIVE-STREAM playback on the History of Fresh Produce we are looking into Civilizations Lost to Crop Failures. Are you ready to understand how crops can completely fail and recover and/ or never to be seen? John and Patrick uncover civilizations that you have heard and some that might make you scratch your head into existence. Take the time to learn about where your food really came from. Tune in and Tune on! Instagram, TikTok, Threads:

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35:27

The History of Blueberries

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2024/04/23

25,000 years ago as glaciers tore their way through North America, they left behind a uniquemix of soil that only a few plants would thrive in. One of those first plants to adapt in this new terrain was the wild blueberry bush. But don't let the small size of this berry fool you. It's a fruit packed with history, wars and innovation.JoinJohn and Patrick as they take us through the barrens of Maine and trace the story of how the wild blueberry became the tamed, cultivated blueberry we all know

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41:24

Club Teasing, Solar Eclipses, and a Pineapple-less...

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2024/04/16

What could a History of Fresh Produce Club look like? What role did farming and produce have in solar eclipses throughout history? Who would've annexed Hawai'i if the US hadn't? Would pineapples still have been the big crop? Could the Sicilian Mafia still have been born without lemons? What crop had the biggest impact on history? And when did farmers and farming become perceived as less noble?Instagram, TikTok, & Threads:@historyoffreshproduce

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01:07:09

Titanic: Produce on the "Unsinkable Ship"

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2024/04/09

On the evening of April 14, 1912, passengers aboard the RMS Titanic sat down for what was to be their final meal on the 'unsinkable ship'. At 11:40pm, the Titanic scraped an iceberg and within hours sank to the bottom of the ocean. Today, the Titanic is one of the most romanticized and infamous ship sinkings in history. But what exactly did the passengers and crew eat on board this legendary ship? What do the menus tell us about the cuisine of this period? What made dining on board the Titanic

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59:56

Uncovering St. Patrick's Day Produce (Livestream)

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2024/04/02

In this LIVE-STREAM, John and Patrick are back the day after St. Patrick's Day and no they are not hungover! That is right you guessed it we are uncovering St. Patrick's produce? Yes, we are going to unlock the secret of mysterious fruits during the holiday and the St. himself. Join Patrick and John as we uncover more of the history of fresh produce! Instagram: @historyoffreshproduce

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43:49

The Sicilian Mafia's Sour Origins

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2024/03/12

From Al Capone to Tony Soprano, real life and fictional mafiosi have captured the public imagination for decades. Portrayed as thuggish, Italian American gangsters valuing “the family” above all else, Hollywood has certainly had an influence on how we think of the Mafia. But who exactly are themafia? When did they come into existence? And what do they have to do with produce?Join John and Patrick in today’s episode as they make you anoffer that you can’t refuse. The boys travel back in time to

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01:06:24

All Hail The Commander-in-Produce: Presidents &...

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2024/03/05

Since the founding of the United States, its Presidents have left their unique mark on American history. These leaders have influenced U.S. participation in global conflicts, social causes, domestic policies and even the food we eat.In today's bonuslivestreamepisode, John and Patrick discuss the relationship that 10 former U.S. Presidents had with fresh produce and what we can learn from those stories. Can future leaders of the free world make produce great again?Instagram:@historyoffreshproduce

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47:08

Native Americans and the Magic 8 from Seed to Plate

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2024/02/27

Long before Europeans set foot on the American continents, indigenous peoples had lived on these lands for thousands of years. In that time, the Native American peoples developed a rich, diverse collectionof cultural traditions which, of course, included food. But what happened to those traditions when contact was made with Europeans? Would Native Americans be able to preserve theirculinarypractices? and how wouldthe 'Magic 8' crops contribute to globalcuisine?In today's episode, John is joined by

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