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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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01:08:37

Eating to Extinction: The Decline of Produce Diversity

The History of Fresh Produce ·

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)

The History of Fresh Produce ·

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)

The History of Fresh Produce ·

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

The History of Fresh Produce ·

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...

The History of Fresh Produce ·

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"

The History of Fresh Produce ·

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)

The History of Fresh Produce ·

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

The History of Fresh Produce ·

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 &...

The History of Fresh Produce ·

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

The History of Fresh Produce ·

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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40:51

The Stolen Lands of Hawai'i: Pineapples from paradise...

The History of Fresh Produce ·

2024/02/13

The Hawaiian islands have been annexed by the United States and an agriculture boom is underway. American entrepreneurs flood the shores of Hawaii in search of their fortune. But this comes at a cost to the indigenous Hawaiian peoples and their land.In today's episode, John and Patrick explore how the pineapple industry bursts onto the scene following the collapse of the Hawaiian monarchy and quickly transforms the island nation. The success of pineapple may have been relatively short lived, but the

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01:03:29

Fresh Produce in Disney Movies: Magic or Reality?...

The History of Fresh Produce ·

2024/02/06

We've all heard about the hidden Mickeys and "easter eggs" in Disney movie classics but what about fresh produce? Food, especially produce, plays a pivotal role in many of these movies. It may not always be obvious but these foods tie in significant cultural and regional elements that help to paint a bigger picture of the characters and their setting. In today's bonus livestream episode, John and Patrick explore the fresh produce landscape of a variety of Disney movies and their historical accuracy

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25:26

The Stolen Lands of Hawai'i: President Dole (Part 3)

The History of Fresh Produce ·

2024/01/30

Tensions are rising between plantation owners and the Hawaiian monarchy. Plantation owners want the island nation to be annexed by the United States to further their wealth. The royalists want more agricultural diversity and power returned to the natives. Two groups but there can only be one victor.In today's episode, John and Patrick describe the pivotal point in Hawaiian history where annexationists and royalists face off in the ultimate battle for control. There will be coercion, secret meetings,

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40:49

The Stolen Lands of Hawai'i: From Sea to Soil (Part 2)

The History of Fresh Produce ·

2024/01/16

King Kamehameha the Great has unifiedthe Hawaiian islands and with it brings vast trade opportunities to European powers. Seeking to move away from a rest stop to a player in international trade, what does Hawaii have to offer to the world and what does it mean for their people and land? In today's episode, John and Patrick explore the extraordinary transition of the Hawaiian islands from a mere trade outpost to an international supplier of goods. As the young United States continues to expand,

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34:20

The Stolen Lands of Hawai'i: The Story Begins (Part 1)

The History of Fresh Produce ·

2024/01/02

A paradise island chain in the middle of the Pacific remained in relativeisolation for over 1,000 years until the controversialCaptain Cook became the first recorded European to encounter what he called the Sandwich Islands. This encounter marked the beginning of the end of the sovereigntyof what we now know as the Hawaiian islands. The story of Hawai'i is a tragic tale of violence, exploitation and imperialism that has food, namely produce, at the very heart of it all.Join Patrick and John in the

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48:43

2023 Review and What's Coming in 2024 (Livestream)

The History of Fresh Produce ·

2023/12/26

Join Patrick and John in their very first History Of Fresh Produce bonus livestream, as they review the past year and what exciting topics they have planned for 2024.Instagram:@historyoffreshproduce

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48:17

The Politics of the Potato

The History of Fresh Produce ·

2023/12/18

From the moment it landed on European shores inthe early 16th century, the potato has been used as a political instrument. From the Age of Enlightenment to European empire and colonialism to the World Wars and beyond, the potato has arguably played every rolebetween savior and enemy in its relatively short history on the global stage. Listen as John and Patrick are joined by historian Rebecca Earle to discuss the politics of the potato.Order a copy Rebecca's book "Feeding the People"

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