The Produce Moms Podcast

EP395 Attention Economy & Fresh Produce: Winning Consumer Focus in a Crowded Market with Jennie Coleman of Equifruit and Erica Manfre of South Mill Champs

May 27, 2026

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor continues the 2026 Women’s Roundtable series with guests Jennie Coleman of Equifruit and Erica Manfre of South Mill Champs. The conversation explores the concept of the attention economy and its growing influence on the fresh produce industry.

EP394 From Shelf Life to Fresh Life: Reducing Food Waste & Driving Produce Consumption with Dr. Shehbaz Singh, Founder of Fresh Life Extension

May 20, 2026

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes Dr. Shehbaz Singh, Founder of Fresh Life Extension, for a deep dive into the science and strategy behind extending the “fresh life” of fruits and vegetables.

EP393 The Economics of Food: Understanding Inflation, Trade, and the Future of Produce with David Ortega, Professor and the Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy at Michigan State University

May 13, 2026

In this episode, Lori Taylor welcomes David Ortega, a leading food economist and professor at Michigan State University. As the first food economist featured on the podcast, David breaks down the complex forces shaping food prices today from inflation and global conflicts to supply chain disruptions and trade policy.

EP392 Celebrating Motherhood, Resilience, and Healthy Families with First Lady Maureen Braun

May 6, 2026

In this special Mother’s Day episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes First Lady Maureen Braun for an inspiring conversation rooted in motherhood, resilience, entrepreneurship, and community. Mrs. Braun shares her journey of raising a family while building a business, the importance of routines...