Episode 318: Amit Patel and Jackie London

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In this episode of the Produce Moms podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back Amit Patel, Marketing Director of Innovation at NatureSweet and Jackie London, Chief Nutrition Officer for The Produce Moms. They discuss the latest innovations and products at NatureSweet, including their to-go line and a new partnership with Paw Patrol. They also highlight the nutritional benefits of tomatoes and the importance of convenience and trust in the produce industry. The episode concludes with a reminder that it’s only nutrition if you eat it.

Takeaways:

  • NatureSweet is a produce brand with a mission to transform the lives of agricultural workers in North America.
  • Their product portfolio includes snacking tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and larger tomatoes.
  • The to-go line offers convenient and crunch-proof packaging for on-the-go snacking.
  • The partnership with Paw Patrol aims to make healthy snacking fun and appealing to kids.
  • Tomatoes are nutrient-dense and versatile, with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
  • NatureSweet’s certifications, such as BChapters

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

02:33 Overview of NatureSweet

05:02 Innovations and New Products

11:35 The Nutritional Benefits of Tomatoes

17:38 Partnership with Paw Patrol

23:24 Future Innovations at NatureSweet

30:31 Building Trust and Credibility

34:04 Making Produce Accessible and Attractive

36:08 Closing Remarks

Resources: 

Website: Tomatoes & Greenhouse Veggies Raised Right – NatureSweet

Facebook: NatureSweet

Instagram: NatureSweet (@nstomatoes) โ€ข Instagram photos and videos

About Lori

Lori Taylor is the Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. For ten years she sold fresh produce to over 300 grocery stores throughout the United States, and today she is fully focused on working with the produce supply chain, media, and government to increase fresh produce access & consumption in the US and around the globe. Connect with Lori on LinkedIn.

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