The Mysterious Dragon Fruit w/ Jose Roggiero of Freshway Produce - EP173

In this episode of The Produce Industry Podcast w/ Patrick Kelly we discover a company that is taking TROPICALS to the next level! Patrick will introduce Jose Roggiero, CEO of Freshway Produce, HQ in Miami, FL. Jose and Patrick have known each other for over a decade now going back to their days of buying and selling pineapples from Costa Rica. OH how interesting where the tides have taken these on two different paths, but still in THE PRODUCE INDUSTRY! Jose gives a bit of an overview of Freshway Produce and the difference and elevation their company is taking the TROPICALS category! From innovative packaging, more efficient supply chains, and grower relations, FRESHWAY PRODUCE is making waves with select retailers and wholesalers in N.A.  Congratulations to Jose and his team for a successful SEPC and becoming a STANDARD SPONSOR for 2022 to The Produce Industry Podcast.  FANCY SPONSORS: Ag Tools, Inc.: https://www.agtechtools.com, Flavor Wave, LLC.: https://flavorwavefresh.com,  Noble Citrus: https://noblecitrus.com, Buck Naked Onions/Owyhee Produce, Inc.: http://www.owyheeproduce.com and John Greene Logistics Company: https://www.jglc.com CHOICE SPONSORS:  Indianapolis Fruit Company: https://indyfruit.com, Equifruit: https://equifruit.com Arctic® Apples: https://arcticapples.com Sev-Rend Corporation: https://www.sev-rend.com and Golden Star Citrus, Inc.: http://www.goldenstarcitrus.com STANDARD SPONSORS:  London Fruit Inc. https://londonfruit.com, FoodStory Brands, LLC.: https://www.foodstorybrands.com and Freshway Produce: https://www.freshwayusa.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproduceindustrypodcast/support