This week on Fell Into Food I have Tim Forseth,  District Sales Manager for Smart Care. Tim has over 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry. Tim dives deep into the world of commercial kitchen equipment, highlighting the critical role maintenance and repair services play in keeping restaurants running smoothly. Here's a taste of our in depth conversation: The importance of equipment maintenance and repair in the food industry How Smart Care Equipment Solutions provides a one-stop shop for equipment needs, including maintenance, repair, and even HVAC services The benefits of c ..read more

Silent but deadly....to certain produce that is what Ethylene can do. Frank gives the rundown on what ethylene is, what produces it, and how it can be bad for certain produce. Also we discus some other tips and tricks for storing your produce. Common ethylene producing produce - apples, bananas, kiwis, a bunch of different stone fruit from nectarines, peaches, plums, apricots, avocados, honeydews, mangoes, pears, and of course tomatoes. Sensitive items to keep away from foods listed above - broccoli, carrots, eggplants, all different types of lettuces, potatoes, asparagus, cucumbers, cauliflow ..read more

♻️ Join us as Diana Geseking, General Counsel for Restaurant Technologies, dives into the world of sustainable and safe kitchens!  We'll explore their innovative total oil management system that reduces waste and transforms used oil into clean fuel.  Plus, discover their autonomous hood and flue cleaning system that keeps grease buildup at bay, minimizing fire risks.  This episode is packed with insights on how Restaurant Technologies prioritizes efficiency, safety, and a greener future for the food service industry.  Listen up, or risk slipping behind on the latest kitchen ..read more

The half episodes are now........The Weekly Harvest! Still same great insights with Jeff Fell and Produce Pro Frank Perri, different name. This week Frank had a request to talk about Peppers, specifically Bell Peppers. Is is a fruit, is it a vegetable? Why are they different colors? And is there really a difference between Male and Female Bell Peppers? Follow Jeff: YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@FellIntoFood Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/fell-into-food Instagram: http://instagram.com/fell_into_food Facebook: https://facebook.com/fellintofood FellintoFood.com ..read more

This week we have a special half episode as Ernst van Eeghen the Vice President of Business Development for Church Brothers joins Frank & I in talking about the fascinating transition of leafy produce from Yuma Arizona to Salinas California. The transition is one of the most fascinating processes in the produce world. You and I don’t even realize it’s happening as the products we buy at the grocery store never skip a beat. Listen in to learn all about this incredible process. This episode you are going to want to watch (or at least go to the end) to see the behind the scenes of how Church ..read more

Frank and I take time to appreciate the boots on the ground out in the fields. Follow Jeff: YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@FellIntoFood Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/fell-into-food Instagram: http://instagram.com/fell_into_food Facebook: https://facebook.com/fellintofood FellintoFood.com ..read more

Today's guest is Emra Nation, the Director of Innovation at Oregon Fruit. We explored the company's rich history and its pivotal role as a major fruit supplier for brewing in the United States. Emra shared valuable insights into current food industry trends, highlighting Generation Alpha's preferences and the surging popularity of tropical fruits. Her emphasis on curiosity and continuous learning in the culinary world added a personal touch, drawing from her own journey to becoming a culinary innovation specialist. Our discussion covered diverse topics, from the intricacies of recipe developme ..read more

Join us as we chat all about commodities and in particular produce. Find out what is happening in realtime in the world of fruits and vegetables. Learn each week why certain product at the grocery store is the way it is. Enjoy what you listened to or have a product you want to know more about, let us know by leaving a comment or emailing directly to fellintofood@gmail.com This week Frank Perri (Chief Procurement Officer at Get Fresh Produce, he's kind of an expert) breaks down this weeks topics. Weather factors Holy Week Grapes Get Fresh Follow Jeff: YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@FellI ..read more

Join us as we chat all about commodities and in particular produce. Find out what is happening in realtime in the world of fruits and vegetables. Learn each week why certain product at the grocery store is the way it is. Enjoy what you listened to or have a product you want to know more about, let us know by leaving a comment or emailing directly to fellintofood@gmail.com This week Frank Perri (Chief Procurement Officer at Get Fresh Produce, he's kind of an expert) breaks down this weeks topics. Weather factors Leafy greens update All things tomatoes Get Fresh Follow Jeff: YouTube:  htt ..read more

Hey, foodies! ?️ this week I had the benefit of talking with the incredible Chef Dustin Selvaggio. Who is Chef Dustin, well what hasn’t he done; husband, father, Chef, Director of Innovation at Waring, Owner/Chief Culinary Guru at Meez Concept, Adjunct Professor at Drexel University, Graduate of Johnson & Whales, and that’s just the tip of the iceburg. In our conversation into Dustin's role as the Director of Innovation at Waring, we explored the dynamic world of kitchen equipment innovations and the profound impact of curiosity in the culinary space. Dustin unraveled the wonders of the mi ..read more