Importer Insight
Importer Insight
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Importer Insight with Amanda Horney – Real Talk on Global Trade
Go beyond the headlines and into the high-stakes world of importing, logistics, and entrepreneurship. From fresh produce to fashion, freight to finance, Importer Insight unpacks market trends, risks, and opportunities with industry pros who navigate global trade daily.
Fresh insights in every episode—stay tuned!
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The podcast covers themes such as market trends, risks in importing fresh produce, technology impacts on distribution, and compliance challenges. Episodes include stories from industry leaders like Paul Manfre discussing resilience in logistics and Greg Golden sharing insights on building relationships in the produce market.

Importer Insight with Amanda Horney – Real Talk on Global Trade
Go beyond the headlines and into the high-stakes world of importing, logistics, and entrepreneurship. From fresh produce to fashion, freight to finance, Importer Insight unpacks market trends, risks, and opportunities with industry pros who navigate global trade daily.
Fresh insights in every episode—stay tuned!
In this episode of Importer Insight, I sit down with Michael Warren of Capco Farms—one of the most respected names in the produce industry.With nearly 50 years of experience and a third-generation legacy behind him, Michael shares what it really takes to build a successful mango program and why his focus has remained on delivering quality fruit that supports healthier lives.From family roots in produce to specializing in mangoes, this conversation dives into the realities of the business, the evolution of the market, and the responsibility of “feeding the future.”If you’re in produce, retail, foodservice—or simply care about where your food comes from—this is a conversation worth listening to.🌐 Learn more about Capco Farms: http://capcofarms.comChapters00:00 The Legacy of a Produce Family03:11 Developing Central American Agriculture05:48 Innovations in Crop Exporting08:14 The Rise of Snow Peas in Guatemala10:43 Honeydew Melons and Market Expansion13:18 The Mango Journey Begins15:53 Mango Varieties and Preferences18:31 Understanding Mango Cultivation21:23 The Complexity of the Mexican Mango Season24:35 The Mango Market Dynamics27:46 Marketing Strategies for Mangoes31:11 Food Safety and Sustainability in Agriculture34:45 Labor Challenges and Social Responsibility37:57 Future of the Mango Industry43:23 Advice for Future Generations in Produce48:49 Conclusion to Importer Insight and Michael's Work49:16 Importer Insight Disclaimer#ImporterInsight #FreshProduce #Mangoes #ProduceIndustry #ImportExport #SupplyChain #HealthyLiving

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