The Produce Retail Podcast

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Rouses Markets produce director Blake Lee

September 23, 2026

We’re delighted to welcome as our guest in this episode Blake Lee, produce director of Rouses Markets. Blake’s career has also included stints at Bristol Farms, as the director of produce procurement, marketing, merchandising and supply chain; at Sprouts Farmers Market as a produce buyer; and at Henry’s Farmers Market as a produce manager. Blake also spent six years on the supply side of the business, with DLJ Produce, before joining Rouses last year. In this conversation, B...

An insider view of Mexican avocados with Chico Produce founder (and retail veteran) Rob Ybarra

August 06, 2026

We're delighted to have as our guest on this episode Rob Ybarra, founder and CEO of Chico Produce and a 35-year produce retail veteran. Before he moved to the supply side of the industry, Rob spent more than 35 years in produce retail, including stints as director of produce for H-E-B Mexico, Lowe's Pay-N-Save, Coborn’s and Rouses Markets. The focus of this conversation is avocados. When The Produce Retail Podcast host Ashley Nickle read the headlines about big avocado suppliers declari...

Anne-Marie Roerink on changing consumer dynamics and their impact on produce

April 09, 2026

We're delighted to have returning to the show a listener favorite, Anne-Marie Roerink! She’s the principal of 210 Analytics and renowned for her fabulous produce presentations, but in the last couple months she’s actually been at events for all different parts of the store, from meat to seafood to frozen to candy. With that in mind, Anne-Marie is the perfect person to talk with about what’s happening with consumers broadly and what it all means for produce. In this episode, ...

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How do I get in touch with The Produce Retail Podcast?

The Produce Retail Podcast is hosted by Ashley Nickle. Its publicly listed email is ashley@nicklegrowthstrategies.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Produce Retail Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Produce Retail Podcast: ashley@nicklegrowthstrategies.com.

How many listeners does The Produce Retail Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Produce Retail Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Produce Retail Podcast?

The Produce Retail Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior produce department leaders (operations, directors, supervisors), produce analytics leaders, and recognized industry experts with credible, retail-facing experience and measurable insights into category performance. Common among recent guests: Retail produce leadership recognition (e.g., IFPA awards program); Leadership roles overseeing multiple stores or major department functions; Reputation for produce category analytics and/or high-impact retail education/presentations. Recent guests include Anne-Marie Roerink, Kevin Climie, and Skylar Leonard.

How hard is it to get booked on The Produce Retail Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Produce Retail Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Produce, Retail, Merchandising, Operations, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.