Fueling the Future: Bayer and Dollar General's Partnership for National School Lunch Week

In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor welcomes back Jenny Maloney from 拜耳 Vegetable Seeds and introduces Allen Warch , Vice President of Food and Fresh Merchandising at Dollar General .

They discuss the significant milestone of Dollar General surpassing 5,000 stores selling fresh produce, the partnership with Bayer to promote fruit and vegetable consumption, and the importance of National School Lunch Week.

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Episode Takeaways

• Dollar General has over 5,000 stores selling fresh produce.
• Bayer’s mission is ‘Health for all, hunger for none.’
• National School Lunch Week celebrates healthy school meals.
• The coupon campaign has surpassed 100,000 deliveries.
• Access to fresh produce is crucial in food deserts.
• Partnerships can drive significant community health improvements.
• Consumer demand for fresh produce is growing.
• Innovative solutions are needed to address food access issues.
• Collaboration between companies can lead to impactful initiatives.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Produce Moms Podcast and Guests

02:52 Dollar General’s Fresh Produce Initiative

06:08 Bayer’s Mission and Partnership with Dollar General

08:51 National School Lunch Week and Its Importance

12:06 Coupon Redemption Success and Community Impact

14:55 Looking Ahead: Optimism for Future Campaigns

18:06 Closing Remarks and Shared Values

About The Produce Moms

The Produce Moms? is on a mission to put more fruits and vegetables on every table to change the way America eats. Through our platforms and produce supplier partnerships, we educate consumers on the benefits of eating fresh produce, the growing process, and how to select, store and serve it. The Produce Moms? was founded by Lori Taylor whose experience as a mom and produce supply chain professional helped her to identify innovative ways to inspire consumers to eat more fresh fruits and veggies.