The Fruit of Your Labor podcast serves the employees of KeHE Distributors, one of the largest and most respected fresh, natural & organic and specialty food distributors in the nation. We narrate the amazing stories of how KeHE employees are impacting the world through service while also providing exciting news and KeHE culture.
Episodes
Monday Jul 03, 2023
S4 E3 - Legacy of Serving
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Serving is one of the core pillars of the KeHE Cares® Foundation. At KeHE serving is about getting shoulder to shoulder and eye to eye with our marginalized brothers and sisters around the world. Randy Shaw—Director of KeHE Cares Outreach—has been a key part of our journey from giving to hands-on serving, and today he shares that journey with us!
Learn more at kehecares.org/Serving-and-Giving-at-KeHE-Cares
Monday Jun 05, 2023
S4 E2 - Giving with Compassion
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
KeHE Cares® has partnered with Compassion International for 6 years now. One way we support them is by sponsoring Child Development Centers in Central America. These centers provide wholistic care for children in poverty, pouring into their mind, body, and soul. Not only are children’s lives being transformed but whole families and communities as well.
Learn more about our partnership: https://mcr.compassion.com/kehe/
Tuesday May 02, 2023
S4 E1 - Employee Spotlight: KeHE Values in Real Life
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
We’re kicking off season four with an inspiring story from Michelle DuFresne, a recently retired VP of Sales. She walks us through her professional journey from finance to sales as well as her many experiences with KeHE’s cultural of serving. Her story culminates with a recent opportunity to serve others in her everyday life.
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
S3 E12 - Supporting Sustainability Through ECOtrade™
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
At KeHE we are committed to caring for our planet and protecting the environment. We measure our progress in four focus areas: transportation, waste, refrigerants, and energy. Our ECOtrade™ program supports brands who make actionable commitments to climate and sustainability.
Today on the podcast, two ECOtrade™ committee members—Gabriela Reyes, Fresh Retail Specialist, and Kasia Kedzierska, Brand Activation & Content Manager—share all about the program, their passion, and sustainability at KeHE.
Learn more about ECOtrade™ and our sustainability goals at www.kehe.com/ecotrade/.
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
S3 E11 - Ask Brandon: Q&A with the CEO
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Join us as we sit down with KeHE President & CEO Brandon Barnholt as he answers questions submitted by employees. We get a glimpse into his professional journey, what makes KeHE culture so unique, and his vision for the future.
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
S3 E10 - Whole Person Development
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
KeHE’s Leadership Academy seeks to bring cultural transformation within organizations through the whole person leadership journey. For employees, our approach focuses on both personal and professional growth through a variety of training programs.
In this episode, Jennifer Backus—a Talent and Organizational Development Manager—shares her insight in talent development. She touches on KeHE’s specific programs and plans for the future while also sharing practical tips you can implement today!
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
S3 E9 - Serving Survivors in Nepal
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month—an issue that is prevalent both domestically and abroad.
As part of our campaign to shine a light on human trafficking, Linda Powell—Executive Director of Risk Management—and Misty Ellington—Warehouse Safety Manager—are joining the podcast to share their experiences on a serving trip to Katmandu Nepal to serve with Restoring Hope Nepal.
To learn more about Restoring Hope visit www.restoringhopenepal.org.
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
S3 E8 - Serving Goodness for the Holidays
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Goodness, hope, and joy spread like wildfire where KeHE employees are involved. Each holiday season, employees across KeHE nation partner with their favorite organizations to meet the practical needs of others.
Listen to the stories of Lindsay Tintera, our Director of Marketing, and Peter Rizzo, Supplier Optimization Manager, as they serve families and inspire others to spread holiday joy.
To learn more about the organizations they've partnered with visit:
Shelter, Inc.
Outreach Community Ministries
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
S3 E7 - Guatemala Serving Trips
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
KeHE Cares sends multiple groups of employees on serving trips to Guatemala every year. We partner with New Vision Community Church in Santa Rosita.
Paul Reichert—KeHE Cares Director of Serving & Leadership—and Nancy Killian—Marketing Coordinator—share all about their experience in Guatemala and why you should consider going on a KeHE serving trip too!