EVERETT, Mass. — For retailers, the late-August timing of the NEPC show was right when the back-to-school season was kicking into high gear. For growers, the timing was the calm before the storm of the fall harvest.
NEPC's 2023 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo drew major retailers of the region as well as area growers, wholesalers, marketers, packers, brokers and more.
Fifteen produce and floral managers at area supermarkets participated in New England Produce Council's first Produce Manager Leadership Development Program at NEPC’s Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo.
Catch a glimpse of who was there and what it all looked like just before the New England Produce Council's 2023 Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo at the Encore Boston Harbor Resort and Casino.
That final chance — the last 50 feet — to sell your produce is the topic of the inaugural New England Produce Council Produce Manager Leadership Development Program, presented at NEPC’s annual expo August 22.
BOSTON — Rich Dachman had two goals at the keynote speech he presented at the New England Produce Council’s 20th anniversary Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo.
BOSTON — Produce professionals from near and far delved into the relationship business at the New England Produce Council’s Produce, Floral and Foodservice Expo, celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Although regional produce conferences have a broader reach than their namesake areas, there’s something about keeping it local, simple and intimate that appeals to participants.
Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder discuss their reporting this week, from the Viva Fresh Expo to the first joint conference between the New England Produce Council and Organic Produce Network to Walmart news.