Produce industry networking events are getting back into full swing: The recent sunny, temperate day was ideal for Eastern Produce Council’s 46th annual Sal Zacchia, Phil LaRocca and Pete Piastra Memorial Golf Outing.
On June 12, the council hosted its event at Fox Hollow Golf Club in Branchburg, N.J., according to a news release.
The winning results are in:
- Top-ranking team, with a score of 53: Four Seasons’ Pat Powers, Wes Jones, Pat Campellone and Jake Barwell;
- Second place team, with a score of 60: Brendan Burns and Doug Johnson of Bolthouse Farms and Matt Bernat of Curation Foods;
- Longest Drive winners: Wes Jones and Dylan Dembeck;
- Closest to the Pin winners: Samer Rahman, Tony Abbatemarco, Ira Greenstein and Derek Bender; and
- Putting Contest Prize: Split between James Sears and Tony Abbatemarco.
Following golf, participants enjoyed lunch and cocktails, a 50/50 raffle, prize raffle, and grand prize drawing for a new set of golf clubs and bag.
EPC executive director Susan McAleavey Sarlund thanked the attendees and the golf committee, comprised of Alexa Conciatori, Kelly Davis, Anthony Latona, Rich Martin, Jim Mulcahy, Al Murray, Gary Roselli, Marianne Santo and Tracy Simmonds.
She also thanked the sponsors, including gold sponsors Dole and Giorgio and bronze sponsors A&J Produce, American Blueberries, Fruitco, Hapco Farms, Lancaster Foods and Robinson Fresh.
Next on the calendar for the Eastern Produce Council is the Idaho Potato Commission and Litehouse Foods-sponsored Tailgate Event at MetLife Stadium Sept. 21.
The guest speaker will be Harry Carson, NFL Hall of Famer and former New York Giant football player.
