NEPC cancels event over coronavirus concerns

The New England Produce Council, Burlington, Mass., has postponed a dinner meeting event.

By Amy Sowder

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September 23, 2022 01:11 PM

Industry professionals talk after a speaking event at the 2019 New England Produce Council Expo.

The New England Produce Council, Burlington, Mass., has postponed a dinner meeting event.

The March 18 event is canceled “due to heightened concern regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on travel restrictions,” according to an e-mail sent to NEPC members March 6.

The council’s board of directors, together with event sponsor Dole Food Co., decided to reschedule this event, but a new date hasn’t been set yet.

For more information, call 781-273-0444, e-mail nepc2@rcn.com or visit https://www.newenglandproducecouncil.com.

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