The Produce for Better Health Foundation’s Consumer Connection Conference, April 18-20 at the Omni Resort and Spa at Montelucia in Scottsdale, Ariz., brought together industry stakeholders, food system thought leaders and consumer influencers for a three-day produce- and insights-filled event.
Seen and heard at PBH’s Consumer Connection Conference
From the science behind breaking bad eating habits to increasing produce consumption, the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s recent Consumer Connection Conference had it all.
April 21, 2022 03:56 PM
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