Featuring the theme, “The Marvel of Produce,” the Southeast Produce Council recently wrapped its 2022 Southern Exposure tradeshow and conference. Held at the Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Fla., the three-day event, March 3-5, drew more than 500 retail, foodservice and wholesale attendees, along with 275 exhibitors, reports SEPC.
Seen and heard at SEPC’s Southern Exposure - Part 3
Check out another slideshow from the 2022 SEPC Southern Exposure show.
(Tom Karst)
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