Whole Foods CEO to speak at Southern Exposure

Whole Foods CEO to speak at Southern Exposure

Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey will be presenting the keynote speech at the Southeast Produce Council’s 2018 Southern Exposure event.

Mackey, co-CEO of Whole Foods, is an advocate of healthful eating, and is focusing on that message for Whole Foods stores, according to an SEPC release.

“We are honored this year to have John Mackey share his insights on how the landscape will change and remain the same with the Whole Foods and Amazon merger,” SEPC president and CEO David Sherrod said in a news release. “This exciting keynote session should provide relevant information for all of our attendees, no matter what sector they represent.

Southern Exposure is scheduled for March 1-3 in Tampa, Fla. Mackey’s speech is the last day of the event.

To register online, visit the SEPC website.

 

 

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