Seen at PBH Consumer Connection Conference's main opening party
Cecilia Flores Paez, head of marketing at T&G Global Ltd. and its Envy apple brand, and Cathy Burns, CEO of International Fresh Produce Association, attend the opening networking party at Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.(Photo: Amy Sowder)
Produce executives, retail dietitians, suppliers and marketers mingled as the Scottsdale, Ariz., sun softened, creating a festive evening air for the welcoming party at Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference.
Social media strategy was a key topic among the education sessions and parties, but in-person connections were priority while at the show. Here's who we spotted and what the scene looked like.
The main opening party kicked off the socializing with a killer backdrop at the Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia in Arizona. (Photo: Amy Sowder)
Brittany Pearson, Robert Katzman and Stefanie Katzman of S. Katzman Produce, Bronx, N.Y., attended the PBH show. (Photo: Amy Sowder)
Brent Lunn, vice president of marketing, and Kristi Knowles, CEO, both of Mother Raw/Reunion Foods Inc., attended PBH's show. (Photo: Amy Sowder)
Jennifer Sparks, director of marketing and communications at Sun Belle Inc.; Sharese Roper, director of PBH industry and partner engagement at IFPA; and Katie Calligaro, PBH director of marketing and communications for IFPA, partied at the PBH show. (Photo: Amy Sowder)
The foundation's Have a Plant slogan and the neon colors were handed to show guests as they checked in and played a key role in the closing party's '80s theme. (Photo: Amy Sowder)
From left: Patrick Kuhlen, IFPA vice president of marketing; Lauren Scott, IFPA chief strategy officer; Jenny Maloney, Bayer's head of global strategic accounts; Gina Jones, IFPA vice president of global insights and analytics; and Anthony Barbieri, IFPA vice president of member engagement and business development, attend PBH's show. (Photo: Amy Sowder) From left: Yvette Waters, Raley's registered dietitian nutritionist; Amy Petersen, digital marketing manager at Coborn's; Allison Primo, registered dietitian at Schnucks; Annette Maggi, registered dietitian and PBH retail specialist; Monica Amburn, registered dietitian nutritionist and vice president at Eat Well Global; and Stacy Bates, registered dietitian nutritionist and director of nutrition health services at H-E-B, attended the PBH show. (Photo: Amy Sowder)
Produce-filled dishes were plentiful at the PBH party. (Photo: Amy Sowder)
It was a relaxed vibe at the opening PBH party. (Photo: Amy Sowder)
The PBH party's backdrop of Camelback Mountain was breathtaking.(Photo: Amy Sowder)
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