Seen at PBH Consumer Connection Conference’s main opening party

Produce executives, retail dietitians, suppliers and marketers mingled as the Arizona sun softened, creating a festive evening air for the welcoming party at Produce for Better Health’s Consumer Connection Conference.

By Amy Sowder

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April 21, 2023 02:32 PM

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.

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