Southeast Produce Council
Fresh produce leaders focus on value-added packaging and health-forward snacking trends to capture the interest of a new generation of shoppers.
Industry leaders gathered in Orlando, Fla., to discuss expanding carrot programs, the rise of jumbo berries and navigating unpredictable climate patterns for the 2026 season.
Exhibitors at the SEPC event are leveraging nutrition-focused marketing and expert-led education to revitalize the vegetable category.
From anniversary milestones to jumbo berry trends and the debut of new commodities, exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s event focus on brand loyalty and the power of in-person connections.
Industry leaders at Southern Exposure 2026 describe mounting pressure from environmental mandates and water competition that require a new era of transparent collaboration.
The 23rd edition of the Southeast Produce Council event is fully booked with exhibitors and is set to “provide an intimate yet comprehensive experience.”
The company’s team will speak with attendees at its booth during the Southeast Produce Council event, Sept. 10-13 in Charlotte, N.C.
Whether it’s giving back, launching new products, highlighting upcoming seasonal products or talking about the surety of availability, exhibitors at SEPC’s Southern Exposure had plenty to be excited about.
The Southeast Produce Council kicked off its 2025 Southern Exposure event with a luau-themed opening reception.
Exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event shared new partnerships, new products and, of course, great produce.
From new packaging to fair trade bananas, exhibitors at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event gave attendees a lot to talk about.
During a Southern Exposure session on retail and foodservice trends, panelists said it’s an uncertain time in the industry.
During SEPC’s Southern Exposure event, author Kevin Brown mentioned the adage that heroes are ordinary people doing extraordinary things — and explained why that’s not exactly right.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Southern Flavor Cocktail Party overlooking the Disney World fireworks was among the opening night festivities at the Southeast Produce Council’s 2023 Southern Exposure conference.
ORLANDO, Fla. — As retail buyers roamed the aisles of Southeast Produce Council’s March 2-4 Southern Exposure event, some stopped for reasons besides good business.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Several companies got creative for the “Produce: The Final Frontier” Star Trek theme at the March 2-4 Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure conference, while sharing product innovations.
ORLANDO, Fla. — One major riddle of our produce industry is how we can have so much food waste with so many people experiencing food insecurity and nutrition deficiency in a relatively wealthy country.
“What if I focus more on what is right in the world than what is wrong? What if I focus more on the positives of this industry, rather than the challenges?”
ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s never been a better time to highlight the inherent health benefits of fresh produce in marketing strategies: Food is medicine, and the science keeps backing it up.
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Whether shoppers prefer bulk or packaged fruits and vegetables often depends on age, gender and other factors, according to the newest Power of Produce report from the Food Marketing Institute.
Among other requirements, scholarships are awarded to applicants who meet the application criteria of having a parent or grandparent who is a corporate member in good standing with the SEPC.
The Southeast Produce Council has delivered over 12,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables to race participants and attendees as title sponsor at annual benefit race.
Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, ag-tech executive Sonia Lo and fighter pilot Heather “Lucky” Penney are scheduled for the March 2023 event in Orlando, Fla.
Attendees enjoyed a tour of the famous Biltmore Estate to commemorate the occasion prior to their series of meetings.
The Millen, Ga.-based Southeast Produce Council has announced its lineup of speakers for the upcoming Southern Innovations event on Sept. 22-24.
An actress and bestselling author, an agtech industry executive, and an aviation veteran will be featured as keynote speakers at the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming trade show and conference.
The more innovative your company is, the more your sales will improve, according to a study revealed at the Southeast Produce Council’s Sept. 9-11 Southern Innovations show in Savannah, Ga.