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SEPC champions annual Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta race benefit
SEPC champions annual Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta race benefit

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.

Southeast Produce Council awards 2023 member scholarships to 43 recipients
Southeast Produce Council awards 2023 member scholarships to 43 recipients

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.

Seen and heard at SEPC's Southern Exposure — Part 4
Seen and heard at SEPC's Southern Exposure — Part 4

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.

Seen and heard at SEPC's Southern Exposure — Part 2
Seen and heard at SEPC's Southern Exposure — Part 2

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.

Retailers, tech experts, growers discuss solutions for food waste, insecurity
Retailers, tech experts, growers discuss solutions for food waste, insecurity

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.

On scene: Southern Flavor Cocktail Party at SEPC Southern Exposure
On scene: Southern Flavor Cocktail Party at SEPC Southern Exposure

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.

Trio of keynote speakers among Southern Exposure 2023 highlights
Trio of keynote speakers among Southern Exposure 2023 highlights

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.

Southeast Produce Council reveals keynote speakers for Southern Exposure conference
Southeast Produce Council reveals keynote speakers for Southern Exposure conference

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.

More sustainable packaging dominates new product showcase at SEPC
More sustainable packaging dominates new product showcase at SEPC

Retailers interested in more sustainable packaging had many options to consider at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event in early April.

Making the SEPC Southern Exposure conference as COVID-safe as possible
Making the SEPC Southern Exposure conference as COVID-safe as possible

Produce industry show organizers had tough decisions the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it was so uncertain what was necessary to maintain health and safety.

SEPC event still on, with focus on safety and transformed business
SEPC event still on, with focus on safety and transformed business

The SEPC is transforming its Southern Innovations conference in September with the COVID-19 pandemic in mind, practicing safety measures and focusing presentations on the change caused by the virus.

SEPC distributes more foodservice products to people in need
SEPC distributes more foodservice products to people in need

The Southeast Produce Council distributed donated produce that was originally for foodservice customers to people in the Tattnall County area in Georgia.

SEPC helps reduce foodservice waste after coronavirus closures
SEPC helps reduce foodservice waste after coronavirus closures

To help alleviate the backlog of foodservice produce inventory and the strain on local retailers and community, the Southeast Produce Council distributed free produce to people in the Jenkins County area of Georgia. 

Produce for Kids celebrates 2019 success, looks to 2020 plans at SEPC
Produce for Kids celebrates 2019 success, looks to 2020 plans at SEPC

Produce for Kids celebrated its 2019 successes and shared its future vision at the annual Produce for Kids reception at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure trade show in Tampa, Fla.

Del Monte Fresh and Mann Packing showcase at Southern Exposure
Del Monte Fresh and Mann Packing showcase at Southern Exposure

Del Monte Fresh Produce and Mann Packing Co. will showcase fresh, fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as snack solutions, at the Southern Exposure trade show.

SEPC STARS to shine at Southern Exposure
SEPC STARS to shine at Southern Exposure

The STARS are coming to Tampa, Fla., for the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2020.

Southern Exposure begins 10th season for SEPC’s STEP-UPP
Southern Exposure begins 10th season for SEPC’s STEP-UPP

The Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure marks the start of another year of the Southeast Training Education Program for Upcoming Produce Professionals — also known as STEP-UPP.

New Power of Produce report to debut at Southern Exposure
New Power of Produce report to debut at Southern Exposure

Consumer research and sales data will take center stage at the Power of Produce education session Feb. 27 at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure.

Plastics, philanthropy among education topics at SEPC event
Plastics, philanthropy among education topics at SEPC event

The slate of education sessions Feb. 28 at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure conference will begin with a conversation on one of the most-discussed issues in the industry — plastic.

Southern Exposure holds plenty to look forward to
Southern Exposure holds plenty to look forward to

Judging by industry buzz, the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2020 will be one of the most highly anticipated shows of the year.

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Southern Produce has a sweet treat for Southern Exposure

Faison, N.C.-based Southern Produce Distributors Inc. paired up with Asheville, N.C.-based The Hop Ice Cream Cafe to make Carolina Covington Cheesecake ice cream, and Southern Exposure attendees can get a taste March 3.