The Nickey Gregory Co. is gearing up for the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations show, something it has done every year since the show originated as a fall conference in 2001. “And we always will,” said Andrew Scott, director of marketing/business development for the Atlanta-based company. “It’s a good show for us, especially being geared toward foodservice, which is a large percentage of the business and people we sell to.” That means that the company will have both customers and vendors on-hand to talk to, and it gives them a chance for some important face-to-face time. “You get

The team at Red Sun Farms could not be more excited to meet with its retailers at Southern Innovations. “We are committed to supporting our partners in the new year and beyond,” said Leona Neill, director of marketing and packaging for the Kingsville, ON-based company. “Our aim is to exceed their expectations now and in the future. Red Sun Farms is focused on delivering great-tasting, quality produce year-round. We will also continue developing sustainable solutions to align our business with the goals of our retailers.” The Red Sun Farms team continues to focus on innovation in its products

Shuman Farms has always led the produce industry in important initiatives such as food safety, cause-marketing, brand advocacy, and more. At this year’s Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations, the team will discuss the meaningful sustainability priorities they are currently focusing on. “It is important for us to make sure we are putting forth relevant sustainability initiatives that will make a positive impact on our world,” said John Shuman, president and CEO of Shuman Farms. “We understand how these actions affect our people, our products, our community, and the planet itself. We

Nash Produce has been a member of the Southeast Produce Council and has been participating in Southern Innovations since the show’s origin. Since the SEPC show brings together a large number of its customers in one venue, it allows Nash Produce the opportunity to spend quality time with individuals in which the team normally spends many hours communicating with over phone, email or video chat. “We will be in booth No. 101, and we are really excited about getting back out there, visiting with our clients that we already have, meeting new vendors and possibly getting new clients,” said Robin

The Southeast Produce Council will highlight the latest innovations in the fresh produce industry at its Southern Innovations conference and trade show, set to take place Sept. 22-24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The event is expected to draw a sizeable number of attendees and a record number of exhibitors, according to David Sherrod, the council’s president and chief executive officer. “We already have over 1,000 people registered for the conference,” Sherrod told The Produce News Monday, Aug. 29. “And out of the 1,000 people that are coming, over 250

The Southeast Produce Council is highlighting the latest industry innovation and insights at its upcoming Southern Innovations Conference held in Nashville, TN, Sept. 22-24. “Insight from our board of directors told us that there are four areas where innovation occurs in produce: at the farm, in the store, on the menu and for the planet,” said SEPC President and CEO David Sherrod. “We incorporated these sections into our What’s New? From the Consumer Point of View research and Silent Theater on the trade show floor. The What’s New? From the Consumer Point of View education session by Anne