The Southeast Produce Council returned to Nashville last week for its 2024 Southern Innovations show. This year’s event featured a revamped format and boasted record attendance. The energy could be seen and heard as the show floor was abuzz from start to finish.

The Southeast Produce Council released its annual What’s New? 2024 consumer research in a sold-out educational session at Southern Innovations. The unique, interactive format combines the presentation of the research results by Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics with attendees discussing findings with fellow retailers and grower-shippers throughout the session. In addition to consumers’ views of our world, retailers and grower-shippers provided their industry viewpoint, for the full 360 look at innovation in fresh produce. “The produce industry is delivering and delivering big,” said David

NASHVILLE, TN — The Southeast Produce Council kicked off Southern Innovations 2024 with the VIP dinner Wednesday evening, Sept. 11, aboard the General Jackson Showboat. Mike Roberts of Harps Food Stores and chairman of the SEPC board of directors welcomed everyone on board and thanked them for all their work on behalf of the council. The river cruise dinner on the Cumberland River was held one day prior to the official opening of Southern Innovations, taking place Sept. 12-14 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, here.

As a leading name in organic farming in North Carolina, All American Produce Co. LLC is gearing up for a fruitful fall season across its 1,200-acre farm. With a balanced mix of 600 acres dedicated to both organic and conventional broccoli — its largest fall crop — and another 600 acres devoted to a variety of other essential produce, the farm is on track for a promising harvest. Broccoli may headline the fall harvest, but it’s only part of the story. All American Produce Co. takes pride in its diverse array of crops, with a focus on organic farming. This season, it's cultivating not only

Understanding the needs of its customers has long helped Consalo Family Farms stand out amongst its competition. Officials at the family-owned Vineland, NJ-based multifaceted agricultural operation intend on keeping that successful strategy going for years to come. “At Consalo, the core values of dedication to quality, integrity and trust serve as the foundation of everything we do,” said Chelsea Consalo, executive vice president and a member of the fourth generation of the Consalo family to operate the business. “Our dedication to quality extends beyond just the crops we grow. We aim to

Shuman Farms is proud to be participating and exhibiting in this year’s Southern Innovations, showcasing its premium sweet onions and giving retail partners a sneak peek at its fall promotions and discussing how the company is committed to increasing produce consumption and overall department incremental sales. “We will also be focusing on our commitment to innovation in sustainable farming practices, produce quality and marketing initiatives,” said John Shuman, president and CEO of Shuman Farms. Shuman Farms will be at booth No. 301. “Southern Innovations provides an excellent platform for us