SEPC enhances Southern Innovations with expanded networking adventures
The Southeast Produce Council successfully expanded its Southern Innovations Networking Adventures, now offered earlier to fully integrate with the broader conference experience. This year’s events set the tone for a dynamic and engaging gathering, providing members with exciting new opportunities to connect, compete and celebrate within the produce industry.
Altar Produce adds organizational strength to structure
To help drive new business and improve its supply chain efficiencies, Calexico, CA-based Altar Produce strengthened its business structure in 2025.
Alpine Fresh growing asparagus program despite challenges
Though the ever-increasing cost of landing Peruvian asparagus on U.S. shores presents a challenging situation, Alpine Fresh continues to increase its volume.
Kroger, first responders fight hunger
The Kroger Co. is teaming up with first responders throughout the United States to honor Hunger Action Month with Heroes Fight Hunger, a Kroger-driven food drive supporting local communities throughout September.
Crunch Time sees largest SnapDragon harvest ever
Crunch Time Apple Growers, a cooperative of more than 160 apple growers, is kicking off the 2025 harvest of SnapDragon apples. Known for their monster crunch, sweet and spicy flavor, and vibrant red skin, SnapDragon apples — the official apple of the Buffalo Bills — are being picked at peak quality and will soon be in stores.
California LGMA sees progress in leafy greens food safety
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the organization’s continued work to strengthen food-safety standards for leafy greens.
Southern Specialties forecasts solid asparagus sector growth
Southern Specialties, which sources asparagus from several regions, utilizes its Peruvian production as a consistent year-round supply to service both foodservice distributors and retailers in the population dense East Coast.
Trendspotting: The evolving avocado shopper
Alright, I admit it, I used to be an avocado avoider. For no real good reason, I didn’t eat avocados. Then, a few years back I made a deal with my at the time 12-year-old daughter — who herself is a verrrry picky eater — I try the guacamole she made, and she starts tasting more foods. Well, I tasted and liked the guac. I’m still waiting for my daughter to expand her food horizons.
Bland Farms wins dual category leadership awards; Director of Sales named Chairman of SEPC board
Bland Farms, America’s leading grower of sweet onions, is proud to announce a season of exceptional recognition. The company has earned the 2025 Grocery Insights Category Leadership Award in both Onions and Sweet Potatoes, while Director of Sales Sloan Lott has been appointed Chairman of the Board for the Southeast Produce Council.
Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle targets salad-loving Fall tailgaters with money-saving Instacart offer
Just in time for tailgating season, Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle, manufacturer of Dole-branded packaged salads, has teamed with Instacart to offer winning savings on many of its most popular fall-friendly Dole Salad Kits.