In June, the Southeast Produce Council's Next Generation Leadership Academy embarked on an extraordinary journey in central Florida, blending transformative leadership experiences with unique educational opportunities to explore the revolutionary role of artificial intelligence in agriculture. Throughout the trip, participants engaged in a series of visits to producers and researchers that showcased the latest AI technologies and their applications in agriculture. From AI-powered precision farming to advanced supply chain analytics, the Academy members gained firsthand knowledge of how these

The 2024 American Institute of Floral Designers' National Symposium "Emerge" was held from July 2-6 in Orlando, FL. Beyond being a traditional flower show, the AIFD National Symposium stood out as the premier event for floral design education in the industry. Design talent was gathered from around the world, promising an exciting and engaging lineup of programs and presenters that showcased the most breathtaking display of outstanding world-class floral artists under one roof. The Symposium featured 10 dynamic main stage educational programs, each uniquely presented by leading floral educators

MONTEREY, CA — Always a favorite event of the summer, the Organic Produce Summit did not disappoint this year, as the produce industry gathered for another successful event. “With over 1,800 attendees, including nearly 200 exhibiting companies and more than 300 retailers and buyers, the 2024 Organic Produce Summit not only marks our largest event ever, but also paves the way for continued growth in the years ahead,” said Keigan Roos, event manager.

MONTEREY, CA — While the ownership of the Organic Produce Summit recently changed hands, the popularity of the conference and trade show hasn’t skipped a beat as the 2024 OPS got off to a rousing start with an opening reception July 10, here. Attendees enjoyed food, drinks and live music in advance of the educational sessions and expo that were to follow on July 11. The opening reception was sponsored by Divine Flavor and Athos.

The Southeast Produce Council’s STEP-UPP Retail Class set out on its summer tour last month, taking participants into the field and on plant tours to gain hands-on experience in how to partner with growers more effectively. STEP-UPP, which is an acronym for Southeast Training Education Program for Upcoming Produce Professionals, is SEPC’s flagship program giving retail and foodservice produce professionals a greater understanding of the industry through an emphasis on strategic orientation, personal leadership, and hands-on field experience. The STEP-UPP Retail Class tour kicked off Wednesday

The Southeast Produce Council’s STEP-UPP Foodservice Class embarked on its summer tour in June, taking participants into the field and on plant tours to gain hands-on experience in how to partner with growers more effectively. STEP-UPP — Southeast Training Education Program for Upcoming Produce Professionals — is SEPC’s flagship program giving retail and foodservice produce professionals a greater understanding of the industry through an emphasis on strategic orientation, personal leadership, and hands-on field experience. The STEP-UPP Foodservice Class tour began bright and early Tuesday