SUN VALLEY, ID — The Idaho Grower Shipper Association held its 97th annual convention Aug. 27-29 at the Sun Valley Resort, here, drawing members from all facets of the Idaho potato industry. A highlight each year is the opening reception sponsored by transportation and logistics providers, including Union Pacific Railroad, Watco, CSX Transportation and Savage Logistics.

EVERETT, MA — JOH, a leading independent food broker based in Billerica, MA, held a customer appreciation reception Aug. 19 at Mystique Asian Restaurant and Lounge following the close of the 25th annual New England Produce Council Expo, held at the Encore Boston Harbor.

The New England Produce Council hosted its annual Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo on Aug. 18-19, at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, MA. The event brought together produce, floral and food service professionals for two days. Attendees explored a trade show floor showcasing the latest products while engaging in discussions on industry trends shaping the future of fresh.

EVERETT, MA — The New England Produce Council, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, kicked off its annual Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo Monday evening, Aug. 18, with the VIP reception and the cocktail reception, held at the Encore Boston Harbor, here. On a clear and beautiful evening, a large crowd enjoyed the receptions, which featured great food and music. A full schedule of events, including a Produce Game Show and the annual trade show, was set for Tuesday, Aug. 19.

UNCASVILLE, CT — Bozzuto’s Inc. held its 2025 Big B Expo Tuesday, Aug. 5, and Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Mohegan Sun, here. As always, fresh produce was very well represented, with exhibitors from around the country displaying their products. But this year is very special for Bozzuto’s. The wholesale grocer was founded in 1945, so it is marking 80 years in business. As part of the celebration, Tuesday evening featured music with a 1980s theme. This was also the first major event for Paul Locurto, who joined Bozzuto’s on June 2 as director of produce and floral. He replaces Randy Levine, who retired

The International Fresh Produce Association's annual Foodservice Conference — the most important five hours for produce in foodservice — took over Monterey, CA, July 30-Aug. 1 with all of the important players in the fresh foodservice supply chain. This year’s conference featured one of the most diverse collections of buyers, record-breaking attendance, a sold-out expo and a growing number of field tour programs for chefs and K-12 operators.