MINNEAPOLIS — After a two-year hiatus as an in-person event due to the pandemic lockdown, United Natural Foods Inc. held its annual Conventional Expo July 19-21, here. The show connected nearly 2,700 retail customers with UNFI’s large network of suppliers and helped the independents to prepare for the upcoming holiday and spring selling seasons. “Working alongside our suppliers, we help customers plan their store offerings, learn about new and exclusive products, manage supply challenges, and secure deals and promotions that drive sales, and ultimately, consumer loyalty,” said UNFI’s CEO Sandy

After a two-year hiatus as an in-person event, due to the pandemic lockdown, United Natural Foods Inc. held its annual Conventional Expo July 19-21 in Minneapolis, MN. The show connected nearly 2,700 retail customers with UNFI’s large network of suppliers and helped the independents to prepare for the upcoming holiday and spring selling seasons. There were approximately 700 suppliers covering more than 200,000 square feet of exhibit space and the new product showcase introduced 270 new products and 250 sustainable and healthy planet items.

KINGSTON, MA — The New England Produce Council held its 26th annual golf tournament Tuesday, July 19, at the Indian Pond Country Club, here. About 148 golfers participated on a sunny and extremely hot day, according to NEPC Executive Director Laura Sullivan. As in previous years, money raised from the 25th annual golf tournament will benefit the NEPC Scholarship Fund. The council's next event will be its annual Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo, scheduled to take place Aug. 24-25 at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council held its annual golf tournament July 19 at Tustin Ranch Golf Club in Tustin, CA. The sold-out event celebrated its 30th anniversary. After a full day of golfing, FPFC Chair Kori Martin of Oppy and Golf Committee Chairs Bill Laliberte of WJL Distributors and Shonna Williams of Cardenas Markets recognized the winning teams at the awards ceremony. Closest to Pin winners were Philip Barrientos of Baja Son Growers, Carlos M. and Michael Richmond of Veg-Fresh. The Men’s and Women’s Longest Drive Winners were MJ Morin of Kern Ridge Growers and Esther Hernandez of

The 2022 Organic Produce Summit's return to the Monterey Conference Center after a two-year, COVID-related absence resulted in the biggest and best show yet. Aisles were full from the opening bell on Thursday, July 14, until the doors were shut about five hours later. More than 300 retailers were in attendance and the excitement level was sky high for the sold-out trade show.

With more than 1,700 registrants, a sold-out trade show featuring more than 150 exhibitors and a robust educational program, the 2022 Organic Produce Summit was an unmitigated success. The aisles were full from the opening bell on Thursday, July 14, until the doors were shut about five hours later. There were more than 300 retailers in attendance and the excitement level was sky high.