SECAUCUS, NJ — Allegiance Retail Services LLC's 2025 Holiday Food & Retail Tech Showcase was held Wednesday, June 18 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, here. Fresh produce was well represented at the show, which featured vendors from across the country showcasing a wide variety of items. Allegiance, a retailer owned co-op headquartered in Iselin, NJ, supports independent supermarkets' retail success by providing marketing, advertising, technological and merchandising support, as well as a full line of private label products. The company serves independent supermarket banners in New Jersey

The Southeast Produce Council’s 2025 STEP-UPP Retail Class launched its annual summer tour last week, offering participants immersive, hands-on experiences designed to strengthen partnerships with growers. STEP-UPP — the Southeast Training Education Program for Upcoming Produce Professionals — is SEPC’s premier initiative focused on developing retail and foodservice produce professionals through strategic education, leadership development and in-the-field learning. The tour began on Wednesday, June 11, in Columbia, SC, where the class visited various facilities, farms and fields. These

The produce industry once again met in Washington, DC, for the International Fresh Produce Association's annual Washington Conference on Monday June 9. After a day of meetings, attendees took a breath, mingled and talked strategy at the opening reception, held at the Grand Hyatt, before the visit to Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

Floriexpo 2025 brought together floral professionals from across the supply chain June 4-6 for three vibrant days of connection, education and innovation in Fort Lauderdale, FL. With a robust schedule of trend-forward sessions, hands-on product discovery and curated networking events, the show provided attendees with fresh insights into consumer behavior, design inspiration and business strategy. From the show floor buzz to dynamic sessions on topics like AI integration and cost-efficient merchandising, Floriexpo continues to position itself as a must-attend event for those looking to thrive

The Produce Distributors Association, which advocates for the interests of wholesale produce receivers nationwide, hosted the 26th annual Pete Class Memorial Golf Tournament May 13 at Ballyowen Golf Club’s links course in Sussex County, NJ. "It was great," said Alan Siger, president of the PDA . "Eighty golfers from as far away as California had a wonderful day with brunch, golf, a cocktail reception and dinner." S ponsors and participants helped the Produce Distributors Association raise over $100,000. “The money raised enables the PDA to represent its members' interests in Washington, DC

HILLSDALE, NJ — Always a highlight on the Eastern Produce Council calendar, the 15th annual Jersey Fresh BBQ, held May 20 at Demarest Farms, here, did not disappoint, as attendees gathered on a crisp and sunny spring evening to network and hear the latest updates on Garden State crops. Following the cocktail hour and ahead of the buffet dinner that featured New Jersey-grown items, EPC Vice President Gary Roselli of Allegiance Retail Services welcomed the crowd to the 15th annual EPC BBQ and noted that Jersey Fresh remains the premier state-sponsored marketing program for agriculture. “The