The Texas International Produce Association Political Action Committee met Oct. 23-24 in McAllen, TX. Beyond a business meeting, the group broke into groups for a skeet shooting contest. TIPA reported 16 teams participated in the event across the two days. Shooters were treated to BBQ or breakfast tacos prior to their shoot, and the scene at the event was very different from years past as shooters were asked to keep their masks on, be mindful of other teams and their proximity to participants, and assigned tables were pre-positioned for each team. Despite the pandemic-conditions, participants

After rescheduling its golf tournament from July due to COVID-19 restrictions, the New England Produce Council recently held its event at the Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston MA. The sunny skies, warm air and occasional cool breeze provided the perfect backdrop for the NEPC golf tournament, but it was the smiling faces of the NEPC members and guests that truly made the day spectacular. The much-needed, face-to-face encounter with produce associates made everyone appreciate the day. With the current pandemic still in full force, the golf committee took precautions by providing hand

OLDWICK, NJ – In a year that has brought the cancellation of many industry events due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Eastern Produce Council’s annual Joe DeLorenzo Family Apple Picking Day was a welcome respite. The event, held Oct. 3 at Melick’s Cider Mill and Orchard, here, drew around 100 industry members on a cool, crisp autumn morning, where they enjoyed hay rides, apple picking, donuts, grilled corn, hot dogs, popcorn, cider, and of course, camaraderie and family time.

MASHANTUCKET, CT — Bozzuto's Inc. held its 2020 Merchandising Marketplace Sept. 29-30 at the Fox Tower at Foxwoods, here. Because of the COVID-19 situation, the event followed CDC and Foxwoods regulations for gatherings and provided additional precautions for people's safety: one-way, one-sided aisles; engagement zone floor decals to assist with proper social distancing; hand sanitizing stations at registration and on the show floor; and Plexiglass protective barriers and eight-foot-high booth separation drapes at all booths. One thing that didn't change from previous shows: Fresh produce from

OLDWICK, NJ – In a year that has brought the cancellation of many industry events due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Eastern Produce Council’s annual Joe DeLorenzo Family Apple Picking Day was a welcome respite. The event, held Oct. 3 at Melick’s Cider Mill and Orchard, here, drew around 100 industry members on a cool, crisp autumn morning, where they enjoyed hay rides, apple picking, donuts, grilled corn, hot dogs, popcorn, cider, and of course, camaraderie and family time. “In spite of the times, this is an event where we can be together with our families and enjoy a beautiful day,” said

The skies were blue, the temperature an ideal mid-70s and people were happy to gather together again as a council. Postponed from the original date of June 6, the EPC hosted its 45th annual Sal Zacchia, Phil LaRocca and Pete Piastra Memorial Golf Outing at Fox Hollow Golf Club in Branchburg, NJ, on Saturday, Sept. 12. Following a grab-and-go breakfast, the group went out to play golf in a shotgun format. The top two teams of the day both had a score of 59, but breaking the tie was the team of Derrick Bender, Ed Rummel, Sam Cefalu and Anthony DeAngelis. The second place team comprised Michael