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Rain, hail take out some of the Vidalia onion crop
Heavy rains and hail storms during Vidalia growing season, plus typical spring harvest rains, have cut a chunk out of the season’s yield, but harvesting hasn’t been delayed more than usual.
May 01, 2020 by Amy Sowder
SEPC distributes more foodservice products to people in need
The Southeast Produce Council distributed donated produce that was originally for foodservice customers to people in the Tattnall County area in Georgia.
Apr 08, 2020 by Amy Sowder
Southern Exposure makes a difference with fun, giving, good business
TAMPA, Fla. — Making connections, deepening relationships and learning the latest were all activities on parade at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2020 trade show.
Mar 04, 2020 by Amy Sowder
Southeast Produce Council unveils new logo, website
The Southeast Produce Council redesigned its logo and website on its 20th anniversary, revealing the details just before the organization’s Southern Exposure 2020 event.
Feb 25, 2020 by Amy Sowder
SEPC issues Golden Rule Challenge for Southern Exposure
The Southeast Produce Council is issuing what it calls the Golden Rule Challenge for exhibitors at Southern Exposure.
Feb 12, 2020 by Chris Koger
Hurricane Dorian: Florida Tomato Council reschedules conference
An abridged version of Florida’s 44th Tomato Conference, canceled due to Hurricane Dorian’s approach in the Atlantic, has been rescheduled for Oct. 2-3 in a new location.
Sep 05, 2019 by Amy Sowder
EFI certifies Rouge River Farms’ U.S. operations
Rouge River Farms, a sweet corn grower in Florida, Georgia, Virginia and Ontario, has all of its U.S. operations certified by the Equitable Food Initiative.
Sep 03, 2019 by Amy Sowder
Farmers of the Year include Georgia, Florida produce growers
Georgia peach grower Robert Dickey III and Florida vegetable grower Charles Obern have been named 2019 Farmers of the Year by Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo.
Jul 30, 2019 by Chris Koger
Wish Farms ready to promote Southeastern blackberries
Berry grower Wish Farms, Plant City, Fla., sees a lively season for southeast blackberries.
May 09, 2019 by Chris Koger
The case for food as medicine grows stronger
ORLANDO, Fla. — There’s never been a better time to highlight the inherent health benefits of fresh produce in marketing strategies: Food is medicine, and the science keeps backing it up.
Mar 11, 2019 by asowder