DelFrescoPure will debut its latest tomatoes — The Original Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine — at The Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure in Tampa, FL, March 7-9.

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture wants everyone to know that the state’s produce industry is alive and well and even registering an uptick in fruit and vegetable production.

Overall, North Carolina is losing some farm acreage to housing and urban sprawl as the population continues to increase. In raw numbers, the state registered the third highest increase in population (140,000) in the United State in 2023. In percentages, its 1.3 percent growth rate over the past two years is fifth highest among the 50 states.

CHARLOTTE, NC — A huge number of people from all over the country came here in mid-September to participate in Southern Innovations 2023, the Southeast Produce Council's annual trade show and conference that focuses on the latest innovations in the fresh produce industry.

This year's event was held Sept. 14-16 in a new location, Charlotte, NC, known as the Queen City. And according to SEPC executives, exhibitors and attendees alike, the new venue was extremely popular and well received.

The Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations was held Sept. 14-16 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. This year’s conference continued to build upon SEPC’s “What’s New?” platform in the home city of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, as SEPC members raced to discover the latest innovations within the fresh produce industry.

The Southeast Produce Council held its Southern Innovations expo in Charlotte, NC, for the first time Sept. 14-16. In the home city of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, SEPC redefined “going green” with its auto racing-themed event, which highlighted the latest innovations within the fresh produce industry, from organics and new product developments to technology and unique brand approaches.

Lipman Family Farms is looking to inspire attendees at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations Show in Charlotte, NC. With the introduction of two new products, Lipman will be showcasing its dedicated emphasis on innovation and technological progress at this year’s event.