It was precisely two years ago when produce industry veteran Mike Madden started Macadu Fresh, a business focused on growing, importing and distributing quality fresh fruits from its headquarters in Vineland, NJ, and alternate space in Miami.

Wendy McManus of Connect 2 Potential can’t stop talking about the 16 enthusiastic college students who are part of the 2023 Southeast Top Agricultural Recruits Scholarship program.

With general and retailer registration now open and planning well under way for educational sessions and keynote presentations, Organic Produce Summit 2023 — which will be held July 12-13 in Monterey, CA — is poised to be the largest yet and will include some fresh and new activities for all participants.

The continued growth of controlled environment agriculture and how producers, retailers and consumers are responding to fresh produce items grown indoors will be the subject of the first-announced educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2023.

The International Fresh Produce Association will bring together executives from around the world to network and gain insights at the Executive Leadership Summit held in conjunction with Fruit Logistica.  

The New England Produce Council is inviting the industry to a new venue, Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, MA, for its 23rd NEPC Produce, Floral & Food Service Expo, scheduled to take place Aug. 21-22.

The Encore Boston Harbor is a destination venue that will host both the expo exhibits and overnight guest rooms.