The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is worsening the situation in many European countries. At the same time, the industry's wish to meet in person remains unwaveringly high. In light of these circumstances, Messe Berlin has decided to postpone Fruit Logistica to April 5-7, which it expects to be beyond the fourth wave.

The Southeast Produce Council announced another SEPC University Educational Session to be held during Southern Exposure in March. Led by Inlay Insights Founder and Content Director Kim Lear, Prepare for the Future: Building the Next Generation of Leaders will give attendees a closer look into the value that each generation brings to the workforce and how leaders can motivate and grow a new generation of future leaders.

The Southeast Produce Council has unveiled a stellar panel of retail superheroes that completes the highly anticipated SEPC University Educational Session – Power of Produce 2022. The Food Industry Association’s Power of Produce report is to be exclusively revealed at Southern Exposure 2022 where the valuable insights coupled with the retail panel will be a universal hit.

The Third Annual Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge is finally here and ready to change more lives. After two successful years where participants have lost over 650 pounds and gained years to their lives, the health and wellness challenge continues to draw interest from industry hopefuls looking for a change.

The Southeast Produce Council announced its lineup of speakers for the upcoming Southern Exposure: The Marvel of Produce set to take place March 3-5. Premiering at the Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL, next year’s conference will be themed to celebrate the next generation of superheroes within the produce industry. Guest speakers Tim Tebow (keynote) and Heather Chauvin (Southern Roots Luncheon) have joined SEPC’s produce universe.

With a bark greater than its bite, Canada’s leading Fairtrade-certified banana supplier Equifruit has big plans to bring those elements into sync as it eyes expansion throughout Canada and into the United States.