Operating on the Atlanta State Farmers Market in Forrest Park, GA, Nickey Gregory Co., has long been a leader in the produce industry. One of the ways it’s stayed on top is by being a major player at the major trade shows.

That’s why the company is thrilled to be heading to the Southeast Produce Council’s annual Southern Innovations conference in Savannah, GA.

United Fresh Produce Association announced the four recipients of the 2021 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships: Joseph F. Basciani of Basciani Foods Inc.; Curtis Griffin of Griffin Ranches Inc.; Lianna Tilton of Braga Fresh Family Farms; and Leticia Velazquez of The FruitGuys.

Fresh Taste Produce provides commercial and independent partners with a wide variety of the highest-quality fruit and vegetables from 35 countries around the world throughout the entire year.

The growth of online/direct-to-consumer purchasing and the opportunities for organic fresh produce companies to play an increasing role in its future will be the subject of the fourth educational session at the Organic Produce Summit, next month in Monterey, CA. “What Lies Ahead for E-Commerce?,” will examine how companies are having to develop a new playbook for acquiring additional consumers, building loyalty and driving sales.

The COVID-19 era has resulted in Canada’s produce professionals experiencing a very busy, and very challenging era, and that makes the efforts of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association even more essential than ever.

The Organic Produce Network announced new safety protocols for it's 2021 Organic Produce Summit, set to take place Sept. 15-16 in Monterey, CA.

Listen to this message from Susan Canales, president of the Organic Produce Summit, to learn more.