Publix has surpassed 1 billion pounds of food donated since 2009. The milestone was shared at the company’s Hunger Summit. The event brought together Publix leaders and Feeding America partner food bank representatives from across the Southeast to collaborate on ways to get food into the hands of people who need it the most.

Stemilt is bringing a lineup of world famous fruit items to share at the 2025 Southeast Produce Council’s conference. As a sponsor of this year’s conference, Stemilt looks forward to sharing its favorite branded apple varieties and world famous cherry programs with attendees.

Kaliroy Fresh LLC will launch a new, exclusive peel-back shaker snacking tomato clamshell made from recycled PET at the upcoming SEPC Southern Exposure March 6-8 in Orlando, FL.

One-on-one meetings are getting shelved, and it’s not doing teams any favors. Leadership coach Wendy McManus said many managers are skipping these crucial check-ins — and employees are feeling it. Her upcoming workshop on March 20, More Than a Meeting, will teach produce leaders how to hold effective one-on-ones that drive impact instead of just taking up time.

J&C Tropicals been attending the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show for more than a decade, and each year, it continues to be a key event for the company.

“This year, we’re excited to reconnect with long-time partners and forge new relationships within the produce industry,” said Denise Gomez, marketing manager of the Doral, FL-based company. “Our primary goals are to discover new market trends, explore fresh opportunities for growth and stay informed on the latest innovations in the industry.”

Artificial Intelligence has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our lives. It has become unavoidable. It won’t be long before we bow down to our AI overlords. Until that time eventually arrives, it would behoove retailers to best take advantage of the AI currently available — and logically, many, if not most, are.