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Potatoes and salad on the menu at September EPC meeting

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Eastern Produce Council returned from its summer hiatus Sept. 10 with a meeting at the Manor, here, sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission and Dole Fresh Vegetables.

Following a cocktail hour that allowed friends and business associates to reconnect, the sponsors gave interactive presentations that engaged the gathering of produce professionals in attendance.

Dole led off the presentation with a demonstration 9Eastern Produce Council Executive Director John McAleavey (center) is joined by EPC First Vice President Vic Savanello of Allegiance Retail Services and EPC President Paul Kneeland of Kings Food Markets in front of the Big Idaho Potato Truck, which made a special appearance Sept. 10 at the Manor in West Orange, NJ. The Idaho Potato Commission was one of the sponsors of the EPC dinner meeting.of its new chopped salad line by Amy Tobin of Amy Tobin & Co.

Next, Seth Pemsler, vice president of retail/international for the IPC, introduced the commission's 'Tater Team,' a trio of enthusiastic young adults who are in the midst of a cross-country tour in the Great Big Idaho Potato Truck.

The 'Tater Team' drew laughs from the crowd with their collection of stories from the tour, especially their tales from the New York metropolitan area, where the EPC membership is based.

In addition to promoting Idaho potatoes, the Great Big Idaho Potato Truck is raising awareness of the Meals on Wheels program, which provides meals on a daily basis to more than 1 million seniors in need.

Also in attendance at the meeting were the members of the Eastern Produce Council's new Women's Leadership Committee, which held its first meeting prior to the EPC dinner.

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