EXP Group to spotlight expanding fruit program at Southern Exposure
As Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure approaches, Exp. Group is preparing to make a strong statement about where the company is headed in 2026.
California apple industry mourns Lawrence Joseph Sambado
The California apple industry lost an instrumental and deeply respected leader with the death of Lawrence Joseph Sambado on Jan. 22.Born on March 9, 1938, in San Francisco, Mr. Sambado was raised with strong agricultural roots. He attended Linden High School before pursuing his passion for agriculture at the University of California-Davis, where he studied pomology. Following completion of his undergraduate degree, he served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Tariffs deemed unconstitutional by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the United States ruled six to three that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are unconstitutional.
Every decision matters: From the field to the family table
In fresh produce, the journey from field to family table is shaped by thousands of decisions—most of them made long before a shopper fills a basket. When to harvest. How to handle. Where to store. How quickly to move product. Each choice influences quality, flavor and trust.That belief sits at the heart of this year’s Southeast Produce Council Southern Exposure show, held March 6–8 in Orlando, where the industry gathers under the theme From Fields to Families: Nourishing Our Nation.
Shuman Farms announces return of Shuman Farms University
With Vidalia onion season set to start sometime in mid-April, Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure is always perfectly timed for the team at Shuman Farms. “That’s why Southern Exposure is one of the most anticipated shows of the year,” said John Shuman, president and CEO of Shuman Farms. “It’s always a treat to reconnect with our friends in the industry, especially on the brink of springtime and in Florida.”
Trendspotting: Grocery shopping impacted by financial insecurities
Food, clothing and shelter. Generally, these three things are considered the essential, fundamental needs for human survival — of course that was determined before TikTok and Instagram were around.
Washington State Fruit Commission names new president
The Washington State Fruit Commission has appointed Eric Patrick as its new president to oversee marketing efforts for cherries and canned pears grown in the Northwest, as well as its industry education programs, effective March 2. He succeeds longtime President B.J. Thurlby, who retired Dec. 31 after 30 years with the commission.
PRO*ACT Crop Update: Post-Valentine reality check
With Valentine’s Day behind us, the berry category is working through its reset. Strawberries are mixed depending on origin. With holiday demand behind us, pricing is adjusting region by region, but West Coast weather will keep supplies from getting loose.
Lipman puts fresh-cut convenience and innovation in focus
With the winter crop currently coming out of its Florida farms, plus a growing fresh-cut lineup that scales nationwide, Lipman Family Farms is sharing what is possible when innovation is a family tradition that spans more than 75 years. The company will be in booth No. 638 at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Exposure Feb. 26-March 1 at Orlando World Center.
Red Sun Farms showing commitment to innovation at Southern Exposure
Red Sun Farms will highlight its latest product innovations and business development plans at this year’s Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure.