Rice Fruit Co., located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s apple country, receives, stores, packages and markets fruit for more than 40 farm families in the surrounding areas.

Later this month, Rice Fruit Co. will be attending Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure to reconnect with longtime colleagues, meet new industry partners and engage in meaningful conversations across the produce supply chain. 

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.

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.”

Wada Farms has been part of the potato industry since 1943, and over the decades it has  grown into a national grower-shipper and marketer. 

Nash Produce has built a nationally recognized sweet potato program by focusing on consistency, planning and long-term relationships across the supply chain. 

Operating as a packer-shipper, the Nashville, NC–based company works with a broad network of growers to ensure reliable, year-round supply while maintaining the quality standards customers expect.

 Bako Sweet is a large, sweet potato grower/shipper/packer/marketer out of California and is the only producer of sweet potatoes in southern California.  

“Our Bako Sweet brand is ranked No. 1 according to Nielsen’s most recent 52 weeks report ending Dec. 27, 2025, and is driving category growth,” said Susan Noritake, vice president of sales and marketing for the Bakersfield, CA-based company.