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2 months ago | 
theproducenews.com | Marilena Osso |John Groh |Adam Campbell
By Marilena Osso, John Groh and Adam Campbell April 10, 2025 MONTREAL – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montreal. As the largest fresh produce event in the Canadian industry, CPMA's Convention and Trade Show provides a unique opportunity for industry leaders to enhance existing relationships and develop new business opportunities in Canada.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
theproducenews.com | Marilena Osso |Debbie Miller
During the recent Southern Innovations show, SEPC held its Southern Roots Women's Luncheon. Southern Roots is the council’s leadership program for women in produce. Dan’l Mackey Almy and Megan Zweig, both of DMA Solutions and co-hosts of the Self Smarter Podcast, spoke about self-discovery and personal development, a topic that was back by popular demand.
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Mar 11, 2024 | 
theproducenews.com | Craig Levitt |Marilena Osso |Debbie Miller |Dana Davis
Southern Exposure Produce: The Unseen Heroes kicked off March 7 and ran through March 9 at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, FL. On Friday, March 8, after a day of educational sessions, produce industry members gathered at SEPC’s opening gala for an evening filled with music, dancing and entertainment.
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Mar 11, 2024 | 
theproducenews.com | Gordon M. Hochberg |Craig Levitt |Marilena Osso |Debbie Miller
The Southeast Produce Council delivered once again as its Southern Exposure show received rave reviews. Record numbers poured onto the expo floor at the Tampa Convention Center, which ran a little longer than previous years. At the keynote address, prior to the opening of the expo, Hall of Fame National Football League quarterback Kurt Warner discussed his journey from stocking grocery store shelves to winning the Super Bowl.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
theproducenews.com | Craig Levitt |Marilena Osso
The Southern Flavor Cocktail reception was held last night to help kick off the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure show. Held at the Six, located at the new JW Marriot in Tampa, FL, the guest speaker was National Football League Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks.
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Jan 26, 2024 | 
theproducenews.com | Marilena Osso
Industry leaders from throughout the fresh produce supply chain gathered in Hollywood, FL, Jan. 22-24 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for the 2024 GOPEX show. In addition to a full schedule of networking opportunities, attendees were able to take part in an educational program that looked into what drives conscious consumers.
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Dec 7, 2023 | 
theproducenews.com | John Groh |Adam Campbell |Marilena Osso |Craig Levitt
Produce professionals from throughout the industry gathered this week for the 2023 New York Produce Show. Industry members packed the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Manhattan’s West Side Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to meeting with industry friends, the one-day trade show featured micro-sessions and chef’s demonstrations.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
theproducenews.com | Craig Levitt |John Groh |Adam Campbell |Marilena Osso
It was a packed exhibit floor at the International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, CA, from open to close on Friday, Oct. 20. By all accounts, the second “Big Show” put on by IFPA was a rousing success. Day two enjoyed strong traffic throughout the morning, staying busy until the end of the day.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
theproducenews.com | John Groh |Adam Campbell |Marilena Osso |Craig Levitt
The International Fresh Produce Association's 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show has taken over Anaheim, CA, and things got kicked off yesterday with a stirring State of the Industry address from IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. Afterward educational sessions packed the day before friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate at the event's welcome reception.
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Aug 22, 2023 | 
theproducenews.com | Gordon M. Hochberg |John Groh |Marilena Osso |Dave Allen
EVERETT, MA — The New England Produce Council kicked off its annual Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo Monday evening, Aug. 21, with the VIP reception and the cocktail reception, held at the Encore Boston Harbor, here. The VIP reception was sponsored by North Bay Produce, and the cocktail reception was sponsored by 4M Fruit Distributors. A good crowd enjoyed both events, and attendees looked forward to a full schedule, including the trade show, on Tuesday, Aug. 22.
