Tag: southeast produce council

SEPC members packed, shipped, unloaded, re-packed, and distributed almost 70,000 pounds of fresh produce via drive-thru format in order to maintain social distancing and serve as many as possible - 500 families locally and another 500 will be served from food banks that received a portion of the donated product.

With an estimated $1 billion in perishable commodities without a dedicated destination, the Southeast Produce Council felt this was a good time to give back to its community.

Plastic in fresh produce isn't the enemy, but how can we use it in the smartest way?

The new features and integrations will improve registration and involvement, the council says.

While the design of the logo was enhanced, the SEPC pillars and recognizable colors remain the same: Purple = Innovation; Green = Education; Gold = Community; Red = Networking.

Just in time for Southern Exposure, Wendy McManus is offering this free resource for produce industry professionals.

I had a chance to chat with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics, the author of the Power of Produce report for the Food Marketing Institute and the Southeast Produce Council ahead of her talk at Southern Innovations in Nashville.