Southern Exposure wraps up successful in-person event
Last month, in-person trade shows returned to our industry with Viva Fresh in Texas. This week, it was SEPC’s turn with their Southern Exposure show. After postponing the event from its usual February date, the Southeast Produce Council was able to successfully hold the event with both in-person and virtual components. Yesterday’s exhibition garnered many positive responses from the industry.
This year s event was Star Wars themed and titled The Rise of Produce.
Happy to be back in person
After a year-long hiatus on any in-person contact, many people are happy to be able to slowly see the return of in-person events. “So much of retail business is built on relationships and being able to see each other in-person is key,” says Angela Hernandez of Trinity Fruit. “Everybody was really happy to see each other, and while everyone was masked up, people are starting to feel more comfortable and safer especially with the
US: Strong demand for domestic citrus continues
Citrus is a staple during the holidays, and with the US domestic citrus in full swing, the market is well supplied. Trinity Fruit, who grow their citrus in California’s San Joaquin Valley, is currently packing clementines, navels, blood oranges and Cara Caras. “The season has been good so far,” says Levon Ganajian, VP of Retail Relations and Business Development at Trinity Fruit. “The weather has been relatively stable this year and as temperatures begin to go down, the fruit is firming up very nicely. We’ve fortunately not seen any weather issues yet this year and are seeing good quality fruit,” he adds.