John Shuman, president and CEO of Shuman Farms in Cobbtown, GA, has been named the 2020 Grower of the Year by the Vidalia Onion Committee in recognition of Shuman’s contributions to the industry for more than 25 years.
Produce research study to be unveiled at Southern Exposure next month
The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) is again joining forces with FMI The Food Industry Association to unveil the 2021 edition of produce industry’s research, the
Power of Produce, at Southern Exposure on April 7.
“We are excited to once again debut the
Power of Produce to the industry during Southern Exposure,” says David Sherrod, president and CEO of SEPC. “This year’s study will provide insights into produce purchases throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, how the people of the produce industry shone and how we can improve as an industry moving forward.”
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As the Southeast Produce Council continues with preparations for Southern Exposure to be held April 6–8 in Orlando, FL, the SEPC team is working diligently to ensure the health and safety of attendees, exhibitors, and staff; and they have partnered with some outstanding organizations who are experts in facilitating recommended safety protocol.
SEPC is actively working with the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort to implement their enhanced health and safety guidelines, which are already in place at the hotel and will be utilized during the conference. The SEPC team is also proud of its continued partnership with AGS Expo Services, which has established a detailed plan focused on clean and safe event spaces.
Mark Daniels joins Idaho Potato Commission By: IBR Staff January 6, 2021 Comments Off on Mark Daniels joins Idaho Potato Commission
Mark Daniels
Mark Daniels, a produce veteran with 35 years of industry experience, has joined the Idaho Potato Commission as retail promotion director-southeast. Based in the Savannah, Georgia area, he will provide category management, promotions and other marketing support tools to help category managers and buyers in the Southeast boost profitability in the marketplace. He replaces Bill Savilonis, who has moved on after 28 years with IPC.
Daniels, who grew up as an army brat, joined the industry as a 16-year-old in Knoxville, Tennessee, when he landed his first job working part-time at a local grocery store. His produce tour of duty has taken him from major grocery retailers like BI-LO to military commissary stores to CEA Fresh Farms, where he most recently was director of business development. He is also a member of the Southeast Prod