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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
Mucci Farms launches mushroom collection and presents new sustainable packaging options
This week, the Southern Exposure tradeshow will be held in hybrid format. Exhibitors as well as attendees will be given the opportunity to choose between an online or an in-person experience. One of the companies exhibiting at the show is Mucci Farms. The team will be in Orlando to meet and greet customers and simultaneously, physical as well as virtual attendees will have access to the company’s realistic 3D virtual show booth. “In the booth, we will be highlighting all of our signature items with a special emphasis on our brand new Cultivo Mushroom Collection,” says Steve Zaccardi, Senior Director of Sales with Mucci Farms. Everyone at the show will be able to visit virtual.muccifarms.com to experience the virtual booth and watch product demo videos featuring members of the team.