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I see a lot of trade shows in this business, so I like to think it takes a lot to get my attention when it comes to new product innovations. At the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations Expo on Sept. 13, I found seven things that really jumped out at me.

The third annual Southeast Produce Council fall conference starts today with its focus on organic and foodservice trends and networking. Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider will be covering the event – the Southern Innovations Organics & Foodservice Expo – for Blue Book.

Produce marketers have been advised to offer their products in more places for more consumer eating opportunities, and it was clear on the expo floor of Southern Exposure, they’re putting that advice into practice.

Some of the smartest people in the produce industry work in food safety, but if that work isn’t turned into something useable and explained to the rest of the industry, it won’t be as effective.

ORLANDO, FL – Now that “produce department” has overtaken “price” as the No.1 reason consumers choose a grocery store, retailers must find their best way to deliver a good experience.

ORLANDO, FL – What if consumers don’t know HOW beneficial fruits and vegetables are for them...right now?

The Southeast Produce Council has seen its Southern Exposure annual conference emerge as a must-see event as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this week.