CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Featuring the theme “Race to Discover,” the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations drew the fresh produce industry to the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 14-16.
The well-attended show explored the latest trends, new products and technology in the marketplace.
“Our focus at this year's Southern Innovations show was snacking, and this is an ideal venue for showing customers what sets Mastronardi Produce apart,” said Peppe Bonfiglio, vice president of sales. "Our team left the show feeling inspired and energized to continue innovating in fresh produce."
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From left, Tim Harrington and Jocelyn Gerard with Stemilt Growers pose with Bob Catinella of the Pear Bureau Northwest.
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Share-ify's Shannon Shuman and Marc Koutoufaris are shown at Southern Innovations.
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Peri & Sons Farms' Mindy VanVleck and Jessica Peri talk onions at Southern Innovations.
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Shown from left are Chandler Grimes, Maggie Jones and Dug Schwalls of Southern Valley Fruit and Vegetable at Southern Innovations.
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Oppy's Caitlin Gerstenberger and Carl Immerhausen are shown at Southern Innovations.
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Rob Austin and Jesse Himango of Empower Fresh discuss software solutions at Southern Innovations.
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From left, Pero Family Farms' Shannon Curry, Scott Tyo and Anthony Sciotti are all smiles at Southern Innovations.