Officials at Fowler Farms have a lot to discuss with attendees of the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations show this month.

Besides offering a broad assortment of apples — more than 23 varieties according to company officials — the Wolcott, NY-based operation is eager to discuss the state of the apple industry, new products coming down the pike and what everyone can do to build enthusiasm and sales of apples that will also spur consumer interest.

Headquartered in the center of the Vidalia growing region in Southeast Georgia, family-owned Shuman Farms has been a trusted name in the sweet onion industry for three generations.

At this year’s SEPC Southern Innovations show, the company plans to highlight its premium sweet onions from Peru and offer retailers a full tailgating experience.

A memorial tribute has been established through the American Foral Endowment (AFE) honoring Robert (Bob) J. Carbone, who passed away on Aug. 14, five days shy of his 94th birthday.

Pure Flavor is preparing to unveil a large-scale brand refresh this October at the IFPA 2025 Global Produce & Floral Show, taking place Oct. 16-18 in Anaheim, CA. This bold evolution highlights the company’s continued commitment to purposeful growth, guided by deep consumer understanding and a forward-looking approach to brand building.

When autumn approaches so do the Italian chestnuts from Trucco. While Trucco has ready- to-eat chestnuts available year-round, the arrival of fresh chestnuts in the fall is a special time.

When attendees at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Innovations show drop by the Nash Produce booth on the expo floor, they’ll be in rare company.

Nash, coming off a season with very tight supply, will have new-crop sweet potatoes at the event, which doesn’t happen most years. The North Carolina harvest usually starts around Labor Day, too late for Southern Innovations.