“We envision Ecoripe Tropicals as a leader in the produce industry, consistently serving as a catalyst of success for our customers, vendors and employees,” said Marc Holbik, director of grower relations for the Medley, FL-based company. And it will have another great opportunity to demonstrate its wide range of specialty produce, along with its commitment to continue to provide excellent customer service, sourcing and delivering the best quality fresh produce at the Southern Exposure conference and expo.

“DNE will be featuring its line of Florida citrus products at the Southeast Produce Council’s 2014 Southern Exposure annual conference and expo,” said Kathy Hearl, marketing promotions manager for DNE World Fruit LLC, headquartered in Fort Pierce, FL. “Mark Hanks, vice president of sales and marketing; Barbara Anderson, marketing promotions manager; Bob States, sales representatives; and other sales staff members will be at our booth, number 905, to greet visitors.”

Helen L. Aquino, Marketing Manager Village Farms LP, headquartered in Eatontown, NJ, told The Produce News that company President and Chief Executive Officer Michael A. DeGiglio, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Doug Kling, Senior Vice President and Sales Operations Bret Wiley, Eastern District Sales Manager Alan Kleinman, and Regional Sales Manager Steve Poklemba will all be attending the Southeast Produce Council’s 2014 annual Southern Exposure conference and expo. The event will be held Feb.

“Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET” will definitely be exhibiting at the 2014 Southern Exposure conference and expo,” said Daniela Ferro, communications coordinator for the company headquartered in Kingsville, ON. “We’ll be at booth number 907. “As always, we will have a good representation at the show from our sales team.”

Mastronardi Produce is a leading grower, shipper and marketer of high-quality greenhouse produce. The company provides its customers with year-round supplies from its numerous greenhouse locations in North America and Mexico.

“We are looking forward to another annual Southern Exposure conference and expo, and we have a full lineup of team members who will have a presence at the show,” said Nichole Towell, director of marketing for Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc., headquartered in Oviedo, FL. “Duda Farm Fresh Foods has been a member and supporter of the Southeast Produce Council since its inception, and we have been exhibiting at the show for over eight years.”

Ted Kreis, marketing director for the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association in Grand Forks, ND, said that his members are enjoying strong business this winter, and there will be plenty of high-quality Red River Valley red potatoes on the market for St. Patrick’s Day.