EVERETT, MA – JOH, a leading regional broker based in Billerica, MA, with a strong East Coast presence, hosted a party for its clients and partners Aug. 22 at the conclusion of a highly successful New England Produce Council Expo, held at the Encore Boston Harbor Resort, here.

The New England Produce Council’s 23rd Annual Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo took place Aug. 21-22 at Encore Boston Harbor, and as always, included an incomparable lineup of speakers and more than 100 produce and floral exhibitors showcasing their products. This was the first time the event took place at this venue.

EVERETT, MA — The New England Produce Council kicked off its annual Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo Monday evening, Aug. 21, with the VIP reception and the cocktail reception, held at the Encore Boston Harbor, here. The VIP reception was sponsored by North Bay Produce, and the cocktail reception was sponsored by 4M Fruit Distributors.

MINNEAPOLIS — Providence, RI-based United Natural Foods Inc. hosted its 2023 Conventional Winter Show Aug. 8-9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The show brought together more than 2,000 grocery retailers, providing them with face-to-face access to approximately 500 of the company’s suppliers and vendors.

The Conventional Winter Show showcases UNFI’s expansive portfolio of products, merchandising strategies and insights to help retailers drive sustainable growth and profitability in their businesses.

The Fresh Produce & Floral Council held its annual membership luncheon to benefit the City of Hope, a Southern California cancer and research hospital. The luncheon, held Aug. 9 in Cerritos, CA, drew more than 200 people from various FPFC member companies. Master of Ceremonies Rebecca Calvin of Stater Bros. Markets was joined by Marvin Quebec of Quebec Distributing Co., patient speaker John Cloer, and Dr. Charles Brenner from the City of Hope.

MASHANTUCKET, CT — Bozzuto's Inc. held its 2023 Merchandising Marketplace Tuesday, Aug. 8, and Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Foxwoods Resort Casino, here. Fresh produce was very well represented, as always, with exhibitors from around the country showing their products.

Headquartered in Cheshire, CT, Bozzuto's Inc. is a total service wholesale distributor of food and household products to retailers in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Established in 1945, the company is headed by Michael A. Bozzuto, who is chairman, president and CEO.