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Southern Exposure 2025

Brad Peterson, Nick Chappell, Kyla Oberman, Tim Youmans, and Serjio Sanchez with California Giant Berry Farms.
Brad Peterson, Nick Chappell, Kyla Oberman, Tim Youmans, and Serjio Sanchez with California Giant Berry Farms.
Luciano Fiszman, Adriana Fortune, and Ben Martin with Gourmet Trading Company.
Luciano Fiszman, Adriana Fortune, and Ben Martin with Gourmet Trading Company.
Smurfs Blueberries from Gourmet Trading Company will be available in May and June. For this special promotion during the domestic season, the company has teamed up with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the release of the new Smurfs movie.
Smurfs Blueberries from Gourmet Trading Company will be available in May and June. For this special promotion during the domestic season, the company has teamed up with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the release of the new Smurfs movie.
JC Myers, Pedro Balderrama, Robert Hartmann, and Juan Carlos Barrionuevo with SunFed Perfect Produce are having fun with the Hawaiian theme.
JC Myers, Pedro Balderrama, Robert Hartmann, and Juan Carlos Barrionuevo with SunFed Perfect Produce are having fun with the Hawaiian theme.
Jon Kiley with Envy is flanked by Loren Foss and Bob Mast of CMI Orchards.
Jon Kiley with Envy is flanked by Loren Foss and Bob Mast of CMI Orchards.
Alan Abe, Chris Henry, Alex Giumarra, Gary Caloroso, and Kellee Harris with The Giumarra Companies.
Alan Abe, Chris Henry, Alex Giumarra, Gary Caloroso, and Kellee Harris with The Giumarra Companies.
Rod Bangert and Sharon Robb with North Bay Produce. Once again, Sharon made a delicious berry treat for show attendees.
Rod Bangert and Sharon Robb with North Bay Produce. Once again, Sharon made a delicious berry treat for show attendees.
EXP Group is exhibiting at SEPC for the very first time and looking sharp.
EXP Group is exhibiting at SEPC for the very first time and looking sharp.
David Reyes, Luis Rodriguez, Clarisa Batiz, Elizabeth Smart, and Ari Figueroa with Divine Flavor.
David Reyes, Luis Rodriguez, Clarisa Batiz, Elizabeth Smart, and Ari Figueroa with Divine Flavor.
Team Pure Flavor! From left to right: Mitchell Amicone, Alaina Wilkins, Carmine Borelli, Paul Murracas, Julia Shreve, and Matt Mastronardi.
Team Pure Flavor! From left to right: Mitchell Amicone, Alaina Wilkins, Carmine Borelli, Paul Murracas, Julia Shreve, and Matt Mastronardi.
New Rocco Red Chef’s tomato from Pure Flavor.
New Rocco Red Chef’s tomato from Pure Flavor.
Keegan Morford and Destiny Nash of Superfresh Growers proudly show pouch bags with D’Anjou pears and Pink Lady apples.
Keegan Morford and Destiny Nash of Superfresh Growers proudly show pouch bags with D’Anjou pears and Pink Lady apples.
Aloha and welcome to Hawaii. Team Red Sun Farms went all in on the theme with Leona Neill, Rob Jackson, Harold Paivarinta, and Zanelle Hough. Congrats for winning 2nd place in the booth contest.
Aloha and welcome to Hawaii. Team Red Sun Farms went all in on the theme with Leona Neill, Rob Jackson, Harold Paivarinta, and Zanelle Hough. Congrats for winning 2nd place in the booth contest.
Team Nickey Gregory Company and Family Fresh Foods are having a great time at the show. This year, the company celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Team Nickey Gregory Company and Family Fresh Foods are having a great time at the show. This year, the company celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Darren Sinn and Laudin Chaffin from Berry Fresh, well known for Sweet Karoline blackberries. The season from Mexico will start soon.
Darren Sinn and Laudin Chaffin from Berry Fresh, well known for Sweet Karoline blackberries. The season from Mexico will start soon.
Team Nature Fresh Farms proudly shows their latest product, Sweet Vibes™ Grape Tomatoes.
Team Nature Fresh Farms proudly shows their latest product, Sweet Vibes™ Grape Tomatoes.
A bold new look for Nature Fresh's entire product line. New packaging was designed to create a deeper connection between consumers and the fresh, flavorful produce they love.
A bold new look for Nature Fresh's entire product line. New packaging was designed to create a deeper connection between consumers and the fresh, flavorful produce they love.
Sauci premium on-the-vine tomatoes were launched at SEPC.
Sauci premium on-the-vine tomatoes were launched at SEPC.
Ryan Easter and Krista Beckstead of Mountain View Fruit Sales.
Ryan Easter and Krista Beckstead of Mountain View Fruit Sales.
Steve Smith, Lauren Roberts, Josh Decker, and Troy Howard with Washington Fruit Growers.
Steve Smith, Lauren Roberts, Josh Decker, and Troy Howard with Washington Fruit Growers.
Rodrigo Torres, Jason Miller, and Jovann Carrillo with Altar Produce. The green asparagus season from Mexico has kicked off for the company.
Rodrigo Torres, Jason Miller, and Jovann Carrillo with Altar Produce. The green asparagus season from Mexico has kicked off for the company.
Team Syngenta proudly shows watermelons. From left to right: Bernie Hamel, Courtney Davis, and Rebecca Wente - Naylor.
Team Syngenta proudly shows watermelons. From left to right: Bernie Hamel, Courtney Davis, and Rebecca Wente - Naylor.
Bailey Reyneveld and Susan Noritake with Bako Sweet proudly show single sweet potatoes and packaged organic sweet potatoes.
Bailey Reyneveld and Susan Noritake with Bako Sweet proudly show single sweet potatoes and packaged organic sweet potatoes.
Alejandro Mederos, Jose Roggiero and Ricardo Roggiero with Freshway Produce had white, yellow, and red dragon fruit for show attendees to try.
Alejandro Mederos, Jose Roggiero and Ricardo Roggiero with Freshway Produce had white, yellow, and red dragon fruit for show attendees to try.
Brian Vertrees, Joe Dugo, Mikayla Murphy, Fernando Aguiar, and Craig Merrill with Naturipe Farms.
Brian Vertrees, Joe Dugo, Mikayla Murphy, Fernando Aguiar, and Craig Merrill with Naturipe Farms.
Florida grown strawberries on display in the Naturipe Farms booth.
Florida grown strawberries on display in the Naturipe Farms booth.
Bridgette Weber, Alan Asbury, Liam Slavin, and David Baxter with Bard Valley Natural Delights. The company has been increasingly focusing on organic dates.
Bridgette Weber, Alan Asbury, Liam Slavin, and David Baxter with Bard Valley Natural Delights. The company has been increasingly focusing on organic dates.
Jair Magallan and Giovanni Espinosa with GreenFruit Avocados.
Jair Magallan and Giovanni Espinosa with GreenFruit Avocados.
The colors are bold and bright in the booth of Highline Mushrooms. Paul Williamson, Kelly Hale, Sabrina Pokomandy, Jose Cambon, and John Sheehan.
The colors are bold and bright in the booth of Highline Mushrooms. Paul Williamson, Kelly Hale, Sabrina Pokomandy, Jose Cambon, and John Sheehan.
Last Fall, Highline launched its rebrand with colorful packaging.
Last Fall, Highline launched its rebrand with colorful packaging.
Team Always Fresh Farms!
Team Always Fresh Farms!
Alejandro Moralejo and Javier Orti of Salix Fruits are walking the show.
Alejandro Moralejo and Javier Orti of Salix Fruits are walking the show.
Team Sunset!
Team Sunset!
David Posner, Jenna Galise, and Jared Bray with Awe Sum Organics.
David Posner, Jenna Galise, and Jared Bray with Awe Sum Organics.
Guy Cameron and Troy Gage with Mucci Farms.
Guy Cameron and Troy Gage with Mucci Farms.
It only costs $5 more per year to switch to Equifruit Fairtrade bananas on a grocery bill, which is about the same as a single latte.
It only costs $5 more per year to switch to Equifruit Fairtrade bananas on a grocery bill, which is about the same as a single latte.
Matching blue in the booth of Consalo Family Farms.
Matching blue in the booth of Consalo Family Farms.
Doug Ensz and Chad Snapp with Family Tree Farms.
Doug Ensz and Chad Snapp with Family Tree Farms.
The team of Lange Companies is well represented at SEPC.
The team of Lange Companies is well represented at SEPC.
Team Oppy is creating awareness for the new partnership with Blue Diamond Growers.
Team Oppy is creating awareness for the new partnership with Blue Diamond Growers.
Helen Aquino of Village Farms proudly stands by a display with tomatoes of the heavenly villagio marzano trio collection. 
Helen Aquino of Village Farms proudly stands by a display with tomatoes of the heavenly villagio marzano trio collection. 
Team Village Farms!
Team Village Farms!
Andrew George, John Pope, Jorie Rose, and Andy Shoemaker with EarthFresh.
Andrew George, John Pope, Jorie Rose, and Andy Shoemaker with EarthFresh.
Gary Campisi, Sonia Klinger, Chris Badaoa, Jim Papaefthimiou, Mike Jones, and Ray Mastronardi with Del Fresco Pure.
Gary Campisi, Sonia Klinger, Chris Badaoa, Jim Papaefthimiou, Mike Jones, and Ray Mastronardi with Del Fresco Pure.
Noah Croft, Don Roper, Michael Bader, and Tim Collin with Honeybear Brands.
Noah Croft, Don Roper, Michael Bader, and Tim Collin with Honeybear Brands.
Chad Nelsen with Fowler Packing Company proudly shows California citrus.
Chad Nelsen with Fowler Packing Company proudly shows California citrus.
Steven Ceccarelli with Farm Fresh Produce brought North Carolina grown sweet potatoes, but the company also has bell pepper and Napa cabbage programs.
Steven Ceccarelli with Farm Fresh Produce brought North Carolina grown sweet potatoes, but the company also has bell pepper and Napa cabbage programs.
James Lee, Jon Shriver, Charlie Gray, and Reece Wilson with L&M.
James Lee, Jon Shriver, Charlie Gray, and Reece Wilson with L&M.
Albert Perez and Bruce Letchworth and Terry Cook with Continental Fresh.
Albert Perez and Bruce Letchworth and Terry Cook with Continental Fresh.
Neil Milburn, Ernst van Eeghen, and Tracy Carranza with Church Brothers Farms.
Neil Milburn, Ernst van Eeghen, and Tracy Carranza with Church Brothers Farms.
Kimberley Mangum with Limoneira Company.
Kimberley Mangum with Limoneira Company.
Jeff Bruff, Paola Vargas, and Bryan Thornton with Rock Garden, a Coosemans Worldwide company.
Jeff Bruff, Paola Vargas, and Bryan Thornton with Rock Garden, a Coosemans Worldwide company.
New packaging for the different fresh herbs from Rock Garden. It’s smaller and while it contains the same weight, it allows for more SKUs to be displayed on the shelf.
New packaging for the different fresh herbs from Rock Garden. It’s smaller and while it contains the same weight, it allows for more SKUs to be displayed on the shelf.
Mike Bowe, Alma Lorenzo, and Tony Taviano with Dave’s Specialty Imports.
Mike Bowe, Alma Lorenzo, and Tony Taviano with Dave’s Specialty Imports.
John Carapella jr. and Mike Schiappa with Sierra Produce.
John Carapella jr. and Mike Schiappa with Sierra Produce.
Tom Randazzo, Miss Chiquita, and Jamie Postell with Chiquita.
Tom Randazzo, Miss Chiquita, and Jamie Postell with Chiquita.
Robin Hayes with Mitchell Grocery Corp. joins Potandon Produce’s Nancy Bryner and Mark Breimeister for a photo.
Robin Hayes with Mitchell Grocery Corp. joins Potandon Produce’s Nancy Bryner and Mark Breimeister for a photo.
Matthew Trento and Sean Siri with Freshline Produce
Matthew Trento and Sean Siri with Freshline Produce
Bob Catinella, Justin Bloss (Rivermaid Trading), and CarrieAnn Arias with Pear Bureau Northwest.
Bob Catinella, Justin Bloss (Rivermaid Trading), and CarrieAnn Arias with Pear Bureau Northwest.
Dan Cooke, Jackie Carrillo, and Dan Acevedo with Farm Direct Partners are walking the show.
Dan Cooke, Jackie Carrillo, and Dan Acevedo with Farm Direct Partners are walking the show.
Ardi Haerizadeh, Lorraine Ong, and Kurt Kistler with Calavo Growers.
Ardi Haerizadeh, Lorraine Ong, and Kurt Kistler with Calavo Growers.
Team Pandol Brothers!
Team Pandol Brothers!
Patrick Keating, Emily Dawson, Charles Griffen, and Tim Perry with Soli Organic.
Patrick Keating, Emily Dawson, Charles Griffen, and Tim Perry with Soli Organic.
Tom Pierce of Sobeys is flanked by Maria Howarth, Eddie Reynolds, and Kathryn Hearn of the California Table Grape Commission.
Tom Pierce of Sobeys is flanked by Maria Howarth, Eddie Reynolds, and Kathryn Hearn of the California Table Grape Commission.
Alex Wegener, Ashley Yager, and Chris Elmer with Alpine Fresh.
Alex Wegener, Ashley Yager, and Chris Elmer with Alpine Fresh.
Convenience in the mango segment: organic mango fries from Alpine Fresh will be launched soon.
Convenience in the mango segment: organic mango fries from Alpine Fresh will be launched soon.
SEPC's alligator mascots are always up for a photo.
SEPC's alligator mascots are always up for a photo.
Sabs Wilson and Manuel Michel with the Colombia Avocado Board.
Sabs Wilson and Manuel Michel with the Colombia Avocado Board.
Haley Lacefield and Ron van Heerden with Capespan North America.
Haley Lacefield and Ron van Heerden with Capespan North America.
Luis Gudino Jr., Sandra Longoria, and Kevin Coronado with Sicar Farms.
Luis Gudino Jr., Sandra Longoria, and Kevin Coronado with Sicar Farms.
Bill Burr and Bonnie Lundblad with Sunny Valley International.
Bill Burr and Bonnie Lundblad with Sunny Valley International.
Scott Ross with First Produce Services is walking the show floor.
Scott Ross with First Produce Services is walking the show floor.
Joining the booth of Jackson Farming Company is Feeding the Carolinas. From left to right: Ray Anderson, Michelle Jacobs, Cindy Stapleton, Matt Solana, and Erica King.
Joining the booth of Jackson Farming Company is Feeding the Carolinas. From left to right: Ray Anderson, Michelle Jacobs, Cindy Stapleton, Matt Solana, and Erica King.
Larry Mitchell of Natalies Orchid Island Juice on the U.S. East Coast is handing out juices to show attendees.
Larry Mitchell of Natalies Orchid Island Juice on the U.S. East Coast is handing out juices to show attendees.
Scott Miller and Jessica Silver with United Exports. The company brought the OZblu® blueberry variety to market.
Scott Miller and Jessica Silver with United Exports. The company brought the OZblu® blueberry variety to market.
Kemp Edmondson and Jacob Ruth with SMP Southeast Marketing.
Kemp Edmondson and Jacob Ruth with SMP Southeast Marketing.
Kristyn Lawson, Levon Ganajian, and Jackie Nakashian with Trinity Fruit Company.
Kristyn Lawson, Levon Ganajian, and Jackie Nakashian with Trinity Fruit Company.
Alfonso Delgado, Tanya Edwards, and Oscar Garcia with Avocados from Mexico.
Alfonso Delgado, Tanya Edwards, and Oscar Garcia with Avocados from Mexico.
Kyle Lane, Nick Garcia, and Juan Magdaleno with Westfalia Fruit International.
Kyle Lane, Nick Garcia, and Juan Magdaleno with Westfalia Fruit International.
Eddie Caram, Leyanet Maestry, Marcela Jacques, and Jorge Leon with New Limeco.
Eddie Caram, Leyanet Maestry, Marcela Jacques, and Jorge Leon with New Limeco.
Kristin Scott and Todd Campbell with Yerecic Label.
Kristin Scott and Todd Campbell with Yerecic Label.
Bob Tillemans, Debbie Rogers, and Raquel Reed from Zespri pose with The Kiwi Brothers.
Bob Tillemans, Debbie Rogers, and Raquel Reed from Zespri pose with The Kiwi Brothers.
Geoff Taft of Pioneer Growers and Cassidy Baker of Four Seasons Produce.
Geoff Taft of Pioneer Growers and Cassidy Baker of Four Seasons Produce.
Jessica Williams, Jessica Palma, and Caroline Dubose with Titan Farms are promoting peaches.
Jessica Williams, Jessica Palma, and Caroline Dubose with Titan Farms are promoting peaches.
Meg Buchsbaum, Ramon Ojeda, and Lavanya Setia with the National Mango Board.
Meg Buchsbaum, Ramon Ojeda, and Lavanya Setia with the National Mango Board.
Scott McDulin, Patterson Gonazalez and Adam Chernow with Schmieding Produce are gearing up for the domestic melon season.
Scott McDulin, Patterson Gonazalez and Adam Chernow with Schmieding Produce are gearing up for the domestic melon season.
Mayda Sotomayor and GT Parris with Seald Sweet.
Mayda Sotomayor and GT Parris with Seald Sweet.
The team of Sunview Marketing International. Shawn Caldwell, Bryan Roberts and Lisa Corrigan.
The team of Sunview Marketing International. Shawn Caldwell, Bryan Roberts and Lisa Corrigan.
Alison Anthony, Lani Salczynski, and Carmen Plascencia with Coastline Family Farms.
Alison Anthony, Lani Salczynski, and Carmen Plascencia with Coastline Family Farms.
Apanatche Bark and Marci Camargo with Pommer Fresh Foods are walking the show.
Apanatche Bark and Marci Camargo with Pommer Fresh Foods are walking the show.
Ami Ben-Dror of Dorot Farm is walking the show.
Ami Ben-Dror of Dorot Farm is walking the show.
Jon Browder and Andrea Lakatos of Hugh H. Branch came to the show to discuss the company’s sweet corn programs.
Jon Browder and Andrea Lakatos of Hugh H. Branch came to the show to discuss the company’s sweet corn programs.
While it is getting later in the afternoon, the Wonderful Citrus doesn’t mind smiling for a photo. Dave Rooke, Larry Goens, Mignon Marlow, and Jarrod Lumpkins.
While it is getting later in the afternoon, the Wonderful Citrus doesn’t mind smiling for a photo. Dave Rooke, Larry Goens, Mignon Marlow, and Jarrod Lumpkins.
Justin Henkel, Justin Wright, and Jeff Richardson with Great Lakes Greenhouses.
Justin Henkel, Justin Wright, and Jeff Richardson with Great Lakes Greenhouses.
It’s busy in the booth of William H. Kopke Jr.
It’s busy in the booth of William H. Kopke Jr.
Nick DiCarlo and Brian DiCarlo in the booth of TopLine Farms.
Nick DiCarlo and Brian DiCarlo in the booth of TopLine Farms.
Hana Mohsin with Misionero.
Hana Mohsin with Misionero.
Aaron DeHerrera with Rainier Fruit Company. The company was out there in full force, but so busy talking to customers that FreshPlaza didn't catch them until the show had finished. 
Aaron DeHerrera with Rainier Fruit Company. The company was out there in full force, but so busy talking to customers that FreshPlaza didn't catch them until the show had finished. 
Jay Rodgriguez and Rudy Liau Kang with Crystal Valley Foods.
Jay Rodgriguez and Rudy Liau Kang with Crystal Valley Foods.
Fernando Sanchez with Melissa’s also wanted to have his picture taken and joined the Crystal Valley team.
Fernando Sanchez with Melissa’s also wanted to have his picture taken and joined the Crystal Valley team.
Karen Brux with Frutas de Chile.
Karen Brux with Frutas de Chile.
Jenna Duffy, Dan Canales, and Diana Cervantes with Ippolito International.
Jenna Duffy, Dan Canales, and Diana Cervantes with Ippolito International.
Howard Nager, Juan Pablo Andino, and Shelby Obert with Pacific Trellis / Dulcinea.
Howard Nager, Juan Pablo Andino, and Shelby Obert with Pacific Trellis / Dulcinea.
Anthony Stetson, Fabiola Perez, and Steve Shearer with Pretty Lady Vineyards
Anthony Stetson, Fabiola Perez, and Steve Shearer with Pretty Lady Vineyards
Jill Hughey with Rice Fruit Company.
Jill Hughey with Rice Fruit Company.
Mark Smith, Fernando Sanchez, and Brett Blackmon with Melissa’s.
Mark Smith, Fernando Sanchez, and Brett Blackmon with Melissa’s.
Team Little Potato Company smiles for a photo.
Team Little Potato Company smiles for a photo.
Now this is how the Highline Mushrooms booth really looked.
Now this is how the Highline Mushrooms booth really looked.
It's a wrap! See you all in Orlando again next year. 
It's a wrap! See you all in Orlando again next year.