MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION
JUNE 2025 – MAY 2026
Behind every piece of produce are countless people who helped along the way – the skilled hands, sharp minds, and big hearts that comprise a critical industry in our country. SEPC brings these worlds together. Because together, we create a strong, vibrant industry now and for decades to come.
TOGETHER WE GROW HIGHER!
Please review the updated membership information on our website, including restructured membership tiers, and select which annual membership* best suits your company's needs. Once your current membership status is confirmed, then you'll be able to register for our events.
*Note that our annual membership period runs June through May of the following year. We do not prorate our membership fees. Contact our office if unsure of current membership status.
**All conference attendees are required to be SEPC members in order to attend any events. SEPC conferences have their own registration and fees. Exhibitors are required to maintain a corporate membership.**
OUR SPONSORS
SEPC sponsors are a vital part of our existence. Simply put, sponsor contributions help us bring more to the table for everyone. Like better networking and education events, fresh talent, and a broader awareness of best practices throughout our industry. And of course, when you help us promote produce, your organization will gain crucial exposure at our events and engagements throughout the year.
Together We Grow Higher!
OCTOBER LEVEL SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SEPC is now offering sponsorship opportunities exclusive to driving our educational programs that are the best in class for our industry. With different tiers available, you can contribute to the future education of our next generation of produce professionals. Visit our website to learn more about the innovative ways through which you can support the future of our industry:
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025-2026 FUTURE OF INDUSTRY SPONSORS!
🎶 HEE-HAW HOWDY, FOLKS! 🎶
Put on yer boots and grab yer best hat — it's time to gather for the rootin’-tootin’est retail roundup this side of the Mississippi!
Join us February 26 – March 1, 2026 for the premier retail-focused tradeshow and conference, specially crafted for all y’all workin’ in both the conventional and organic sides of the industry.
🌽 WHAT’S IN STORE, YOU ASK?🌽
A barnful o’ top-notch exhibitors from the Southeast and beyond
Sage advice from leadin’ voices in the biz
Retail know-how for both the storefront and the interwebs
Good ol’-fashioned networkin’ opportunities
And a heapin’ helpin’ of live entertainment to boot!
So hitch up the wagon, round up the team, and mosey on down to the Southeast’s can’t-miss hoedown of the year!
📅 Mark them calendars: February 26 – March 1, 2026
📍 Location: Orlando World Center Marriott
🪕 Don’t dilly-dally — click below to register and claim yer spot today!
We’ll be hollerin’, learnin’, and two-steppin’ our way through a mighty fine time — and we sure hope to see y’all there!
Thanks for Joining Us at Southern Innovations – Here's Your Recap!
On behalf of the SEPC Board of Directors, thank you for joining us at Southern Innovations in the Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina! We’re grateful you were part of this unforgettable experience where we came together for Networking, Innovating, Connecting, and Educating — Together We Grow Higher! 🌱
While the memories are still fresh, here’s your official conference recap:
📋 We Want Your Feedback
Help us make next year even better! Please take a moment to complete the event surveys — your insights matter.
🤝 Stay Connected
Keep networking! You can access the Attendee List through the conference app or by logging back into your registration and selecting "Attendees List" from the dropdown.
📸 View Conference Photos
Relive the moments! Browse and download your favorite memories in our Google Photos album.
🎥 Session Recordings Now Available!
Missed a session or want to revisit your favorites?
🌸 Southern Roots Women’s Luncheon ~ Session recording available upon request!
🌱 Good Seeds MENtor Program ~ Session recording available upon request!
☕ Keynote Brunch ~ Session recording available on our SEPC YouTube Channel
🎓 SEPC University Educational Sessions
📚Access exclusive SEPC University resources, including speaker handouts and session recordings by visiting our SEPC University Resource Center.
🙏 Special Thanks
A heartfelt thank you to our Sponsors, Committee Members, Exhibitors, and our Retail, Foodservice, and Wholesale Buyers for making Southern Innovations a tremendous success!
We look forward to seeing you again soon and continuing to grow together. Warm regards, The SEPC Team
Registration opens March 2026
As part of our SEPC Cares commitment to giving back, we are seeking support for our Good Seeds Buckets and Strong Roots, Strong Heart initiatives. These bags and buckets are filled with essential items for the homeless, and your support will have a meaningful impact on those in need.
In appreciation of your generosity, we will send you a copy of our new book, For the Love of Produce - Southeast Produce Council's Culture and Spirit, which features personal stories and experiences from our members.
We encourage you to join us in making a difference in our community—because Together, We Grow Higher!
COMMUNITY UPDATES
Our featured SEPC Cares charitable partner for October Palmer Home for Children, a faith-based organization that provides a family and community to children in need regardless of race, gender, or background. Palmer Home provides superior care for children while introducing the love of God through their service to each individual child.
Palmer Home ensures restorative environments where children feel safe, connected, and supported. Whether on campus or off, each child served by Palmer Home has a safe place to call home with trustworthy, supportive adults to guide them as they grow and develop into all that God created them to be. Palmer Home provides holistic care to each child based on their unique physical, emotional, spiritual and educational needs.
Did you know that gardening not only reduces cortisol (a hormone produced by stress), but can also contribute to improved alertness, cognitive abilities, and social skills?
The Hope Grows Garden sponsored by the Southeast Produce Council seeks to utilize the healing effects of gardening and horticulture therapy to promote healing. The garden includes a number of fruit bushes, flowers, and produce which provide opportunities to cultivate growth.
Learn more about the Hope Grow Garden and the positive impacts of gardening:
SEPC partners with Palmer Home for Children to coordinate efforts for children in need, including the annual Palmer Home Radiothon, Hope Grows Garden, and Ag Literacy Programs.
Thank you for your generous support in helping us rebuild the "Goodness Garden". Your contribution will nurture growth, learning, and community for years to come. ~ Victoria Shuman, Paul Anderson Youth Home Advancement Officer
SAVE THE DATE: 2025 HOLIDAY PARTY
Date: Dec 5, 2025
Location: Howard Phillips Center
Each holiday season, the Central Florida community donates hundreds of toys to OH/APHC. The annual holiday party is a fun community event for patients, children and families
The Phillips-Howard Center for Children & Families is APHC's social outreach partner for local children and families in need.
❤️ Giving Back ❤️
On Friday, September 12th, 42 SoSA volunteers and 6 SoSA staff members gathered in Charlotte, NC, to rescue 34,592 pounds of fruits and vegetables after the SEPC, Southern Innovation show. Approximately 140,00 servings of healthy food filled both a full semi-truck and a box truck. Food agencies that received the donated food include: Nourish Up, Love N Cherish, Heart for Monroe, Beauty for Ashes, The Bulb, Refugee Support Services CLT, Caterpillar Ministries, Chesterfield Food Bank, Soldiers AME Church, The Pastor's Pantry, and Rowan Helping Ministries.
Thank you to Move For Hunger, who donated two refrigerated semis to stay on location through the length of the show to store and protect the produce. Special shout-out to the Nickey Gregory Company, who handled storage and transportation ahead of the SI show.
The Society of St. Andrew thanks the Southeast Produce Council, Inc., and the many exhibitors who donated fresh produce, and for believing in our mission to end hunger. ~ Kelly Stainner, Florida Regional Director of Society of St. Andrew
To learn more about SEPC Cares and how you can join the Southeast Produce Council in giving back to the community by educating others about the benefits of healthy eating and habits, click the link below.
Congratulations to Emily Hetts of Chick-fil-A for being the first to answer our August SEPC Fruit & Veggie Trivia Question correctly!
October Trivia Question
Be the first to answer correctly and win a $25 gift card!
This leafy green veggie skyrocketed in popularity thanks to a certain cartoon sailor with bulging forearms 💪⚓
Can you name it? 🤔
Kale
Lettuce
Spinach
Arugula
Contact Us!
242 North Masonic Street | Millen, GA 30442 | 877.720.SEPC (7372) | info@seproducecouncil.com