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COUNCIL NEWS
FAST START TO FPFC’S 2023
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council will get off to a quick start in 2023 as two events are planned in the first five weeks of the new year.
Up first will be a Northern California Membership Luncheon at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton on Wednesday, January 18, kicking off at 11 a.m. The always popular luncheon spot returns as the venue with what promises to be an informative and entertain-
ing panel discussion led by Lori Taylor of The Produce Moms. The group is a community of passionate fresh produce advocates with a mission to inspire everyone, especially children, to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Next on the calendar is a Membership Dinner/Casi- no Night, which will be held at The Langham in Pasa- dena on Saturday, February 4. It is taking the place of the annual dinner dance but will have a much different feel. It’s titled “The Heist, Featuring Ocean’s 58” which represents the FPFC’s 58th anniversary.
FPFC President Don Gann said the event will be reflective of the new FPFC rather than a replay of the past. “Don’t call it a dinner dance, but our members will be able to dress up and spend the night having a great time with their business colleagues,” he said. “It’s a new event for a new year!”
THE FPFC WELCOMES
THE FOLLOWING NEW MEMBERS
Advanced Transportation Services
Marshall Kipp
Sierra Produce
Mike Schiappa
Supreme Berry Farms
Tawne Haynish
Urapa Produce
Daniel McGrath
Urban Trends Collection
Abraham Kashani
FPFC MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council is to connect members to the information, education and professional network they need to increase knowledge, grow their businesses and collectively advance the industry.
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