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FPFC MARCH MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Sheraton, Cerritos On Wednesday, March 20th the Fresh Produce & Floral Council hosted the first Southern California luncheon of 2024 at the Sheraton Cerritos in Cerritos, CA with over 170 members in attendance. This luncheon featured Master of Cer- emonies Billy Pasos of 99 Cents Only Stores and guest speaker Rebeckah Adcock of IFPA and FPFC Chair Kristen Reid of MIXTEC Group. This luncheon also featured the graduation of the 2023 FPFC Apprentice Class. Congratulations to the 2023 Class! Daniel Addiego, FreshSource; Shane Aldrich, Stella Farms; Morgan Bahri, AweSum Organics; Jake Beggin, Local Bounti; Holly Gonzales, Offshoot Brands; Courtney Law, Wonderful Citrus; Noah Lines, Westlake Produce Co.; Abby McPherson, Frieda’s; Jackie Nakashian, Trinity Fruit; Alexis Storms, JLZ Produce; Fernando Tellez, Veg-Fresh Farms 2023 FPFC Apprentice Class graduates, Shane Aldrich of Stella Farms, Alexis Storms of JLZ Produce, Jake Beggin of Local Bounti, Jackie Nakashian of Trinity Fruit, Noah Lines of Westlake Produce Co., Courtney Law of Wonderful Citrus, Daniel Addiego of FreshSource, Holly Gonzales of Offshoot Brands, Morgan Bahri of AweSum Organics and Fernando Tellez of Veg-Fresh Farms; with FPFC Apprentice Taskforce Chairs, Michelle Allen-Ziegler of Pactiv, Veronica Rodarte of Progressive Produce, Kelly Craner of B&C Fresh Sales and FPFC Chair, Kristen Reid of MIXTEC Group. 26 Food Smart Strategies Fresh Gourmet MIXTEC Group Veritiv FreshSource Frieda’s Offshoot Brands Trinity Fruit Veg-Fresh Farms Westlake Produce Co. Wonderful Citrus North Shore Living Herbs + Greens Elevate Living, Kent’s Bromeliad Thank You to our Sponsors!