New England Produce Council event postponed due to coronavirus concerns

The New England Produce Council has postponed its upcoming dinner meeting due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. The organization said in a statement: “Due to heightened concern regarding the...

By Pamela Riemenschneider

March 9, 2020

1 min read

The New England Produce Council has postponed its upcoming dinner meeting due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.

The organization said in a statement:

“Due to heightened concern regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on travel restrictions, the board of directors together with Dole (the event’s sponsor) have decided to reschedule this event. A new date has not been scheduled at this time.”

Those with questions can contact the NEPC office at (781) 273-0444 or by email at nepc2@rcn.com.

Pamela Riemenschneider is the Retail Editor for Blue Book Services.

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