The New England Produce Council and the Organic Produce Network announced that Brian Fleming of Stop & Shop Supermarket, Kevin Barry of Big Y Foods and Mark Jewell of Hannaford Bros. Supermarket will speak at the retailer roundtable on May 1 at the New England Organic Produce Conference being held at Gillette Stadium.

“We are very excited these produce professionals are taking time out of their busy schedules to share their expertise,” said Laura Sullivan, NEPC executive director. Matt Seeley of OPN and Mark DeMichaelis of Olivia’s Organics/State Garden will co-moderate the session. Olivia’s Organics is sponsoring the retailer roundtable.

In addition to retailers on the panel, the following buyers have committed to attending: Big Y Foods, BJ’s Wholesale, Boston Organics, Bozzuto’s Inc., C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., Crosby’s Markets Inc., Donelan’s Supermarket, Hannaford Supermarket, Market Basket, RI Organics, Roche Bros., Shaw’s Supermarkets Inc., Stop & Shop and Whole Foods — with more retailers expected to join.

“Hannaford is looking forward to the New England Organic Produce Conference in Foxborough this spring. Great set up where we can gain some education, trends and ideas around the growing segment of organics. Strong line up of speakers and presenters that will make this a must attend event. Hannaford has already committed to send their produce cirector, CM’s, few buyers and looking to extend to its local produce managers,” said Mark Jewell, category manager of produce and floral for Hannaford Bros. Supermarkets.

You may register online at the NEPC website.  The conference will comprise dynamic speakers and educational sessions. This is not a trade show and there will not be any exhibitor booths at this event. Product displays will be offered to event sponsors only.  If you have any questions regarding this event, please call the NEPC office at 781/273-0444.