AI, Sustainability, Consumer, Workforce Trends and Action through Advocacy Among Highlights from 2023 IFPA State of the Industry 

Citing a host of challenges facing the global fresh produce and floral community – ranging from geopolitical tensions, extreme weather events, consumer health trends, emergent technologies like generative AI, and more – International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns emphasized action and advocacy as the vehicles through which the organization and its members will overcome these hurdles together in the second annual State of the Industry address at the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California.

Activist, Entrepreneur Allyson Felix Headlines IFPA Global Show Women’s Breakfast

Insights from Allyson Felix, the most decorated American track and field Olympian, entrepreneur and founder of Saysh, will bolster the produce and floral industries’ support for women as part of IFPA’s women’s portfolio and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. Speaking at the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Breakfast, Saturday, Oct. 21, she is one of The Global Produce & Floral Show keynote speakers. 

IFPA Ignites Industry in Orlando, Sets Course for Produce and Floral

October 31, 2022 Perishable News

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) hosted its first ever Global Produce & Floral Show (GPFS) this week in Orlando, Florida.  The show is the only event in the world that brings together the entire global supply chain for produce and floral. 

Marlee Matlin is New Women’s Breakfast Speaker at Global Produce and Floral Show

Academy Award winning actress and activist, Marlee Matlin is the new Women’s Leadership Breakfast speaker at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, FL.  Matlin, who will speak during the October 29 morning general session, will speak on “Nobody’s Perfect: Achieving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access.”  (Due to scheduling challenges, Laura Linney will no longer be able to present at the Women’s Breakfast.)

PBH Connects Produce Industry With Retail Dietitians & Foodservice Leaders at IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show

After a two-year hiatus, the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is thrilled to announce they will bring 20+ influential retail dietitians and foodservice leaders to its 2022 Retail & Foodservice Immersion Event, held alongside the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show, taking place October 26-29, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.