Brighter Bites Hosts “Wine for a Cause” at International Fresh Produce Association Foodservice Convention

July 29, 2022 Brighter Bites

To celebrate our TENTH Birthday, from July 27-29, Brighter Bites is hosting “Wine for a Cause” – a virtual wine auction as part of the International Fresh Produce Association Foodservice Convention held in Monterey, CA.

IFPA Provides Produce Perspective on USDA’s “Food System Transformation Framework”

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has responded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announced “Food System Transformation Framework” highlighting the aspects most likely to impact fresh produce and floral. 

IFPA Bolsters GR Capacities to Deliver on Advocacy Commitments

With policy and regulatory advocacy as one of its foundational strategic priorities, the International Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce it has enhanced its already strong government relations practice with the addition of Rebeckah Freeman Adcock as its new Vice President of U.S. Government Relations. She joins a diverse team led by IFPA Chief Policy Officer Robert L. Guenther, whose staff is focused on issues ranging from nutrition and health (Mollie Van Lieu), labor/immigration (John Hollay), supply chain/environment (George Szcezpanski), and political affairs/grassroots (John Toner and Angela Tiwari).

Produce Retailers, Suppliers to Gather June 9-10 at IFPA Retail Conference

Retailers and their supply chain partners will gather near Chicago June 9-10 for the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Retail Conference. There, they will digest and discuss relevant insights and practical solutions to capitalize on the latest consumer trends, marketing strategies, and technologies.

IFPA’s Burns to Take Over as CEO; Stenzel Moves to Consulting Role

Cathy Burns, currently Co-CEO of the new International Fresh Produce Association formed by the combination of United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), will become its singular CEO effective March 31.  Tom Stenzel, currently Co-CEO and past President of United Fresh, will move into a consulting role, working closely with Burns through June 2022.