Kiwifruit supplier Zespri has announced it will be exhibiting at booth #2487 at the International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.
After 50 years of exhibiting at the PMA convention, the California Avocado Commission (CAC) is wrapping up preparation for this year’s inaugural Global Produce & Floral Show hosted by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA).
The International Fresh Produce Association — a marriage of the two biggest US fresh fruit and vegetable industry associations: the Newark, Del.-based Produce Marketing Association and the Washington, D.C.-based United Fresh Produce Association — will host its first Global Produce & Floral Show Oct. 27-29 in Orlando.
Food and beverages formulated with a functional benefit took center stage at the Natural Products Expo East trade show that took place Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in Philadelphia where more than 1,200 brands exhibited their newest innovations.
The challenges overcome in planning IBIE 2022 were formidable, but the excitement and success evident in the event’s first days are cause for great celebration, said Kerwin Brown, the chief executive officer of BEMA.
IBIE 2022 united a scattered industry as it opened on Sunday, Sept. 18. As IBIE 2022 Committee Chair Dennis Gunnell, president of Formost Fuji, cut the ceremonial loaf of bread, relief and gratitude were the emotions of the day as the industry returned to Las Vegas after three long years of pandemic isolation and unprecedented challenges.
The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) has announced that legendary baker Duff Goldman and his cover band, Foie Grock, will perform at the 2022 event during a special happy hour event.