Click through the slideshow to view 13 highlights from the expo floor at the International Fresh Produce Association's 2024 Global Produce & Floral Show.
When it comes to the acceptance of genetically modified fruits and vegetables and other high-tech innovations, “it’s still early days,” said Vonnie Estes, vice president of AgFood Tech Innovation for the International Fresh Produce Association.
The world faces enormous challenges related to health, climate and a host of other issues. The fresh fruit and vegetable industry is in the perfect position to help solve many of them.
Well-received by customers thus far, Hot Honey Beer rub has been described as “bacon with a kick”, “unique” and “a great addition to our bacon offerings,” Excalibur
said.
Demand for freshly made sushi in grocery prepared foods departments continues to surge, as more adventurous consumers look for alternatives to longtime prepared foods staples.
Congressman Jim Costa, alongside Representatives Mike Gallagher, Bryan Steil, Angie Craig, Glenn Grothman, Jimmy Panetta, and Scott Fitzgerald, introduced the bipartisan CURD Act to help better inform consumers’ cheese purchasing decisions, according to Costa.