The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) will convene the foodservice industry's leaders at The Foodservice Conference, taking place July 31 to August 1 in Monterey, CA. The conference will gather decision-makers, innovators, and buyers for a three-day line-up that includes buyer sourcing meetings, the Fresh Ideas Showcase, the Foodservice Expo floor, networking receptions, a General Session by Technomic on major health food trends, and more.
© IFPA
"With produce suppliers, retailers, operators/chefs, K-12 and college/university nutrition operators, and distributors all in one place, The Foodservice Conference is an opportunity to connect with those driving the industry forward," said Joe Watson, vice president of retail, foodservice & wholesale at IFPA. "Attendees will walk away with insights, new partnerships, and a competitive edge."
This year will see one of the largest groups of new buyers in attendance, with representatives from sought-after banners and high-volume segments heading to Monterey.
© IFPA
Top foodservice buyers confirmed to attend include:
- Chick-fil-A
- Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and more)
- Cava
- Baldor
- Charlie's Produce
- Anthony Marano Company, Inc.
- Hardie's Fresh Foods
- Fresh Edge
- DNO Produce
- Ben B. Schwartz & Sons Inc
- Fresh Alliance
- Gibson Produce
- Major school districts and universities nationwide
Click here to see all buyers and to view the full schedule, click here.
For more information:
Ashley Sempowski
International Fresh Produce Association
[email protected]
https://www.freshproduce.com/