General attendee registration for the fourth annual Organic Produce Summit opened yesterday, Jan. 15 on the OPS website. OPS 2019, which the organizers say is the only event dedicated exclusively to bringing together organic fresh produce, growers and shippers with retailers and buying organizations across the globe, is slated for July 10-11 at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, CA.
“The response from the organic community has been phenomenal as we enter our fourth year of OPS. We’re grateful for the support our sponsors and the retail and buying communities have shown for OPS and look forward to making OPS 2019 the best ever,” said Susan Canales, president of OPS. “We are finalizing the educational sessions and have a great lineup of keynote presentations scheduled. Combined with a sold-out trade show, we’ll have an energetic two days of information, education and networking for over 1,500 attendees.”
OPS 2019 will announce two of the event’s Keynote presenters next week, as well as finalized educational sessions in the coming weeks. Among the sessions for OPS 2019 are:
- Organic fresh produce across the globe (Part I and II)
- Food waste — saving money and the environment
- Organic data studies
- The role of wholesalers and distributors in the organic supply chain
- Organic meals at retail
In addition to a series of educational sessions, keynote presentations and a sold-out exhibit floor featuring 140 producers of organic fresh produce, retail and buying organizations will also have the opportunity to visit one of four scheduled field tours, featuring producers of organic fresh fruits and vegetables.
Additionally, Organic Produce Summit said it is offering approved retailers and buying organizations complimentary registration for OPS 2019. Registration for all approved retailers and buying organizations includes: admittance to all OPS activities and events including opening reception, field tours, educational sessions, keynote presentations and trade show. Up to three nights of complimentary accommodations is available to retailers when participating in the field tours, the organizer said.
For more information:
Kelli Runge
Organic Produce Summit
Ph: +1 (831) 884-5092
kelli@organicproducesummit.com
www.organicproducesummit.com