Registration and hotel bookings open today for the October 19-21 Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California.
The event, from International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), is guided by members to ensure a productive, fun, meaningful experience. Registration is available here.
“Excitement is accelerating around the global show’s return to Anaheim, broader experiences in education and the expo and the networking,” said Paul Kneeland of Gelson’s Markets and the co-chair of The Global Produce & Floral Show Committee. “As a retailer, when I look for new products, technologies, and innovations to help me differentiate my stores and satisfy my shoppers, I find them at the global show.”
The show offers:
- greater opportunities for networking on a broad scale throughout the event and a more-intimate scale at community receptions and a networking breakfast, networking lunch, and the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Breakfast;
- solutions-based approach, whether on the expo floor; from keynote speakers, including the annual State of the Industry presentation; or the Education Festival;
- an expanded focus on technology, innovation, and operations solutions
“We exhibit because this is the show that attracts top-quality buyers, decision-makers, and influencers,” said Ken Paglione of Mucci Farms and a member of the global show committee. “The expo is segmented to help us all find the products and services needed in produce, floral, business solutions (including technology), and complementary items. Not only are we looking to meet our buyers and potential buyers, but we’re also looking at booths that offer solutions we need.”
The global show attracts more than 20,000 attendees from more than 40 countries.
“The Global Show is fantastic,” said Lam Lin of Joy Wing Mau. “It is a great gathering for us to meet with key business partners to discuss challenges, share new growth ideas, and generate confidence for the coming year. The general sessions and seminars are well prepared and organized, providing the opportunity for great ideas and knowledge sharing, which is very valuable.”
“Attendees can truly make the experience their own,” said Cathy Burns, IFPA CEO. “It’s exciting to see how the global show serves our members and advances their success, whether it’s a handshake confirming a business deal, seeing an attendee’s eyes light up after listening to a speaker or thought leader, or watching the joy of fresh come to life on the show floor. This signature event is by no means the only value members get from IFPA, but there’s a visibility and intensity here you get nowhere else when it comes to finding creativity and innovation in the global produce and floral community.”
For more information:
Siobhan May
IFPA
Tel.: +1 (302) 781-5855
SMay@freshproduce.com
www.freshproduce.com