New stuffed mushroom flavor revealed

Giorgio Fresh Co. is preparing for this year's IFPA event in Anaheim, California where it will announce the latest addition to its popular stuffed mushroom line. The company…

Plant-forward brand moves into beverage and signs partnership

Offshoot Brands, a company fostering plant-forward brands like Love Beets, Genuine Coconut and Veggie Confetti, and Canadian company LOOP Mission, a producer of cold-pressed juices, announce their exclusive partnership to introduce sustainable beverage options into the U.S. market. All four brands will…

Bagging line includes updated features

“We value the opportunity to engage with the industry and our customers ― our team is always glad to talk about the latest advancements in both flexible packaging and packaging equipment,” said Aaron Fox, president of Fox Solutions and vice president of Fox Packaging. “We are committed to being a source…

New berry products get premium treatment

Naturipe Farms, a producer of fresh berries, returns to IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show this year with a slate of new products. For the first time, Naturipe will showcase…

New Baby Oro pineapple makes its debut

Kapi Kapi Growers, a producer of premium pineapples and bananas, will showcase its new Kapi Baby Oro Pineapple at this year’s IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim,…

California walnuts see slight increase in production over 2022

It’s harvest season and the 2023 California walnut crop indicates volume growth with strong product quality, offering retailers more sales opportunities leading into the peak holiday season. With a one percent increase in production from 2022 and excellent quality expected due to favorable growing…

Spring’s dry conditions bring slightly smaller Florida oranges

Florida oranges are shipping steadily in what, to date, looks to be a calmer season than 2022. “Last season was unique. We had two hurricanes and the freeze so our volume was down for that reason,” said Steven Callaham of the Dundee Citrus Growers. “We’ve had for the most part cooperating weather this…

New booth for artichoke grower

Ocean Mist Farms, a grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in North America, will debut its new 30’ x 30’ booth at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral tradeshow in Anaheim, California October 19–21, 2023. The layout of the new booth will also include a larger footprint to feature Ocean Mist's…

New postharvest solution options introduced

Sustainable postharvest solutions company Pace International is excited to participate in the upcoming IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show. This event will take place next…

Organic grape varieties make debut in Anaheim

Another year has come and gone and it’s already time for the Pretty Lady Vineyards team to be back at the Global Produce & Floral Show. The grower-shipper is excited to finally be a part of the organic produce industry and offer its new organic grape varieties as well as a new red grape variety. “We are…

New greenhouse grown melon launched and award for new tomato

As consumers continue looking for unique snacking options, Pure Flavor®’s innovation pipeline is yielding fresh results. The Tiki Tomatoes™, a cosmic-colored, tropically sweet and juicy cherry tomato, and Oronai™ Sweet Charentais Melons, a personal-sized French-inspired melon that is the third…

Giumarra invites visitors to get in the swing of things

The Giumarra Companies is hosting the “Giumarra Golf Club” as part of the company’s participation at IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California. The interactive brand activation will take place at IFPA’s Block Party on the Anaheim Convention Center Grand Plaza on Friday, Oct. 20 and…

Looking back on 10 years in farming

For the last decade, Ark Foods has remained steadfast in showcasing the magic of vegetables. At this year's IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, Ark Foods invites attendees to fall back in love with vegetables. Left: the team from Ark Foods; right: Lindsay Belfatto. "We started in 2013 with a singular…

Dragon fruit the flavor of the year

Frieda's Branded Produce will present unique and trending ﬂavors at this year’s IFPA Global Show. It invites you to join the fun at booth #2339 to experience its passion for…

Celebrating 50 years in business

Alsum Farms & Produce, a fresh market grower, packer and shipper of Wisconsin Healthy Grown® potatoes, pumpkins, onions and wholesaler of fresh produce, celebrates 50 years in business at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show on October 19 and 20 in Anaheim, California. Visitors to Alsum Farms’ booth, # 2048, can see new crop…

Pioneering the avocado market

Breakthrough for non-destructive portable spectrometers now measuring sugar content and dry matter

Sunforest is a South Korean provider of innovative portable NIR Spectrometers that measure fruit attributes in a non-destructive manner. “Using a Sunforest device, growers can gather accurate information about fruit sweetness, dry matter, and internal defects while the fruit is still hanging on the tree.…

Updated line of potatoes and onions rolls out

Side Delights® completed a package refresh and will showcase a newly updated line of potatoes and onions at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce and Floral Show at the Anaheim, California convention center on October 20-21, 2023 at booth #2171. Fresh Solutions Network's…

Vertically integrated importer expands show footprint

Vertically integrated fruit importer, exporter and distributor since 1937, William H. Kopke Jr., Inc. has expanded its footprint during this year's International Fresh Produce…

Conventional chopped salad kits make their debut

Braga Fresh, home of Josie’s Organics, will debut a line of conventional chopped salad kits at IFPA Anaheim in the Grower Shipper pavilion booth 2279. The new conventional chopped salad kits include six flavors: Sweet Kale, Caesar, Asian Sesame, Sunflower Crunch, Everything and Avocado Goddess. “Our…

Kiwi campaign looks at passion and care behind growing

Industry professionals and retailers are encouraged to stop by Zespri’s booth #3293 during the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show to meet with regional and international staff and taste Zespri™ SunGold™ Kiwi samples and Kiwitinis. Visitors can also get a chance to win the newly released, premium…

Record apple crop for Pennsylvania

Rice Fruit Company, a producer of Eastern apples, looks forward to its annual participation at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, this year in Anaheim, California. “We enjoy connecting with the produce supply chain in the fall,” said Brenda Briggs, VP of sales and marketing. “The energy of harvest…

Canadian greenhouse grower expands grape tomato line

DelFrescoPure® is set to debut the G.R.EAT! Grab.Rinse.EAT!® tomato line expansion at The Global Produce and Floral Show (IFPA) in Anaheim, California, October 19 to 21, 2023. The G.R.EAT! Grab.Rinse.EAT! lineup will include red, yellow, and orange grape tomatoes. The greenhouse grower will offer yellow…

Acquisition and partnerships in the spotlight in Anaheim

AgroFresh Solutions Inc., an AgTech innovator and global post-harvest solutions company, will have key members of its leadership at the 2023 International Fresh Produce…

Spreading the Fairtrade word on bananas

Equifruit, a North American shipper of Fairtrade-certified bananas, is thrilled to participate in the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show October 19 - October 21 in Anaheim, California. The company is excited to share its Global Fairtrade Banana Domination mission and engage with like-minded individuals…

Strong harvest for California sweet potatoes

Bako Sweet is gearing up for the Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim, California. The brand’s harvest season has been off to a promising start, despite the cold and wet conditions that followed the winter months. The standout feature of this year's harvest is the range of sizes to meet each pack…

Global reach helps garlic and ginger supplies stay consistent

Since 2008, FAVE's mission has been to elevate global standards of quality and productivity in agricultural production through continuous innovation. Its reach spans continents with offices, factories and farms in Canada, the United States, South America, Africa and China. This global presence empowers…

Mexican row crop season well underway

Bridges Produce looks forward to exhibiting at the upcoming 2023 IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show. The location of this year’s show in Anaheim, California is convenient to both its customer and grower base. Bridges was founded in Oregon and still has a strong foundation in the Western United States, so…

Dates get spicy with a kick

Natural Delights is ready with a blend of sweet and spicy flavors for this year’s Global Produce and Floral Show in Anaheim. The Medjool date grower and shipper will host a full-day chef tasting menu, offer samples of its latest Medjool Date Strips with Tajín and present merchandising displays designed to elevate Medjool date…

Growers managing challenges look to optical sorting equipment solutions

WECO and Multiscan Technologies, both members of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, will exhibit together at the Global Produce and Floral Show, October 19-21, in booth #4527. Providing advanced optical sorting systems and other vision inspection solutions, WECO and Multiscan help…

A sneak peek at the 2024 California avocado crop ahead

The California Avocado Commission team is ready for the second annual International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show that will be held in Anaheim, California. The show’s location is conveniently within driving distance of California avocado groves in Southern and Central…

Meet the IFPA Retail Merchant Innovation award winners

Top execs driving retail innovation – the winners of the International Fresh Produce Association’s Retail Merchant Innovation Award – will be recognized at the Retail Awards…

Upgrade of citrus packing equipment

Cecelia Packing has signed an agreement to upgrade its packing equipment to include an electronic sorter/grader being manufactured and installed by Reemoon Sorting USA. “We are thrilled to partner with Cecelia Packing,” said Tom Summers, Reemoon Sorting USA general manager. “We look forward to continued…

Lighter than average crop on California kiwi

Harvest has begun on California’s kiwi crop. “We started a bit later with our Hayward crop--everything has been late this year,” says Al Bates, president of Sun Pacific Shippers. “We’ve picked a little bit but the Brix aren’t fully there yet. I think by next week, we should start ramping up and hopefully…

Elevating the fresh snacking industry

Snack time is about to get sweeter with Nature Fresh Farms® as it focuses on fresh snacking at this year’s IFPA – Global Produce & Floral Show. “We’ve always been focused on elevating, enhancing, and evolving the categories we support,” says Matt Quiring, senior vice president of sales and marketing.…

KIKU apple branding gets a new look

At this year’s Global Produce & Floral Show, CMI Orchards will unveil a new, refreshed look for KIKU® brand apples. This look will be implemented across all boxes and bags, with artwork delivering emphasis on the unique flavor attributes and sweetness of the apple. KIKU's new look will be implemented across…

Strengthening commitment to develop a 52-week berry program

North Bay Produce is growing its strawberry production. This increase strengthens its commitment to developing a 52-week program for strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries and a year-round supply of these berries offers consumers a one-stop-shop for their berry needs. This berry program…

Technology helps maintain food safety in perishable cold chain

Emerson’s Climate Technologies business is now a new standalone company – Copeland*. Over the next few months, Cargo products will be transitioned to the Copeland brand while Copeland will continue to offer the same products while renewing its commitment and investment in the development of…

Innovation hub is new on the expo floor

More than 1,000 exhibitors will debut their latest products and services, with a robust emphasis on technology and innovation, at The Global Produce & Floral Show, October…

Michael Jan, CEO of Jan Fruits:

“I work tirelessly with growers overseas to deliver exotic premium crops to America”

Bringing the taste and flavour of exotic fruit and vegetable from around the world to the U.S. remains a lifelong passion for Michael Jan and Annie Chen, founders of Jan Fruits. They are importers and wholesale distributors of a wide variety of exotics including their best seller, fresh coconuts marketed…

Providing a unique greenhouse experience and launch of new sweet pepper variety

Red Sun Farms™, located at booth 957 at the upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show, is dedicated to providing a unique greenhouse experience. This booth, recognized as the 2022 Best of Show Island Booth, offers fresh ideas, exciting developments, and distinctive features. This year, the company is…

Highlighting new mango packaging and building programs for the upcoming year

Splendid by Porvenir LLC is a Nogales, Arizona-based fresh produce company with facilities in Northern Sinaloa, Mexico. It outsources mangoes from Brazil, Ecuador and Peru and the southern states of Mexico as well. With 12 months of overlapping crops, the company is a year-round fresh produce distributor…

Increased volumes of berries available this fall

Fall brings opportunities in the berry category from Latin America for Always Fresh, much of which be on display at booth #1239 at the IFPA show in Anaheim. Over the last four years, Always Fresh has worked with its Latin American partners to strengthen their position across all regions to offer…

Capitalizing on organic grape experience

For Awe Sum Organics, there are a few things it looks forward to at this year’s IFPA Global show. This includes connecting with new and existing customers, industry leaders and partners along with showcasing its 100 percent organic product line, including grapes, kiwis, blueberries, pears, citrus,…

New Zealand fresh produce software provider grows global profile at US show

The New Zealand fresh produce software provider Radford Software will stake a bigger claim in North America when it exhibits at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show in California. It will be the first exhibition appearance for Radfords, which has already established…

Baby Butter Cakes

Collection of luxury lettuces unveiled

Grower-shipper Babé Farms is introducing a new product at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California on Friday and Saturday, October 20-21. The latest addition to Babé's collection of luxury lettuces is Baby Butter Cakes™. These petite heads of butter lettuce, available in both green…

New bag closure has better potential for recycling

Kwik Lok introduces Enviro-Lok, the new polypropylene bag closure made to keep products safe and fresh, while also delivering a better potential for recycling. Kwik Lok will feature the Enviro-Lok at the Global Floral and Produce Show in Anaheim, California (USA) October 19-21, booth #3331 and at the…

Industry changemakers inspire business success

Recognizing that business success requires far more than great products and services, the International Fresh Produce Association offers business-building global thought leaders on consumer, tech, and talent trends at The Global Produce & Floral Show, October 19-21 in Anaheim, California. "No longer is a…

Strong US apple season will be celebrated in Anaheim

As Honeybear Brands welcomes visitors to Booth 2071 at the International Fresh Produce Association show on October 19, it is already helping retailers navigate what is shaping up to be a strong apple season. Honeybear Brand's Michigan growing team. "We’re seeing robust crops across the Midwest and on the…

Mangos and dragon fruit in the spotlight in Anaheim

dVida Company based in Houston, Texas exports and imports fresh, frozen, dehydrated tropical fruits and vegetables from Ecuador. The company's founders are Ecuadorian families dedicated to agribusiness and have more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry. “The vast distinction of…

Advancements in recyclable packaging on display

As platinum sponsors and dedicated supporters of the produce industry, Seald Sweet is thrilled to announce its presence at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, booth #3239. The team will introduce their latest advancements in fresh produce and share its vision of growing together for a healthier…

Editorial Special on IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show

Excitement around IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show is building up. The event will take place in Anaheim, California from October 19 – 21. Starting today until October 20th, FreshPlaza will run an Editorial Special on the Global Produce & Floral Show. For the entire month, the newsletter and website…

Measuring sustainable and regenerative ag outcomes the IFPA show

As the sustainable agriculture movement gains momentum, industry stakeholders are coming together to address the challenges of transparent and effective sustainability…

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