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IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show
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…
