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Global Produce & Floral Show 2023
Hundreds of food retailers, suppliers and industry experts attended the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show at the Anaheim Convention Center. They discussed how to boost produce consumption, sustainability, technological advancements and other hot-button issues.
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Photograph: Heather Lalley
Consumption, climate change and AI top list of produce industry worries
By Heather Lalley on 10/20/2023
In her state of the industry report at the Global Produce & Floral Show, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns said the business of fruits, vegetables and flowers “could be better” but there is much opportunity.
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns
“The state of fruits, vegetables and flowers, that could be better. The state of the world, grappling with challenges on all fronts. The state of our association, giving it our all to eliminate barriers to help you grow your businesses.”
Produce industry wrestles with sustainable packaging solutions
By Heather Lalley on 10/23/2023
Eco-friendly packaging was a hot topic at the recent Global Produce & Floral Show, but nobody seems to have found the plastic-killer just yet.
$691.2 billion
expected fresh vegetable global revenue in 2022
Global Produce & Floral Show begins next week in Anaheim
By Heather Lalley on 10/13/2023
The annual expo from the International Fresh Produce Association will feature a keynote address from Apple’s co-founder Steve Wozniak.
$622.8 billion
expected fresh fruit global revenue in 2022