The International Fresh Produce Association has officially launched the Global Produce & Floral Show, which is set for Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, Fla.
Registrations and hotel reservations are open, and there are still opportunities to join the show floor, according to a news release. The schedule, travel and hotel information, and registration are available at the event’s website.
“The Global Produce & Floral Show is not a new name for a familiar event,” Cathy Burns, CEO of the IFPA, said in the release. “When we brought together the two most influential associations for our industry to create a new organization, it wasn’t just about doing more, it was about transforming the industry. The Global Produce & Floral Show will be the epicenter of industry innovation and connection, and will be where our industry voice is galvanized to take on the challenges we face and take up the opportunities ahead of us.”
The show will feature the largest expo in produce and floral, the release said. This year, the expo will open early for the business solutions segment. This section will include the Food Safety & Tech X-Change and the FutureTEC Pavilions, introducing attendees to the latest in products and services from leading innovators, entrepreneurs and first time-exhibitors, the release said.
“As the first ever Global Produce & Floral Show, this event will go down in the industry’s history,” Global Produce & Floral Show Committee co-Chair Denise Junqueiro said in the release. “The show sets the tone for how the industry moves forward, and we are all looking forward to a very vibrant future. There will be new experiences, new connections and new sources of inspiration for everyone across the full fresh produce and floral supply chain. (When I say that our speakers are changing the world, I mean it.) I’m excited to share more about the show, and looking forward to all of us making it great!”
Burns will lead one of the general sessions at the show, sharing her perspective on the state of the industry, the release said. In addition, the show will feature many ways to network, including initiatives such as the Communications Conclave, a session dedicated to IFPA public relations and communications professionals.
