Photos: IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show

Attendees brought their A-game to the show floor at the IFPA’s 2023 Global Produce & Floral trade show, creating an inspired, and at times raucous, display of products, people and innovations.

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(Photos:Kristin Leigh Lore )

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The full rainbow of sights, sounds, tastes and colors were on display on the trade show floor Oct. 19-21 at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show. There was no shortage of creativity, flair and inspiration.

Here’s a glimpse into the expo.

Attendees gather near entrance of The Inspiration Hub.

A mariachi band serenades showgoers in the vibrant and inviting Mexico section of the trade show.

Frieda’s offers up dragon fruit in three ways to attendees: juice, bite-sized snack or whole fruit.

Giorgio’s brings the mushroom growing operation straight to the show room floor.

Rodrigo Garcia of Exportaciones Nortenas S.A. and Gabriela Sandi of Costa Rica Essencial take a popsicle break to enjoy the sights and sounds.

Creative apple inspiration was on display at North Bay Produce.

The scene was bustling at the Fresh Ideas showcase.

Cold cases at the Fresh Ideas showcase invite attendees to imagine possibilities at retail.

Sequoia Produce’s Zoe Panagiotopoulos and Brenda Salas visit the Jolly Green Giant.

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