Seen and heard at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show 2024 — Part 6

Expanded product availability, upcoming regulations and new opportunities for collaboration are among the conversations exhibitors had with attendees of the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show, held Oct. 17-19, in Atlanta.

IFPA 2024 Bolthouse lobby booth
Bolthouse Fresh Foods set up a farm-themed photo booth at the Georgia World Congress Center during the International Fresh Produce Assocation’s Global Produce and Floral Show.
(Photo: Christina Herrick)

ATLANTA — Expanded product availability, upcoming regulations and new opportunities for collaboration are among the conversations exhibitors had with attendees of the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show, held Oct. 17-19, at the Georgia World Congress Center.

IFPA 2024 Gotham Greens
Shown from left are Vonnie Allen, Jodi Genshaft and Mary-Scott DeMarchis at Gotham Greens’ booth.
(Photo: Christina Herrick)

Gotham Greens’ highlighted its salad kits, which have expanded into Whole Foods, Kroger and Jewel-Osco.

“We’re introducing two new salad dressings — Italian Vinaigrette and Avocado Lime,” said Jodi Genshaft, vice president of marketing at Gotham Greens.

Gotham Greens also recently launched its Big Greens Salad, which can be found at Whole Foods and Kroger.

IFPA 2024 Riveridge
RJ Simons, Kari Soldaat, Tom Curtis, Trish Taylor, Don Armock, Marilyn Herren, Brian Johnson and Bruce Heeren are shown at Riveridge Produce Marketing Inc.'s booth.
(Photo: Christina Herrick)

The Riveridge team served its fresh ciders including its Gala, Salted Caramel, Honeycrisp and Pumpkin Spice to its booth visitors.

Trish Taylor, marketing manager for Riveridge, said many attendees talked to the Riveridge team about exports due to higher freight costs.

“They’re looking to save costs, and Michigan is a natural market for Central America,” she said.

IFPA 2024 – Alsum
David Wiickline, Christine Lindner and Doug Posthuma at Alsum Farms and Produce’s IFPA Global Produce and Floral show booth.
(Photo: Christina Herrick)

It was a great Global Produce and Floral Show for Alsum Farms and Produce.

“It’s been meaningful conversations with retailers,” said Christine Lindner, marketing manager with Alsum Farms and Produce. “It’s been a fantastic show.”

Lindner said Alsum growers finished harvest recently and it should be a good supply of Wisconsin russets, yellow, red and creamer potatoes.

Your next read:

• Fresh ‘worth fighting for,’ says IFPA CEO Cathy Burns

• Seen and heard at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show 2024 — Part 1

• Seen and heard at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show 2024 — Part 2

• Seen and heard at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show 2024 — Part 3

• Seen and heard at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show 2024 — Part 4

• Seen and heard at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show 2024 — Part 5

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