2023 Global Organic Produce Expo: Reaching the conscious consumer

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While the Global Organic Produce Expo (GOPEX) is set to return for a second year to Hollywood, Fla., at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, the experience is all new. Web clickable banner

The theme for the 2023 event, Reaching the Conscious Consumer, will inspire every aspect of the event from keynote presentations and educational sessions to networking events and the bustling exhibit hall.

GOPEX at a glanceIs 'Food as Medicine' the future of food?

More and more mainstream grocers have launched food as medicine programs. All fresh fruit and vegetables qualify. This session will explore how grocers and suppliers are working together to drive produce sales and improve the health of consumers across the nation.

Under the Influence: How social media is driving fresh produce consumption

When it comes to increasing consumption of organic produce, influencers have become powerful agents of change. Together with the original nutrition influencer — the retail dietitian — social media influencers are helping to change the way people eat for the better. A panel of influencers, suppliers and retail dietitians explore how produce companies and retailers can implement social campaigns that bolster their brands and drive produce sales.

How the U.S. and its southern neighbors ensure fresh produce is always in season

A panel of retail and import/export experts share their tips for navigating the supply chain, raising consumer awareness for South American fruit and vegetables, and developing successful promotions that drive sales.

Indoor ag brings the farm to the store

Indoor agriculture uses less resources than outdoor farming, while at the same time, it allows retailers to offer hyper-local produce grown in-store or literally in their backyard. A panel of indoor ag experts and the leading retailers who have embraced vertical and greenhouse farming examine where the dynamic space of CEA is headed.

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