East Coast Produce Expo
The East Coast Produce Expo (ECPE) serves as the first major fresh produce event of the year, giving industry leaders an opportunity to establish strategies, form partnerships and engage with innovations shaping the fresh produce market.
The 2027 East Coast Produce Expo takes place January 28-30, 2027, at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Miami Beach, Florida.
Exhibitors increased fresh produce donations after the show by more than 300% from the year prior.
From mushrooms to Persian limes to murasaki sweetpotatoes to microgreens and more, exhibitors at East Coast Produce Expo 2026 showcased some of the hottest trends in produce.
From the reactions to new Fresh Trends data or the transition toward lifestyle-centric branding, produce industry businesses focused on how to turn regulatory and consumer shifts into competitive advantages.
East Coast Produce Expo exhibitors showcased plenty of innovative products for retailers, foodservice professionals and consumers.
Fresh produce marketing veterans at the East Coast Produce Expo explain why the industry must shift from a commodity mindset to building emotional equity to compete with products throughout the store.
While the roots of this must-attend produce event stem from GOPEX, the inaugural ECPE promises to be a true complement to The Packer’s and Farm Journal’s West Coast Produce Expo.
The industry’s first major trade event of the year promises warmth, pickleball and an Olympic-themed reception at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa.