Latest News From Global Organic Produce Expo

Circana lead discusses how to connect with the conscious consumer
Circana lead discusses how to connect with the conscious consumer

Alex Kalausich, produce lead for the fresh foods group at Circana, kicked off this year's Global Organic Produce Expo with a look at fresh produce trends and how those trends apply specifically to the organic market.

GOPEX panel breaks down the Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule
GOPEX panel breaks down the Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule

With the USDA's Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule going into effect March 19, Organic Trade Association co-CEO Matt Dillon led a panel discussion to help attendees understand actionable items ahead of enforcement.

How vendors can foster strong retailer relationships
How vendors can foster strong retailer relationships

What makes a good retail partnership? A panel of retailers discussed what they really want — and don't want — from vendors at GOPEX 2024.

GOPEX panel asks, 'Are you FSMA 204 ready?'
GOPEX panel asks, 'Are you FSMA 204 ready?'

Panelists at the Global Organic Produce Expo shared insight on becoming traceability compliant as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

Keeping up with the Kardashians and FiveStar Gourmet Foods
Keeping up with the Kardashians and FiveStar Gourmet Foods

What’s trending in the world of pre-packaged gourmet salads? At the recent GOPEX 2024, FiveStar Gourmet Foods' Tal Shoshan dished on the salad trends stealing the show.

Seen and heard at GOPEX 2024 — Part 4
Seen and heard at GOPEX 2024 — Part 4

From salmon to salad kits and from table grapes to organic berries, here's some of what was seen and heard at this year's Global Organic Produce Expo.

Seen and heard at GOPEX 2024 — Part 5
Seen and heard at GOPEX 2024 — Part 5

Take a virtual booth visit with some exhibitors at Global Organic Produce Expo 2024.

Seen and heard at GOPEX 2024 — Part 3
Seen and heard at GOPEX 2024 — Part 3

Global Organic Produce Expo exhibitors share the highlights of their booth displays at the show.

GOPEX 2024 seen and heard — Part 2
GOPEX 2024 seen and heard — Part 2

GOPEX 2024, which explored the intersection of fresh produce and conscious consumerism with industry leaders from across the supply chain, also featured a vast array of new products and innovation on the expo floor.

Seen and heard at GOPEX 2024 — Part 1
Seen and heard at GOPEX 2024 — Part 1

GOPEX 2024 explored the intersection of fresh produce and conscious consumerism with industry leaders from across the supply chain Jan. 22-24 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

Scenes from GOPEX 2024 launch parties
Scenes from GOPEX 2024 launch parties

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — GOPEX 2024 kicked off Jan. 22 with a poolside gathering at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, followed by dinner and drinks aboard a luxury yacht on Fort Lauderdale's intracoastal waterway.

Wholesum to display tomato-inspired student artwork at GOPEX
Wholesum to display tomato-inspired student artwork at GOPEX

Wholesum will curate an art exhibit during the event’s opening reception from high school students where attendees will help determine prize winners.

GOPEX 2024: Where fresh produce and  conscious consumerism meet
GOPEX 2024: Where fresh produce and conscious consumerism meet

How does the fresh produce industry earn the business and sustain the trust of today’s conscious consumers committed to responsible purchasing? GOPEX 2024 will explore this with industry leaders across the supply chain.

Experts offer insight to developing an engaging social media campaign
Experts offer insight to developing an engaging social media campaign

At the crossroads of social media, fruits and vegetables, retailers and dietitians lies the passion for increasing consumer produce consumption — specifically, organic produce. 

Seen and heard at GOPEX, part 5
Seen and heard at GOPEX, part 5

We're not finished yet with the photos and news of what happened at the Global Organic Produce Expo at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Jan. 31-Feb. 1. There's more seen and heard right here.

 Seen and heard at GOPEX 2023, part 4
Seen and heard at GOPEX 2023, part 4

Attendees and exhibitors came ready to get inspired, learn from each other and share best-in-class produce at this year’s Global Organic Produce Expo, held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

High-tech or traditional, organic or conventional, growing indoors takes a tailored approach
High-tech or traditional, organic or conventional, growing indoors takes a tailored approach

During a GOPEX 2023 panel discussion, indoor ag leaders shared how successful growers customize their CEA operations to address specific crops, regions and markets to maximize supply chain resiliency.

Seen and heard at GOPEX 2023 — Part 3
Seen and heard at GOPEX 2023 — Part 3

From technology to indoor grown to packaging innovations, the Global Organic Produce Expo 2023, which took place Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, was abuzz with the latest trends and hot topics.

Photos from Global Organic Produce Expo
Photos from Global Organic Produce Expo

Check out these photos from Global Organic Produce Expo...

Seen and heard at GOPEX 2023 — Part 2
Seen and heard at GOPEX 2023 — Part 2

See who enjoyed the networking, learning and entertainment aspects of the Global Organic Produce Expo at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., held Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.

Seen and heard at GOPEX 2023
Seen and heard at GOPEX 2023

An "intimate" Global Organic Produce Expo 2023 proved the place for quality conversations, inspiring educational sessions, networking, getting down to business and Florida-style fun.

‘History is on our side’: Paul Rice, Fair Trade USA CEO and founder, inspires at GOPEX 2023
‘History is on our side’: Paul Rice, Fair Trade USA CEO and founder, inspires at GOPEX 2023

Rice, who shared his own path to fair trade, said movements of conscious consumerism are expressions of kindness and wisdom, but they can also be about profitability.

How retailers, suppliers can implement ‘Food as Medicine’ in 2023
How retailers, suppliers can implement ‘Food as Medicine’ in 2023

"We are all produce pushers,” said Lisa Coleman, director of healthy living at Giant Food, at the panel discussion on the future of the food-as-medicine movement.

For those who missed the boat, here are some GOPEX photos
For those who missed the boat, here are some GOPEX photos

Did you miss the boat, either literally (the yacht tour!) or figuratively (attending GOPEX!)? Well, you can look at these photos to catch some of the sights and people there on the first two days of events.

Well-Pict returning to GOPEX show
Well-Pict returning to GOPEX show

Watsonville, Calif.-based Well-Pict Berries is taking its trade show team back to Florida to start the year off with the Global Organic Produce Expo at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Jan. 30-Feb. 1.

What to do and see at GOPEX ’23
What to do and see at GOPEX ’23

This Global Organic Produce Expo has a lot of good business opportunities on its agenda — ways to connect and learn that can reel in big benefits for your company. Also, there’s so much fun stuffed in between.

Fair trade visionary Paul Rice headlines GOPEX 2023 conference
Fair trade visionary Paul Rice headlines GOPEX 2023 conference

Founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA Paul Rice will share produce industry insights on connecting with the conscious consumer at the upcoming Global Organic Produce Expo conference.

The Lemon Bowl's Liz Della Croce to speak at 2023 Global Organic Produce Expo
The Lemon Bowl's Liz Della Croce to speak at 2023 Global Organic Produce Expo

Join us Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Global Organic Produce Expo as we discuss how produce companies and retailers can implement social campaigns that bolster their brands and drive produce sales.

Paul Rice to keynote 2023 Global Organic Produce Expo
Paul Rice to keynote 2023 Global Organic Produce Expo

Paul Rice, founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA, will keynote the 2023 Global Organic Produce Expo at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., Jan. 30- Feb. 1, 2023.