MONTEREY, CA – The International Fresh Produce Association held its annual Foodservice Conference, here, July 30-Aug. 1, drawing more than 2,200 attendees including more than 1,000 buyers. The trade show on Aug. 1 was teeming with activity, and traffic remained heavy throughout the day. The event was notable for the growing involvement of field tour programs for chefs and K-12 operators.

NEPC hosted its 2025 golf tournament on Tuesday, July 22, at the picturesque Indian Pond Country Club. Under sunny skies and perfect summer conditions, the annual event drew a full course of 146 enthusiastic golfers. The tournament featured several exciting contests, including closest to the pin, longest drive and a competitive putting contest, keeping participants energized throughout the day. Following the action on the course, attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet dinner and a lively awards ceremony celebrating top performers. The first-place team consisted of Bo Lynch of Shapiro Produce

The 2025 IFPA Foodservice Conference in Monterey, CA, kicked off in style with an the opening reception Thursday evening, July 31, at the scenic Custom House Plaza in Monterey State Historic Park. The event offered the perfect mix of coastal ambiance and networking energy as attendees from across the industry — from operators, chefs and distributors to grower‑shippers — mingled in the mild Monterey climate, forging new connections and reuniting with old ones.

MONTEREY, CA — The produce industry gathered for another successful Organic Produce Summit July 9-10 at the Monterey Conference Center, here. This year’s Organic Produce Summit hosted more than 330 retailers and buyers attended the event. The expanded exhibit hall featured just over 200 organic fresh produce growers and producers.

MONTEREY, CA — The Organic Produce Network kicked off the Organic Produce Summit July 9, here, with an opening reception at the Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey. The reception followed a full day of activities that included field tours, a beach yoga session and a Seed to Service volunteer event in partnership with Brighter Bites.

The Southeast Produce Council launched its 2025 Next Generation Leadership Academy with an inspiring and immersive retreat at the historic Stone Mountain, GA. This retreat marked the official beginning of the academy’s learning year, gathering a dynamic group of rising stars from across the fresh produce industry. The cohort includes a balanced roster from notable retail and foodservice organizations to influential grower-shippers — intentionally investing in a better future. Class members engaged in powerful discussions, strategic leadership sessions and team-building experiences designed to