IFPA brings the Joy of Fresh to Halloween at the White House

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2025 – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is proud to celebrate the season of fall flavors and festive traditions by participating in Halloween at the White House.

Hosted by President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, this annual tradition welcomes thousands of children and families to trick-or-treat on the South Lawn.

As part of the festivities, IFPA is providing 7,500 apples from Washington and New York states to participants, along with thousands of colorful mums and pumpkins that capture the spirit of the harvest season. These fresh offerings highlight IFPA’s belief that produce and florals belong at the center of every occasion, bringing joy, nourishment, and beauty to celebrations large and small.

“Halloween at the White House is a wonderful opportunity to share the magic of fresh, nutritious produce and florals with families from across the nation,” said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. “Whether it’s a crunchy apple, festive pumpkins or bright florals in seasonal colors, fresh products have a special way of connecting people to the moment and to one another.”

IFPA recognizes the following member companies for their generous contributions to make this celebration possible:

• Sarah’s Homegrown Heirloom, Jack O’Lantern and mini pumpkins were provided by Frey Farms BB #:170033 with farms throughout the Midwest and Southeast.
• Mums were provided by Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, N.C., and York, S.C.
• Washington state, miniature Rockit apples were donated by Chelan Fresh BB #:170403, Chelan, Wash.
• New York state apples were donated by Yes! Apples BB #:103481 in Glenmont, N.Y., and Crunch Time Apple Growers in Lockport, N.Y.
• Providing supply chain and logistics support were Keany Produce & Gourmet BB #:122517 in Landover, Md.

After today’s event, IFPA will donate Frey Farms pumpkins to DC Central Kitchen, a renowned nonprofit and social enterprise dedicated to fighting hunger and poverty through job training and providing nutritious food where it is needed most. These pumpkins will be used in meals distributed to the local community.

IFPA’s involvement reflects its ongoing commitment to promoting healthy eating, celebrating American-grown produce, and connecting families to the benefits of fresh fruits, vegetables and florals.

About the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) is the largest and most diverse international association serving the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain and the only to seamlessly integrate world-facing advocacy and industry-facing support. We exist to bring the industry together to create a vibrant future for all. We grow our members’ prosperity by conducting advocacy, connecting people and ideas; and offering guidance that allows us all to take action with purpose and confidence. IFPA represents member companies from small family businesses to the largest international corporations throughout the global fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain, including growers, shippers, fresh-cut processors, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, industry suppliers and allied associations.

Contact: Sarah Gonzalez, sgonzalez@freshproduce.com, (202) 303-3411