IFPA reveals buyers scheduled to attend Foodservice Conference

WASHINGTON, July 2025 – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 will convene the foodservice industry’s most influential leaders at The Foodservice Conference, taking place July 31 to August 1 in Monterey, CA.

As the leading event for fresh produce in foodservice, the conference will gather key decision-makers, innovators, and top buyers for a dynamic three day line-up that includes Buyer Sourcing Meetings, the Fresh Ideas Showcase, the Foodservice Expo Floor, Networking Receptions, a General Session by Technomic on major health food trends, and more.

“With leading produce suppliers, retailers, operators/chefs, K-12 and College/University nutrition operators, and distributors all in one place, The Foodservice Conference is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with those driving the industry forward,” said Joe Watson, Vice President of Retail, Foodservice & Wholesale at IFPA. “Attendees will walk away with valuable insights, new partnerships, and a competitive edge.”

This year will see one of the largest groups of new buyers in attendance, with representatives from highly sought after banners and high volume segments heading to Monterey.  

Top foodservice buyers confirmed to attend include: 

• Chick-fil-A
• Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and more)
• Cava
• Baldor
• Charlie’s Produce
• Anthony Marano Company, Inc.
• Hardie’s Fresh Foods
• Fresh Edge
• DNO Produce
• Ben B. Schwartz & Sons Inc
• Fresh Alliance
• Gibson Produce
• Major school districts and universities nationwide

View all buyers: https://www.freshproduce.com/events/the-foodservice-conference/attending-foodservice-buyers/

For more information and to view the full schedule, please visit: https://www.freshproduce.com/events/the-foodservice-conference/

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: Ashley Sempowski, asempowski@freshproduce.com (202)303-3406