IFPA foodservice

Blue Book CEO addresses impersonation fraud on Fresh CrEd podcast

Blue Book CEO Kirk Soule joined the Fresh CrEd podcast, hosted by Ed Bertaud, at the IFPA Foodservice Conference in...

2 months ago 1 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 27, 2026

Links today include analysis of Albertson's performance, a drug bust hidden with bananas, Cracker Barrel's new CEO, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA recaps 2026 Foodservice Conference

The conference featured a packed schedule of networking opportunities, buyer meetings, educational programming, and a sold-out expo floor.

3 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 24, 2026

Read about Albertsons acquisition speculation, photos from IFPA Foodservice Conference, JOH acquires Wisconsin firm, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Basin Gold Cooperative brings Pacific Northwest growing expertise to IFPA Foodservice

Representing Fresh Solutions Network at booth #301, Basin Gold Cooperative will feature A Cut Above potatoes and Basin Gold whole...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Week in Review: Outbreak overshadows industry 

As the produce industry gathers today at the IFPA Foodservice Conference, the Cyclospora outbreak casts a shadow on the whole industry.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Mission Produce highlights avocados’ role in protein boom

Mission Produce brings insight to the IFPA Foodservice Conference, spotlighting the growing opportunity avocados hold with the protein focus.

3 months ago 3 minute read

Frieda’s, Legacy Farms, and Cal Fresco return to IFPA Foodservice

The booth will feature exclusive foodservice growing programs and category expertise tailored for the full range of foodservice operations.

3 months ago 3 minute read

Melissa’s brings fresh specialties to IFPA Foodservice

Melissa's Foodservice Division will showcase seasonal specialties, exclusive varieties, and chef favorites selected to inspire menus.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Lipman Family Farms to introduce fresh-cooked salsa at IFPA Foodservice

The custom recipes are made with tomatoes grown on Lipman farms, and the fresh salsas are roasted fresh at Lipman’s...

3 months ago 2 minute read

New buyers bring unique perspective to IFPA’s The Foodservice Conference

Taking place July 23-24, the participation of buyers attending for the first time strengthens the conference’s immediate value for suppliers.

3 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA’s Foodservice Conference celebrates record attendance, over 1,000 buyers

This year’s conference featured one of the most diverse collections of buyers, record breaking attendance, and a sold-out expo.

1 year ago 5 minute read

Mission Produce demonstrates the art of ripening at IFPA Foodservice

With a focus on delivering fresh, ripe-and-ready avocados and mangos, Mission Produce will highlight its custom ripening programs.

1 year ago 3 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms to feature flavor and innovation to IFPA Foodservice

Ocean Mist Farms announces its participation in the IFPA Foodservice Conference in Monterey on Friday, August 1, 2025.

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA reveals buyers scheduled to attend Foodservice Conference

IFPA will convene the foodservice industry’s most influential leaders at The Foodservice Conference, July 31 to August 1 in Monterey,...

1 year ago 2 minute read

IFPA Foodservice Conference to spotlight Technomic consumer trends report

IFPA is partnering with leading industry insights firm Technomic to spotlight key findings at the upcoming annual Foodservice Conference.

1 year ago 4 minute read

IFPA names 2025 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award winners

IFPA will celebrate nine of the country's leading chefs and foodservice professionals during The Foodservice Conference

2 years ago 3 minute read

Deputy secretary works to bring more suppliers to USDA programs

MONTEREY, CA — This year’s Foodservice Conference, held by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962, hosted more than...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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