The International Fresh Produce Association opened registration for the 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show, taking place Oct. 14–16 in Orlando, FL. The industry’s largest and most comprehensive global gathering returns to Orlando for the first time in several years, bringing the global fresh produce and floral supply chain together for three full days of connection, insight and business growth.

Last week, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association hosted its 2026 Convention and Trade Show, (CPMA 2026 Fresh Week) which brought together produce industry members, innovators and attendees from around the world. The event was highly successful, attracting over 4,600 attendees.

Last week, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association hosted its 2026 Convention and Trade Show, which brought together produce industry members, innovators, and attendees from around the world. The event was highly successful, attracting over 4,600 attendees.

The Texas International Produce Association delivered high-impact education at the 2026 Viva Fresh Expo, equipping produce leaders with both real-time market insights and a forward-looking strategy to compete in a rapidly evolving global landscape.  

Headlining the education program, futurist economist Richard Kottmeyer of FutureBridge challenged attendees to look beyond consumer-related volatility and rethink how fresh produce can be positioned as a higher value, health linked, consumer-relevant category over the next decade.

TORONTO — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association held its annual convention and trade show April 28-30, here, drawing attendees from around the globe who perused the more than 350 booths and learned about the latest offerings in the Canadian market.

Canadian Produce Marketing Association President Ron Lemaire delivered a clear and confident message April 29 at the Association’s 2026 annual convention: Canada’s fresh produce sector operating under real pressure — but it is not breaking.

Addressing industry leaders from across the supply chain, Lemaire framed the state of the sector around a central theme of adaptive capacity — the ability of the produce industry to flex, adjust, and perform under sustained strain while continuing to deliver food security, affordability and resilience for Canadians.