Coliman Bananas, an iconic name in the world of banana production, is celebrating its remarkable journey that began in 1978. Under the leadership of CEO Jorge Aguilar Jr., the company has thrived for decades, making significant strides in the international market.

Coliman’s inception 45 years ago was driven by a mission to provide dependable bananas to the Mexican market. Impressively, the company has skillfully established a distinctive presence in the export market, prominently showcasing its organic bananas.

Calavo Growers, a global avocado-industry leader and provider of value-added fresh food, will feature new ready-to-cook meal solutions at the International Fresh Produce Association's Global Produce and Floral Show in booth No. 1839, Oct. 19–21 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

Providing its members with actionable trends and sales data on fresh produce and floral consumers has been a hallmark of International Fresh Produce Association events, programs, and resources since the organization’s inception.

Like an apple on a tree, Stemilt welcomes growth and shares a passion for freshness with retailers this year at IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show. Setting the stage for apple season, Stemilt will bring a new crop of opportunities to its booth with a new lineup of Artisan Organics sustainable apple packs, Aura and Kissabel apples, and a pear with especially happy attributes.

The past several years have seen increasing implementation of technology and innovation in agriculture. The global fresh produce and floral industry is no exception, ranging from the development of robotics, automated processes, and machine learning that enhance field production processes and supply chain logistics to new digital tools that redefine the grocery and restaurant foodservice experiences.

When the International Fresh Produce Association launched Jan. 1, 2022, sustainability was one of several areas the organization committed to providing leadership, expertise and business solutions to its members and industry. Now as IFPA prepares for its second Global Produce & Floral Show, sustainability is in the spotlight during the next gathering of the global produce and floral community, Oct. 19-21 in Anaheim, CA.