Ippolito International has been preparing for the 2026 IFPA Foodservice Conference.

“The IFPA Foodservice convention is a ‘destination show’ with our customers — and for good reason,” said Heather Fuller, vice president of business development. “It’s the right time for customers to be here in the Salinas Valley, as we are in full production. Showcasing our field and value-added operations is what we love to do this time of year!” 

The Colombia Avocado Board is looking forward to reconnecting with foodservice professionals from across the industry at the International Fresh Produce Association Foodservice Conference, taking place July 23-24 in Monterey, CA. CAB invites attendees to visit booth No.

A growing roster of new foodservice buyers will join the International Fresh Produce Association‘s The Foodservice Conference, bringing fresh opportunities for business and a broader view of where foodservice is headed.

Vick Family Farms has a compelling message to buyers and menu developers at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foodservice Conference: sweetpotatoes are a top trending menu item.

Charlotte Vick, partner/sales and marketing manager at Vick Family Farms, based in Wilson, NC, said influencers promoting healthy lifestyles have helped the category grow. 

Long recognized as a leader in retail produce, SunFed is increasingly leveraging its expertise in sourcing, merchandising and product quality to expand its presence throughout the foodservice sector.

The Rio Rico, AZ-based company has spent the past several years strengthening relationships with foodservice operators, distributors and institutional buyers, while applying many of the same principles that have driven its success at retail.

Just four seasons after avocados from Jalisco first gained access to the U.S. market, GLC Cerritos has emerged as one of the leading Mexican avocado suppliers, leveraging quality, reliability, sustainability and a vertically integrated supply chain to fuel growth while positioning itself for an even larger role in the category.