The International Fresh Produce Association announced the nine distinguished winners of the Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards. Sponsored by FreshEdge, this prestigious awards program honors chefs and foodservice operators for their produce innovation, creativity and all-around excellence in the use of fresh produce in the culinary arts. 

MONTEREY, CA — The IFPA Foodservice Conference kicked into high gear on Day 2, which featured impactful speakers in the morning followed by the opening of the trade show. The aisles were jammed with attendees who visited with the nearly 200 exhibitors — including 18 first-time exhibitors — and traffic remained high throughout the afternoon before the close of another successful event in this popular locale.

The International Fresh Produce Association brought together one of the most diverse crowds of foodservice professionals in Monterey, CA, for the 43rd year. The yearly event brought together over 2,220 attendees, including produce suppliers, menu innovators and K-12 professionals. With almost 1,000 buyers and menu influencers in attendance, the Foodservice Conference is clearly the perfect place to work on getting more produce on the plate in restaurants, schools, hotels, hospitals, stadiums and everywhere else food is served.

The International Fresh Produce Association held its 43rd Foodservice Conference last week in Monterey, CA. The event brought together over 2,220 attendees, including almost 1,000 buyers and menu influencers. After a day-and-a-half of education sessions, the expo — described as the best five-and-a-half hours in produce for foodservice — opened on Friday. The show featured new flavors and menu ideas that attendees could taste in person and also featured the largest ever Fresh Ideas Showcase with 32 entries. These products feature product innovations and new flavors.

MONTEREY, CA – The 2024 IFPA Foodservice Conference got off to a strong start July 25, here, drawing hundreds of produce industry members to beautiful downtown Monterey, CA.  

Duda Farm Fresh Foods' Dandy Celery Dippers are now available for foodservice. The company will be showcasing the new five-pound bag size at booth No. 901 during the IFPA Foodservice Conference this week in Monterey, CA.

Last fall, Duda launched celery dippers to retail audiences and saw the opportunity to bring the unique two-inch fresh-cut celery sticks to foodservice operators seeking the latest innovation in fresh-cut celery.