The seventh version the Organic Produce Summit saw record crowds, interesting educational sessions and two back-to-back keynotes addresses: one addressing the environmental crisis created by wasted food and the other taking a thoughtful look at the future of food marketing from a retail perspective.

The seventh annual Organic Produce Summit was held July 12-13 at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, CA. The much-anticipated two-day event is specifically designed to bring together organic fresh produce growers, shippers and processors with retailers and buying organizations from across North America. The trade show featured more than 170 exhibitors from across North America and was a flurry of activity throughout the day.

MONTEREY, CA — The eighth annual Organic Produce Summit kicked off July 13, here, with an opening reception — sponsored by Starr Ranch, Divine Flavor and Rowdy Rabbit — at the Portola Hotel. Attendees mixed and mingled ahead of the much-anticipated trade show, which features more than 170 exhibitors from across North America.

Progressive Produce, a year-round grower, packer and shipper of fresh produce, is heading to the Organic Produce Summit later this month and is looking forward to meeting with fellow attendees at booth No. 300.

Lipman Family Farms will be exhibiting in booth No. 511 during this summer’s Organic Produce Summit, where it will be showcasing its Grown True organic vegetable line of tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis, peppers and green beans.

In December, veteran produce expert Adrian Paco came aboard The Salad Farm as its new president. The family-owned operation is based in Salinas, CA and is committed to growing, processing and selling the best quality tender leaf greens. 

Paco has had a wealth of experience in the industry, working for Earthbound Farm, Taylor Farms and Fresh Express over a more than 25-year career. Now, he’s at the helm of a company making a big impact on both the organic and conventional markets.