The International Fresh Produce Association has opened the nomination period for the 2023 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program. Developed to honor the foodservice industry’s most innovative produce performers, the program pays special tribute to chefs and foodservice operators for excellence in the use of fresh produce in the culinary arts.

Early bird registration is now open for the 2023 CPMA Convention and Trade Show, taking place April 25-27 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto.

CPMA’s annual Convention and Trade Show is Canada’s largest event entirely dedicated to the fresh fruits and vegetable industry. Each year, the show attracts thousands of participants representing the entire fresh produce supply chain.

The Texas International Produce Association general registration for the 2023 Viva Fresh Expo will open Jan. 25. The highly anticipated event will return to the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, TX, March 30–April 1. Attendee registration for the event will be open online at www.vivafreshexpo.com/attendees.

Retailer registration for Organic Produce Summit 2023 is now open, with qualified individuals from retail and direct-to-consumer buying organizations eligible for complimentary registration and hotel accommodations. The seventh annual OPS will be held July 12-13 at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, CA.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association said exhibit space for its 2023 CPMA Convention and Trade Show is sold out. The upcoming annual Convention and Trade Show will take place April 25-27 in Toronto. The event will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and will have over 600 exhibit spaces featuring more than 300 companies from around the world.