Though controlled environment agriculture reportedly only accounts for 1 percent of total fresh produce production, the high-tech ag sector has attracted a lot of investment and its fair share of controversy, especially in the organic produce arena.

The last time the New England Produce Floral & Food Service Expo was held the NEPC was celebrating its 20th anniversary and things were looking great for the produce industry. Of course, that was back in 2019, before the pandemic resulted in the cancellation of the 2020 show.

The NEPC will back with a vengeance in 2021, welcoming people to its 21st birthday, Sept. 29-30 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, providing a great opportunity for show exhibitors and attendees to share the industry’s latest products and services.

Other than the ever-present masks, the throngs of people at the 2021 version of the Organic Produce Summit conducted business like it was 2019, with 1,200 attendees and 150 booths populating the large tent on the grounds of the Hyatt Regency in Monterey, CA, Sept. 15 and 16.

Produce Marketing Association has decided it will be unable to put on Fresh Summit 2021 scheduled for Oct. 28-30 in New Orleans due to the impacts of Hurricane Ida and Tropical Storm Nicholas.

MONTEREY, CA – Organic produce took center stage, here, at the 2021 Organic Produce Summit where produce marketers showcased their offerings at the premier event for organic fruits and vegetables. The sold-out event was held Sept. 15-16 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey, CA. OPS 2021 had a similar format to previous years, including an informative series of educational sessions, engaging keynote presentations, and a trade show featuring more than 130 organic growers, shippers and processors from across North America.