FPFC holds 2024 expo in Anaheim
May 2, 2024
The Fresh Produce & Floral Council held its 2024 Expo, Fresh Forward, on Wednesday, May 1, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. The day kicked off with the Keynote Breakfast, featuring the presentation of the prestigious Floral Achievement Award and the Norman H. (Buz) Bolstad Award. Chef Jeff Henderson, an award-winning celebrity chef and best-selling author, was the Celebrity Keynote speaker. The show floor was a packed with exhibitors and retailers throughout the day.
Keynote speaker and best-selling author Chef Jeff Henderson takes the stage to share his inspirational story with expo attendees.
Patrick Kelly of The Produce Industry Podcast moderates a Buyer Panel with Andy Hamilton of Markon, Javier Bautista of Northgate Gonzalez Markets and Bryan Presley of Albertsons.
Buyer panel moderator Patrick Kelly of The Produce Industry Podcast with panelists Andy Hamilton of Markon, Javier Bautista of Northgate Gonzalez Markets and Bryan Presley of Albertsons.
Erin Caird of Por La Mar Nursery introduces the 2024 Floral Achievement Recipient.
John Fujii with Gelson’s Market with Cindy Schwing of Splendid by Porvenir.
2024 Floral Achievement Award Recipient Joanne Torres of B-Fresh Floral with 2023 recipient Erin Caird of Por La Mar Nursery.
2024 Norman H. (Buz) Bolstad Award recipient, Brad Martin of Perimeter Sales & Merchandising with his family members, Chris and Rebecca Martin, Sohpia and Madalyn Martin, Linda Martin and Eric Martin.
Bryan Presley of Albertsons with Shannon Denham and Walter Frohmader of Dole Fresh Fruit.
Helena Beckett of Fresh Origins with Javier Bautista of Northgate Gonzalez Markets, Gahl Crane of Eco Farms and Andy Hamilton of Markon.
Chef Jeff Henderson with the Westlake Produce team: Jennie Lyle, Bill Brooks, Andrew Bivens, Noah Lines, Phil Lopez, Brian Cook and Troy LeCheminant.
Chef Jeff Henderson with Albertsons team members Bryan Presley, Krista Sullivan, Susie Matteri, Ryan Sanchez and Mark Salahi.
IMG_9130: Paige Venable of Vallarta Supermarkets with Chef Jeff Henderson.
Michael Fernandes and Tony Broom of John Greene Logistics Co. with Benita Washington and Matt Dall of Sysco.
Eugenia Bath of Passion Growers with Javier Bautista of Northgate Gonzalez Markets.
Fatima Moussawi, Sarah Deaton, Bryan Presley of Albertsons and Bob Tilemans of Zespri.
Paige Venable of Vallarta Supermarkets with Elena Huerta and Jon Gutierrez of Rocket Farms.
Paul Hamilton of Melissa’s with Michael Sockett, Pascal Lui and Dan Takahara of Gelsons.
Alex Cervantes of Melissa’s and Tyler Anderson from Bristol Farms.
IFPA Career Pathways students Andrew Arroyo and Kent Harris from Fresno State with 2024 FPFC Apprentice Bryan Rivera of Grocery Outlet.
2024 Floral Achievement recipient Joanne Torres with B-Fresh Floral team members Shelby Novian, Cagney Miller, Amy Brackett and Fred Van Wingerden.
Jordan Barta and Scott Leimkuhler of Progressive Produce with new FPFC President Bob Lanter and Kristen Reid and Jerry Butt of MIXTEC Group.
Anthony Valdez of Albertsons with Oscar Guzman of Progressive Produce.
Kyle Morris of Albertsons with Cindy Schwing of Splendid by Porvenir.
Gahl Crane of Eco Farms with Jose Adame and George Akopian of Jon’s Marketplace.
Anthony Valdez and Kyle Morris of Albertsons with Suzette Overgaag of Norh Shore Living Herbs + Greens.
Brian Sahargun of Stater Bros. Markets with Fatima Moussawi of Zespri.
Parker Nishi and Carlos Preciado of Melissa’s with Lee Groon of Albertsons.
Jessica Gagel of organicgirl with Frank Zapata of Bristol Farms.
Diego Tena of Superior Grocers, Oscar Guzman of Progressive Produce, Victor Rodarte of Veg-Fresh Farms and Erick Christansen of Prime Time International.
Jenny Juengling and Rob Charbonneau of Stater Bros. Markets.
MiSue McNamara and Hunter Bergendahl of Vons.
Reece Okunami of Stater Bros. Markets with Jenny Craig of RSquared Fresh Solutions with Emily Murdock and Mary Mooney of Mooney Farms.
Nancy Hamilton of RSquared Fresh Solutions with Bryan Presley of Albertsons, Cheryl Logsdon and Bianca Monreal of OC Salsa Rica.
Lee Groon of Albertsons with Audrey Dunne and Kevin Trisko of Taylor Farms and Scot Olson of FreshSource.
Sarah Burns of Stemilt Growers, Myisha Nathaniel of Raley’s and Sara Brezensky of Melissa’s.
Jody Okamoto, Sara Brezensky and Miguel Anaya of Melissa’s with Jacob Cadwallader of Stater Bros. Markets.
Ryan Birdsall of Wonderful Sales, Mark Salahi and Susie Matteri of Albertsons, Samantha Hough of Wonderful Citrus, Ryan Sanchez of Albertsons, Erin Wagner of Wonderful Sales and Krista Sullivan of Albertsons.
Katie Gagnon, Michael Wilson, Bryan Rivera and Doug Montgomery of Grocery Outlet with Scot Olson of Fresh Source.
Bryan Sahargun of State Bros. Markets with Anjali Bonfante of Bolthouse Farms.
FPFC President Bob Lanter presenting Best of Show – Produce booth to Danelle Zapien of Melissa’s.
FPFC President Bob Lanter presenting Best of Show – Floral to Joanne Torres of B-Fresh Floral flanked by B-Fresh team.
Eddie and Slyvia Goicochea of Ralphs with Jenny Craig of RSquared Fresh Solutions at the Exclusive Night out at Splitsville before expo.
Katie Gagnon of Grocery Outlet with Dave Puerner and Kyle Hammans of Bolthouse Farms at Splitsville.
John Kang, Fatima Moussawi and Sarah Deaton of Zespri.
Cindy Schwing of Splendid by Porvenir LLC surrounded by members of the Alberton's produce procurement team: Bryan Presley, Anthony Valdez and Kyle Morris.
Alex Cervantes, Carlos Preciado, Cesar Guerrero, Danelle Zapien, Kyle Petersen and Horsep Najjarian of Melissa’s.
Maile Devers of Fowler Packing and Terry Iles of Westlake Produce.
Ryan Dauterive, Fernando Hernandez, Katie Schumacher and Keaton Eldridge of Grimmway Farms.
Dominic DeFrancesco and Jackie Nakashian of Trinity Fruit.
Amy Brackett, Joanne Torres, Shelby Novian and Cagney Miller of B-Fresh Floral.
Hannah Rocha of Country Sweet Produce with Susan Noritake, Baily Slayton and Riley Slayton of Bako Sweet.
Tatiana Castro and Joe Bradford of PPC Flex.
Isaac Liza of Freska Produce.
Bella Skinner, Stan Otremba and Tony Diaz of Bonipak Produce.
Jessica Gagel and Cassie White of organicgirl.
James Fountain of Mega Mex Foods, Wholly Guacamole.
Jocelyn Hernandez of Limoneira.
Matt Modena of Windset Farms.
John Ramirez and Derrick Davis of Tanimura & Antle.
Israel Garduno of Fresno State and Oscar Guzman of Progressive Produce.
Jessica Ortega and Yasmin Garcia of Gill’s Onion.
Douglas Montgomery of Grocery Outlet with Audrey Dunne and Micah Shea of Taylor Farms.
Joe Cowle and Debra Mcsherry of Giorgio Fresh Co.
Jeremiah Hunsaker and Hugo Acevedo of Mucci Farms.
Olga Osthus, Kelley Akamine and Bob VanDine of Perricone Farms.
Erick Christensen, Desirae Perez, Randee Perea and Jeff Johnson of Prime Time Produce.
Terry Kuhel and Chris Olsen of Gold Coast Packing.
Drew Greger and Alan Pizana of Progressive Produce.
Maria Howarth and Ian LeMay of the California Table Grape Commission.
Robert Cunningham, Dan Garcia, Jeff Nichol and Brady Markel of Pacific Trellis Fruit.
Jeff Leifer, Alex Kim and Keith Reese of Robinson Fresh.
Mignon Marlow and Steve Adlesh of Beachside Produce.
Jack Hall and Kori Martin of Oppy.
Mark Garofolo, Dante Andrighetto, Andrew Bivens and Noah Lines of Westlake Produce Co.
Beth Newell of Seneca Foods.
Samantha Hough and Erin Wagner of Wonderful Citrus.
Tagged in:
