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Industry reunites at IFPA show's welcome reception

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John Groh, Adam Campbell, Marilena Osso, Craig Levitt, Debbie Miller and Taylor Schuebel
October 20, 2023

The International Fresh Produce Association's 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show has taken over Anaheim, CA, and things got kicked off yesterday with a stirring State of the Industry address from IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. Afterward educational sessions packed the day before friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate at the event's welcome reception.

Cathy Burns of IFPA with DJ Stornetta of Produce Careers.
Cathy Burns of IFPA with DJ Stornetta of Produce Careers.
Kim Chackal of Equifruit with Tomas Gonzalez of Walmart.
Kim Chackal of Equifruit with Tomas Gonzalez of Walmart.
Jeri Elsasser and Jackie Nakashian of Trinity Fruit with Jake Beggin of Local Bounti.
Jeri Elsasser and Jackie Nakashian of Trinity Fruit with Jake Beggin of Local Bounti.
Jen Velasquez of Full Tilt Marketing, Megan McKenna of the National Watermelon Promotion Board, Wendy McManus of Connect 2 Potential and Beth Keeton of Elephant House PR.
Jen Velasquez of Full Tilt Marketing, Megan McKenna of the National Watermelon Promotion Board, Wendy McManus of Connect 2 Potential and Beth Keeton of Elephant House PR.
Rajah Nagarajah and James Clarkson of Tive.
Rajah Nagarajah and James Clarkson of Tive.
Eric Holtzman, Lisa Benson and Tara Schwartz of Produce Careers.
Eric Holtzman, Lisa Benson and Tara Schwartz of Produce Careers.
Julie Lucido and Johnna Johnson of Marketing Plus.
Julie Lucido and Johnna Johnson of Marketing Plus.
Jo-Anne and John Anderson of Oppy.
Jo-Anne and John Anderson of Oppy.
Mary and Dave Stornetta of Produce Careers.
Mary and Dave Stornetta of Produce Careers.
Robb Bertels of Gold Coast with Lindsey Lance of Bay Baby Produce.
Robb Bertels of Gold Coast with Lindsey Lance of Bay Baby Produce.
Oscar Garcia, Stephanie Bazan and Alfonso Delgado of Avocados from Mexico.
Oscar Garcia, Stephanie Bazan and Alfonso Delgado of Avocados from Mexico.
Shakayla Smith and Brad Sanders of Giltner Cos.
Shakayla Smith and Brad Sanders of Giltner Cos.
Courtney Carlton of Sunkist with Alexandra Cody and Nancy Saines of Castle Rock Vineyards.
Courtney Carlton of Sunkist with Alexandra Cody and Nancy Saines of Castle Rock Vineyards.
Eric Holtzman, Lisa Benson, Tara Schwartz and Nathan Stornetta of Produce Careers.
Eric Holtzman, Lisa Benson, Tara Schwartz and Nathan Stornetta of Produce Careers.
Austin Fowler and Mike Hacker of Fowler Bros.
Austin Fowler and Mike Hacker of Fowler Bros.
Robert Cabili, Alejandro Guerrero and Albert Perez of Continental Fresh.
Robert Cabili, Alejandro Guerrero and Albert Perez of Continental Fresh.
Eduardo Bermejo and Jackie Carillo of SiCar Farms.
Eduardo Bermejo and Jackie Carillo of SiCar Farms.
Leah Carey, Doug Bohr and Miriam Wolk of the International Fresh Produce Association.
Leah Carey, Doug Bohr and Miriam Wolk of the International Fresh Produce Association.
Amy Marshall, Kim Coker, Angela Tiwari, Gina Jones and Kevin Malone of IFPA.
Amy Marshall, Kim Coker, Angela Tiwari, Gina Jones and Kevin Malone of IFPA.
Maria Caparroso and Felicia Dito of Decowraps.
Maria Caparroso and Felicia Dito of Decowraps.
Judy Clark of Fresh Texas with Brent Lunn and James Conrad of Mother Raw.
Judy Clark of Fresh Texas with Brent Lunn and James Conrad of Mother Raw.
Evelyn Arce, Veronica Torres and Carrie Cissell of Walmart.
Evelyn Arce, Veronica Torres and Carrie Cissell of Walmart.
Joe Watson of the International Fresh Produce Association.
Joe Watson of the International Fresh Produce Association.
Robert Smith of NSF International and Brian DiCarlo of Westmoreland – Topline Farms.
Robert Smith of NSF International and Brian DiCarlo of Westmoreland – Topline Farms.
Brandon Parker of Shuman Farms with Josh Rector, Joel Cotrell, Alan Smith and Mike Roberts of Harp’s Food Stores.
Brandon Parker of Shuman Farms with Josh Rector, Joel Cotrell, Alan Smith and Mike Roberts of Harp’s Food Stores.
John Shuman of Shuman Farms, David Sherrod of the Southeast Produce Council, Victoria Shuman and Mark Shuman of Shuman Farms.
John Shuman of Shuman Farms, David Sherrod of the Southeast Produce Council, Victoria Shuman and Mark Shuman of Shuman Farms.
Mike Schwager, Andrew Kulinski, Michele Baratta, Tim Johnson and Alexis Sommers of F&S Fresh Foods.
Mike Schwager, Andrew Kulinski, Michele Baratta, Tim Johnson and Alexis Sommers of F&S Fresh Foods.
Julio Vasquez and Stephen Makowicki of Giorgio Fresh Co.
Julio Vasquez and Stephen Makowicki of Giorgio Fresh Co.
Paul Massey of A.J. Trucco with Dan Carapella Jr. and Mike Walsh of Pacific Trellis Fruit.
Paul Massey of A.J. Trucco with Dan Carapella Jr. and Mike Walsh of Pacific Trellis Fruit.
Teri Miller of Freshouse with Jackie Liang and Jessica Hladik of Arrizona State University.
Teri Miller of Freshouse with Jackie Liang and Jessica Hladik of Arrizona State University.
Nick Balsamo of Philip Balsamo Co.
Nick Balsamo of Philip Balsamo Co.
Dave Hahn and James Camera of Four Seasons with Nate Giles of Eagle Eye Produce.
Dave Hahn and James Camera of Four Seasons with Nate Giles of Eagle Eye Produce.
Ricardo Castelo and Jeff Cowan of Illume Agriculture LLC.
Ricardo Castelo and Jeff Cowan of Illume Agriculture LLC.
Paul Hemingway, Brad Horn and Abbey Walker of Lighthouse Foods.
Paul Hemingway, Brad Horn and Abbey Walker of Lighthouse Foods.
Jonas Andersson and Maria Wieloch of ICA Gruppen AB.
Jonas Andersson and Maria Wieloch of ICA Gruppen AB.
Dave Yeager of Schmieding Produce with David Sherrod of the Southeast Produce Council.
Dave Yeager of Schmieding Produce with David Sherrod of the Southeast Produce Council.
Renata Vargas and Aldo Zazzali of Walmart.
Renata Vargas and Aldo Zazzali of Walmart.
Chris Guillon of Walmart with Tim Krech of Robinson Fresh.
Chris Guillon of Walmart with Tim Krech of Robinson Fresh.
John Oxford and Derek Ennis of L&M Co.
John Oxford and Derek Ennis of L&M Co.
John Vena of John Vena Co.
John Vena of John Vena Co.
Jennifer Clark, Gracia Jeanty and Dylan Umphries of the University of Florida.
Jennifer Clark, Gracia Jeanty and Dylan Umphries of the University of Florida.
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