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Emma N. Hobbs of Produce Housein Rio Rico, Ariz., listens to a conversation in between the education sessions at the International Fresh Produce Association's Retail Conference on June 8.

IFPA Retail Conference strengthens bonds, yet gives edge

Attendees gained several takeaways from the Retail Conference, held June 6-8 by the International Fresh Produce Association in a suburb of Chicago... Read More

Amy Sowder

Jun 09, 2023
Produce Retail , International Fresh Produce Association

The 2022 winners of the IFPA Retail Merchant Innovation Awards represent the best of the best in produce retailing. Showm from left are IFPA’s Joe Watson, Barry Paul of Shaw’s Supermarkets, Jim Gaylord of Wegman’s Food Markets, Brian Penfield of Sendik’s, Vic Savanello of Spartan-Nash, Chuck Sinks of Sage Fruit (award sponsor) and Jeff Mallory of Hy-Vee.

IFPA seeks nominations for Retail Merchant Innovation Awards

It’s time for the International Fresh Produce Association to recognize retail leaders who show passion and purpose through innovative strategies to drive produce consumption... Read More

Amy Sowder

Jun 02, 2023
International Fresh Produce Association , Awards , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail

The International Fresh Produce Association announced the 2023 winners of the Retail Produce Manager Award program.

These 15 retail produce managers win IFPA award

The 2023 Retail Produce Managers Award Program recognizes 15 produce managers nationwide for their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction... Read More

Amy Sowder

May 26, 2023
Awards , International Fresh Produce Association , PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail

Natalie Dyenson will be the International Fresh Produce Association's chief regulatory and food safety officer, effective July 17. She succeeds Dr. Jennifer McEntire, who left IFPA on May 5.

Natalie Dyenson joining IFPA as chief regulatory and food safety officer

Dyenson, who previously served as vice president of food safety and quality for Dole Food Co., has almost three decades of food safety experience covering the grower, retailer and foodservice sectors. .. Read More

The Packer Staff

May 08, 2023
International Fresh Produce Association , People , Food Safety

Seen at PBH Consumer Connection Conference's main opening party

Produce executives, retail dietitians, suppliers and marketers mingled as the Arizona sun softened, creating a festive evening air for the welcoming party at Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference... Read More

Amy Sowder

Apr 21, 2023
People , International Fresh Produce Association

The ‘80s-themed Throwback to Basics Social Soirée at Produce for Better Health Consumer Connection Conference at Omni Montelucia Resort & Spa called for guests to wear their neon “Have a Plan

PBH conference highlights collaboration in the freshest, most fun ways

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The theme was collaboration as social media marketers and retail dietitians mingled with suppliers and C-suite executives at Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference... Read More

Amy Sowder

Apr 13, 2023
Produce for Better Health Foundation , International Fresh Produce Association , PMG Industry Perspective , Nutrition , Produce Retail

Anna Fagan, social media marketing association at AeroFarms, and Kelvin Beachum, offensive tackle for the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, AeroFarms investor and Feeding America's entertainment counc

Seen on Day 1 at PBH's Consumer Connection Conference

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Amid fragrant jasmine, intense sunshine and a Camelback Mountain backdrop, digital marketers and retail dietitians mingled at Produce for Better Health's Consumer Connection Conference... Read More

Amy Sowder

Apr 11, 2023
People , PMG Produce Market Trends , International Fresh Produce Association , Produce Retail , Nutrition

The networking events were helpful at the 2022 IFPA Retail Conference.

Grocery transformation first topic for IFPA Retail Conference

International Fresh Produce Association’s June 7-8 Retail Conference will be in Oak Brook, Ill., in the Chicago area... Read More

Amy Sowder

Mar 23, 2023
Produce Education , Produce Retail , International Fresh Produce Association

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