Ocean Mist Farms Brings 102 Years of Farming Excellence and Fresh Flavors to IFPA Fresh Summit
October 9, 2026 | 2 min to read
CASTROVILLE, Calif. – Ocean Mist Farms, North America’s leading grower and shipper of fresh artichokes, is heading to Orlando for the 2026 IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, bringing its expansive portfolio of premium fresh vegetables and a continued focus on helping consumers enjoy fresh, nutritious and flavorful foods.
“We always look forward to the IFPA Global Produce Show and the opportunity to showcase our premium fresh vegetables while connecting with customers, industry colleagues and friends,” said Chris Drew, president and CEO of Ocean Mist Farms. “Our focus this year has been on highlighting healthy eating and the important role fresh vegetables play in delivering nutrition.”
Now in its fourth generation of family farming, Ocean Mist Farms continues to maintain direct stewardship over the production of its vegetables, farming across multiple growing regions to provide customers with a consistent supply of fresh produce throughout the year. This hands-on approach provides oversight at every stage of the growing process – from seed development and selection through harvest. And Ocean Mist Farms’ responsibility doesn’t end there.
“We harvest, cool, process and pack our vegetables, helping us maintain continuity and accountability throughout the journey from field to customer,” Drew said. “This vertically integrated approach provides exceptional visibility into every stage of production and supports the rigorous traceability standards that have long been foundational to our company.”
Customers continue to trust Ocean Mist Farms not only for their premium-quality vegetables, but also for the care, accountability and integrity that come from generations of hands-on farming. That commitment continues to shape how the company grows, handles and delivers fresh vegetables today.
“Earning and maintaining trust begins long before a product reaches the grocery store shelf,” Drew added. “It starts in the field and carries through every step of what we do.”
Of course, no Ocean Mist Farms show experience would be complete without something fresh coming out of their booth. Corporate Chef Tony Baker will once again be cooking up some tasty Ocean Mist vegetables on the show floor, giving attendees an opportunity to experience firsthand how fresh vegetables can deliver on nutrition, flavor and versatility simultaneously.
Attendees can find Ocean Mist Farms beneath the unmistakable 8-foot tall overhead artichoke at booth #1353 to meet with the team, explore its portfolio of fresh vegetable offerings and enjoy some freshly roasted vegetables.
See you in Orlando!
About Ocean Mist Farms
Established in 1924, Ocean Mist Farms is a fourth-generation family-owned business located in Castroville, California. This company – the largest grower/shipper of fresh artichokes in North America – celebrated their milestone 100-year anniversary in 2024. Committed to consistently delivering the highest standards in the industry for their Gold Standard artichokes, the company also offers a full line of 30+ premium fresh vegetable commodities and value-added products including their award-winning Roastables line. To learn more about Ocean Mist Farms, visit oceanmist.com or follow them on their socials.