Cathy Burns

Global Advocacy, Innovation, Climate, Community Among Themes from 2024 IFPA State of the Industry Address

October 17, 2024 The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

Kicking off the annual International Fresh Produce Association State of the Industry keynote with a recap of various advocacy victories in 2024 and concluding the session with the unveiling of an unapologetically bold new policymaker-oriented campaign focused on the reality that IFPA and its global members Fight for Fresh, IFPA CEO Cathy Burns highlighted the impact fresh produce and floral has on people, plates, and the planet.  …

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Announces Full Speaker Lineup for Global Produce and Floral Show

August 5, 2024 International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

Get exclusive insights into the future of our industry, a non-partisan peek into political trends, entrepreneurship and the benefits of risk-taking, and the positive impact of women’s leadership on our world.  …

IFPA Opens the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show

April 17, 2024 International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has officially opened it’s registration for it’s annual Global Produce and Floral Show happening October 17-19 in Atlanta, Georgia.    …

IFPA CEO Champions Fresh Produce Industry at Agri-Pulse 2024 Ag & Food Policy Summit

March 25, 2024 The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)

As part of the day’s agenda, Burns joined fellow industry leaders for a discussion around the innovations and opportunities behind climate-smart agriculture, emphasizing the inherent sustainability of specialty crops. …

IFPA’s Cathy Burns Joins Call to Demand Senate Action on Farm Labor Shortage to Address Rising Food Costs

July 13, 2022 The International Fresh Produce Association

National and state agricultural leaders joined Republican Members of Congress – including U.S. Representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Jim Baird (R-IN), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Mike Simpson (R-ID) – to call on Congress to pass bipartisan workforce solutions to address the farm labor shortage in order to combat inflation. …