It’s Crunch Time for BrightFarms at IFPA’s Global Show

October 7, 2022 BrightFarms

BrightFarms announced today that its premium “Crunch Kit™ Salads” are now available across the Midwest and East Coast in Ahold and Kroger stores. The leading supplier of indoor grown packaged salads will be showcasing and sampling their premium “Crunch Kit™ Salads” during IFPA’s Global Show (booth #4949) this October 27-29 in Orlando, Florida.

VIDEO: Dark Side Equipment & ASTRA Inc. to Unveil Automated Peeler at IFPA Global Show in Orlando

September 28, 2022 Dark Side Equipment

Dark Side Equipment a leader in peeling and processing equipment is pleased to announce our NEWEST model to the ASTRA Inc platform the KA751PM automated peeler, affectionately known as the “Pineapplator”. We are excited to show case this amazing machine and others at the upcoming IFPA Global Produce & Floral show in Orlando FL in October (ASTRA Inc-Booth 705 Hall-2).

IFPA Foundation For Fresh Produce and Produce for Better Health Foundation Merge to Advance Fruit & Vegetable Consumption

The Foundation for Fresh Produce and Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) have announced they will combine to further advance fruit and vegetable consumption in America and create the largest global community of advocates for produce.

U.S. Produce Industry Economic Impact Study Shows Return to Pre-Covid Employment, Wages

The U.S. fresh produce and floral industries support 2.2 million total jobs across all 50 states and $120.1 billion in labor income, nearly reaching pre-COVID levels, according to an economic impact study conducted on behalf of the International Fresh Produce Association. The report highlights the significant role the industry plays not only as an employer, but as being critical to the U.S. food system.

Marlee Matlin is New Women’s Breakfast Speaker at Global Produce and Floral Show

Academy Award winning actress and activist, Marlee Matlin is the new Women’s Leadership Breakfast speaker at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show Oct. 27-29 in Orlando, FL.  Matlin, who will speak during the October 29 morning general session, will speak on “Nobody’s Perfect: Achieving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access.”  (Due to scheduling challenges, Laura Linney will no longer be able to present at the Women’s Breakfast.)