Record Buyers, Big Ideas, and Bold Action Define This Year’s IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show

October 19, 2025

ANAHEIM, Calif. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)’s Global Produce & Floral Show has come to an end after 3 transformative days for fresh produce and floral.

"The Global Show brought out the best in worldwide fresh fruit, vegetable, and flower innovations this year," said IFPA CEO Cathy Burns. "United by our bold beliefs and relentless advocacy, we are driving innovation, efficiency and positive change for our members and industry. Together, we are building a brighter, healthier future -proving that our products matter to the world. This year's show was an incredible 3 days of connections, insights, and community.”

Burns delivered her annual State of the Industry presentation focusing largely on how the organization has delivered on the promise to “Fight for Fresh” which was made from last year’s stage. Burns shared some major announcements from the stage, including the debut of the IFPA Global Intelligence Engine. The proprietary data-powered engine is a tool exclusively for IFPA members that offers real-time point-of-sale insights, as well as important, export, and production data and consumer trends for fruits, vegetables, and floral products. The engine provides answers, visualizations, and recommendations at decision-making speed. The IFPA team provided demonstrations on the Expo floor to showcase the exciting new tool.

Another key announcement was the launch of the the development of a Global Sustainability Framework for Produce and Floral, which started at the show in a joint planning session between IFPA leaders and representatives from the Consumer Goods Forum.

In addition to General Sessions featuring insights and inspiration from leaders and adventurers alike and more non-traditional education sessions during the Education Festival and at the highly attended hot topics covered during the Food Safety and Tech Xchange in the Innovation Hub during Expo hours.

The show attracted attendees from more than 50 countries and a record number of more than 3500 buyers engaged with the almost 1100 exhibiting companies on the show floor. This year’s show had the largest representative of global retailers ever which included international representatives from some of the largest retailers, and many buyers from Asia and Latin America.

The event continued to break records at The Foundation for Fresh Produce’s 5K which surpassed last year’s mark of 830 runners who got their steps in on Friday morning.

On the final day of the show, IFPA announced winners of the coveted Expo Awards.

Here is a summary of those winners:

Best First-Time Exhibitor: Plant Grow Harvest
Best Island Booth in Business Solutions: IFCO Systems
Best Inline Booth in Business Solutions: 48Forty
Best Island Booth in Produce: Fowler Packing | Peelz Citrus
Best Inline Booth in Produce: BrightFresh Micro Greens
Best Island Booth in Complementary Items: Offshoot Brands
Best Inline Booth in Complementary Items: Joolies Superfruit
Best Island Booth in Floral: Del Alma
Best Inline Booth in Floral: Kendall Farms

From the Fresh Ideas Showcase Participants:

Best Sustainable Packaging: Dutchess Bouquets - IntegraVASE
Best Product Promo: Dole - Colada Royale

“A heartfelt thank you to our exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests for joining us in Anaheim,” said Burns. “I can't wait for Orlando in 2026!"

Record Buyers, Big Ideas, and Bold Action Define This Year’s IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show

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