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The Foodservice Conference is the premier event dedicated entirely to connecting the fresh produce industry with the foodservice sector, bringing together grower-shippers, processors, national restaurant chains, school menu planners, and hospitality distributors.
Exhibitor mix: The expo floor is divided between the Monterey Conference Center (Serra Ballroom) and the Portola Hotel & Spa (DeAnza Ballroom), featuring a specialized Fresh Ideas Showcase foyer zone.
The Foodservice Conference is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — The Foodservice Conference 2027 dates will be added here once announced.
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Venue
Monterey Conference CenterConvention centre · 3,716 m² · 1 halls · ~2,100 people
A $60M renovated conference facility in downtown Monterey offering 40,000+ sq ft of flexible meeting space, including a 19,150 sq ft exhibit hall, adjacent to Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Marriott.
📍 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, US
Operated by City of Monterey
Organizer
International Fresh Produce AssociationNonprofit · Newark, United States · Founded 2021
Largest international association serving the entire fresh produce and floral supply chain.
Exhibitor list
184 companies are exhibiting at The Foodservice Conference. A sample of 12 is shown below — unlock the full list to see all 184.
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Why people attend
Buyers attend to source innovative fresh produce products, establish direct relationships with agricultural suppliers, and discover new menu items tailored for restaurant and institutional food operations.
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Speakers
136 speakers at The Foodservice Conference
IFPA
"State of the Industry"
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"That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea"
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VP of Innovation · INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION
"The State of Science"
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Lead, Produce Sourcing Innovation & CEA Development · Sobeys
"Increasing Demand in the Retail Space"
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VP of Retail, Foodservice & Wholesale · IFPA
"Increasing Demand in the Retail Space"
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Co-Founder & CFO · Vertical Oceans
"Target Markets: Trends for North America & Asia"
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Wholesaler-Distributor Relations and External Partnerships · International Fresh Produce Association
"Breakfast With Purpose: Real Conversations. Real Connections. Real Impact."
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Research Analyst · Euromonitor International
"Target Markets: Trends for North America & Asia"
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Founder and President · The Produce Ambassador
"Breakfast With Purpose: Real Conversations. Real Connections. Real Impact."
Chair of the Los Angeles Food Policy Council
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Head of Procurement · IG International Private Ltd.
"Indian Market - Buyer Insights"
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Healthy Kids Collaborative Project Manager · Culinary Institute of America
"Breakfast With Purpose: Real Conversations. Real Connections. Real Impact."
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CEO · Fruitalyst
"Indian Market - Buyer Insights"
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Executive Chairman · FreshEdge
"Breakfast With Purpose: Real Conversations. Real Connections. Real Impact."
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Director · Foodcareplus Logistics NV
"Logistics Challenges: Impacts on Exports from Shipping & Regulation"
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Director, Drexel Food Lab and Professor of Food and Hospitality Management · Drexel University
"Breakfast With Purpose: Real Conversations. Real Connections. Real Impact."
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COO · Fresh Produce Exporters Forum
"Logistics Challenges: Impacts on Exports from Shipping & Regulation"
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+ 120 more speakers at this event.
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