July 31- August 1, 2025 | Monterey, CA
The Foodservice Conference
You seek your next big thing – a product, a customer, an inspiration. It’s all here. Learn the latest and taste the greatest, with an expo tailored to you. Experience the joy of fresh.
Why Attend?
Designed exclusively for produce in foodservice, it’s the place for connections, insights, and innovations that will grow your business. It’s the anchor of the foodservice year!
Who Attends?
You, if you’re an operator, distributor, chef/menu developer, K-12 school nutrition operators, or retail foodservice buyer; a grower-shipper-processor; or a solutions provider. This is THE place to see and be seen.
Get Involved
Gain visibility by exhibiting, securing meetings with buyers or sponsoring.
What Happens at Foodservice Conference?
Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards
The Foodservice Awards pay special tribute to chefs and foodservice operators for their produce innovation, creativity, and all-around excellence in the use of fresh produce in the culinary arts. Nominations are still being accepted!
K-12 School Foodservice Forum
IFPA hosts school menu planners and chefs from some of the nation’s largest school districts to connect with the produce industry, creating opportunities for ideation, collaboration and exploring new produce choices for children at school.
Buyer Sourcing Meetings
This unique opportunity, like speed dating, allows foodservice produce suppliers to connect face-to-face with foodservice operators and distributors, opening the door for more in-depth conversations in the future
2024 Foodservice Exhibitors
Build existing connections, find new business partners, and glean the insights that drive your success from over 190+ exhibitors on The Foodservice Conference show floor.
Fresh Ideas Showcase
Begin exploring what products you can see in Monterey! The Fresh Ideas Showcases are jam-packed with trending products.
Event Location
Monterey Conference Center and Portola Hotel and Spa
Monterey, California
Event Questions?
Interested in exhibiting?
Erin Hutchison
Sales Account Manager, Trade Shows
International Fresh Produce Association
Interested in sponsoring?
Robyn Florio
Sales & Engagement Manager
International Fresh Produce Association