Organic Industry Event

Are you a business in organic produce or looking for a plethora of organic produce products? The Organic Produce Summit is the only event dedicated exclusively to bringing together organic fresh produce growers, shippers, and processors with retail and buying organizations from across the globe. OPS 2023 will be held at Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California from July 12-13, this summit will include a selection of field tours for retailers and buyers, a gala opening night reception, and a sold-out trade show floor featuring over 170 producers and processors of organic fresh produce from across North America and around the globe. 

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The Organic Center is hosting the biggest all-organic networking and fundraising event at Natural Products Expo West, taking place March 8, 2023, at 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT – Anaheim Marriott Platinum Ballroom 6. Join us for the largest organic party featuring cutting-edge science, an open bar, memorable connections and live entertainment. The Organic Center is at the forefront of science discovering the human health and climate benefits of organic agriculture. Funds raised through the event support the latest research and industry solutions to help organic thrive. Register today to showcase your commitment to The Organic Center’s much-needed efforts verifying the science-baked benefits of organic.

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Make personal connections with colleagues and organic industry leaders while exploring cutting-edge science industry tools to enhance the exploration of human health and climate benefits of organic agriculture. Meet old friends and make new ones while being inspired and entertained – all in support of The Organic Center. 

Register today with a $125 tax-deductible donation to The Organic Center.

Join 220+ exhibitors featuring the most innovative ingredients & formulation techniques to drive your brand forward on April 18-19, 2023 in Secaucus, New Jersey. Gain insight and network with the leading health and nutrition industry professionals from across the globe. Registration is to come!

Be sure to visit the Organic Trade Association at the Natural Products Expo West March 7-11 2023 at booth #1937. Whether you are interested in discussing critical issues facing your organic business, checking out OTA’s resources to help you expand your business, or understanding what we're doing to elevate the footprint of organic on Capitol Hill, our knowledgeable staff is eager to connect with you.

For any questions, contact Adrienne Messe.

Join Global Organic Produce Expo GOPEX January 30 - February 2, 2023! As the only globally driven show for organic produce, this show creates a forum for unique and specific opportunities. Network, exchange ideas, source new products and services, and do business with the industry’s leading growers, distributors, packers and retailers. Learn more here.

General Registration

Exhibitor Registration

The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) Winter Fancy Food Show returns to Las Vegas on January 15-17, 2023. The 2023 Show will be in the Las Vegas Convention Center’s larger West Hall. As the largest B2B specialty food industry event in the Western United States, the Winter Fancy Food Show is your destination for innovation, insights, and business opportunities.

For exhibitors, the Winter Fancy Food Show offers a convenient and cost-effective way to connect with leading buyers, distributors, and retailers, forge new business relationships, network with peers, and participate in world-class educational programs. Floor space is limited, so book your booth today!

For attendees, the Winter Fancy Food Show is three days of networking, trendspotting, and sampling the newest and best specialty food and beverages in more than 40 product categories. Attendee registration opens October 24.

If you’re a member of the specialty food industry, you can’t afford to miss the 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show!

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EXHIBITING 2023 Booth Space

NOTIFY ME 2023 Registration

PASA Sustainable Agriculture Annual Conference is one of the largest gatherings of sustainable farmers and food system changemakers in the Mid-Atlantic region. For more than 30 years, they have worked with our community to create a space where inspiration, innovation, and connection flourish. This conference will be held virtually on January 17- 19, 2023, and the in-person event on February 8-11, 2023 in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Drawing farmers, food system professionals, educators, advocates, researchers, market managers, homesteaders, gardeners, and changemakers who are passionate about building a better food system.

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June 30, 2022 Deadline to Submit

Virtual Event - 1/17/23 - 1/19/23

In-Person Event - 2/8/23 - 2/11/23 [Lancaster, PA]

October 3, 2022 - final notification of proposal status

W.A.S.H Conference seeks to build the capacity of systematically excluded farmers in the South by plugging them into the supply chain with major brands. W.A.S.H is intended for farmers with existing farming operations who have current demonstrated production capacity. This conference is not for beginners or start-up farms. It is open to all genders and farmers who identify as Black and/or Indigenous. OTA is attending this event.



Twenty farmers will be selected. Farmers will receive a $1000 stipend for their time and input. It will be held in Liberty, North Carolina on October 1. A private pre-conference bonfire event will be held at Green Heffa Farms on September 30, 2022.

 

If interested, please complete this application by August 17, 2022. Farmers selected will be notified by August 31, 2022.

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W.A.S.H. OBJECTIVES

-Connect producers with companies that are being intentional about sourcing from BIPOC farmers.

-Discuss barriers that exist for Black and Indigenous farmers in equitable participation in the supply chain and ways to resolve them.

-Discuss opportunities for Black and Indigenous farmers in climate smart commodities and ways to become more climate resilient

Questions? Interested in sponsoring? Please email info@greenheffafarms.com

OTA is proud to be attending The NLFR's Annual Congress Conference held at Isleta, New Mexico October 27- 29. The purpose of the event is to bring agricultural stakeholders together to share agricultural best practices, Farm Bill resolutions, and climate-smart updates. Conference participants will discuss their regional programs and challenges to learn directly from each other. OTA is coming to discuss organic opportunities and challenges, and how best to access resources. Collectively, we encourage participants to support underserved producers to thrive and achieve more sustainable food and agricultural systems. To attend or become a sponsor register here!

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Join the Organic Trade Association on October 15-19, 2022 for the world’s largest food and beverage trade show in – SIAL Paris!  This trade show draws buyers from around the world to meet thousands of exhibitors across the food and beverage industry. Interested? Email Alexis Carey

Please note that all other expenses, such as meals, samples, shipping costs, and the cost to and from the airport, are at your own cost. Attendees are expected to arrive in Paris on or before October 14th. Because we have limited space at this event, each application is subject to approval. Participation is based on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to new exhibitors.

SIAL Paris

Location: Paris, France

Show site: Parc de expositions Paris Nord Villepinte

Show Dates: October 15th - October 19th

Arrive in Paris: October 14th

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