Advocacy, Trends & Passion: Cathy Burns @ the 2023 IFPA FoodService Conference

🎙️ Episode Overview:
Join us for a riveting episode of The Fresh CrEd, broadcasting live from the bustling IFPA FoodService Conference in Monterey. Our dynamic hosts, Craig Slate and Ed Bertaud, delve deep into a conversation with Cathy Burns, the driving force behind IFPA.

🔥 Highlighted Moments:

The Conference Triumph: Dive into the roaring success of the recent IFPA conference which marked a record turnout of over 2200 attendees - a significant uptick from last year.

Tackling Labor Shortages: Cathy sheds light on how the industry is evolving, with suppliers pivoting to offer more value-added and convenient solutions in response to mounting labor shortages.

Chef-Led Innovations: Discover the influential role chefs play in curating new trends in restaurant menus, which subsequently ripple through to retail shelves.

Reimagining School Meals: Cathy passionately advocates for a paradigm shift in school meals, emphasizing the significance of familiarizing children with a diverse range of fruits and vegetables.

Advocacy & Policy: Gain insights into IFPA's active engagement in crucial policy dialogues, notably the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization and the fight against proposed WIC program cuts.

Upcoming on IFPA's Agenda: Stay tuned for what's next, with exciting IFPA events on the horizon in Washington D.C. and the much-awaited Global trade show this October.

🍏 Spotlight - IFPA's FoodService Conference:
Experience the buzz of the FoodService Conference, a melting pot of innovation, networking, and learning, all under the IFPA umbrella.

🤝 A Hearty Thanks to Our Partners:
We are profoundly grateful for the unwavering support from our esteemed partners: Gill's Onions, B&W, International Fresh Produce Association, Sunfed, IFCO, Limoneira, ChakraVision Media, and Fulltilt Marketing. Your partnership fortifies our mission and voice.

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