IFPA seeking innovative produce retailers for annual awards

Do you know a retail innovator worthy of recognition? The International Fresh Produce Association wants to hear from you.

The organization’s Retail Merchant Innovation Awards Program recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of a vice president, director or sales manager (or equivalent position) who demonstrates passion and purpose in developing innovative strategies to drive produce consumption.

IFPA is looking for engaging stories, positive impact on consumers and an inspiring, creative approach to produce marketing, according to a news release.

The innovation award recognizes retailers, including wholesale grocers, in five categories:

• 1-50 stores
• 51-150 stores
• 151-250 stores
• 251-399 stores
• 400+ stores

One winner in each category will be recognized at The Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California in October.

Nominations are open until June 28.

In addition, registration is open for The Foodservice Conference, to be held July 25-26 in Monterey, California. The annual event connects operators, distributors, chefs/menu developers, K-12 school nutrition operators, retail foodservice buyers, growers, shippers, processors and solutions providers.