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IFPA 2023, Anaheim, United States

The team of Sunset Mastronardi ready for the first day of the show. After the event, Paul Mastronardi, President and CEO of Mastronardi Produce Ltd, said it was another successful year at the Global Show. "And it's a testament to the strong partnerships we share across the entire supply chain. We’re proud to contribute to this vibrant industry, and we leave the show with renewed energy to breathe inspiration into the produce section and help increase fruit and vegetable consumption.”
The team of Sunset Mastronardi ready for the first day of the show. After the event, Paul Mastronardi, President and CEO of Mastronardi Produce Ltd, said it was another successful year at the Global Show. "And it's a testament to the strong partnerships we share across the entire supply chain. We’re proud to contribute to this vibrant industry, and we leave the show with renewed energy to breathe inspiration into the produce section and help increase fruit and vegetable consumption.”
The team won the award 'Best New Product Promo' for the SUNSET Summer Dream raspberry. And they are ready to rock as well!
The team won the award 'Best New Product Promo' for the SUNSET Summer Dream raspberry. And they are ready to rock as well!
Joost Somford, Alison Clavenger and James Tetreault with JASA Packaging, showing their packaging solutions
Joost Somford, Alison Clavenger and James Tetreault with JASA Packaging, showing their packaging solutions
The Rijk Zwaan team promoted the Tatayoyo sweet pepper
The Rijk Zwaan team promoted the Tatayoyo sweet pepper
Reza Bakhtiyari, Brandon Gruenberger, Ron Mehdipour of Milennium Pacific, an independent, family-run modern hydroponic greenhouse
Reza Bakhtiyari, Brandon Gruenberger, Ron Mehdipour of Milennium Pacific, an independent, family-run modern hydroponic greenhouse
Jim Kras and David Ross with Edible Garden, and of course Pulp in the middle.
Jim Kras and David Ross with Edible Garden, and of course Pulp in the middle.
Jose Gonzalo and Sandra Hernandez with Agrogolden, visiting Andrew Pidgeon and Sam Ahilan with FD Berries / Fibredust. The company just announced expansioni n India: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9569859/licensing-and-supply-chain-agreement-make-blueberry-varieties-available-for-indian-growers/
Jose Gonzalo and Sandra Hernandez with Agrogolden, visiting Andrew Pidgeon and Sam Ahilan with FD Berries / Fibredust. The company just announced expansioni n India: https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9569859/licensing-and-supply-chain-agreement-make-blueberry-varieties-available-for-indian-growers/
Eric Douw, Thomas van Dusseldorp, Thomas Wennekes, Wouter Kuiper and Andrew Horowitz, team KUBO USA that is, with second of the left Jan Vellekoop with PDI Screens
Eric Douw, Thomas van Dusseldorp, Thomas Wennekes, Wouter Kuiper and Andrew Horowitz, team KUBO USA that is, with second of the left Jan Vellekoop with PDI Screens
Fred van Veldhoven and Richard van de Sande, Certhon
Fred van Veldhoven and Richard van de Sande, Certhon
Morris Brink and Wil Lammers with Ridder are present of course
Morris Brink and Wil Lammers with Ridder are present of course
Time for some bright lights: here are Udo van Slooten, Jake Houweling and Colin Brice with Philips / Signify
Time for some bright lights: here are Udo van Slooten, Jake Houweling and Colin Brice with Philips / Signify
Team Lucchini: Vittorio Genaudo, Matteo Lucchini and Cesar Ghizzi
Team Lucchini: Vittorio Genaudo, Matteo Lucchini and Cesar Ghizzi
The Richel team, consisting of Jean-Philippe Rozé, Aurélien Vieilledent, Barthelemy Richel, Francisco Meza, and Sacha Koessler, are visited by Jose Cristian Fernandez Sanchez with Veggirich. He recently started growing in a Richel greenhouse.
The Richel team, consisting of Jean-Philippe Rozé, Aurélien Vieilledent, Barthelemy Richel, Francisco Meza, and Sacha Koessler, are visited by Jose Cristian Fernandez Sanchez with Veggirich. He recently started growing in a Richel greenhouse.
Frank van der Gelt, COFRA and Michael Ploeg, Dalsem. Dalsem is currently finalising the latest Revol Greens expansion
Frank van der Gelt, COFRA and Michael Ploeg, Dalsem. Dalsem is currently finalising the latest Revol Greens expansion
Team Light4Food: Rene van Haeff, Niels Jacobs, and Bram Kuipers & Annemieke Kuipers van Triple Green Innovation
Team Light4Food: Rene van Haeff, Niels Jacobs, and Bram Kuipers & Annemieke Kuipers van Triple Green Innovation
Nicolas Hubert, Michael Hanan, Louis Brun, Sam Soltaninejad with Sollum Technologies
Nicolas Hubert, Michael Hanan, Louis Brun, Sam Soltaninejad with Sollum Technologies
Ivan Maestroni and Dominic Paulhus with Mabre
Ivan Maestroni and Dominic Paulhus with Mabre
Josh Conley, Lisa McKernan, Michael Still and Dave Bisshop with NextGen Greenhouse
Josh Conley, Lisa McKernan, Michael Still and Dave Bisshop with NextGen Greenhouse
Dave Bisshop is the new guy at N3XT G3N!
Dave Bisshop is the new guy at N3XT G3N!
Jose Manuel, Juan Antonio Garcia, Mike Terry, Elias Alvarez, Javoer Perrez with Armando Alvarez, active in polygreenhouses
Jose Manuel, Juan Antonio Garcia, Mike Terry, Elias Alvarez, Javoer Perrez with Armando Alvarez, active in polygreenhouses
Gerald Adasavage, Teemu Sinko, and Helena and Patrick Borenius with Green Automation
Gerald Adasavage, Teemu Sinko, and Helena and Patrick Borenius with Green Automation
Matt Williams, Jamie Niu, Stephanie Jack Prince Swarav, Frank Renwick, Sari Kamp with Bowery Farming
Matt Williams, Jamie Niu, Stephanie Jack Prince Swarav, Frank Renwick, Sari Kamp with Bowery Farming
Rebecca Haders and Cathy Frank with 80 Acres Farms, showing their new salad kits with clean, indoor grown ingredients
Rebecca Haders and Cathy Frank with 80 Acres Farms, showing their new salad kits with clean, indoor grown ingredients
Kyle Barnett with Signify and Nadav Regev with Eden Green, working together with Robinson Fresh
Kyle Barnett with Signify and Nadav Regev with Eden Green, working together with Robinson Fresh
Clement Laborde and Eric Banneron with Gautier visit the trade show
Clement Laborde and Eric Banneron with Gautier visit the trade show
Luis Trujilo with Hoogendoorn, Denis Dullemans with DLI and Joost Somford with JASA Packaging
Luis Trujilo with Hoogendoorn, Denis Dullemans with DLI and Joost Somford with JASA Packaging
Harry Burman, Rijk Zwaan USA, And Kurt Cornelissen, Hortiplan
Harry Burman, Rijk Zwaan USA, And Kurt Cornelissen, Hortiplan
Corrie Hutchens and Jake Beggin with Local Bounti sharing the news on their Washington and Texas expansion
Corrie Hutchens and Jake Beggin with Local Bounti sharing the news on their Washington and Texas expansion
Marcel Zuidgeest with Zuidkoop was, among other things, responsible for the beautiful vegetable creations on the Dutch pavilion
Marcel Zuidgeest with Zuidkoop was, among other things, responsible for the beautiful vegetable creations on the Dutch pavilion
Christine Paquette, Lance Thompson, and Jen Noymer with Brightfarms, which is expanding in multiple states
Christine Paquette, Lance Thompson, and Jen Noymer with Brightfarms, which is expanding in multiple states
Alex Brown, Sophia Harvey and Roy Parado with vertical farming company Plenty, showing their technology and of course their produce.
Alex Brown, Sophia Harvey and Roy Parado with vertical farming company Plenty, showing their technology and of course their produce.
Daniel Alegria, Tulley Trantham, Jesus Urias with Farmers Best
Daniel Alegria, Tulley Trantham, Jesus Urias with Farmers Best
Look at that floating NatureSweet tomato!
Look at that floating NatureSweet tomato!
Steve Wright, Scott Dault, Buddy Dalton and Emily Dawson with Soli Organic
Steve Wright, Scott Dault, Buddy Dalton and Emily Dawson with Soli Organic
Iva Fidanza, and Tracy Travers with Freeman Herbs
Iva Fidanza, and Tracy Travers with Freeman Herbs
Jess Dillon, Warren Bisshop, Dan Hasson and Elise Loveless with Revol Greens
Jess Dillon, Warren Bisshop, Dan Hasson and Elise Loveless with Revol Greens
The Gotham Greens team was present on the show as well
The Gotham Greens team was present on the show as well
Alberto Gonzalez, Steven Garc, Martin Sandoval and Daniel Cazares with Kingdom Fresh
Alberto Gonzalez, Steven Garc, Martin Sandoval and Daniel Cazares with Kingdom Fresh
Pascal den Heijer with Scr3ens and Roeland van Dijk, VH Systems took a stroll through the flower side of the show
Pascal den Heijer with Scr3ens and Roeland van Dijk, VH Systems took a stroll through the flower side of the show
Donna Bogia, Cali Muittin and Lauren Scott, IFPA
Donna Bogia, Cali Muittin and Lauren Scott, IFPA
James Carew, Trevor Kenkel and Emily Donaldson with Springworks
James Carew, Trevor Kenkel and Emily Donaldson with Springworks
Roger Riehm and Tom Maszak, Blue Creek
Roger Riehm and Tom Maszak, Blue Creek
The Alexander Ranch team
The Alexander Ranch team
Kyle Barnett with Signify and Nadav Regev with Eden Green take a tour around the show
Kyle Barnett with Signify and Nadav Regev with Eden Green take a tour around the show
Donald Garland with NGS visits several clients at the show
Donald Garland with NGS visits several clients at the show
Eric Douw, Thomas van Dusseldorp, Thomas Wennekes and Andrew Horowitz, team KUBO USA that is
Eric Douw, Thomas van Dusseldorp, Thomas Wennekes and Andrew Horowitz, team KUBO USA that is
Thomas Larssen with CEAd, active in greenhouse / CEA design consultancy
Thomas Larssen with CEAd, active in greenhouse / CEA design consultancy
Rob Wiese with PB tec was visiting the show
Rob Wiese with PB tec was visiting the show
On her way to the floral stands is Jorien Plak-Schouten, Havatec
On her way to the floral stands is Jorien Plak-Schouten, Havatec
Dennis de Zeeuw, with DQ Horti Soluciones mainly active in the Mexican horticulture
Dennis de Zeeuw, with DQ Horti Soluciones mainly active in the Mexican horticulture
Andre van der Stoel with Industrial Product Solutions is present at well
Andre van der Stoel with Industrial Product Solutions is present at well
Spotted: Mitchel van der Drift with Mountain High Greenhouses
Spotted: Mitchel van der Drift with Mountain High Greenhouses
Joe Farinacci and Benjamin George with BFG Supply. The company is opening a new warehouse outside Dallas, in Sanger, by the end of the year.
Joe Farinacci and Benjamin George with BFG Supply. The company is opening a new warehouse outside Dallas, in Sanger, by the end of the year.
Sal Sappa, Growspan, is here for the first time and is having a good show
Sal Sappa, Growspan, is here for the first time and is having a good show
Henk Verbakel, Havecon, on the lookout for more greenhouses to build
Henk Verbakel, Havecon, on the lookout for more greenhouses to build
Abe Wiebe with Universal Fabricating and Rob de Wit with Bom Group, discussing whether a Canadian flag would be a good addition to the Dutch and US ones.
Abe Wiebe with Universal Fabricating and Rob de Wit with Bom Group, discussing whether a Canadian flag would be a good addition to the Dutch and US ones.
David Judah with Legacy Labor
David Judah with Legacy Labor
Rob Peeters, Nature Fresh Farms, visits Udo van Slooten & Ries Neuteboom, Signify
Rob Peeters, Nature Fresh Farms, visits Udo van Slooten & Ries Neuteboom, Signify
Two times Toine - what a coincedence! Toine Overgaag with Westerlay Orchids and Toine van der Knaap with St Davids Hydroponics visit Fred van Veldhoven and Richard van de Sande with Certhon
Two times Toine - what a coincedence! Toine Overgaag with Westerlay Orchids and Toine van der Knaap with St Davids Hydroponics visit Fred van Veldhoven and Richard van de Sande with Certhon
Cees Kortekaas shines bright in the light provided by Nick Boelen, Agrolux
Cees Kortekaas shines bright in the light provided by Nick Boelen, Agrolux
Kees Rodenburg with Enza Zaden, visits Bas Duijvesteijn with van der Hoeven
Kees Rodenburg with Enza Zaden, visits Bas Duijvesteijn with van der Hoeven
Michael DuPuis, Antonio Escobar, Luis Rodriguez, and Clarisa Batiz with Divine Flavor.
Michael DuPuis, Antonio Escobar, Luis Rodriguez, and Clarisa Batiz with Divine Flavor.
Brandon Cruz, Christian Cruz, and Jorge Cruz with Perlag Imports, vegetable grower in Mexico.
Brandon Cruz, Christian Cruz, and Jorge Cruz with Perlag Imports, vegetable grower in Mexico.
Jocelyn Mastronardi, Khalil Issa, Spencer Lightfoot, Krysta Markham and Ray Wowryk with Nature Fresh Farms are proudly showing Sweet Snaps, a brand new sweet pepper product.
Jocelyn Mastronardi, Khalil Issa, Spencer Lightfoot, Krysta Markham and Ray Wowryk with Nature Fresh Farms are proudly showing Sweet Snaps, a brand new sweet pepper product.
Sweet Snaps.
Sweet Snaps.
Team Sakata North America. From left to right: Moto Iwamoto, Matt Linder, Justin Davis, Isabel Fuenzalida, and Sal Hurtado.
Team Sakata North America. From left to right: Moto Iwamoto, Matt Linder, Justin Davis, Isabel Fuenzalida, and Sal Hurtado.
Team Mucci Farms is promoting Savorries. These sweet strawberry tomatoes were launched earlier this year.
Team Mucci Farms is promoting Savorries. These sweet strawberry tomatoes were launched earlier this year.
Savorries tomatoes grown by Mucci Farms in Canada.
Savorries tomatoes grown by Mucci Farms in Canada.
A new purple tomato on display at the Red Sun Farms booth. The tomato is genetically modified and contains more nutrition than traditional red tomatoes.
A new purple tomato on display at the Red Sun Farms booth. The tomato is genetically modified and contains more nutrition than traditional red tomatoes.
Team Red Sun Farms is surrounded by greenhouse grown tomatoes and peppers.
Team Red Sun Farms is surrounded by greenhouse grown tomatoes and peppers.
Carlos Ruiz and Benjamin Martin with Cravo Equipment discuss a new low-cost motorized rain shelter.
Carlos Ruiz and Benjamin Martin with Cravo Equipment discuss a new low-cost motorized rain shelter.
An overview of the show floor.
An overview of the show floor.
Allie Coombs and JC Myers with SunFed.
Allie Coombs and JC Myers with SunFed.
Convention center entrance.
Convention center entrance.
A medley pack with mini cucumbers. The light colored cukes have a thinner skin and less bitter taste. Expected to be in stores in a few months.
A medley pack with mini cucumbers. The light colored cukes have a thinner skin and less bitter taste. Expected to be in stores in a few months.
Team Windset Farms in full force.
Team Windset Farms in full force.
AMORE sweet tomatoes on the vine are hand picked.
AMORE sweet tomatoes on the vine are hand picked.
Nathan Dorn with farm-ng is at the show to promote Amiga, an all-electric robot.
Nathan Dorn with farm-ng is at the show to promote Amiga, an all-electric robot.
YUM YUMS cherry tomatoes from Windset Farms have vibrant colors.
YUM YUMS cherry tomatoes from Windset Farms have vibrant colors.
Team Pure Flavor!
Team Pure Flavor!
Pure Flavor launched its third greenhouse grown melon Oronai.
Pure Flavor launched its third greenhouse grown melon Oronai.
Team CPMA is happy to be in California. Although one booth visitor seems to be less happy as he is being eaten by a black bear.
Team CPMA is happy to be in California. Although one booth visitor seems to be less happy as he is being eaten by a black bear.
Team Oppy proudly shows a new compostable avocado pack. From left to right: Garland Perkins, Shea Rogers, Kevin Bratt, Ben Vallejo and Kelsey Van Lissum.
Team Oppy proudly shows a new compostable avocado pack. From left to right: Garland Perkins, Shea Rogers, Kevin Bratt, Ben Vallejo and Kelsey Van Lissum.
The Driscoll's booth is busy until the very end.
The Driscoll's booth is busy until the very end.
Amy Daniel, Val Shepler, Micah Weiss, and David Daniel with Fall Creek Farms & Nursery.
Amy Daniel, Val Shepler, Micah Weiss, and David Daniel with Fall Creek Farms & Nursery.
The Future Tech Pavilion.
The Future Tech Pavilion.
Dan Chi with Four Growers, the harvest robot that's also made suitable for cucumbers
Dan Chi with Four Growers, the harvest robot that's also made suitable for cucumbers
IGS was present on the show but we juuuuuust missed out on them
IGS was present on the show but we juuuuuust missed out on them
Miguel Jordao with Gardin, showing the sensor application that provides information to the Gardin Platform
Miguel Jordao with Gardin, showing the sensor application that provides information to the Gardin Platform
Waren Russell with Moleaer. The company just opened a Spanish division.
Waren Russell with Moleaer. The company just opened a Spanish division.
Suzanne Pruitt of the Indoor Ag-Con show team. The Indoor Ag-Con takes place from March 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, and focuses on indoor / vertical farming, and controlled environment agriculture in the US .
Suzanne Pruitt of the Indoor Ag-Con show team. The Indoor Ag-Con takes place from March 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, and focuses on indoor / vertical farming, and controlled environment agriculture in the US .
Augustin Lorenzo and Michele Pavano of P.TRE do a lot of business in US and will be present at the show in November
Augustin Lorenzo and Michele Pavano of P.TRE do a lot of business in US and will be present at the show in November
The Tech Accelerator Pavilion. 
The Tech Accelerator Pavilion. 
Nick Villari and Sarah Noernberg with Kalera, looking forward to the future with the new investment being made in the company
Nick Villari and Sarah Noernberg with Kalera, looking forward to the future with the new investment being made in the company
Topline had a busy stand who were interested in their range of vegetables.
Topline had a busy stand who were interested in their range of vegetables.
Meraki are berry growers and exporters from Mexico.
Meraki are berry growers and exporters from Mexico.
The Planasa team answered all the questions of visitors who wanted to know about new plant varieties.
The Planasa team answered all the questions of visitors who wanted to know about new plant varieties.
Youngstown are vertically integrated growers, packers and shippers who also make fruit and other juices.
Youngstown are vertically integrated growers, packers and shippers who also make fruit and other juices.
These first-time exhibitors Produce Team from Mexico found the interest from US retail buyers very good.
These first-time exhibitors Produce Team from Mexico found the interest from US retail buyers very good.
RJ Malfonado, Steven Garza and Daniel Cazares, export tomatoes and dry veg from Mexico to US.
RJ Malfonado, Steven Garza and Daniel Cazares, export tomatoes and dry veg from Mexico to US.
The Dutch embassy hosted drinks in the evening. Caroline Berenschot Feitel welcomed the guests and informed them about the activities of the embassy
The Dutch embassy hosted drinks in the evening. Caroline Berenschot Feitel welcomed the guests and informed them about the activities of the embassy
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Jan Vellekoop, PDI and Mike Honders with FoodVentures, finding each other at the embassy meeting in Anaheim. They debated a missing iPad, which btw is still missing.
Jan Vellekoop, PDI and Mike Honders with FoodVentures, finding each other at the embassy meeting in Anaheim. They debated a missing iPad, which btw is still missing.
That's a wrap! HortiDaily editor Arlette, and Freshplaza editors Clayton and Marieke strike a pose as well.
That's a wrap! HortiDaily editor Arlette, and Freshplaza editors Clayton and Marieke strike a pose as well.