DAY ONE AT THE 2025 IFPA CONVENTION

 


IFPA CEO Cathy Burns delivered an excellent state of the industry address to over 1,000 Produce Industry leaders at the opening breakfast followed by a riveting presentation that covered all of the critical issues facing the Fresh Produce industry in 2025.





Subjects ranged from Trump Tariffs to A/I Technology, Labor shortages and ICE RAIDS to lobbying efforts to make food our medicine and reduce the dependence on big pharma.


The fifty minute conversation brought Produce industry leaders up to date on efforts in the past year since the last IFPA event in Atlanta, Georgia in October of 2024.


The presentation left the audience reassured that our leader has a firm grasp on Fresh Produce Industry needs and a roadmap to solve the pressing issues of these turbulent times.



By Will Cavan

Publisher / Host

DMI MEDIA / AGRIMUNDO.tv


October 26, 2025

Anaheim, California 





Will Cavan and his wingman Sebastian Cavan at the opening day of the 2025 IFPA GLOBAL FRESH PRODUCE SHOW in Anaheim, California home of the ACC (Anaheim Convention Center)









These are not dollhouses … rather they are very effective cubicles for private conversations among perspective customers and a quiet spot to recharge both attendees and their electronic equipment.













Berries and lots of them were on the menu at the inaugural breakfast….





















IFPA CEO Cathy Burns delivers her state of the industry presentation on day one 1️⃣ of the 2025 IFPA GLOBAL FRESH PRODUCE SHOW at the ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER in beautiful Anaheim, California 

























With TEAM DIMUTO and PQF owner German Vucetich , a Peruvian Mango exporter along with Will Cavan of DMI MEDIA / AGRIMUNDO.tv



















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