July 23–24, 2026
Monterey, CA
190
The Foodservice Conference - International Fresh Produce Association 2026 is a trade show in Monterey, CA with approximately 190 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Signature features of The Foodservice Conference include:
<cite index="3-14">Approximately 2,200 people attend to connect, learn, and do business</cite> (the event is also marketed as drawing 1,800+ attendees from across the supply chain). <cite index="3-15">More than 80% of attendees make, influence, or recommend purchases</cite>. <cite index="3-27">1,000+ buyers participate, including restaurant, hospitality, and school operators, along with foodservice distributors, chefs, and menu developers</cite>.
Registration is handled online through IFPA. Individual conference registration for 2026 is priced as follows:
Group rates are available: <cite index="1-77,1-78,1-79,1-80">for 5-19 passes, IFPA Members pay $1,175; for 20+ passes, IFPA Members pay $1,005</cite>. <cite index="1-81">Prices are subject to change.</cite> Note that attendees must be registered before booking a hotel room through the official housing provider.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 17, 2026
Venue details coming soon
The Foodservice Conference takes place July 23-24, 2026 in Monterey, California, at the Monterey Conference Center and the Portola Hotel & Spa.
It is designed for the fresh produce foodservice supply chain, including operators, distributors, chefs and menu developers, K-12 school nutrition operators, retail foodservice buyers, grower-shipper-processors, and solutions providers. More than 1,000 buyers participate across restaurant, hospitality, and school segments.
Registration is done online through IFPA. Individual passes are $1,230 for IFPA members and $2,195 for non-members, with an Educator Pass at $220 and a Student Pass at $185. Foodservice distributors, operators, chefs, and retailers may register complimentary; prices are subject to change.
Attendees must first register for the conference, then book through the official housing company, Spargo. Official hotels are located in downtown Monterey, with 2026 rates ranging from about $344 to $469 per night plus applicable taxes; the housing cut-off date is June 30, 2026.
It is the only conference bringing the produce and foodservice industries together, featuring 190+ exhibitors, Buyer Sourcing Meetings, and a K-12 School Foodservice Forum. Around 2,200 people attend, and more than 80% of attendees make, influence, or recommend purchases.
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