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GOPEX 2023 AGENDA
Join us for the 2023 GOPEX – Global Organic Produce Expo!
GOPEX 2023 is set to draw scores of retailers, grower-shippers, wholesalers, importers, exporters and other decision-makers from across the fresh produce industry. This year, GOPEX will feature the theme: Reaching the Conscious Consumer. Increasingly, consumers make purchasing decisions they believe will improve their health and the health of the planet — while also having a positive social, environmental and economic impact.
From sustainably sourced superfoods to indoor agriculture to imported fruits and vegetables grown by socially and environmentally responsible companies, GOPEX 2023 will gather the organic, social and environmental leaders who are moving fresh fruit and vegetables forward.
Additionally, the popular BizMatch meeting scheduler will be offered throughout the event to pair organics suppliers with qualified retail and wholesale buyers.
Monday, January 30, 2023
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Registration Open |
Location: Center Registration Desk |
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
*Separate registration required
Sponsored by: Trinity Fruit, CMI Orchards,
Mucci Farms & AgSquared |
Location: Buses will transport attendees |
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm |
Dinner on Your Own |
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8:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Opening Reception & Concert Sponsored by: Vitalis Seeds & Internatural Marketing |
Location: Entice Night Club |
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
8:00 am - 8:30 am |
Breakfast |
Seminole Ballroom C-F |
8:30 am - 9:15 am |
Is Food as Medicine the Future of Food? More and more mainstream grocers have launched food as medicine programs. All fresh fruit and vegetables qualify. This session will explore how grocers and suppliers are working together to drive produce sales and improve the health of consumers across the nation. |
Moderator: Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, Former Director, Produce for Better Health Foundation |
9:15 am - 10:15 am |
The Convergence of Indoor and Organics Indoor agriculture uses less resources than outdoor farming, while at the same time, it allows retailers to offer hyper-local produce grown in-store or literally in their backyard. A panel of indoor ag experts and the leading retailers who have embraced vertical and greenhouse farming examine where the dynamic space of CEA is headed. |
Moderator: Tom Stenzel, Executive Director, CEA Alliance |
10:15 am - 10:45 am |
BREAK |
Location: Seminole Foyer |
10:45 - 11:30 am |
The Rise of the Conscious Consumer: Emerging Opportunities for the Produce Industry |
Paul Rice, Founder & CEO of Fair Trade USA, the leading certifier of Fair Trade products in North America |
11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Lunch & Table Topic Discussions Table Topics Include: |
Location: Seminole Ballroom C-F |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
How the U.S. and its southern neighbors ensure fresh produce is always in season |
Moderator: Allison Myers, Chilean Fresh Fruit Association |
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Under the Influence: How social media is driving fresh produce consumption |
Moderator: Leah Halverson, Ten Acre Marketing Panelists: Liz Della Croce, The Lemon Bowl®
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3:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
BizMatch |
Seminole Ballroom A-J |
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Reception Sponsored by: Wholesum |
Hard Rock Pool Deck |
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
8:00 am - 9:30 am |
Breakfast |
Location: Seminole Ballroom C-F |
8:00 am - 9:30 am |
Biz Match |
Location: Seminole Ballroom A-J |
9:30 am |
Expo Open |
Location: Seminole Ballroom B-G |
12:00 pm |
Lunch Served on Expo Floor |
Location: Seminole Ballroom B-G |
2:30 pm |
Expo Closes |