Foodservice Conference Buyer Sourcing Meetings

This unique opportunity, like speed dating, allows foodservice produce suppliers to connect face-to-face with foodservice operators and distributors, opening the door for more in-depth conversations in the future. For exhibitors, this is a great way to drive traffic to your booth. 

Each participating supplier company will have 8-minute meetings with each participating buyer company. Space is limited and spots will be filled with an ultimate goal of including a diverse mix of produce suppliers and buyers. 

Click below to indicate your interest in participating in the Foodservice Buyer Sourcing Meetings as a supplier so a member of IFPA staff can reach out to you.

Apply to Participate

When and where:

All meetings will take place onsite in Monterey, California on Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 9:00 am - 12:45 pm, including an exclusive networking lunch, just for participants! 

Cost to Participate:

This is an exclusive, IFPA members-only opportunity for produce growers and suppliers. 

• Exhibitors, IFPA Members: US $2,450 (in addition to your booth cost)
• *Non-Exhibitors, IFPA Members:  US $5,500  

Benefits of participating in the Buyer Sourcing Meetings:

• 16 meetings with foodservice buyers 
• Your company profile and company contact information included in the program booklet and distributed ahead of the event to all participants, including all participating foodservice operators/distributors 
• Access to contact information for the main representative of all foodservice operator/distributor companies participating in the Sourcing Meetings program 
• Access to the exclusive, Sourcing Meetings participant-only lunch immediately following the program (included in program timing) 
• *Complimentary Registrations for Non-Exhibitors: 
  • Two complimentary registrations to The 2025 Foodservice Conference for non-exhibitors 

*Please note that the Sourcing Meetings program is limited to a maximum of two supplier company representatives total, both of whom must be registered for the 2025 Foodservice Conference.