Events & Calendar

Where the Industry Meets

Track the showcases, summits, and private CMA operator sessions that move high-velocity produce into retail baskets. We curate the moments where buyers, distributors, and emerging brands align on growth.

Upcoming events

Reserve time with CMA operators, distributors, and produce buyers. Each listing includes context on why it matters for emerging refrigerated brands.

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Oct 24-26, 2025

IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show

Chicago, IL

Largest convergence of grower-shippers, importers, and perimeter category buyers focused on fresh movement.

Jan 14-16, 2026

United Fresh Convention & Expo

San Diego, CA

Education tracks for cold chain performance, prep for FSMA 204, and distributor relationship roundtables.

Mar 5-6, 2026

Organic Produce Summit

Monterey, CA

Showcase of organic innovation with curated retailer meetings and on-farm immersion labs.

Apr 21, 2026

Regional Hub Exchange

Virtual + Atlanta, GA

CMA hub operators share upcoming resets, distributor intake windows, and buyer priorities.

Jun 10-11, 2026

PMA Fresh Summit Series

Denver, CO

Two-day buyer summit featuring perimeter analytics workshops and merchandising showcases.

Aug 18-19, 2026

Cold Chain Technology Forum

Philadelphia, PA

Hands-on demos for monitoring systems, blockchain traceability pilots, and FSMA 204 readiness plans.

Past events archive

August 2025

Perimeter Innovator Lab

Matched 22 emerging brands with five distributor buying groups for pilot rollouts.

May 2025

FSMA 204 Countdown Workshop

Shared traceability templates and implementation scripts with 80+ operators across the CMA network.

February 2025

CMA Buyer Week

Hosted regional buyer pods to align on seasonal resets and co-merchandising programs.

Submit an industry event

Bring your buyer showcase, distributor roundtable, or supply chain innovation lab into the CMA network calendar. We vet every submission to maintain the signal for emerging produce brands.

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