About The Buyers*

Quick Stats

  • 86% have the final say or significant influence over the buying process.
  • 80% come to see new products.
  • 92% believe Fresh Summit is the perfect show for their needs.
  • 43% are regular attendees of Fresh Summit.
  • 65% represent firms with sales greater than $10 million.

What Fresh Summit Buyers Want to See...

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables (domesctic & imported)
  • Fresh-cut/Value-added
  • Organic Produce
  • Floral Products and Services
  • Processed Produce Items
  • Packaging Materials and Services
  • Packaging/Sorting/Sizing Equipment
  • Merchandising/Display Equipment
  • Dried Fruit and Nuts
  • Transportation Services
  • Labeling/Pricing Systems
  • Fresh Herbs
  • Salad Dressing and Sauces

Whom Fresh Summit Buyers Want to Meet

  • Grower-shippers and processors of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers and plants, fresh-cut and value-added commodities, and organic and natural foods
  • Suppliers and manufacturers of packaging, equipment, labeling, transportation, merchandising, and technology services
  • Representatives from: 1) Marketing, trade, and promotional organizations, 2) Government agencies and minis, and 3) Educational institutions

*Source: 2008 Fresh Summit Attendee Survey Report