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Registration for OPS 2020 Now Open


General attendee and retailer registration for the fifth annual Organic Produce Summit is now open. OPS 2020, the only event dedicated exclusively to bringing together organic fresh produce, growers and shippers with retailers and buying organizations across the globe, is slated for July 8-9 at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, CA.

With planning of this year’s program underway, OPS 2020 will again feature a sold-out trade show floor featuring over 150 producers of organic fresh produce, networking with over 300 retailers from across North America-----as well as a series of informative and insightful educational sessions and keynote presentations from leaders in the organic fresh produce industry. 

“It’s hard to believe this will be the fifth OPS and it’s a tribute to the entire organic fresh produce industry for their commitment in making the event so successful. We’re grateful for the support our sponsors, exhibitors and the retail and buying communities have shown for OPS and look forward to making OPS 2020 the best ever,” said Susan Canales, president of OPS.  “We are finalizing the educational sessions and have a great lineup of keynote presentations scheduled. Combined with a sold-out trade show, we’ll have an energetic two days of information, education and networking for over 1,600 attendees.”

OPS 2020 will announce one of the event’s Keynote presenters next week, as well as finalized educational sessions in the coming weeks.  Among the educational sessions on tap for OPS 2020 are:

  • The Future of Organic in Foodservice
  • Is Regenerative the “New” Organic?
  • Organic Data Dive and Analysis
  • Labor and it’s Impact Throughout the Organic Supply Chain  
  • How Do Independent Retailers handle Organic?

In addition to the opening of general registration, OPS is pleased to offer approved retailers and direct- to-consumer organizations complimentary registration for OPS 2020. Registration for all approved retailers and buying organizations includes admittance to all OPS activities and events------ opening reception, field tours, educational sessions, keynote presentations and trade show.  Up to three nights of complimentary accommodations is available to retailers when participating in the field tours.