Viva Fresh reflections recall path to success

2021-04-15T15:15:12+00:00April 15th, 2021|Attendees, Exhibitors, News, Press Release|

By Tom Karst, The Packer. April 7, 2021 If 2020 delivered a punch to the industry gut with the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Viva Fresh Expo delivered a needed counter-punch. With its March 26-27 Viva Fresh Expo, the Texas International Produce Association pulled off the first major in-person industry gathering since the pandemic began. The [...]

Update on Mask Mandate

2021-03-08T17:29:20+00:00March 8th, 2021|Attendees, News, Press Release|

With the announcement that Governor Abbott  will rescind the mandatory mask order effective on March 10th, some have asked how this will affect Viva Fresh. Viva Fresh will continue to be a masked event Viva will adhere to all current safety plans Trade show and events will be mask-mandatory, except designated “mask optional” areas. The Gaylord hotel [...]

Viva Fresh Offers New Industry-Wide Scholarship For Students

2019-07-23T16:43:12+00:00July 23rd, 2019|Attendees, Exhibitors, News, Press Release|

We're proud to launch a new scholarship fund designed especially for families of TIPA members, Viva Fresh exhibitors and sponsor companies. This scholarship program will support support students who intend to pursue a degree or certification relevant to the fresh produce industry. Each year, the Viva Fresh Scholarship will honor a notable figure in produce. [...]

Tomato Suspension Agreement Discussion will be Included as a “Hot Topic”

2019-04-18T20:04:06+00:00April 18th, 2019|Attendees, Exhibitors, News, Press Release|

The 2019 Viva Fresh Produce Expo will host a workshop on Friday, April 26 focusing on the Tomato Suspension Agreement, an item that has become a hot topic during the last six months.  Moderated by Dante Galeazzi, President & CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, a panel of experts will review the history of [...]

DMA Solutions brings Aggies For Fresh Students to Viva Fresh Expo

2019-04-16T19:45:08+00:00April 16th, 2019|Attendees, Exhibitors, News, Press Release|

DALLAS, TX (April 15, 2019) –  For the fifth year, DMA Solutions is proud to send top performing students from Texas A&M University to the Viva Fresh Produce Expo in San Antonio, Texas as a part of the Aggies for Fresh scholarship. With the support of The Almy Family Foundation, students who have demonstrated a [...]

San Antonio Wholesale Produce Market Tour

2019-04-09T21:03:57+00:00April 9th, 2019|Attendees, Exhibitors, News, Press Release|

Mission, Texas; April 1, 2019: The fifth annual Viva Fresh Produce Expo will kick off on Thursday, April 25th with a great opportunity for growers, wholesalers and distributors to tour the San Antonio Wholesale Produce Market (SAWPM).  The SAWPM is a key unified wholesale center for fresh produce and related industries. The SAWPM facility was [...]

Viva Fresh Expo Announces 2019 Education Program

2019-03-05T22:21:26+00:00March 5th, 2019|Attendees, Exhibitors, News, Press Release|

The 2019 Viva Fresh Produce Expo is excited to announce the agenda for this year’s educational sessions.   The lineup will include a wide-range of topics from steps on how to prevent a food-safety crisis to practical applications of the “food as medicine” movement along with retail trends according to Google. “The educational series will highlight [...]

Celebrity Chef Seamus Mullen to Speak about the Transformative Power of Produce at Viva Fresh Expo’s Keynote Luncheon

2019-02-07T22:26:20+00:00February 7th, 2019|Attendees, Exhibitors, News, Press Release|

Seamus Mullen, award-winning New York chef, cookbook author and health and wellness expert will share his own personal healing journey during Viva Fresh Expo’s Keynote Luncheon on Friday, April 26 at the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas. Mullen grew up on an organic farm in Vermont. He first rose to national [...]

Viva Fresh Open Golf Tournament Continues to Expand in 2019

2019-01-28T18:54:56+00:00January 28th, 2019|Attendees, Exhibitors, News, Press Release|

Register now for the 5th annual Viva Fresh Open! Presented by BEBO Distributing, Inc. and Wonderful Citrus, this year’s tournament promises to provide a world class experience, offering networking and entertainment; as well as a great opportunity to support the industry. This year’s charity golf tournament will kick off the 2019 Viva Fresh Produce Expo [...]

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