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TIPA announces keynote speaker for Viva Fresh 2023
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The holiday season seems the perfect time for the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) to talk about the dabbing Santa sweater guy with the announcement of their 2023 Viva Fresh Expo keynote speaker; Charlie Jabaley.
Viva Fresh delivers first in-person produce event
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For the first in-person event in a year, the Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh Expo had three key objectives: get people together — while addressing safety issues — and let them do business.
VIVA Fresh golf tournament returns
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Like many annual events over the past twelve months, the Viva Fresh Open paused in 2020 while the world coped with an unforeseen pandemic.
Texas produce outlook: It’s bad, with assessments ongoing
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Extreme low temperatures, power outages, gas shortages, and ice-covered roadways threaten crops and logistics across Texas.
Viva Fresh 2021 moves forward as hybrid in-person, virtual event
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Following months of internal discussions and planning, as well as extensive polling of exhibitors and retail-foodservice attendees, our findings suggested there was not only the ability but also a strong preference to move forward with certain in-person experiences (with an emphasis on safety) yet balancing the concerns of today’s world by providing content and engagement opportunities in the on-line space as well.
Viva Fresh cancels 2020 show, moves forward with 2021 in Dallas
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Going forward, the 2021 Viva Fresh Expo is scheduled for March 23-28, 2021 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
Texas Produce Industry Leaders Inducted into Hall of Fame
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These individuals are acknowledged as trailblazers and innovators, enduring the trials and tribulations for decades that make a life in the fresh produce world.
Check in with the Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge
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Everyone's at least 20 pounds down, but there's more to the story.
TIPA’s In Bloom plans networking events for women in Texas produce
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MISSION, TX—Women in Texas produce have a new networking organization, In Bloom. I talked with April Flowers of Lone Star Citrus Growers about In Bloom's mission, and upcoming events.
Four industry members take the Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge
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Follow along as Tommy Wilkins, Ed Bertaud, Jed Murray and Michelle Cortez work with Dr. Ian Smith to tailor a clean eating plan with a foundation in fresh produce. Final results of the challenge will be presented at the Viva Fresh Keynote Luncheon.