Registration is now open for Organic Produce Summit 2026, the annual U.S. trade event dedicated exclusively to organic fresh produce. The 10th edition will take place in Monterey, California, expanding its exhibition footprint and introducing a new dedicated zone for allied service providers and supply chain partners. The announcement was published on 16 February 2026.

The anniversary edition signals how the organic produce sector has evolved from a grower-focused gathering into a broader retail supply chain platform.

What Is Organic Produce Summit 2026?

Organic Produce Summit is an annual trade event centred on certified organic fruits and vegetables. It connects growers, retailers, buyers, distributors, service providers and commodity associations within a focused sourcing and category planning environment.

The event combines a trade exhibition with educational sessions, networking programs and retailer field tours.

Key facts

  • Registration for Organic Produce Summit 2026 is open

  • Event marks its 10th anniversary

  • Location: Monterey, California

  • Expanded trade show floor confirmed

  • New exhibition zone for allied service providers

  • Third networking-focused day added

  • Event app available for planning and content access

How Is The 2026 Format Changing?

For the first time, the event will include a dedicated exhibition space upstairs in the Steinbeck Ballroom for allied service providers, supply chain partners and commodity boards.

This addition broadens the summit’s scope beyond growers and shippers to include packaging, logistics and service infrastructure stakeholders.

The trade show floor itself will also expand to accommodate wider industry representation.

Why Does This Matter For Retail Supply Chains?

Organic produce has become structurally embedded in supermarket assortments. Retailers now manage organic categories through long-term sourcing agreements, traceability systems and certification frameworks.

The expansion of the summit reflects growing coordination needs between growers, distributors and retailers, particularly as sustainability metrics and inventory precision become more central to procurement decisions.

What Industry Trends are reflected?

The summit’s growth aligns with several broader developments:

  • Increased retailer investment in organic private label

  • Greater supply chain integration and transparency

  • Rising importance of logistics partners in fresh categories

  • Formalisation of organic category planning

Trade platforms are increasingly structured around full ecosystem collaboration rather than single-segment representation.

What comes next?

With registration now open, industry participants will begin preparing for the 2026 edition in Monterey, California. As one of the established US trade events focused on organic produce, the summit is expected to draw growers, retailers and service providers planning seasonal programmes and category strategies.

The expanded format signals continued integration across sourcing, logistics and retail planning, reinforcing the role of specialised US trade events in shaping fresh produce supply chain coordination.