10th Organic Produce Summit Draws 200+ Exhibitors in Monterey

10th Annual Organic Produce Summit Marks Decade of Growth With Expanded Format and 200+ Exhibitors 

MONTEREY, California — July 17, 2026 — The 10th annual Organic Produce Summit (OPS) concluded its milestone edition in Monterey, California this week, drawing more than 200 exhibitors of certified organic fruits and vegetables alongside retail buyers, supply chain partners, and industry stakeholders — underscoring the sustained expansion of the organic food and beverages sector across North American retail and foodservice channels. 

The event, held at the Monterey Conference Center, is the only dedicated organic produce trade show in North America. Since its inaugural edition in 2016 — when the summit launched with 70 booths and approximately 500 attendees — OPS has grown substantially in both scale and scope, reflecting the deepening integration of certified organic produce into mainstream retail distribution across the United States. 

This year's summit featured an expanded three-day format, a departure from the traditional two-day structure. The new Tuesday program introduced networking and experiential activations including golf, wine tasting, and a women's networking event. Wednesday offered retail buyer field tours, educational sessions, and an outdoor opening reception overlooking Old Fisherman's Wharf. Thursday's program comprised additional educational sessions followed by the afternoon trade show, which drew steady and consistent floor traffic throughout the day. 

The trade show floor featured exhibitors presenting a broad range of certified organic fruits, vegetables, and specialty produce to retail buyers and supply chain decision-makers. Chef demonstrations from the California Table Grape Commission and Bayer Crop Science were also featured, alongside a California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) demonstration. The expanded format and strong attendance reflect growing industry investment in organic produce as a strategic retail category, with brands and growers seeking direct engagement with buyers at scale. 

The 11th annual Organic Produce Summit is scheduled for July 21–23, 2027, in Monterey, California. 

Key Highlights: 

• The 10th annual Organic Produce Summit drew more than 200 exhibitors of certified organic fruits and vegetables to Monterey, California, marking a significant expansion from the event's 2016 launch of 70 booths and approximately 500 attendees. 

• OPS remains the only dedicated organic produce trade show in North America, providing a focused platform for organic growers, distributors, and brands to engage directly with retail buyers and supply chain partners. 

• This year's summit adopted an expanded three-day format for the first time, incorporating new networking programming, retail buyer field tours, educational sessions, and chef demonstrations alongside the core trade show floor. 

• The event's sustained growth trajectory mirrors broader industry momentum, as U.S. organic food sales reached a record USD 76.6 billion in 2025 — growing at 6.8%, more than double the rate of the overall food market — according to the Organic Trade Association's 2026 Organic Market Report. 

Analyst Insight: 

According to analysts at Next Move Strategy Consulting, the global organic food and beverages market is projected to reach USD 399.79 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% from 2025 to 2030. NMSC analysts note that heightened consumer emphasis on natural and organic formulations, growing focus on health and wellness, and rising environmental consciousness are the primary forces propelling market expansion. Industry events such as the Organic Produce Summit serve as a critical barometer of sector confidence, with the scale and format expansion of this year's summit reflecting the increasing strategic priority that retailers and growers assign to certified organic produce within their broader commercial portfolios. 

Industry Outlook: 

The organic food and beverages sector continues to demonstrate resilient and accelerating growth momentum globally, driven by shifting consumer priorities toward health, sustainability, and ingredient transparency. The expansion of North America's premier organic produce trade event — now in its tenth year and growing — signals sustained industry confidence in the long-term commercial viability of certified organic food across mainstream retail channels. As organic produce transitions from a niche category to a mainstream retail staple, continued investment in trade infrastructure, buyer-grower engagement, and supply chain development is expected to remain central to the sector's growth strategy. The global organic food and beverages market is well-positioned to sustain its projected CAGR of 11.6% through 2030, supported by expanding distribution networks, product innovation, and growing consumer willingness to prioritize certified organic options across everyday food categories. 

Source: Fresh Plaza

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Prepared By: Sanyukta Deb