Show Dates Dec. 2-4, 2026
Show Dates Dec. 2-4, 2026
Collaborate with foodservice leaders and culinary innovators focused on increasing produce consumption through creativity, strategy, and real-world application.
The Ideation Fresh Foodservice Forum brings together chefs, operators, and industry professionals for a collaborative exploration of how fresh produce can play a larger role in foodservice. Through interactive discussions, demonstrations, and case studies, the forum highlights innovative approaches to menu development, merchandising, and consumer engagement.
As foodservice continues to evolve, the opportunity to drive produce consumption through creativity and strategic thinking has never been greater. Attendees will gain actionable insights into how culinary innovation, presentation, and storytelling can influence demand and create new opportunities across the supply chain.
Step away from the trade show floor for a highly curated morning of foodservice intelligence, culinary exploration and real-world application at New York City’s Institute of Culinary Education.
The 2026 NYPS Foodservice Forum brings together leading voices in food trends, consumer behavior, culinary innovation and health-centered cooking for an intimate experience designed specifically for produce and foodservice professionals.
The day moves deliberately from insight to experience: beginning with a look at the forces influencing today’s consumer and tomorrow’s menus; moving into the glass with a live beverage and mixology demonstration; returning to the marketplace for a second perspective on emerging food and cultural trends; and culminating around the table with a multi-course, produce-forward luncheon exploring flavor, technique and the principles of Ayurveda.
Throughout the Forum, attendees will be encouraged to connect the dots between consumer insight, culinary creativity and commercial opportunity, asking not simply what is trending? but what does it mean for the products we grow, sell, specify and put on the menu?
Hosted by The Produce Ambassador Jill Overdorf, the NYPS Foodservice Forum is intentionally limited to just 90 participants, creating an environment for discussion, questions, tasting and meaningful connection with speakers and fellow industry leaders.
Transportation will depart from the Sheraton Hotel beginning at 7:00 a.m., with programming at the Institute of Culinary Education from 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Return transportation to the Sheraton will follow the luncheon.
Come hungry—for ideas, conversation and an entirely different way of looking at produce in foodservice.
The New York Produce Show provides rich educational content and jam-packed networking opportunities.
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