The Chefs'​ Warehouse’s Post

Our team went to the fields in Monterey, California — touring local farms and exploring produce trends at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Foodservice Conference. We spent the week with our local farm partners to better understand how seasonal produce takes shape long before it hits the kitchen prep table. We visited The Wonderful Company seedless lemon ranch, walked through cabbage and lettuce fields at Hitchcock Farms, Inc., and toured Church Brothers Farms to watch the packaging magic happen. This experience gave us fresh insight into the produce landscape, from varietal innovation to the supply trends shaping menu development. We’re always learning, and always grateful for the farmers who bring these ingredients to life.