Regenerative Agriculture Tour Draws Nearly 90 Industry Professionals
Elevated Foods and IFPA hosted the second annual tour at the 2026 Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Organic Food
Elevated Foods and IFPA convened nearly 90 growers, retailers, suppliers, foodservice buyers and other industry professionals for the second annual Regenerative Agriculture Tour. The guided show-floor tour featured nine exhibiting organizations, five of which were new to the tour this year.
Why it matters
The tour reflects continued growth in interest in regenerative agriculture across the produce sector. Its organizers say broader understanding of these practices among retailers and shoppers can benefit small- to mid-sized family growers.
Nine exhibiting organizations, including Bee Better Certified, GLOBALG.A.P. North America and Naturipe Farms, took part in the tour. Five of the nine exhibitors were first-time participants, and the tour drew nearly 90 industry attendees.
The players
Elevated Foods
Elevated Foods is a company founded in 2022 that co-hosted the tour, with its launch initiatives funded by a USDA Advancing Markets for Producers grant program.
IFPA
The International Fresh Produce Association is the produce industry trade group that co-led the Regenerative Agriculture Tour with Elevated Foods.
Oasis Date
Oasis Date is North America's largest grower and processor of Medjool dates and was among the tour's nine exhibitors.
The details
Attendees toured the show floor with guided stops at companies working on soil health, resource management, grower engagement and sustainability measurement. The tour was led by IFPA, Elevated Foods founder and CEO Steve Brazeel, and Vice President of Sales Paul Kneeland.
Timeline
2022: Elevated Foods is founded.
2026: The second annual Regenerative Agriculture Tour is held at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando, Florida.
Market Landscape
The tour's launch initiatives are funded through the USDA Advancing Markets for Producers grant program, linking the event to federal support for producer market development. Its focus on connecting growers with retailers and foodservice buyers reflects the produce sector's broader push to bring regenerative practices into mainstream supply chains.
Shoppers may encounter more produce marketed with regenerative practices as retailers and suppliers build greater understanding of these methods. The tour's emphasis on small- to mid-sized family growers suggests that wider retail awareness could influence which growers gain shelf space.
The takeaway
Regenerative agriculture is gaining attention across the produce supply chain, and retailers and shoppers who learn more about these practices may help support family growers. Readers interested in the topic can watch how these conversations develop at industry events.
Further reading
Explore more on Organic Food to see how regenerative practices fit into the wider organic market.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Perishable News.
