From global flavors to fiber and protein, Melissa’s helps retailers turn food trends into produce sales.
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2026 — Retailers have no shortage of trends to watch. The challenge is turning them into displays and assortments that shoppers want to bring home. At the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, Oct. 14–16 in Orlando, Melissa’s will fill Booth 2571 with standout products and merchandising ideas to get buyers thinking about what’s next for their stores.
Melissa’s Season’s Best Stadium display brings football season to the produce department, with USA-grown Baby Dutch potatoes and specialty onions in the starting lineup. Baby Dutch Yellow® Potatoes are the MVP—made for loaded “nachos”, crispy wedges and air-fried goodies. The stadium theme gives retailers a winning idea to showcase these crowd-pleasing favorites.
Multicultural merchandising comes to life throughout Melissa’s booth. Fruit is a traditional offering on Día de los Muertos altars, making Freaky Fruit® a natural fit for the celebration. Paired with Ofrenda popcorn—named for “offering”—Melissa’s altar display shows retailers how to bring the occasion into the produce department in a meaningful, fun way. That same approach carries through Melissa’s Lunar New Year and Indian cooking sets, bringing ingredients together around familiar meals and traditions. As the U.S. shopper base becomes more diverse, these displays give retailers ideas for building assortments that better reflect the communities they serve.
Melissa’s plant-based display puts protein, fiber and convenience front and center. As GLP-1 use brings more attention to nutrient-dense foods, organic tofu, Soy Taco, edamame, quinoa and Melissa’s Steamed line—especially Steamed Lentils and Chickpeas—give retailers a timely reason to revisit the category. Paired with fresh produce, these easy meal starters help shoppers eat well without spending more time in the kitchen.
“Shoppers want healthy options, but everyone is short on time and energy,” said Robert Schueller, director of public relations at Melissa’s. “When retailers bring the right ingredients and ideas together, fresh produce becomes an easy answer to ‘What’s for dinner?’”
Visit Melissa’s at Booth 2571 to explore the displays and talk through ideas for your stores. Book an appointment with our team ahead of the show.
About Melissa’s Produce
Melissa's Produce is a leading distributor of specialty fruits and vegetables, offering a wide variety of unique and exotic items to grocery stores and restaurants across the country. The company is committed to providing the freshest, highest-quality produce while continuously innovating and introducing new and exciting products to consumers. Media contact: Robert Schueller, 800.588.0151, www.melissas.com
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