{"id":188,"date":"2026-05-06T19:59:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/centers\/?page_id=188"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T19:33:03","slug":"united-fresh-produce-executive-development-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/centers\/fimp\/programs\/united-fresh-produce-executive-development-program\/","title":{"rendered":"International Fresh Produce Association Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

March 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Program overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) and Cornell University partner to bring the Ivy League to the produce industry through the Produce Executive Development Program. Designed for mid- to senior-level produce industry executives committed to maximizing their strategic planning, business leadership, and executive management skills, the IFPA Program at Cornell provides world-class, executive-level education to all industry members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who should attend?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This program is designed for mid- to senior-level produce executives. If you are in a leadership position, looking for one, and\/or involved in your company’s strategic planning and execution, this program is for you. The maximum class size for the program is 40 participants to ensure a dynamic, yet intimate learning environment for participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sessions and presentations are augmented with guest speakers, case studies, simulation, working groups, and discussion. Key topics covered are: today’s food retailing climate, competitive strategy development, branding strategies for the produce industry, team dynamics, decision making, best-in-class produce strategies, negotiation, conflict resolution, new product development strategies, strategies for growth in today’s food industry, global food industry trends and strategies, survival guide to finance in strategic planning, and supply chain effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lodging, meals, materials and excursions are included in the program cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n