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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>RFP for 2026 GA Grown Pavilion at IFPA Global Produce Floral Show</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="background: white; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; color: #000000;">The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is soliciting bids for the design, development and installation of the Georgia Grown Pavilion, totaling 2,800 square feet for the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show to be held in October 14-16, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. </span></p>
<p><span style="background: white; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; color: #000000;">The successful bidder will work with GFVGA and the GA Department of Agriculture to develop the a Pavilion concept, structure and graphics, including signage, photo panels, etc., present concepts to GFVGA/GaDOA and provide revisions as necessary; upon concept approval, source photography from Georgia Pavilion exhibitors as needed and provide graphic design; recommend and source appropriate GFVGA archived photographs and/or stock photography and place into layouts; present final layout to GFVGA and Pavilion Exhibiting Companies for approval, and incorporate revisions as necessary; provide final art to GFVGA and coordinate through proofing, production, and installation in <span style="font-size: medium; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Helvetica; color: #000000;">Orlando, FL</span>.</span>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Please view the corrected RFP link&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gfvga.org/resource/resmgr/rfp/rfp_-_gagrown_pavilion_-_202.pdf"></a><a href="https://www.gfvga.org/resource/resmgr/rfp/rfp_-_gagrown_pavilion_-_202.pdf">here</a><a href="https://www.gfvga.org/resource/resmgr/rfp/rfp_-_gagrown_pavilion_-_202.pdf">.</a></span></strong>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Helvetica;"><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Please view the responses to questions submitted <a href="https://www.gfvga.org/resource/resmgr/rfp/2026_georgia_grown_pavilion_.pdf">here.</a>&nbsp;</span></strong></span></p>]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>GFVGA Launches Redesigned &quot;Every Bite Counts&quot; Page on Produce Bites Website</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black;">Georgia (Atlanta) — March 1</span></strong><strong><span style="color: black;">9</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black;">, 2025</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black;">— The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is excited to announce the launch of a redesigned "Every Bite Counts" feature on their Produce Bites website.<span class="apple-converted-space"></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: black;">As part of an ongoing effort to make the website more engaging and easier to navigate, this important section has undergone a major redesign, featuring streamlined content and an updated visual style.<span class="apple-converted-space"></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: black;">The primary goal of the redesign was to streamline navigation for visitors. Now, the important information in the ‘Every Bite Counts’ section can be accessed on a single landing page where visitors can effortlessly click through to each content area, enhancing their browsing experience and encouraging deeper exploration of the site.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: black;">"The updated 'Every Bite Counts' section is more than just a functional improvement—it's a complete evolution of the user experience," said Samantha Kilgore, CMO, GFVGA "By creating a seamless navigation flow and revamping the design, we’re excited to help our visitors discover the essential role of Georgia-grown produce."</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: black;">"We're proud of the work we've done in reimagining this part of the website," said Brooke Holman, Account Director, TPI "The design improvements are intended to not only make the site more intuitive but also more visually compelling – helping to better communicate the organization’s mission and encourage consumers to visit their favorite grocery stores to find Georgia grown fruits and vegetables. <span class="apple-converted-space"></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: black;">This update to the "Every Bite Counts" section is just one step in an ongoing campaign to elevate the Produce Bites platform. GFVGA and The Partnership look forward to continuing to enhance the website’s functionality and design to further promote the benefits of fresh, locally grown produce.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: black;">“Agriculture is the number one industry in Georgia, and our farmers produce over $2 billion of fresh produce each year.” said Chris Butts, Executive Vice President, GFVGA. “This new refreshed site will help us tell our story of how every bite of fresh fruits and vegetables impacts our local community, our economy and our health.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: black;">For more information, visit https://producebites.com/every-bite-counts/.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black;">About GFVGA: </span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: black;"><br /> The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA) is a non-profit trade association representing Georgia's fruit and vegetable farmers. GFVGA works to support, educate, and advocate for the state's growers through initiatives that promote sustainable practices, quality produce, and the state's agricultural impact.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Helvetica; color: black;">###</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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