Tag Archives: PMA
United Fresh to Move Forward as Merger Talks End
Statement from David Krause, Chairman of the Board, and Ron Midyett, Chairman-Elect: “Based on input from many of our members, the United Fresh Board … Continue reading
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PMA Statement Regarding the PMA and UFPA merger
Mike O’Brien, co-chair of the joint task force leading Produce Marketing Association’s and United Fresh Produce Association’s merger discussions, today issued the following statement: … Continue reading
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PMA’s new guide offers blueprint for standardizing fresh produce EDI
A new guide created by Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Supply Chain Efficiencies Committee is designed specifically to help companies in the fresh produce industry … Continue reading
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PMA Commends Senate’s Passage of the 2012 Farm Bill
Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO of Produce Marketing Association, today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate’s passage of the 2012 … Continue reading
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PMA Applauds Efforts of the Alliance for Food and Farming
Bryan Silbermann, president and CEO of Produce Marketing Association, today issued the following statement in response to the release of the Environmental Working Group’s … Continue reading
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PMA Comments on USDA’s Pesticide Data Program Report
Joe Pezzini, COO of Ocean Mist Farms in Castroville, Calif., member of Produce Marketing Association’s board of directors and chairman of PMA’s Food Safety, … Continue reading
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PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo to Focus on Consumer-Driven Solutions
Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Foodservice Conference & Exposition, July 20-22 in Monterey, Calif., USA, combines the essential ingredients to help the foodservice industry understand … Continue reading
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PMA Calls for Industry Leaders to Volunteer
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is now seeking members from across the global fresh produce supply chain for a variety of volunteer opportunities that will … Continue reading
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PMA in favor of USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Kathy Means, vice president of government relations and public affairs for Produce Marketing Association (PMA), has issued the following statement in response to the … Continue reading
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The 2012 N.G.A. Show Concludes as the Largest in the Association’s History
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) 2012 N.G.A. Show in Las Vegas met important milestones and fulfilling its promise as the place to be “Where … Continue reading
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Independent Grocers To Focus on Real Issues at the 2012 N.G.A. Show
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) is gearing up for the 2012 N.G.A Show, which begins this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual four-day … Continue reading
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Produce Pavilion at the N.G.A. Show to Showcase Top Produce Companies
The 2012 N.G.A. Show will feature a new collaboration with The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) that will bring together more than 20 produce companies … Continue reading
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Contributing to Public Safety
Food safety in the produce industry continues to be top of mind for consumers and industry leaders. That is why the Newark, Del.-based Produce … Continue reading
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Inside information
Entering the New Year, supermarkets face a myriad of challenges, from pricing pressure to increased channel competition to constantly changing technologies—just to name a few. Remaining successful has never been more difficult. Continue reading
Posted in 2012 01 Article Archives, Cover Stories
PMA Foundation Announces Two Speakers for the Leadership Symposium
Business leaders in the produce industry who attend the 2012 Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Foundation for Industry Talent Leadership Symposium will gain expert counsel … Continue reading
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Innovation, Growth And Productivity to Highlight 20th PMA Foundation for Industry Talent Leadership Symposium
Business leaders across the produce industry are continually looking to enhance their business strategies, challenge themselves with innovative solutions for growth and productivity and … Continue reading
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PMA Research Shows that Packaging of Fresh Produce Influences Purchasing Behavior
The latest research from the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) shows that packaging of fresh produce plays a critical role in consumer preference and that … Continue reading
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An Independent Voice: Learning and networking in Vegas
The upcoming NGA Show will offer expanded educational opportunities and partnerships. By Jane Olszeski Tortola For independent grocers small and large, the must-attend event … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 11 Article Archives, Columns
Produce for a greater good
Growers and shippers put their best foot forward during the Produce Marketing Association’s annual Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition. As the produce industry … Continue reading
Posted in 2011 11 Article Archives, Focus on Fresh
