Month: April 2017

Held each year in conjunction with the United Fresh convention, the Reception Honoring Women in Produce recognizes the contributions of all women working in the produce industry, and selects one individual to share their personal experience of service. This year marks the 20th anniversary of this special event. …

The National Mango Board (NMB) has named Valda Coryat as the NMB’s new Director of Marketing. Valda will help strengthen the board’s marketing programs and drive mango consumption and awareness in the U.S. As director, Valda will oversee all NMB marketing and public relations initiatives for consumer, nutrition, retail and foodservice programs, as well as lead trade show and website communications. …

Erik Mettler, acting Deputy Commissioner for Foods and Veterinary Medicine, Richard Ball, New York’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets, and Joseph Corby, Executive Director of the Association of Food and Drug Officials, talk about the evolution of this federal-state partnership in protecting the safety of the food supply. …

Eight of the country's most exciting chefs and foodservice professionals representing an array of culinary styles and backgrounds will be honored this June as part of the United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program. Sponsored by PRO*ACT LLC, and now in its tenth year, the program honors chefs and their companies for their innovative and influential use of fresh produce in the culinary arts. Winners will be honored guests at the United Fresh 2017 convention and trade show, June 13-15 in Chicago. …