PMA Foodservice Conference And Expo Coming July 29-31

Newark, Del., — Produce and foodservice professionals will connect and explore industry trends to bring more fresh fruits and vegetables to foodservice plates during PMA’s Foodservice Conference and Expo, July 29- 31.

Conference speakers include:

• Jonah Berger, Professor, Wharton School of Business at The University of Pennsylvania will discuss how to effectively market products to suite consumers’ wants and needs.
• Bob Whitaker, Chief Science & Technology Officer, Produce Marketing Association, Lance Donny, CEO, On Farm, Robert Stovicek, President, Primus Labs and Chef Kyong Carroll, Executive Chef, Bon Appetit@Google will explore the latest best practices in food safety to develop a trusted brand. Tim York, CEO, Markon Cooperative Inc. will be the moderator of this session.
• Patty Johnson, Global Food and Drink Analyst, Mintel, Carol Christensen, Director of Institutional Advancement, Monell and Chef Tony Baker, Montrio Bistro will explain what’s driving consumers’ interest in different ingredients, techniques and flavors.
• Richard Blais, Celebrity Chef, Juniper and Ivy, will share insider tips on today’s menu and dining trends and where they’re headed in the future.

Event Dates and Time:

Center for Growing Talent by PMA (CGTbyPMA) Activities:

• Bocce for Talent Tournament: Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PT
• Joe Nucci Memorial Golf Tournament: Thursday, July 28, 2016, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. PT
• 5K Race for Talent: Saturday, July 30, 2016, 6:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m. PT
• Women's Fresh Perspectives Reception: Saturday, July 30, 2016, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PT

Hands on Fruit and Vegetable Training: Friday, July 29, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. PT

Opening Reception: Friday, July 29, 2016, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PT

Educational Program: Saturday, July 30, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PT

Foodservice Expo: Sunday, July 31, 2016, 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT

 

To see the full schedule visit pma.com/foodservice/schedule.

Chefs bringing tasteful experience:

Chefs will deliver fresh insight and share inspiring dishes as expert speakers and program leaders, strolling lunch contributors, and exhibitor participants.  

Some of the chefs sharing creative recipes out on the expo floor can be found at the Mucci Farms, Pero Family Farms, Sunkist Growers, Ippolito International, Mann’s Fresh Vegetables, and Pulmuone USA, Wildwood Foods booths.

Event Location:

 Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

1 Old Golf Course Road

Monterey, CA 93940

Learn more about this event at http://www.pma.com/events/foodservice.  

About Produce Marketing Association (PMA)

Produce Marketing Association is the leading trade association representing companies from every segment of the global produce and floral supply chain. PMA helps members grow by providing connections that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. For more information, visit www.pma.com.

Source: Produce Marketing Association (PMA)