Honoring the Best of the Produce Industry’s Retail Changemakers

Individuals and organizations do incredible work at the retail level to advance the produce industry through increased sales and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Each year, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recognizes these changemakers for their contributions and accomplishments with an Award of Excellence.

IFPA’s Burns to Take Over as CEO; Stenzel Moves to Consulting Role

Cathy Burns, currently Co-CEO of the new International Fresh Produce Association formed by the combination of United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), will become its singular CEO effective March 31.  Tom Stenzel, currently Co-CEO and past President of United Fresh, will move into a consulting role, working closely with Burns through June 2022. 

Global Fresh Produce Trade Association Coalition to Address Cost Increases Impacting the Industry

Fresh Produce Associations from around the world have formed an international coalition to address increased costs for fresh produce production and trade, which have led to significant concerns on the economic viability of the sector and its capacity to cope with new sustainability requirements. 

International Fresh Produce Association Takes the Lead on Fresh Produce and Floral

January 2022 marks the start of the new International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), the global trade association representing the entire fresh produce and floral supply chains. The association is the largest industry association representing the interests, individuals and organizations across the global supply chain, of all sizes and specialties.