USDA Seeks Nominees for National Watermelon Promotion Board

February 27, 2020 USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations of qualified watermelon importers for four seats on the National Watermelon Promotion Board to succeed members whose terms expire Dec. 31, 2020.

USDA Seeks Nominees for National Watermelon Promotion Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is seeking nominations of qualified watermelon producers and handlers for four seats on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. Secretary Sonny Perdue will appoint individuals to serve terms of office that will begin Jan.1, 2021, and end Dec. 31, 2023.

NWPB Foodservice Program Accelerates Watermelon Menu Growth With Four Key Elements

In 2019, National Watermelon Promotion Board’s (NWPB) Foodservice Program strengthened the momentum built in the first five years of the program by reaching even more culinary, marketing, purchasing and nutrition decision-makers with foodservice organizations through media, industry events, promotions, menu ideation sessions and culinary schools.

USDA Announces Appointments to the National Watermelon Promotion Board

October 24, 2019 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of eight members to serve on the National Watermelon Promotion Board. The appointees will serve three-year terms from Jan. 1, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2022.

National Watermelon Promotion Board Announces 2019 Watermelon Retail Display Contest Winners

Now in its 11th year, retailers showed a continued enthusiasm for the contest with 170 contest entries this year — up 13% over the previous year.