Produce Distributors Association

Industry Experts Guide Produce Distributors on FSMA 204 Compliance

September 30, 2024 Produce Distributors Association

The complexities of FSMA 204(d) prompted the session to concentrate on distributors, who are scrambling to both try to understand the nuances of the Food Traceability Final Rule and implement their systems properly in time to meet the January 2026 deadline from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA isn’t expected to start conducting routine enforcement until 2027, though both Jennifer McEntire, Ph.D., founder of Food Safety Strategy, and Dave Donat, principal at DRD Produce Consulting, urged distributors to be ready by the starting date. …

Produce Distributor Association’s 25th Annual Pete Class Memorial Golf Tournament is Scheduled for May 14th, 2024

April 2, 2024 Produce Distributors Association

The Produce Distributor Association’s (PDA’s) annual golf tournament honoring the memory of produce industry leader Pete Class, the former CEO of the Class Produce Group, is scheduled for Tuesday May 14th, 2024.  …

Produce Distributors Association Annual Meeting to Take Place at The Sheraton Times Square During The New York Produce Show

November 20, 2023 Produce Distributors Association

The annual meeting serves as a moment for stakeholders in the produce distribution sector to convene, collaborate, and strategize for the future. Attendees can expect an agenda featuring an update on the reinvigorated association, networking opportunities, and a presentation on challenges facing the produce distribution industry. The meeting is open to current and prospective members. …

Produce Distributors Association (PDA) Goals Include Expanded Membership and Strong National Advocacy

October 9, 2023 Produce Distributors Association

The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) – originally founded in 1989 as NAPAR (National Association of Perishable Agricultural Receivers) and headquartered in Washington, D.C. – is the first and only organization of its kind that solely advocates for fresh produce distributors. Initially an east coast-based organization made up of terminal market members, a key goal of the reborn organization is to build national membership with broad representation by the next generation in the evolution of produce distribution. …