Produce Marketing Association

PMA Takes Lead on Updating Industry on Current State of Produce Safety

November 13, 2020 Produce Marketing Association

Produce Marketing Association has announced a pair of virtual meetings to discuss the current state of produce safety in the industry which includes discussion of outbreaks in leafy greens and proposed FDA regulation. The meetings are planned specifically to engage experts to speak candidly about what is working, what is not working, and what the industry and regulatory partners can do to proactively enhance produce safety. …

Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson joins Produce Marketing Association Board

October 23, 2020 Zespri

Zespri is pleased to announce its Chief Executive Dan Mathieson has been appointed to the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Board. …

PMA Announces Third Impact Award Laureate: Al Romero of 99 Cents Only Stores

October 2, 2020 Produce Marketing Association

Produce Marketing Association (PMA) has released the third and final Impact Award Winner and they are recognizing Al Romero, senior merchandising manager at 99 Cents Only stores, for his work bringing greater access to produce in his urban Los Angeles community. …

Bruce Peterson Asks the Question: How Can Today’s Produce Associations Serve The Industry? …And Who Will Pay For It?

September 30, 2020 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

We’ve been running a series of pieces discussing what the best options are for the produce industry in terms of the organization, or re-organization, of its national trade associations. We ‘ve discussed this issue, literally, for more than a quarter century, and you can see some of that discussion here. …

First Look at Virtual Fresh Summit Schedule

September 18, 2020 Produce Marketing Association

Produce Marketing Association has shared their latest update on the virtual Fresh Summit schedule. The event, live from October 13-15, will also extend until November 13 and include advance access to a variety of audiences and ongoing meetings with buyers as well. Registration is live for the event now and those looking to attend can register on the website. …