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Chefs and foodservice pros honored at PMA Foodservice conference United Fresh will celebrate nine of the country's most innovative chefs and foodservice professionals this July during the PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo in Monterey, CA as part of the United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Program, sponsored by FreshEdge™. The program honors chefs and their companies for their creativity in highlighting fresh produce on their menus, introducing diners to new flavors and presenting creative ways to enjoy fresh produce. “It’s always a privilege for us to recognize culinary ...

SEPC in full support of PMA and United Fresh merger Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC) Executive Committee convened in early May and expressed full support of the recent merger between Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) who will consolidate to create a new global trade association. Since its inception in 1999, SEPC’s mission has remained steadfast in promoting the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, specifically in the 10 Southeastern states it represents. There are many solutions that are needed to advance our industry into the...

United Fresh volunteer leadership groups to remain through 2021 With the recent decision of the Board of Directors and endorsement of the membership to combine with the Produce Marketing Association to form a new association in 2022, the current United Fresh Board of Directors, market segment boards and expert advisory councils will remain in place and continue to guide the association through 2021.   In addition, the current Chairman-Elect Danny Dumas, President of Courchesne Larose USA, will become Chairman of the Board effective June 1. He will take the reins from Michael Muzyk, Presiden...

PMA + United Fresh share positive vote results on new organization

PMA and United Fresh members vote to approve merger of organizations May 13 , 2021 Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh)  members have voted in favor of a historic merger of the two major U.S. produce associations. The Boards of Directors of the two entities each held a member vote to seek approval to create a single new organization and both associations reported "full confidence" in the initiative that was first announced in March. The member vote was the final step in approval to dissolve each organization at the end of the year in order ...