Each year, more than 20,000 participants throughout the global fresh produce and floral supply chains come together for the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit Convention and Expo. And for the next two years, the event will be held here in the Southeast. Download Audio
PMA Urges Senate to Act Quickly, Consider Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act
From the Produce Marketing Association: Newark, Del. — Cathy Burns, president of Produce Marketing Association, issued the following statement today in reaction to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s hearing on the potential impacts of trade retaliation as a result of the World Trade Organization dispute brought by Canada and Mexico regarding Country of Origin Labeling for beef, pork and poultry: “Today’s …
PMA Applauds Work of House and Senate as Trade Promotion Authority Moves to the President
From the Produce Marketing Association: Newark, Del. — Richard Owen, vice president of global business development for Produce Marketing Association (PMA), issued the following statement praising Congress’ work on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA 2015), also known as ‘fast track,’ as it moves to President Obama for signature: “We’re pleased that a bipartisan Congress has shown strong resolve to pass TPA …
PMA Praises the U.S. House Support of Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority
From the Produce Marketing Association: Newark, Del. — Richard Owen, vice president of global business development for Produce Marketing Association, issued the following statement praising the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA 2015): “We are well aware the process is not finished. We’re pleased the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of
PMA Issues Statement of the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act
From the Produce Marketing Association: Newark, Del. — Bryan Silbermann, CEO of Produce Marketing Association, today issued the following statement in advance of consideration of H.R. 2393, the Country-of-Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015: “Produce Marketing Association’s members supply the global marketplace with affordable and abundant fresh produce year-round and, as a result, they are dependent upon an international
Industry Leaders Convene to Discuss PMA Strategic Future, Marketing, Issues Leadership
From the Produce Marketing Association: Jacksonville, Florida – Recently Produce Marketing Association (PMA) volunteer leaders from around the globe convened in Jacksonville, Florida, to continue strategic discussions about global trade, marketing activities, and opportunities for future growth via member value and engagement as part of
Florida Orchid Producer Thrilled With New “PMA Fresh Summit” Floral Focus
In this follow up to the recent “PMA Fresh Summit 2014” in Anaheim, California, we feature Marcella Lucio, V. P. of Marketing and Sales for Silver Vase Orchids and Bromeliads in Homestead, Florida. With a beautiful display of her products in the Produce Marketing Association’s “Fresh Summit” this year, Lucio says it has become a great event for fresh flower …
Nat’l Watermelon Promotion Board at PMA Fresh Summit is A HIT!
Continuing our series of news features gathered at the recent Produce Marketing Association “PMA Fresh Summit 2014” in Anaheim California, long-time watermelon promoter Gordon Hunt discusses the importance of the “PMA Fresh Summit” in the overall scheme of things. He also discusses some of the new watermelon varieties and other by-products coming into play at the consumer level, and
Fresh From Florida Program Gives Members Edge at PMA Fresh Summit 2014
Fresh From Florida Chef Justin Timineri offered up numerous tasty tidbits, once again a crowd pleaser at the big Fresh From Florida exhibit area in the huge Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit 2014. Held this week in Anaheim, California, the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Fresh From Florida program once again offered its members a great opportunity to work together …
PMA Fresh Summit Attracts Record Number of Farmers, Sellers, Buyers
Lots is changing in produce and floral production and marketing these days. Produce Marketing Association (PMA) CEO Bryan Silbermann offers great insights in this lively and pointed discussion, in the midst of the 2014 PMA Summit held in Anaheim California this week. Download Audio