produce marketing association

Grocery “magic” needs a few days to catch up — a look inside retail distribution

In recent days we’ve all seen and read the toilet paper memes, negative and positive posts, the panic buying of...

5 years ago 3 minute read

VIDEO: Wisdom from Frieda Caplan, the 2019 Women’s Catalyst Award honoree

ANAHEIM, CA—There was more than one queen at the table at the Women’s Fresh Perspectives breakfast at Fresh Summit on...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Fresh Summit Retail Tour: Bristol Farms, Yorba Linda, CA

ANAHEIM, CA—I’ve seen a lot of Bristol Farms stores in my day, and I’m never disappointed. This one, however, went...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Rich Dachman, Vic Smith to receive leadership, collaboration awards at Fresh Summit

PRESS RELEASE: Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will honor two industry veterans with leadership awards at the Fresh Summit Convention &...

6 years ago 6 minute read

PMA, United Fresh release joint Romaine Task Force report

After the immediate crisis of last November’s outbreak related to romaine lettuce, our associations moved quickly to bring together a...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Produce needs your help for SXSW 2020

You might recall I spent some time hanging with the produce community at South by Southwest in my home town...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Bring out the new in foodservice

MONTEREY, CA — People go to restaurants to try something new. Exhibitors at the Produce Marketing Association’s BB #:153708 annual...

6 years ago 2 minute read

PMA’s Richard Owen to take on leadership role in Western U.S. and Canada; global trade policy

 Newark, Del. –  The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 announced today that Richard Owen will step into a new...

6 years ago 3 minute read

PMA Hires Rubén Ramírez as General Manager in Mexico

Newark, Del. – The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 announced the hiring of Rubén Ramírez as PMA General Manager...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Cheeselandia at SXSW…what fresh produce marketers can learn from 150 samples of cheese

AUSTIN, TX — The annual South by Southwest conference is well known for over-the-top promotions designed to generate buzz among...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Fresh produce needs even more SXSW representation

AUSTIN, TX—As someone who has lived in the Austin area full time for nearly two decades, I’ve treated the annual...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Produce with Pamela at SXSW

AUSTIN, TX — What is South by Southwest, and why is produce at the event? Cathy Burns from the Produce...

6 years ago 1 minute read

PMA taps out-of-this-world speaker for Fresh Connections: Mexico

Former astronaut José Hernández is the featured speaker at Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Connections: Mexico scheduled May 29-30 at...

6 years ago 6 minute read

VIDEO: Fresh Summit Retail Tour: Freshfields Farm

ORLANDO—Freshfields Farm accomplishes a lot in a small space. The 45-year-old retailer, which focuses primarily on meat and produce, has...

7 years ago 1 minute read

VIDEO: Fresh Summit Retail Tour: Fresco y Más

ORLANDO—This Southeastern Grocers banner takes a bright, colorful approach to retail. Launched in 2016, the banner has a total of...

7 years ago 1 minute read

VIDEO: Fresh Summit Retail Tour: Lucky’s Market

CLERMONT, FL—Lucky’s Market opened its first store in the Sunshine State just three years ago. Now, more than half of...

7 years ago 1 minute read

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