Event Calendar

Provided for your convenience are tentative dates and locations of future PMA events. All information is subject to change.

Fresh Connections

PMA Fresh Connections events are designed to help you connect with fellow industry professionals from all segments of the industry supply chain, while keeping you ahead of the curve on important business issues - in the convenience of your own backyard.

• Fresh Connections: Retail
  June 6-7, 2012
  Sonoma, California
• Fresh Connections: Australia-New Zealand
  June 26-28, 2012
  Melbourne, Australia
• Fresh Connections: Southern Africa
  August 22, 2012
  Pretoria, South Africa
• Fresh Connections: Yakima
  September 19, 2012
  Yakima, Washington

PMA Foundation Leadership Symposium

The premier executive education event offering current and emerging produce and floral industry leaders insight on strategic leadership and business topics and an opportunity to network and interact with peers. Develop new strategic approaches and thinking to enhance profitability and growth.

PMA Foundation Emerging Leaders Program

Partnering with the prestigious Thunderbird School of Global Management, the PMA Foundation for Industry Talent is proud to announce its annual Emerging Leaders Program. This first-of-its-kind leadership opportunity is designed to prepare your highest-performing upcoming leaders with the skills to handle the business challenges of today – and tomorrow – and advance your company to the next level. Upon completion of this program, you can expect participants to make an immediate and positive impact on your business with fine-tuned strategic thinking, and strengthened skills in the areas of crisis management, communications, negotiation, and team leadership.

Foodservice Conference & Exposition

The PMA Foodservice Conference & Exposition is the only event focused exclusively on fresh produce in foodservice and is widely rated by attendees as one of the industry's best values for learning and networking.

• July 20-22, 2012
  Monterey, California USA

  

Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition

More than 18,500 participants throughout the global fresh produce and floral supply chains come together as a community to learn, network, build relationships, and do business.

• October 26-28, 2012
  Anaheim, California
• October 18-20, 2013
  New Orleans, Louisiana
• October 17-19, 2014
  Anaheim, California
• October 23-25, 2015
  Atlanta, Georgia

Other Industry Events

Food Safety for Local Growers:
Understanding the tools to build a food safety program

Consumers value fresh and local, but above all, they want to trust in the quality and safety of the products they buy. That’s why PMA is joining forces with members to develop one-day programs uniquely-tailored to help local growers explore the challenges of implementing a company food safety plan, meet the requirements of various customers, and above all, protect their business and bottom line. To register for an upcoming program or sponsor a Local Grower event near you, contact Johnna Hepner.

September 18 – Hilo, Hawaii
September 19 – Oahu, Hawaii
December 12 – Durham, California

Center for Produce Safety Research Symposium

PMA is a co-founder of the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) and was proud to support the second Produce Research Symposium as a platinum sponsor. The annual Symposium is an opportunity to showcase the breadth and scope of the research funded by CPS. Learn more about PMA’s commitment to food safety. 

Fresh Produce and Floral Council (FPFC)

• Southern California Membership Luncheon
  April 25, 2012
• Northern California Golf Tournament
  May 18, 2012
• Southern California Membership Luncheon
  June 13, 2012
• Southern California Membership Luncheon
  August 8, 2012
• Southern California Golf Tournament
  August 21, 2012
• Northern California Membership Luncheon
  September 20, 2012