Press Room: Press Releases Archive

Date:	Press Release:
08/14/2008	Free recording of popular Aug. 6 COOL Webinar now available
08/01/2008	PMA supports establishing global food safety standards in comments on FDA Food Protection Plan
07/30/2008	Produce industry already enhancing traceability on its own, PMA’s Silbermann tells Congress
07/30/2008	PMA appoints 2008-2009 foodservice division board of directors
07/30/2008	Two companies earn PMA award for foodservice product innovation
07/30/2008	High buyer attendance, SRO educational sessions highlight 2008 PMA Foodservice Conference & Exposition
07/30/2008	PMA awards “Best in Show” title to Hollandia Produce at foodservice conference
07/29/2008	New COOL implementing regulations to be introduced via free PMA/Western Growers Webinar
07/16/2008	PMA adds Salmonella outbreak town hall gathering to foodservice conference agenda
07/03/2008	PMA notes passing of industry giant and former chairman, Bob Backovich
07/02/2008	Country Council meeting, other events strengthen PMA efforts in Mexico
06/23/2008	South American Fresh Connections events feature strong attendance and top-notch industry speakers
06/19/2008	Hot topics of sustainability and food safety to be featured at PMA foodservice conference
06/18/2008	PMA Floral Fresh Connections event will bring together Florida industry
06/18/2008	Help PMA select the best floral marketer of 2008
06/17/2008	PMA, Western Growers co-host free industry Webinar June 24 on COOL best practices
06/12/2008	As tomato investigation lingers, PMA calls for more FDA funding
06/12/2008	PMA to host Fresh Connections: Australia conference Aug. 14-15 in Sydney
06/10/2008	PMA floral survey finds early Easter, economy impact sales
06/05/2008	PMA, WGA release draft Country of Origin Labeling best practices
06/02/2008	PMA to host Fresh Connections: Chile seminar June 10 in Santiago
06/02/2008	PMA anfitrión del Fresh Connections: Seminario de Chile el 10 de junio en Santiago
06/02/2008	PMA to host first Fresh Connections: Peru event in Lima
06/02/2008	PMA anfitrión del primer Fresh Connections: Acontecimiento de Perú en Lima
05/22/2008	PMA, WGA update members on country of origin labeling task force’s work
05/21/2008	PMA urges FDA to set standards for third-party produce food safety audits
05/20/2008	PMA’s “Crunch the Numbers” school curriculum earns top honors
05/19/2008	New business development VP, staff to help PMA create more industry value
05/15/2008	Farm bill includes historic produce provisions, COOL compromise
05/14/2008	Jack Welch, Tony Snow, Ken Schmidt to headline 2008 Fresh Summit
05/07/2008	Fresh Connections: Nogales event to feature PMA food safety expert Bob Whitaker
05/05/2008	PMA plans Fresh Connections industry networking event in Guadalajara
05/05/2008	PMA esta planeando el evento de red de contactos de la industria Fresh Connections -Conecciones Frescas- en Guadalajara
04/30/2008	Produce Traceability Initiative Steering Committee creates milestones for traceability
04/30/2008	Statement: PMA supports FDA hiring plans
04/30/2008	Food Network, Bravo stars Cora and Colicchio to headline PMA foodservice conference
04/23/2008	PMA International Council meeting in India identifies produce trends, challenges and future opportunities
04/23/2008	El Consejo Internacional de PMA celebrado en la India identifica las tendencias de frutas y vegetales, retos y oportunidades futuras
04/22/2008	PMA Floral Market Watch Report finds Valentine’s floral sales rebound compared to 2007
03/19/2008	PMA’s Kathy Means appointed to Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee
03/19/2008	Produce food safety leaders Fernandez, Whitaker and Horsfall to speak April 4 at PMA’s Consumer Trends ’08
03/18/2008	PMA’s international trade programming expanded in 2007, more planned in 2008
03/13/2008	PMA expands government relations team with addition of respected Capitol Hill lobbyist
03/03/2008	PMA observes death of early advisor, Robert Bull
02/27/2008	PMA's Produce Solutions Conference “Consumer Trends ’08” focuses on fast-growing ethnic consumer groups, cuisine
02/25/2008	Bad weather, economy concerns contributed to lower December holiday floral sales, reports new PMA floral industry survey
02/14/2008	Produce PR, crisis communications veteran Julia Stewart joins PMA staff
02/13/2008	Produce Marketing Association announces schedule of events
02/11/2008	New PMA report details produce marketing opportunities in fast-growing emerging global markets
02/08/2008	PMA members invited to make local connections with new school curriculum
02/07/2008	Leadership Symposium attendees give high marks to tailored leadership training, networking opportunities
02/06/2008	PMA names Dr. Robert Whitaker as chief science officer
01/23/2008	Free Webinar will help produce supply chain learn more about recommended product identification standards
01/15/2008	Produce Traceability Initiative Steering Committee’s first meeting begins laying groundwork for industry-wide standards program
01/07/2008	PMA Education Foundation announces Leadership Symposium young professionals’ scholarship recipient