Produce Marketing Association

Today on Twitter: PMA's Means reports from USDA Industry Advisory Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 9:02am

PMA Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Kathy Means is reporting via Twitter from day 2 of USDA's Fruit & Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee. The committee helps USDA understand and tailor programs to meet industry needs. Its members include numerous PMA members, and EVP and COO Lorna Christie. Follow @KathyM_PMA for the tweet-by-tweet action.

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Food safety education group recognizes PMA, other associations

Friday, March 26, 2010 - 9:30am

The Produce Marketing Association was among seven organizations honored for their support of the U.S. Partnership for Food Safety Education at the 2010 Food Safety Education Conference, which was held March 23-26 in Atlanta. The associations were recognized for more than 10 years of participation and $2.5 million in cumulative contributions, according to a news release.

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Christmas Floral Holiday Market Watch report now available at PMA.com

Friday, March 12, 2010 - 10:06am

PMA's 2009 Christmas Floral Holiday Market Watch Report, a free member resource, provides a 'snapshot' of holiday performance and business solutions for the floral supermarket industry. You will need to log in to access it; please call PMA's Solution Center at +1 (302) 738 7100 for assistance. Every response to the survey makes the data more valuable and the conclusions more accurate. If you are not participating currently and would like to, please contact Becky Roberts.

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Audio blog: Ready to think differently about food safety? Orlando symposium is for you

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 10:25am

In the latest post to his audio blog, PMA food safety expert Dr. Bob Whitaker and guest Lorna Christie give a preview of their upcoming food safety symposium for senior executives, to be held April 6 in Orlando. This lively post makes the case for why industry needs to think differently about food safety, and how that different perspective can return on its investment.

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PMA Field to Fork: Breaking down a COOL surveillance review

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:59am

Last week during the country of origin labeling training session held by USDA for state-level cooperators, PMA received a detailed look at how in-store reviews are conducted. Reviews consist of two parts: a visual inspection to confirm COO is being conveyed to consumers, followed by records verification.

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Cindy Seel to leave post at PMA's FIT

Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 10:30am

Cindy Seel, executive director of the Produce Marketing Association's Foundation for Industry Talent, is leaving her post March 5 to take a new association job in the Atlanta area. PMA has launched a search for Ms. Seel's replacement, said Bryan Silbermann, who serves as president of both the PMA and the foundation.

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Editor's Note

Friday, February 12, 2010 - 10:55am

Headline News will not be published on Monday February 15. Produce Marketing Association's Newark office will be closed in honor of U.S. Presidents Day.

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Urge Congressional Action on Child Nutrition

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 9:23am

In light of the recent high-profile activities coming from the White House surrounding childhood obesity, your help is needed to urge policymakers to fund the school nutrition programs. These programs can improve children's health and make fruits and vegetables more available for our nation's youth. Write Congress Now.

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PMA Field to Fork: Missed the COOL Webinar? Recording now available

Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - 10:29am

If you missed the January 19 PMA Webinar on country of origin labeling compliance trends at retail, we have just posted the Webinar recording to the COOL page on the PMA Web site. During the session, USDA highlighted three commonly seen COOL challenges at store level.

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PMA hires global business development director

Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 10:18am

Coming off a stint in the airline entertainment industry, Richard Owen is back to his roots in agriculture, filling a new role for the Produce Marketing Association as director of global business development. The position is a new one for the Newark, Del.-based association, and Owen has been part of its recent reorganization.

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