PMA Offers Members Year-Round Value
April 2009 Featured Member:
PRODUCE MARKETING ASSOCIATION
Who: Produce Marketing Association
Where: Produce Marketing Association is located in Newark, DE.
What:
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) is the leading global trade association serving the entire fresh fruit, vegetable and floral supply chain. The association's mission is to connect, inform and deliver business solutions that enhance member prosperity. PMA members are buyers and sellers from every segment of the produce and floral supply chain.
PMA is the industry source for late-breaking news, information on industry trends, consumer and industry research, education and networking opportunities, and industry standards and technologies. The association also advocates for the industry in Washington, D.C.
Distinctiveness:
Representing more than 3,000 companies from over 50 countries and throughout the supply chain, PMA is a hands-on organization whose activities are directed by industry volunteers. PMA involves more than 300 volunteer leaders to direct the association's activities through its various boards, councils and committees. The association is staffed by a team of produce and floral experts dedicated to the success of the produce and floral industries; and our sole purpose is to support the businesses and individuals that make up the heart & soul of our industry. We're constantly evolving to meet the industry's ever-changing needs.
When your company joins PMA, all your employees have access to PMA resources; and your entire company benefits from a stronger, more informed, better-equipped workforce.
PMA members include organizations from the entire supply chain - including growers, exporters, distributors, importers, wholesalers, supermarkets, foodservice operators, companies involved with transportation, services, supplies to the industry, and more.
Services:
If you are a grower-shipper, foodservice or retail buyer, distributor or industry services provider, PMA offers member services designed to help you succeed.
Networking to Increase Your Business Opportunities.
PMA offers one of the largest convention and expositions in the produce industry, with more than 17,000 attendees from 70 countries and a world-class exhibition that showcases 800 exhibitors in 2500 10' x 10' stands . Throughout the year, PMA offers major conferences focused on consumer trends and the foodservice industry. Smaller events are held throughout the United States as well as Australia, Mexico, Chile and Peru.
Insightful, Actionable Information
Whether it's breaking news, in-depth information on specific topics, research on the hottest trends, facts, figures, charts and graphs or answers to your questions, PMA has the information you need to succeed.
Your Liaison With Government Organizations
PMA represents your interests in Washington, D.C. We keep members up to date and equipped to comply with the latest regulations, and alert you to critical issues that could impact your business.
Your Source For the Latest Technologies And How To Use Them
PMA reviews the latest technologies and provides members with the information to choose the best technology solutions to suit their business needs.
Learn More. Earn More.
Turn to PMA to expand your knowledge ... and your business. With workshops, seminars, special events, guides, manuals, web-based learning and other training materials, PMA makes it easy for you and your workforce to stay ahead of the competition.
Discounts on Critical Business Services
Save on products and services that help your business lines sell more, do more, work more efficiently, and improve your bottom line.
Did You Know?
First known as the Produce Prepackaging Association, PMA was formed to help the produce industry seize opportunities that arose from new packaging materials developed in connection with World War II and to take advantage of emerging self-service produce departments.
For fun:
In what year was the PMA founded?
a.) 2004
b.) 1970
c.) 1949
d.) 1964
Answer: (c) 1949
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