PMA's Fresh Summit draws a
crowd.
The Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) 2007 Fresh Summit
International Convention & Exposition was held in October in
Houston, TX. More than 15,500 representatives from around the world
exhibited fresh produce and floral supplies.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell delivered the keynote
address on leadership to an appreciative standing room only crowd. PMA
President Bryan Silbermann offered his annual state of the industry
address. Eighteen educational workshops covered a broad range of topics
including food safety, consumer trends, technology, professional
development and global business.
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Mushroom companies attended to build relationships, connect with
suppliers, learn new ideas and visit with old friends. For more
information on the event, visit www.pma.com/freshsummit
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