United Fresh calls for volunteer leaders

The United Fresh Produce Association is calling for volunteers for its market segment boards and expert councils.

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(United Fresh Produce Association)

The United Fresh Produce Association is calling for volunteers for its market segment boards and expert councils.

United Fresh said in an e-mail that members of the market segment boards work together to identify, discuss and advance critical issues within their market sector.

The boards are:

  • Grower-Shipper Board;
  • Fresh-Cut Processor Board;
  • Wholesaler-Distributor Board; and
  • Retail-Foodservice Board,

In addition, United Fresh has six Expert Policy Councils that include members from all segments of the industry who share a common expertise. They are:

  • Finance & Business Management Council;
  • Food Safety & Technology Council;
  • Government Relations Council;
  • International Advisory Board;
  • Produce Marketing & Merchandising Council; and
  • Supply Chain Logistics Council.

United Fresh is looking for member responses by March 22. For questions, contact Miriam Wolk, United Fresh vice president of member services, at mwolk@unitedfresh.org or 202-303-3410.

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