United Fresh hosts virtual night of comedy

(United Fresh Produce Association)

The United Fresh Produce Association is hosting a night of comedy for the produce industry.

Set for Dec. 3, the virtual event will include five comedians and will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern, according to a news release. 

Comedians Tyrone Stallone, Ophira Eisenberg, Luke Thayer, Fabrizio Copano and Jocelyn Chia will perform at the first of three virtual, interactive events for supporters of United’s month-long Season of Giving Back, according to the release.

Supporting the United Fresh Start Foundation grants members access to all three interactive events in December, according to United Fresh. 

The other two virtual events are: 

  • Dec. 9: Jingle and Mingle with Chef Todd Fisher at 8 p.m. Eastern.
  • Dec. 17: Meet the Winemaker presented by Alloro Vineyard at 8 p.m. Eastern.

More information about how to become a Season of Giving Back Corporate Sponsor and more details about the virtual event is available online.

 

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