United Fresh offers 2020 Smart Pass for industry events

The United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, D.C., is offering members a 2020 Smart Pass Education package for three events with a single registration fee.

A past United Fresh workshop at a conference.
A past United Fresh workshop at a conference.
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The United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, D.C., is offering members a 2020 Smart Pass Education package for three events with a single registration fee.

The package also includes a $300 upgrade for additional event registrations and publications, according to a news release.

The $2,400 2020 Smart Pass package includes registration to:

  • FreshStart 2020: Jan. 14-16, Tucson, Ariz.;
  • United Fresh 2020 Convention & Expo: June 16-19, San Diego; and
  • 2020 Washington Conference: Sept. 21-23, Washington, D.C.

For $300, eligible programs/publications include:

  • BrandStorm;
  • Foreign supplier verification programs training course;
  • Listeria workshops;
  • Produce executive development program;
  • Produce GAPs harmonized standard auditor training;
  • Produce sales training;
  • Recall ready program;
  • USDA produce inspection training;
  • Produce industry compensation report; and
  • United Fresh publications library.

The Smart Pass can be used for one individual or for multiple people at a company, including handing out the registrations to customers or industry partners.

Contact Amanda Griffin, vice president of education and program management, for more information at 202-303-3412.

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