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The United Fresh Produce Association is coming to Chicago one more time, and expectations are high for the Windy City and the show.

By Tom Karst

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November 12, 2020 11:53 PM

The United Fresh Produce Association is coming to Chicago one more time, and expectations are high for the Windy City and the show.

Mary Coppola, vice president of marketing and communications for United Fresh Produce Association, talks with The Packer’s Editor Tom Karst about the upcoming June 10-12 United Fresh Expo.

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