PMA Town Hall focuses on gender equality

The Produce Marketing Association’s weekly Town Hall discussion focuses on gender equality and benefits to the industry.

By Chris Koger

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November 13, 2020 12:44 AM

The Produce Marketing Association’s weekly Town Hall discussion focuses on gender equality and benefits to the industry.

The live web seminar begins at noon Eastern on Aug. 26. Registration is online.

Panelists will discuss challenges and victories they’ve experienced in their career and other topics include insights for increasing gender equity that can benefit business.

Panelists are:

Sarah Fry, founder and CEO of Frey Farms;
Ambar Rodriguez, senior business development representative for Oppy; and
Suhanra Conradie, CEO of Summer Citrus from South Africa.

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