The United Fresh Produce Association honoured Del Monte Fresh Produce as the Produce Industry Advocate of the Year last week at the Washington Public Policy Conference.
The fresh produce giant has been a long-time leader in the public policy arena, serving on the United Fresh Nutrition and Health Council, Food Safety and Technology Council and Fresh-Cut Processor Board.
United Fresh Produce Association president and CEO Tom Stenzel presented the award to Dave Russell, Del Monte Fresh Produce vice-president of sales, national accounts.
“Del Monte Fresh Produce is proud to be the recipient of the United Fresh Produce Industry Advocate of the Year Award,” said Russell. “Our continuing commitment to United Fresh and its efforts to keep our nations’ leaders and government focused on the major policy issues impacting our industry is a reaffirmation of the positive returns to our company and all other industry stakeholders.
'We would like to encourage all members of United to increase their participation and play an active role in advocating for our industry,' Russell added. 'The results are worth the effort.”
