The United Fresh Produce Association will honour a number of women working in the fresh produce industry at its annual reception ‘Honoring Women in Produce’, which is due to be held on 3 May during the US organisation’s annual convention and trade show in New Orleans.
Each year, United Fresh said it recognises the contributions of all women working in the produce industry and recognises one outstanding female industry leader at the reception, which has become one of the most popular features of the annual convention.
“This is a celebration of women and the essential roles they have played in shaping and guiding the produce industry,” said Victoria Backer, senior-vice president of member services for United Fresh, in a press release.
“This annual reception is an opportunity to showcase the contributions of these thought-leaders, role models, and opinion-drivers and we’re looking forward to honouring all women in the produce industry in New Orleans.”
Nominations may be submitted online and must be received by 11 March.
Past honorees at the reception to honour women in produce include: Tonya Antle, Tanimura & Antle; Frieda Caplan, Frieda’s; Margaret D’Arrigo-Martin, D’Arrigo Brothers of California; Jan DeLyser, California Avocado Commission; Jan Fleming, Strube Celery & Vegetable Company and Janice Honigberg, Sun Belle.
Other honorees include: Lorri Koster, Mann Packing; Kathleen Nave, California Table Grape Commission; Dr Martha Rhodes-Roberts, University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences; Steffanie Smith, River Point Farms; Heather Shavey, Costco Wholesale; Rosemary Talley, Talley Farms; and Jenney Tenney, The Kroger Company.
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