Fresh Events

The Packer’s Midwest Produce Conference & Expo
When: August 10-20
Where: Chicago
Bringing together leading produce growers, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, retail executives and more, The Packer’s Midwest Produce Conference & Expo is intended to fill a niche in the region by merging a conference program, networking events and a retail tour with an industry expo.
www.midwestproduceexpo.com

38th Annual Joint Tomato Conference
Where: Sept. 3-8
Where: Naples, Fla.
The Florida Tomato Committee and the Florida Tomato Exchange will hold their 38th Annual Joint Tomato Conference September 3-8, 2013, at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, Florida.
www.floridatomatoes.org/tomato-conference-general-information/

Produce Inspection Training Program
When: Sept. 10-14
Where: Fredericksburg, Va.
In partnership with the USDA-AMS, the United Fresh Foundation is offering three produce inspection training courses in 2013. Attendees will have hands-on instruction from USDA experts and learn about quality control standards, inspection grading, USDA produce procedures and requirements and more. Developed into two courses, participants will first take Fundamentals of Produce Inspection and then Commodity Labs.
www.unitedfresh.org/programs

Washington Public Policy Conference
When: Sept. 30-Oct. 2
Where: Washington, D.C.
The annual Washington Public Policy Conference is the only event where the produce industry’s most prominent and influential executives gather for strategic, face-to-face dialogue with key members of Congress, their staff and top regulatory officials. Register today and join your colleagues in Washington to make a real difference on produce industry priorities and help ensure a more profitable future.
www.unitedfresh.org/programs/wppc

PMA Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition
When: Oct. 18-20
Where: New Orleans
The Fresh Summit is an opportunity for growers, retailers, processors, suppliers, wholesalers and others to meet and stay up-to-date on the global supply chain. More than 20,000 industry professionals from more than 60 countries convene to obtain information about global connections, consumer insights and much, much more.
www.freshsummit.com