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IFPA: Streamlining services

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Those who believe the merger that led to International Fresh Produce Association has been positive for the industry cite the streamlining of member services and the logistics of membership as a key advantage.

IFPA: Early achievements

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Cathy Burns, former CEO of PMA, and now CEO of International Fresh Produce Association says she’s proud of IFPA and its achievements so far.

7 Trading & Transportation Mistakes

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For this article our Trading Assistance team has identified seven common mistakes that can usually be avoided with some additional attention to the devilish details.   

IFPA: The leadership transition

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Industry observers and some of those involved in the previous merger discussions attributed the 2012 failure to a disagreement over who should lead the merged organization.

IFPA: In context with food industry consolidation

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The move to finally merge PMA and United Fresh took place during a long period of consolidation in food and agriculture associations, both regional and national, over the past 15 years.

IFPA: Charting the synergies and challenges as integration continues

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A merger between the United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) had been discussed for decades, and it finally happened.

Careers in Produce: Resources and training programs

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Training and educational programs can help produce companies retain employees by giving them the skills to move up in an organization, aid workers in making a transition to produce from another industry, and expose young people to potential employment opportunities they may not have considered.

Careers in Produce: Retention using the basics

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At its essence, success in attracting and retaining talent is simply about providing a desirable working environment.

Careers in Produce: The experience factor

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Part of what makes the produce industry unique is also putting it at risk: business succession is on the downswing, especially in agriculture.

Careers in Produce: Courting mission and meaning

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Not only are young jobseekers looking for work-life balance, but they’re also looking for opportunities where they can make a difference—and this is where the produce industry stands out and above many others.