Southeast Produce Council ’s ( SEPC ) Executive Committee convened in former May and expressed full support of the late merger between Produce Marketing Association ( PMA ) and United Fresh Produce Association ( United Fresh ) who will consolidate to create a new global patronage affiliation .
Since its inception in 1999 , SEPC ’s mission has remained steady in promoting the wasting disease of new fruit and veggie , specifically in the 10 southeast states it represents . There are many solutions that are demand to advance our diligence into the future , and the SEPC applauds PMA and United Fresh for conjoin forces to prioritize time value for their member groups . The SEPC welcome future opportunities to work together with this new association to ride economic value and meet industry needs through coordinate efforts .
Over the years SEPC has become know for its inner regional conference where fellow member ship’s company make connections and create value to all industry stakeholders . The council is eager to work together with the new unified association to ensure that tradition are abide by , events are non - competitive , and foundation are protect .
“ As I listen to our member , the overall response to the propose amalgamation is staggeringly irrefutable for our diligence , ” hold SEPC President & CEO David Sherrod who elaborates , “ I think it will allow the persuasiveness of each association to have a greater reach , focalize , and encroachment for the combined membership . I also trust it will earmark regional tie , like the SEPC , to aid drive the consumption of smart fruits and veggie with our non - competing networking issue . We are excited to work together to create a level-headed human race . ”
SEPC Chairman of the Board Harold Paivarinta states , “ We plume the PMA and United Fresh leaders team on their uniting . The foresight and courage of Cathy Burns and Tom Stenzel to reignite discussion result in the successful uniting of our industry ’s two tumid associations was undoubtedly one of the most significant achievements we ’ve interpret to escort . The unexampled tie will add wondrous value to its members and provide comprehensive and well - rounded program to all stakeholders . ”
“ I am very excited and optimistic about the merger between PMA and United Fresh . Trade associations have the responsibility to work together to expand sustainable business and ride white plague of impudent fruits and vegetables for a salubrious world . We trust the best relationships are symbiotic , and the SEPC looks forward to future collaboration with the novel orbicular trade association . ” offers Raina Nelson , SEPC ’s Vice Chair .
SEPC Secretary Tim Graas say , “ The merger between United Fresh and PMA can only raise an already awesome , yet ever - convert , industry . The combined resource will set the raw formation very well for the future tense to harness , head - on , the challenges on the horizon . I am certain the combined organization will make the overall diligence strong , and I search forward to what the future concord . ”
" The merger of the PMA and United Fresh will add economic value to its members and to the diligence , increasing the ingestion of fresh fruits and vegetable along with instruction and cognisance of all the great thing produce has to offer . A very exciting time in our industry , and I count forwards to seeing what this merger can accomplish in the yr to come , " total Mike Roberts , SEPC ’s Treasurer .
“ The homogenisation of United Fresh and PMA should strengthen public policy , fresh agricultural advocacy and the global marketing of the fresh produce and floral business . Each bring their own unique strength together to keep going their mix global reach end , ” shares Bobby Creel , a valued appendage of SEPC ’s Board of Governors , who continues , “ The SEPC applauds their merger conclusion – as we continue to vigorously support our center ideology of growing phthisis of fresh fruit and vegetable in the 10 Southeastern U.S. state that we steadfastly represent . ”
The SEPC is focus on strategically delivering time value and strengthening our trust platform to our stakeholder . The Executive Board , Board of Directors , and our expansive Committee connection are all work heavily to offer forward-looking solutions to byplay challenges , deliver faultless and reimagined networking political platform , tincture and build endowment into the manufacture , and nutrify our residential district through our deep charitable efforts . Our time to come is bright , and the SEPC is poised to maintain its placement of the premier resource in the Southeast and beyond .
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