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When it comes to the mechanics of the PMA and United Fresh merger, there’s no disputing that it was a massive undertaking.

Many industry insiders applaud that having a single, united voice is one of the most positive results of the merger that became the International Fresh Produce Association.

The large artichoke producer debuted its new booth at the International Fresh Produce Association’s trade show in October

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 has announced the incoming class for their prestigious Leadership Program during the graduation of the outgoing fellows of class 27.

The FDA has formed a coalition of major consumer and industry groups to enhance food safety practices and enforcement

As part of its influencer engagement strategy, The International Fresh Produce Association and The Foundation for Fresh Produce have left their mark connecting and convening dietitians over the past few weeks during two key initiatives

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.

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.

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.