Duda Farm Fresh Foods Inc., based in Oviedo, FL, has six generations, and nearly 100 years of history behind its success.

Andrew Duda started the business on 40 acres of farmland and today, the company boasts a plethora of produce products featuring the Dandy brand.

The California Avocado Commission has supported the Produce Marketing Association for more than four decades. This year the commission continues that support as a platinum sponsor of the Fresh Summit online event. CAC Director Trade Affairs Angela Fraser is serving as co-chair of the Fresh Summit Committee. Fraser is a certified trade show marketer and has spearheaded the commission’s convention planning for 20 years.

The Texas International Produce Association's 2021 Viva Fresh Produce Expo will proceed as a hybrid event to include both in-person and virtual components that offer solutions for all attendees.

The Center for Growing Talent has announced that the Women’s Catalyst Award given to recognize an individual who has made a significant impact supporting women in the industry will be renamed to honor the late Frieda Rapoport Caplan. The announcement was made during a live broadcast with CGT Executive Director Doug Bohr and Frieda’s Specialty Produce CEO Karen Caplan, Vice President & COO Jackie Caplan Wiggins and Alex Jackson Berkley, director of sales.

Embracing the virtual platform that this year’s PMA Fresh Summit offers, Shuman Farms will be showcasing its marketing initiatives and merchandising solutions to buyers.

The Produce Marketing Association has released the third and final Impact Award Winner and it is recognizing Al Romero, senior merchandising manager at 99 Cents Only stores, for his work bringing greater access to produce in his urban Los Angeles community.  The PMA Impact Award was first announced in 2019 at Fresh Summit in Anaheim, CA. The award is meant to recognize individuals and organizations who have had a transformative effect on the produce and floral community, consumers, and the world.