No merger of produce trade groups

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Two large fresh produce trade groups have decided not to merge. "I acknowledge with profound disappointment that despite our best efforts we were unable to agree on an acceptable joint association model that would meet both member and industry needs,” said Mike O’Brien, co-chairman of the joint task force leading the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association merger discussions, on Tuesday. PMA and United Fresh have explored the merger for ...

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