Produce Distributors Association Will Host 26th Annual Pete Class Memorial Golf Tournament on May 13

The Produce Distributors Association, which advocates for the interests of wholesale produce receivers nationwide, will host the 26th Annual Pete Class Memorial Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 13, at Ballyowen Golf Club’s links course in Sussex County, N.J.

Produce Distributors Association names Joseph Procacci III as Member on Board of Directors

Procacci replaces Mike Maxwell, who spent many years helping PDA rise from a grass-roots advocacy group to become the leading organization representing wholesale receivers across the United States. Maxwell recently retired as president of Procacci Bros. after more than 40 years in a variety of leadership roles.

Industry Experts Guide Produce Distributors on FSMA 204 Compliance

The complexities of FSMA 204(d) prompted the session to concentrate on distributors, who are scrambling to both try to understand the nuances of the Food Traceability Final Rule and implement their systems properly in time to meet the January 2026 deadline from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA isn’t expected to start conducting routine enforcement until 2027, though both Jennifer McEntire, Ph.D., founder of Food Safety Strategy, and Dave Donat, principal at DRD Produce Consulting, urged distributors to be ready by the starting date.

Produce Distributor Association’s 25th Annual Pete Class Memorial Golf Tournament is Scheduled for May 14th, 2024

The Produce Distributor Association’s (PDA’s) annual golf tournament honoring the memory of produce industry leader Pete Class, the former CEO of the Class Produce Group, is scheduled for Tuesday May 14th, 2024. 

Produce Distributors Association Annual Meeting to Take Place at The Sheraton Times Square During The New York Produce Show

The annual meeting serves as a moment for stakeholders in the produce distribution sector to convene, collaborate, and strategize for the future. Attendees can expect an agenda featuring an update on the reinvigorated association, networking opportunities, and a presentation on challenges facing the produce distribution industry. The meeting is open to current and prospective members.