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International Fresh Produce Association company history timeline

1949

1949 PMA is formed during the inaugural National Conference on Prepackaging on October 24 in New York.

1960

During the 1960's, the organization works for consumer acceptance of produce packaging and serves as a packaging information resource for members.

1978

1978 By mobilizing its resources and industry clout, PMA succeeds in bringing together all levels of the distribution channel in vertically integrated operation divisions: Retail, Foodservice and Floral.

1987

1987 The Produce Electronic Identification Board (PEIB) is created by PMA to administer standardized Price Look-Up (PLU) codes.

1991

1991 Increased focus on increasing consumption led to PMA's creation of the Produce for Better Health Foundation.

1995

1995 PMA.com is launched, establishing the association as an online destination for produce industry members.

2004

2004 PMA initiates the Pack Family/Career Pathways Program to attract young people into the industry.

2006

2006 Responding to the large-scale spinach food safety crisis, PMA takes a leadership role by responding swiftly and effectively.

2008

2008 The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) is established in conjunction with United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA).

2022

Recognizing that need, the organizations chose not to merge, but rather to create an entirely new organization to supersede their organizations, effective January 1, 2022.

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Founded
1949
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Newark, DE
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Dan Sun,Marc Oshima
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