The United Fresh Produce Show this year was held May 1-3 in Dallas, Texas.
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This year’s produce show co-located with the American Meat Institute and Food Marketing Institute shows in the Dallas Convention Center. An attendee poses with a life-like Coca-Cola bear on the FMI area of the show floor.
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Approximately 250 exhibitors attended the show.
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An exhibitor prepares meals that incorporate fresh produce to demo on the show floor.
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At the opening breakfast session on May 1, former United Fresh Chairman Reggie Griffin gave a touching goodbye speech.
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During his keynote, FMI Chairman and Harris Teeter President Fred Morganthall predicted that in 10 years most retailers won't be using print ads and will be putting more emphasis on price retailing, service and convenience.
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Maeve Webster from Datassentials presented the "Restaurant Trends: What’s on the Plate for Foodservice” session that highlighted local and seasonal produce as hot restaurant menu items.
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At the Chairmen’s Reception and Annual Produce Celebration at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, 25 retail produce managers received awards for their store contributions.
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Produce managers Wendy Ivy Nicholas, Travis Air Force Base Commissary, Travis, Calif., and Elizabether Myers, New River MCAS Commissary, Jacksonville NAC.
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Six managers were also singled out for a grand prize that came with a $1,000 check. (Left) Nick Puleo, Vons, San Diego accepts his grand prize.
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Ten of the 2012 United Fresh Produce Manager Award winners shared consumer insights at the “Secrets of the Best” panel.
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The 2012 United Fresh featured produce products.
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Next year’s United Fresh Show will be held in San Diego, May 14-16, 2013.