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60th Annual Convention Draws Record Crowd

Anaheim, Calif. (October 6, 2009) — More than 19,000 produce professionals filled the Anaheim Convention Center during the recent Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit held October 2-5, 2009.

The attendance, which included 800 exhibitors from nearly 50 countries, marked the largest ever for PMA, the global association that focuses on the latest trends and best practices for the fresh fruit, vegetable and floral industry and is the largest such gathering in the U.S.

"PMA is one of the most colorful trade shows that we host at the Anaheim Convention Center. It is truly an international gathering of the business of produce that features outstanding displays of well-known and exotic products from around the world," said Charles Ahlers, president, Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau.

At the end of this year's trade show, which is one of the top 100 trade shows in the nation, PMA's exhibitors donated 100-plus tons of food to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, an organization that assists 220,000 OC residents monthly.

"PMA's commitment to giving back to the local community makes them a standout business partner. We are looking forward to welcoming them back in 2014," added Ahlers.

Images from the Produce Marketing Association 60th Annual Convention:
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