 “The United Fresh show in Las Vegas carried on a great industry tradition. The United show remains a valuable, and in today's environment, a unique opportunity to meet face to face with the companies and people we rarely see...a human interaction with partners with whom we usually only exchange e-mails. It helps keep the heart of energy that attracted so many of us to our part of the produce industry.”
-Ronald G. McCormick, VP/DMM Produce & Floral
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc
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 “The Costco team very much enjoyed our annual convention at United Fresh. This was the place where our team got together to talk about new innovative ideas, see new products, and look at new technology solutions to grow our business. The Las Vegas location was perfect for stimulating and productive meetings. We are already looking forward to next year!”
-Frank Padilla, Assistant Vice President, GMM Fresh Foods
Costco Wholesale
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 “The United Fresh convention is a great opportunity to see new products and to meet with innovative produce companies about building business. We particularly value the opportunity to recognize and reward all the great produce managers in our industry- these people deserve to be recognized and rewarded for all their hard work.”
-Keith A. Frosceno, Vice President of Produce Merchandising
Price Chopper Supermarkets, A Golub Corporation
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 “I really enjoyed spending several days at the show! I have already received samples for several new products I saw at the show and am busy developing sales for them. The experience of visiting with others in the industry, seeing new products and services, and broadening my horizon is a valuable take away from the show. The show is the place to meet and greet old and new friends alike. A great venue for the convention, so many options for meeting clients and associates, the selection and quality of restaurants is astounding. See you next year!”
-Phil Muir, President & CEO
Muir Enterprises
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 “……..we were very pleased with the value we received in participating in this year's UFPA Convention and Expo. We had many comments from our customers on how they found the show more balanced than others and were able to spend quality time with us to review opportunities. On the procurement side, we found the show a tremendous value in sourcing new equipment.”
-Mike Celani, SR. VP Retail Sales and Marketing
Ready Pac Produce, Inc.
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 “This year’s United Fresh show was extremely beneficial to our consultancy as well as our clients. We collaborated with cutting edge technology providers laying the foundation to meet the tremendous need our industry has for track and trace solutions. And, as always, we had fun times with our industry peers. Our industry is a big family and the convention much like a family reunion.”
-Anthony Totta, CEO
Grow My Profits LLC
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 “California Giant was pleased to take an active role in the supporting the 2008 convention in Las Vegas as an exhibitor and sponsor. The change in venue was definitely successful in drawing new exhibitors and attendees. We look forward to the next step in 2009 as the event moves to the larger convention center enabling United to expand with additional activities on the show floor and in educational sessions.”
-Cindy A. Jewell, Director of Marketing
California Giant Berry Farms
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 “This year’s United Show in Las Vegas provided a great venue for customer interaction and several networking opportunities. As always, the key decision makers and Retail Executives attended the show. United Las Vegas continues to be a valuable event for our company.”
-Craig Slate, Director Retail
IFCO RPC/Pallet Systems
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 I found the show very beneficial to myself and our company. It is always a good time to meet your peers and have meaningful dialogue on what is transpiring in related industries.”
-Bruce Spurrell, Director of Purchasing and Risk Management
Calavo Growers, Inc.
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 “For the second year in a row now I have been fortunate to have had 2 produce managers nominated for the produce manager of the year award. The show this year as well as last year was very well received by both me and the produce manager attending. It was a great time to share ideas & thoughts with the many people in our industry who make events like this so rewarding. From the industry leaders speaking at this year’s event to the show floor you can clearly see all the hard work the people at United Fresh put into making this event so successful. We came home with many Ideas we can use in our stores as we move forward in our day to day operations. Keep up the good work.”
-Roger Peters, Produce Specialist
W. Newell & Co., Supervalu.
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 "Attending United Fresh in Vegas this year was a refreshing venue for change. The same trusted and valued network of supply side friends/colleagues along with chain/foodservice executives was available for valuable meetings and impromptu greetings. The floor showcased new product innovation as well as much needed equipment and packaging technology. The Strube team was not deterred from it's objectives by the endless distractions of slot machines, fine restaurants and unsurpassed weather. At least I don’t think so."
-Dave Watson, President COO
Strube Celery & Vegetable Company
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 “The United Fresh convention in Las Vegas provided a warmer and inviting setting this year enabling attendees to explore the show at a more relaxed pace and spend more quality time with us (the exhibitors). We look forward to coming back to United Fresh/Las Vegas in 2009.”
-Jan Berk, VP Marketing, Business Development
San Miguel Produce, Inc
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 “I personally found the United Fresh convention to be a valuable source for searching out new equipment ideas for cleaning lettuce, wrapping sandwiches, and sanitizing solutions that would enhance our overall food safety program. In addition, we picked-up ideas for new products that would be a good fit for our convenience stores including fruit cups by Del Monte and Sunkist, individually packaged fruit pieces by Sunkist, and several possibilities for new packaged salads. The location in Las Vegas was another plus as there are many affordable flight options – in and out of the city. SuperMom’s will definitely attend next year’s convention!”
-Randy Scott, Manager, Food Sales/Marketing
SuperMom’s
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