United Fresh Honors Del Monte Fresh Produce

The United Fresh Produce Association honored Del Monte Fresh Produce as the Produce Industry Advocate of the Year last week at the Washington Public Policy Conference. Del Monte Fresh Produce has been a long-time leader in the public policy arena, serving on the United Fresh Nutrition and Health Council, Food Safety and Technology Council and Fresh-Cut Processor Board. United Fresh Produce Association President and CEO Tom Stenzel presented the award to Dave Russell, Del Monte Fresh Produce vice president of sales, national accounts. “Del Monte Fresh Produce is proud to be the recipient of the United Fresh Produce Industry Advocate of the Year Award,” said Russell. “Our continuing commitment to United Fresh and its efforts to keep our nations’ leaders and government focused on the major policy issues impacting our industry is a reaffirmation of the positive returns to our company and all other industry stakeholders.  We would like to encourage all members of United to increase their participation and play an active role in advocating for our industry. The results are worth the effort.” Del Monte Fresh Produce has been instrumental in advocating for public policies that support the produce industry, as well as supporting initiatives that create healthier school environments, including Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools. “They’ve donated more than 20 salad bars to schools, and are a leader in bringing fresh vending machines to schools, even when those vending machines carry other company’s product,” said Stenzel. The United Fresh Produce Industry Advocate of the Year Award pays special recognition to one United Fresh member each year that serves as an advocate for the entire produce industry. Honorees are leading companies and associations that make an impact and drive the industry forward. Past award winners include the following.