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Chairman's Roundtable Membership

Description:
For decades, leaders of the industry have joined the ranks of Chairman’s Roundtable, a voluntary opportunity to provide extra support for programs in government relations, food safety, and other public policy areas that can not be covered through dues alone.

Chairman's Roundtable members enjoy special recognition throughout the year at United Fresh events, in publications, and on the association website: www.unitedfresh.org. Sign up today to be part of this exclusive group!
Product ID:    
1245
Product Type:   
Other
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Guest, NonMember, Regular, Regular (International), University - $1,500.00

Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for the Lettuce and Leafy Greens Supply Chain

Description:
In a joint effort to help the fresh produce industry ensure the highest levels of food safety, the United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association, International Fresh-cut Produce Association, Western Growers and Produce Marketing Association released this document to provide food safety guidance for the entire lettuce and leafy greens supply chain, including production and harvest, postharvest, fresh-cut and value added, distribution, and end-user handling operations.
Product ID:    
1244
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Guest, NonMember, Regular, Regular (International), University - $0.00

Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for the Melon Supply Chain

Year Published:
2005
Description:
As part of a joint effort to help the fresh produce industry ensure the highest levels of food safety, the United Fresh Produce Association and the Produce Marketing Association have produced the document entitled “Commodity Specific Food Safety Guidelines for the Melon Supply Chain.” Developed by a group of leading produce food safety experts and representatives of operations within the industry, the document provides food safety guidance for the entire melon supply chain.
Product ID:    
1200
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Guest, NonMember, Regular, Regular (International), University - $0.00

Compliance Guide for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling

Author:
United Fresh

Year Published:
2008
Description:
United Fresh has published a new guide for the produce industry on how to comply with the coming country of origin labeling law, due to go into effect September 30, 2008. The White Paper includes an analysis of the legal requirements likely to go into effect, with advice for every segment of the produce supply chain from grower-shippers to retailers.

The new White Paper "What You Need To Know Now About Complying With Country of Origin Labeling Rules" is available free of charge to all United Fresh members, and at a minimal cost of $25 to non-members.
Product ID:    
2025
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $0.00
Guest, NonMember - $25.00

Cost Considerations for Value-added Program

Year Published:
1993
Description:
A cost analysis of purchasing value-added produce, focusing on foodservice operators. This study demonstrates the cost-saving aspects to the foodservice operator of using a value-added produce program. Includes worksheets.
Product ID:    
1217
Product Type:   
Booklet
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Guest, NonMember, Regular, Regular (International), University - $20.00

Crisis Communications Manual & Guide for Handling the News Media

Year Published:
2005
Description:
Designed to help fresh-cut processors and suppliers effectively prepare for and handle a crisis situation, this 30 page manual provides a step-by-step guide to organizing a crisis team; tips for assessing the seriousness of a crisis and “next steps” once a crisis is declared; ways to identify key target audiences during a crisis; and tips for effectively working with the news media during a crisis.
Product ID:    
1218
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $0.00
Guest, NonMember - $75.00

Determining Real Costs of Production

Description:
Worksheets designed to help processors calculate and analyze overhead, labor and production costs.
Product ID:    
1219
Product Type:   
Other
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $20.00
Guest, NonMember - $75.00

Food Regulatory Inspection Manual

Year Published:
2005
Description:
Developed by the former IFPA and PMA, this manual will provide expert advice and important information to help you prepare for an FDA inspection and avoid costly FDA violations. If an FDA inspector calls, are you prepared to respond? This important manual focuses on fresh produce and offers valuable tips and strategies for handling FDA inspections that could occur through food processing, shipping and warehouse operations. You will learn what to expect during an inspection, what your rights and responsibilities are, and most importantly, how to protect your business and your bottom line.
Product ID:    
1211
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $80.00
Guest, NonMember - $160.00

Food Safety Auditing Guidelines: Core Elements of Good Agricultural Practices for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Year Published:
2001
Description:
United Fresh’s Food Safety Auditing Guidelines: Core Elements of Good Agricultural Practices for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and its companion publication, the Food Safety Questionnaire for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables are excellent reference tools for minimizing microbial hazards through the use of and implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) for fresh fruits and vegetables.
Product ID:    
1203
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $10.00
Guest, NonMember - $15.00

Food Safety Begins on the Farm Video

Year Published:
1995
Description:
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Training Video.
Product ID:    
1201
Product Type:   
CD
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $25.00
Guest, NonMember - $50.00

Food Safety Guidelines for the Fresh-cut Produce Industry

Year Published:
2001
Description:
Packinghouse & shipping operations, sanitary plant & equipment design, materials/systems for cleaning & sanitizing, a HACCP food safety model, a microbiological quality control program, regulations affecting the fresh-cut industry and new chapters on packaging and food safety interactions and wash water sanitation. Spanish Language version available.
Product ID:    
1202
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $100.00
Guest, NonMember - $200.00

Food Security Guidelines and Questionnaire for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Year Published:
2001
Description:
United Fresh’s Food Security Guidelines and Questionnaire for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables were prepared following the September 11, 2001 tragedy, and provide a realistic assessment of relevant preventive measures suitable for produce operations. This produce-specific document will aid produce operators in identifying preventive measures to minimize the risk of tampering, criminal, or terrorist activity in all segments of the supply chain from growing and packing through distribution of produce.
Product ID:    
1204
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $35.00
Guest, NonMember - $70.00

Fresh-cut Produce Fuels an America on the Go

Year Published:
2004
Description:
Unquenchable consumer demand for do-it-for-me convenience has reshaped the way America lives and eats. This white paper investigates how this demand will impact the future growth of the fresh-cut industry.
Product ID:    
1208
Product Type:   
Report
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $0.00
Guest, NonMember - $150.00

Fresh-cut Produce Handling Guidelines

Year Published:
2001
Description:
A handling guide for wholesale distributors, retailers and food service operators.
Product ID:    
1212
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $15.00
Guest, NonMember - $30.00

Guide to Federal Food Safety and Security Inspections: Guidance on Preparing for and Successfully Directing Regulatory Inspections by FDA and other Food Authorities

Year Published:
2005
Description:
Prepared by United Fresh’s legal counsel and Scientific and Technical Affairs team, this Guide is a user-friendly tool for use by grower/shippers, handlers, and other distributors in the formulation of company policies regarding the actual handling of FDA inspections. The Guide is packed with up-to-date information detailing a company’s rights and responsibilities before, during, and after an inspection. By using this tool, members of the fresh fruit and vegetable industry can prepare themselves for the day that the inspectors arrive.
Product ID:    
1213
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $100.00
Guest, NonMember - $200.00

Model Food Allergen Management Plan for the Fresh-cut Produce Industry

Year Published:
2004
Description:
The “Model Food Allergen Management Plan for the Fresh-cut Produce Industry” was created to help processors ensure that specific allergens are not incorporated as undeclared components in any fresh-cut produce item.
Product ID:    
1205
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $35.00
Guest, NonMember - $75.00

Optimal Controlled Atmospheres

Year Published:
2001
Description:
This book, taken from the proceedings of the 8th International Controlled Atmosphere Research Conference, contains research reports detailing the effects of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) technologies on shelf-life, quality and safety of fresh-cut products.
Product ID:    
1209
Product Type:   
Book
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $25.00
Guest, NonMember - $45.00

PACA Guide

Year Published:
2002
Description:
United Fresh’s User’s Guide to the PACA written by noted PACA Attorney Steve McCarron provides a complete overview and clear explanation of how to operate legally under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The newest edition of this essential reference source includes discussion of recent expansions of the PACA trust to include restaurants and cruise lines; the fallout of the Hunts Point inspection scandal; the New Dispute Resolution Corporation; the latest PACA rulings on commercial bribery; recent court decisions, and much more.
Product ID:    
1220
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $175.00
Guest, NonMember - $350.00

Packaging Design for Fresh-Cut Produce

Year Published:
2002
Description:
The fresh-cut produce industry has specific needs for packaging and as many new players and items come into the market there is a real need for reliable packaging information. With that concern in mind, this publication will help fresh-cut processors make informed decisions about their packaging needs and give them tools to speak with packaging professionals about those needs.
Product ID:    
1210
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $75.00
Guest, NonMember - $125.00

Postharvest Technology for Small-Scale Produce Marketers: Economic Opportunities, Quality and Food Safety

Year Published:
1999
Description:
This book is the result of many years of fieldwork as the authors worked as consultants in the field of postharvest horticultural handling and processing technology. It was written to provide answers to the many questions the authors were asked as they visited small-scale growers, produce packers, handlers, shippers and marketers throughout the United States and in a wide range of developing countries.
Product ID:    
1216
Product Type:   
Book
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $50.00
Guest, NonMember - $75.00

Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops

Year Published:
2001
Description:
Designed for research professionals, quality control and postharvest biology personnel. A textbook on technology for handling and storing fresh fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. Biological and environmental factors in crop losses are investigated.
Product ID:    
1214
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Print/Tangible (requires shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $65.00
Guest, NonMember - $85.00

Project Fresh Start :: $1000 Donation

Description:
Presented through the United Fresh Research & Education Foundation, Project Fresh Start is a three-year, $1.5 million fundraising campaign focused on reshaping government policy and driving environmental change to enable America's children to meet the new Dietary Guidelines for fruit and vegetable consumption.

Project Fresh Start represents United Fresh's commitment to dramatically grow fruit and vegetable consumption by changing the environment in which children make food choices in America. Project Fresh Start is committed to shaping public policy by expanding the School Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program, launching a fruit and vegetable voucher in the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program (WIC), ensuring that school meals meet the new Dietary Guidelines, increasing the availability of fresh produce to schools, and expanding government commitment to the National 5 A Day program. All donations to Project Fresh Start are tax-deductible!
Product ID:    
2021
Product Type:   
Other
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Guest, NonMember, Regular, Regular (International), University - $1,000.00

Project Fresh Start :: $1500 Donation

Description:
Presented through the United Fresh Research & Education Foundation, Project Fresh Start is a three-year, $1.5 million fundraising campaign focused on reshaping government policy and driving environmental change to enable America's children to meet the new Dietary Guidelines for fruit and vegetable consumption.

Project Fresh Start represents United Fresh's commitment to dramatically grow fruit and vegetable consumption by changing the environment in which children make food choices in America. Project Fresh Start is committed to shaping public policy by expanding the School Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program, launching a fruit and vegetable voucher in the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program (WIC), ensuring that school meals meet the new Dietary Guidelines, increasing the availability of fresh produce to schools, and expanding government commitment to the National 5 A Day program. All donations to Project Fresh Start are tax-deductible!
Product ID:    
2022
Product Type:   
Other
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Guest, NonMember, Regular, Regular (International), University - $1,500.00

Project Fresh Start :: $500 Donation

Description:
Presented through the United Fresh Research & Education Foundation, Project Fresh Start is a three-year, $1.5 million fundraising campaign focused on reshaping government policy and driving environmental change to enable America's children to meet the new Dietary Guidelines for fruit and vegetable consumption.

Project Fresh Start represents United Fresh's commitment to dramatically grow fruit and vegetable consumption by changing the environment in which children make food choices in America. Project Fresh Start is committed to shaping public policy by expanding the School Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program, launching a fruit and vegetable voucher in the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program (WIC), ensuring that school meals meet the new Dietary Guidelines, increasing the availability of fresh produce to schools, and expanding government commitment to the National 5 A Day program. All donations to Project Fresh Start are tax-deductible!
Product ID:    
2020
Product Type:   
Other
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Guest, NonMember, Regular, Regular (International), University - $500.00

Sanitary Equipment Design Buying Guide & Checklist

Year Published:
2003
Description:
This guide was created for use by processing members in evaluating processing equipment for use in fresh-cut processing facilities. It informs processors about equipment features and assists them in choosing products that best meet their needs for proper sanitation, worker safety and processing efficiency.
Product ID:    
1207
Product Type:   
Manual
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $0.00
Guest, NonMember - $50.00

Video of United Fresh 2008 Convention Keynote by Steve Burd, President of Safeway

Year Published:
2008
Description:
Whether you missed the chance to see him speak in person at the United Fresh 2008 convention, or you just want to watch it again, now you can download the Opening Keynote Presentation by Steve Burd, President & CEO of Safeway. Mr. Burd is a leader among the American business community in driving solutions to the health care crisis facing both individuals and businesses. In this video, hear how he has developed real world solutions with incentives for individuals to make healthy choices such as getting enough exercise and eating healthy diets based on increased fruit and vegetable consumption.
Product ID:    
4000
Product Type:   
Video
Version:
Electronic (digital download/no shipping)
Pricing:
Allied Association, Allied Association (International), Associate, Associate (International), Customer, Customer (International), Government, Regular, Regular (International), University - $0.00
Guest, NonMember - $25.00

  


United Fresh Produce Association
1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202 303 3400
Fax: 202 303 3433
united@unitedfresh.org