Nonfoods

NEWARK, Del. -- In its continuing commitment to respond to and represent members' needs worldwide, the board of the Produce Marketing Association here will review plans to expand PMA's global presence at its meeting next week in Orlando, Fla."PMA's volunteer leadership boards [comprise] international industry leaders who are instrumental in identifying multiple ways to support members through information, products, and services that are relevant," said PMA president Bryan Silbermann, noting that PMA's boards include leaders from South Africa, Canada, Australia, and Mexico. Two additional non-U.S. retailer members are expected to join the retail board in October, "bringing with them very valuable perspectives on produce retailing from around the world," said Silbermann.

WASHINGTON -- Family health and nutrition concerns are increasingly driving household food purchases in the United States, according to "Shopping for Health 2005: Meeting the Needs of Family Health and Wellness," a new report from the Food Marketing Institute and Prevention magazine.