July 31, 2006

ISSUE 1126

BUILDING A NEW BRAND FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Register now to attend FFVA’s 63rd Annual Convention, September 17-19 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, and plan to attend an informative educational session about the landmark market research that helped create the new "More Matters" brand for fruits and vegetables. Hear how retailers and leading industry partners are preparing for the March 2007 launch. To register for the convention, go to www.ffva.com/convention or call Martha Tucker at (321) 214-5200.

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BUILDING A NEW BRAND FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES