Sep 22, 2008 12:00 PM, By MATTHEW ENIS

PMA President Bryan Silbermann discusses the issues as the produce industry prepares to gather for the 2008 Fresh Summit By: By MATTHEW ENIS

The produce industry is once again gearing up for the Produce Marketing Association's annual Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition, which will be held this year Oct. 24-27 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. In this special preview supplement, SN takes a look at some of the topics that will be highlighted in the show's extensive educational program. We begin with excerpts from a recent interview with PMA President Bryan Silbermann, who will present his annual State of the Industry address during a lunch general session on Friday, Oct. 24.

SN: This summer's salmonella outbreak is obviously still at the forefront of a lot of growers' minds. How is PMA working with the FDA to ensure that similar mistakes won't be made in the future?

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