Kent R. Shoemaker

FreshPoint, Inc. distributes fresh fruits and vegetables. It caters to foodservice and retail customers such as local, regional and national chains, hotels, resorts, country clubs, fine dining to fast food, contract feeders, healthcare, schools, college and university dining, theme parks and cruise lines, and export. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Maitland, FL.

Produce Marketing Association, Inc. is a trade association that represents companies from every segment of the produce and floral supply chain. The headquarters of the private company is located in Newark, DE, and it has a western regional office. The company helps its members grow by providing business solutions that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. The company and its members work year-round to make a difference for the produce industry by driving policies that increase consumption of fresh produce, shaping critical legislative and regulatory action, providing scientific and technical leadership in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition and health, and developing educational programs and business opportunities to assist member companies in growing successful businesses. The CEO of the company is Cathy D. Green.