Champions of Industry is a series that will be News Network highlighting companys throughout the United States that are innovators and visionaries in their industry. Chelan Fruit Co. has been selected as one of the companies to be highlighted. In addition to being technologically progressive, Chelan Fruit Co. is very supportive of the local communities where their grower base lives and very aware of the benefit needs of all company employees.

Chelan Fruit Co. will have a exhibition booth at this National Trade Show featuring many of the top wholesalers and retailers in the produce industry. This is an opportunity for management to see and share some of the newest products and services offered, network with suppliers, get the latest consumer trends and exchange ideas with other leaders in the produce industry. A complete schedule of events can be viewed online at www.pma.com.

This convention will be the first global conference to address produce traceability. Speakers from around the world will present requirements and expectations, determined stardards, examples of implementation and the role of traceability in overall food safety models. A complete schedule of events can be viewed online at www.producetrace.com.

The purpose ofthe Annual Meeting is to receive the Association's Annual Report and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. Following the meeting an Awards Banquet will be held honoring the outstanding growers of the previous year's crop. For additional information, contact Phyllis Gleasman at phyllisg@troutbc.com.