<p><strong>Washington, DC</strong> - The United Fresh Produce Association is welcoming former First Lady Laura Bush, and FMI Chairman Fred Morganthall, President of North Carolina-based Harris Teeter, Inc. as headline speakers this coming May for United Fresh 2012, according to a press release. These keynote speakers are only two of the many prestigious individuals to grace United Fresh 2012 in Dallas, May 1st through the 3rd.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> At the Wednesday Breakfast General Session on May 2nd, with both national and global activities under her belt, Mrs. Bush will share her personal perspectives and thoughts from her experiences on providing leadership, as well as staying focused and positive during difficult times. The former First Lady currently serves as the Honorary Ambassador for the United Nations Literacy Decade as well as Honorary Chair of the National Park Foundation. Mrs. Bush is an avid supporter of breast cancer and heart disease awareness. Tom Stenzel, United Fresh President and CEO, states, “To host the former First Lady at United Fresh 2012 in her home state of Texas is an honor.” The President and CEO, continues, “Laura Bush is one of the nation’s most admired and respected women and we are pleased to have her join us in Dallas.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> To begin the Tuesday, May 1st, Opening Breakfast General Session, Fred Morganthall, will offer his vision for the potential of food retailing. Mr. Morganthall will share essential perspectives on the possibilities and challenges that the retail industry may be addressing in the future. Attendees will gain valuable insights on how the relationship between the produce and retail industries can better improve to serve the consumer. Mr. Morganthall, besides his current roles, is past president of North Carolina Food Dealers Association and Carolinas Food Industry Council as well as a current member of the Spartan Stores Board of Directors and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte Board of Directors, just to name a few of his credentials. “Fred Morganthall brings a valuable perspective to the fresh produce audience,” states, Mr. Stenzel. “He has been at the forefront of interpreting consumer trends for decades, and that information is vital to helping our industry better understand retail and customer needs.”</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>www.unitedfresh.org</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
