As the holiday season unfolds, a festive warmth fills the air. From warm holiday traditions to memories made around the table, there’s so much that goes into making the season bright — including a special group of people working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the magic to life.

Trucco, which has its sales office on the Hunts Point Terminal Market in New York City, traces its roots to 1937 and Washington Street Produce Market in downtown Manhattan. Dried fruits and nuts were among its first product with chestnuts being a mainstay when the AJ Trucco company was formed in 1961.

Red Sun Farms views the New York Produce Show as bustling with excitement as the timing is right at the peak of the holiday season.

Crunch Time Apple Growers are in a New York state of mind. Now, the Lockport, NY-based cooperative wants to get its customers into the same frame of mind.

As a leading importer and marketer of tropical and Latin products, Exp Group has established itself as a trusted name in the produce industry, backed by over four decades of experience. The multinational company consists of several divisions, including Exp Logistics, Exp Bananas and Exp Serafino, and is renowned for its efficient delivery and distribution of fresh produce from Central and South America.

Nash Produce will be showcasing a diverse lineup of sweet potato options for retail and foodservice customers at the New York Produce Show.

The Nashville, NC-based packer and shipper will be displaying varieties grown in North Carolina, including the popular traditional orange Covington and the purple Murasaki, said Robin Narron, marketing director and sales support at Nash Produce.