As A&J Produce Corp. nears its 50th anniversary in 2027, it’s worth noting the company’s founders already had a combined 75 years of industry experience that customers could rely on from the first day of business.

A&J Produce founders Al Weiler, Joe Levantino and John Tramutola had roots in New York City. Weiler and Tramutola bought out their partner in 1987. Expansions over the years have grown the company, which now occupies 31 units at Hunts Point Terminal Market.

Robt. T. Cochran & Co. boasts over 130 years of expertise in the produce sector, collaborating with industry professionals to deliver exceptional value to its customers.

Michael Cochran, the company’s vice president of sales, represents the fifth generation of his family at the Hunts Point Terminal Market, where the company has operated since it opened in five stalls, 408-412.

He recognizes that his family’ enduring legacy there has been instrumental in the company’s ongoing success.

The New York Apple Association unveiled its latest social media initiative aimed at engaging and inspiring apple enthusiasts across the nation.

The initiative, which launched in early 2025, seeks to harness the collective power of the state’s 500-plus apple growers to actively participate in content creation that will captivate and motivate consumers to indulge in the delicious bounty of New York apples.

Maurice Auerbach Inc. enjoys a stellar reputation as a leading distributor of garlic and specialty produce in the Northeast, and key to the success of this third-generation, family-owned company is the Hunts Point Produce Market.

Trucco Inc., which is approaching its 60th anniversary on New York’s Hunts Point Terminal Market, continues to thrive with its core products, but it also has an eye toward growth with continued expansion.