Kurt Zuhlke & Associates is looking forward to the New York Produce Show & Conference once again, continuing its role as one of the event’s longest-standing exhibitors. 

Kurt Zuhlke, president and CEO of his namesake company, has participated every year since the show’s inception, and he has enjoyed watching it evolve into one of the most anticipated events in the produce industry calendar. 

Fierman Produce Exchange is nearing its 100th year in business, and while there have been various changes at the company throughout the years, it remains fully grounded by its New York roots.

As the 2025 New York Produce Show gets set to take place in early December, FPE was looking forward to the energy the show brings to the region as well as connecting with existing and new clients who are in town for the event.

The Idaho Potato Commission is known for the fun and creative ways it promotes the Gem State’s prized potatoes, but at this year’s New York Produce Show, things will get downright ugly.

“The IPC booth (No. 569) is a must-see this year,” said Ross Johnson, vice president of retail and international at the IPC. “We will be talking about the results of holiday sales, Potato Lovers Month and foodservice incentives — all while wearing some very cringe-worthy ugly sweaters.”

Ocean Mist Farms is headed to the Big Apple for the 2025 New York Produce Show where the company will showcase — and sample — its latest innovations in value-added fresh vegetables. 

ShopRite started its annual Check-Out Hunger campaign, a holiday-season fundraiser that invites customers to support local food banks by adding a donation at checkout. Running now through the second week of the new year, the campaign unites ShopRite stores across the region in a shared mission to help neighbors facing hunger during one of the busiest times of the year for food banks.

Next Big Thing, an agricultural cooperative formed when the SweeTango apple variety was developed by the University of Minnesota in 2006, is looking forward to attending the New York Produce Show & Conference to strengthen relationships within the produce industry and showcase the unique qualities of SweeTango apples.