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NYPS trade show floor a flurry of activity

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John Groh, publisher; Adam Campbell, digital publisher, Craig Levitt, managing editor; and Kyle Eberth, Northwest editor
December 2, 2022

Produce professionals from throughout the industry gathered in Manhattan for the New York Produce Show & Conference. The event offered attendees networking opportunities and educational micro-sessions. Industry members packed the Javits Center Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the one-day trade show.

Jackie Nakashian and Angela Hernandez of Trinity Fruit Co.
Jackie Nakashian and Angela Hernandez of Trinity Fruit Co.
Yasmin and Nick Pacia of A.J. Trucco.
Yasmin and Nick Pacia of A.J. Trucco.
Andy Garcia III of Altar Produce LLC.
Andy Garcia III of Altar Produce LLC.
Eric Ziegenfuss, Tony Illiano, Krystal McCusker, Kate Watson and Brendan Schulke of Oppy.
Eric Ziegenfuss, Tony Illiano, Krystal McCusker, Kate Watson and Brendan Schulke of Oppy.
Jeff Hutterer, Rick Bravo and Mark Munger of Ocean Mist Farms.
Jeff Hutterer, Rick Bravo and Mark Munger of Ocean Mist Farms.
Scott Casciano, Jaime Failing and Chris Downs of Taylor Farms with Bob McGowan of Affinity Sales.
Scott Casciano, Jaime Failing and Chris Downs of Taylor Farms with Bob McGowan of Affinity Sales.
Kevin Ernhoffer, Chantal McCrossin, Anna Dankel, Delana Hickman, Melissa MacKay, Jill Mazer, Andrew Kulinski, Alexis Sommers and Tim Johnson of F&S Fresh Foods.
Kevin Ernhoffer, Chantal McCrossin, Anna Dankel, Delana Hickman, Melissa MacKay, Jill Mazer, Andrew Kulinski, Alexis Sommers and Tim Johnson of F&S Fresh Foods.
Delbert Bland, Sandra Bland and Richard Pazderski of Bland Farms.
Delbert Bland, Sandra Bland and Richard Pazderski of Bland Farms.
Tim Harrington and Jorge Macias of Stemilt Growers flank Michael Hirsch of S. Katzman Produce.
Tim Harrington and Jorge Macias of Stemilt Growers flank Michael Hirsch of S. Katzman Produce.
Brianna Rosselli, Mary Velasquez, Jennifer Sanchez and Sarah Leanna of Gold Coast Tropical.
Brianna Rosselli, Mary Velasquez, Jennifer Sanchez and Sarah Leanna of Gold Coast Tropical.
Pam Cherwak and Zanelle Hough of Nature Fresh Farms.
Pam Cherwak and Zanelle Hough of Nature Fresh Farms.
Hollie Johnson, Ana Urrutia, Abbie Phillips and Natasha Lichty of Offshoot Brands.
Hollie Johnson, Ana Urrutia, Abbie Phillips and Natasha Lichty of Offshoot Brands.
Aaron DeHerrera, Allie Perrault and Tyler Johnson of Rainier Fruit.
Aaron DeHerrera, Allie Perrault and Tyler Johnson of Rainier Fruit.
Eric Martinson, Derin Benson and Jay Dyer of Chelan Fresh.
Eric Martinson, Derin Benson and Jay Dyer of Chelan Fresh.
Shawn Wen, Catherine Delettera and Chris Wilson of Zespri Kiwifruit.
Shawn Wen, Catherine Delettera and Chris Wilson of Zespri Kiwifruit.
Tyler Davidov, Lauren Sowards, JC Sajewich, Jody Cnossen and Juliet Moran of Suja Juice.
Tyler Davidov, Lauren Sowards, JC Sajewich, Jody Cnossen and Juliet Moran of Suja Juice.
Monica Cordero and Crystal Chavez of Gold Coast Packing.
Monica Cordero and Crystal Chavez of Gold Coast Packing.
Mike Hacker, Isaac Olivas and Austin Fowler of Fowler Farms.
Mike Hacker, Isaac Olivas and Austin Fowler of Fowler Farms.
Philip Grant of Hunts Point Produce Market.
Philip Grant of Hunts Point Produce Market.
Kelsey Gomes of Fresh Innovations California.
Kelsey Gomes of Fresh Innovations California.
Kevin Carroll and Derrick Bender of Fowler Packing.
Kevin Carroll and Derrick Bender of Fowler Packing.
Jane Collin of Quebec Parmentier.
Jane Collin of Quebec Parmentier.
Luis Urena, Candice Diaz, Jon Hansburg and William Magistrelli of Baldor Specialty Foods.
Luis Urena, Candice Diaz, Jon Hansburg and William Magistrelli of Baldor Specialty Foods.
Jenna McGuire and Wes Finch of Pepper.
Jenna McGuire and Wes Finch of Pepper.
Abraham Ludden, Ryan Valenti, Daisy Talingo and Valeska Esquivel of FreshKampo.
Abraham Ludden, Ryan Valenti, Daisy Talingo and Valeska Esquivel of FreshKampo.
Alden Guptill, Mike Guptill and Sarah Jacklin of DiSilva Fruit.
Alden Guptill, Mike Guptill and Sarah Jacklin of DiSilva Fruit.
Norman Barao, Joe Oremus and Dan Carapella of International Fruit Co.
Norman Barao, Joe Oremus and Dan Carapella of International Fruit Co.
Michael Madden of Macadu Fresh.
Michael Madden of Macadu Fresh.
Tommy Caruana and Jamie Shehan on Hazel Technologies.
Tommy Caruana and Jamie Shehan on Hazel Technologies.
Deysi Cardona, Melany Zepeda and Maria Cardona of A.J. Trucco.
Deysi Cardona, Melany Zepeda and Maria Cardona of A.J. Trucco.
Brad Wyllie and Paul Eastman of House Foods America with Bob McGowan of Affinity Sales and Joseph Kaszuba of House Foods America.
Brad Wyllie and Paul Eastman of House Foods America with Bob McGowan of Affinity Sales and Joseph Kaszuba of House Foods America.
Nick Giordano, Jeff DiMatteo, Skip Consalo and Anthony Consalo of Consalo Family Farm.
Nick Giordano, Jeff DiMatteo, Skip Consalo and Anthony Consalo of Consalo Family Farm.
Carmine Borelli, Tiffany Sabelli, Jaime Moracci and Chris Veillon of Pure Flavor.
Carmine Borelli, Tiffany Sabelli, Jaime Moracci and Chris Veillon of Pure Flavor.
Robert Larsen, Juan Vasquez, Joseph Lebiak, Louis Scagnelli, Kristian Moyna and Jenn Carson of Krasdale Foods/Alpha 1 Marketing.
Robert Larsen, Juan Vasquez, Joseph Lebiak, Louis Scagnelli, Kristian Moyna and Jenn Carson of Krasdale Foods/Alpha 1 Marketing.
Joshua Gatcke of Nathel & Nathel with John Slagel, Travis Boyle and Brad Blane of Sunkist Growers.
Joshua Gatcke of Nathel & Nathel with John Slagel, Travis Boyle and Brad Blane of Sunkist Growers.
Karen Brux and Allison Myers of Chilean Fresh Fruit Association.
Karen Brux and Allison Myers of Chilean Fresh Fruit Association.
Gabriela D’Arrigo of D’Arrigo New York flanked by Chad Amaral and Cody Ramsey of D’Arrigo California.
Gabriela D’Arrigo of D’Arrigo New York flanked by Chad Amaral and Cody Ramsey of D’Arrigo California.
Mason Goolsby, Brandon Parker and Erin Waters of Shuman Farms.
Mason Goolsby, Brandon Parker and Erin Waters of Shuman Farms.
Al Murray of the Eastern Produce Council and Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak of Produce for Better Health.
Al Murray of the Eastern Produce Council and Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak of Produce for Better Health.
Charlie Eagle and Tracy Monahan of Southern Specialties.
Charlie Eagle and Tracy Monahan of Southern Specialties.
Mark Masten and Amanda Sains of Joolies Superfruit.
Mark Masten and Amanda Sains of Joolies Superfruit.
Shayna Telesmanic and Liam Slavin of Bard Valley Natural Delights.
Shayna Telesmanic and Liam Slavin of Bard Valley Natural Delights.
Bruce Klein, John Venables and Ian Zimmerman of Maurice A. Auerbach.
Bruce Klein, John Venables and Ian Zimmerman of Maurice A. Auerbach.
Bert Barnes and Jason Turek of Turek Farms/Cayuga Produce with Stewart Mann of Pioneer Growers.
Bert Barnes and Jason Turek of Turek Farms/Cayuga Produce with Stewart Mann of Pioneer Growers.
Melissa Joyner and Thomas Joyner of Nash Produce.
Melissa Joyner and Thomas Joyner of Nash Produce.
Tom Beaver and Bonnie Lundblad of Sunny Valley International with Dominic Pelosi of Four Seasons Produce.
Tom Beaver and Bonnie Lundblad of Sunny Valley International with Dominic Pelosi of Four Seasons Produce.
Eberhard Mueller and Paulette Satur of Satur Farms.
Eberhard Mueller and Paulette Satur of Satur Farms.
Sue Lewis and Heather Urban of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
Sue Lewis and Heather Urban of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
Jim Provost of I Love Produce.
Jim Provost of I Love Produce.
Peter Jessup, Karolina Sokolska, Sue Elton and Ben Fueston of Hampton Farms.
Peter Jessup, Karolina Sokolska, Sue Elton and Ben Fueston of Hampton Farms.
Representing Produce Pay were Michael Casazza, Luke Jones and Michelle Lumino.
Representing Produce Pay were Michael Casazza, Luke Jones and Michelle Lumino.
Davis Moen of California Endive Farms.
Davis Moen of California Endive Farms.
Jill Hughey of Rice Fruit Co.
Jill Hughey of Rice Fruit Co.
Patrick Lucy, Donald Lucy and Joseph Jauregui of Del Rey Avocado.
Patrick Lucy, Donald Lucy and Joseph Jauregui of Del Rey Avocado.
Kevin Steiner, Chuck Sinks Jr. and Hailey Monson of Sage Fruit Co.
Kevin Steiner, Chuck Sinks Jr. and Hailey Monson of Sage Fruit Co.
Nick Georgantas, Phil Bartocci and Lorraine Ong of Calavo Prepared.
Nick Georgantas, Phil Bartocci and Lorraine Ong of Calavo Prepared.
Alejandro Guerrero, Robert Cabili, Bruce Letchworth and Terry Cook of Continental Fresh.
Alejandro Guerrero, Robert Cabili, Bruce Letchworth and Terry Cook of Continental Fresh.
Gary Roselli and Alexa Conciatori of Allegiance Retailer Services.
Gary Roselli and Alexa Conciatori of Allegiance Retailer Services.
Edward Reynolds, Tony Barreira and Geoff Kyle of Fresh Taste.
Edward Reynolds, Tony Barreira and Geoff Kyle of Fresh Taste.
Lindsey Dalesky and Tyann Schlimmer of Bay Baby Produce.
Lindsey Dalesky and Tyann Schlimmer of Bay Baby Produce.
David Masser and Lela Reichart of Sterman Masser with Glenn Weist of Keystone Potato Products, Rachel Schoffstall of Sterman Masser and Nathan Tallman of PA Cooperative Potato Growers.
David Masser and Lela Reichart of Sterman Masser with Glenn Weist of Keystone Potato Products, Rachel Schoffstall of Sterman Masser and Nathan Tallman of PA Cooperative Potato Growers.
Jessica Wells of Crunch Time Apple Growers.
Jessica Wells of Crunch Time Apple Growers.
Madelyn Edlin of EFI with Patrick Raymer of Rogue River Farms.
Madelyn Edlin of EFI with Patrick Raymer of Rogue River Farms.
Joining Spuddy Buddy at the Idaho Potato Commission booth were Ross Johnson, Matt Brigotti and Mike Krage.
Joining Spuddy Buddy at the Idaho Potato Commission booth were Ross Johnson, Matt Brigotti and Mike Krage.
Freshpro Food Distributors was represented by Amaury Reyes, Floyd Avilo, Mark Antoch and Jose Troya.
Freshpro Food Distributors was represented by Amaury Reyes, Floyd Avilo, Mark Antoch and Jose Troya.
Meg Buchsbaum and Tammy Wiard of the National Mango Board.
Meg Buchsbaum and Tammy Wiard of the National Mango Board.
Alfonso Delgado, Stephanie Bazan, Alejandro Duran, Tanya Edwards and Oscar Garcia of Avocados From Mexico.
Alfonso Delgado, Stephanie Bazan, Alejandro Duran, Tanya Edwards and Oscar Garcia of Avocados From Mexico.
Cailin Kowalewski, Nathaniel Foster and Cynthia Haskins of the New York Apple Association.
Cailin Kowalewski, Nathaniel Foster and Cynthia Haskins of the New York Apple Association.
Juliemar Rosado and Katie Manetti of the National Watermelon Promotion Board.
Juliemar Rosado and Katie Manetti of the National Watermelon Promotion Board.
Cindy and Kurt Zuhlke of Kurt Zuhlke & Associates.
Cindy and Kurt Zuhlke of Kurt Zuhlke & Associates.
John Cunningham, Sam Snyder and Kevin Delaney of To-Jo Mushrooms.
John Cunningham, Sam Snyder and Kevin Delaney of To-Jo Mushrooms.
At the Colombia Avocado booth were Sabrina Fisher of Full Tilt Marketing and William Watson of the Colombia Avocado Board.
At the Colombia Avocado booth were Sabrina Fisher of Full Tilt Marketing and William Watson of the Colombia Avocado Board.
At the Procurant booth were Kevin Brooks, Mark Angel and Bob Nelson.
At the Procurant booth were Kevin Brooks, Mark Angel and Bob Nelson.
Enrique Obregon, Jose Luis and Alvaro Obregon of IPR Fresh in Nogales, AZ.
Enrique Obregon, Jose Luis and Alvaro Obregon of IPR Fresh in Nogales, AZ.
Christine Fries and Joe Atchinson of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
Christine Fries and Joe Atchinson of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.
At the Potandon Produce booth were Glen Reynolds, Ivonne Alanis, Nancy Byner and Dave Allen.
At the Potandon Produce booth were Glen Reynolds, Ivonne Alanis, Nancy Byner and Dave Allen.
Four Seasons Produce was represented by Dean Andres, Dustin Manento, Drew Hennemuth, Adam Cooney and Jonathan Steffy.
Four Seasons Produce was represented by Dean Andres, Dustin Manento, Drew Hennemuth, Adam Cooney and Jonathan Steffy.
James Graham (right) of Sam’s Club stopped at the Bushwick Potato Commission booth to visit with Marc Turner and Ken Gray.
James Graham (right) of Sam’s Club stopped at the Bushwick Potato Commission booth to visit with Marc Turner and Ken Gray.
Amber Bill and Kirk Turner of Wholly Guacamole.
Amber Bill and Kirk Turner of Wholly Guacamole.
At the La Bonanza booth were Alejandro Martinez, Maggie Bezart Hall and Bryan Garibay.
At the La Bonanza booth were Alejandro Martinez, Maggie Bezart Hall and Bryan Garibay.
SiCar was represented by Sandra Longoria, Giovanni Sanchez and Jackie Carillo.
SiCar was represented by Sandra Longoria, Giovanni Sanchez and Jackie Carillo.
John Amaral and Stephanie Cantero of The Nunes Co. with Jack Wilkinson of Blazer-Wilkinson.
John Amaral and Stephanie Cantero of The Nunes Co. with Jack Wilkinson of Blazer-Wilkinson.
Sean Steller of Phillips Mushroom Farms.
Sean Steller of Phillips Mushroom Farms.
At the Gotham Greens booth were Alex Flamm, Kelly Galasso and Jodi Genshaft.
At the Gotham Greens booth were Alex Flamm, Kelly Galasso and Jodi Genshaft.
Jonathan Archer, Justin Oppici, Kim Stathis and Harris Trock of Fresh From the Start/Hapco Farms.
Jonathan Archer, Justin Oppici, Kim Stathis and Harris Trock of Fresh From the Start/Hapco Farms.
John Vlahandreas and Joe Esta of Wada Farms.
John Vlahandreas and Joe Esta of Wada Farms.
Ronnie Cohen of Vision Import Group with William Kopke, Tyler Wolowicz, Damon Francis and Tom Leonardi of William H. Kopke Jr. Inc.
Ronnie Cohen of Vision Import Group with William Kopke, Tyler Wolowicz, Damon Francis and Tom Leonardi of William H. Kopke Jr. Inc.
Bert Bifulco, Mickey Bifulco and Umberto Bifulco of Bifulco’s Four Seasons Cold Storage.
Bert Bifulco, Mickey Bifulco and Umberto Bifulco of Bifulco’s Four Seasons Cold Storage.
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