Harris Teeter’s Aaron Franklin honored as 2015 Mango Retailer of the Year
The National Mango Board honored Aaron Franklin of Harris Teeter as its 2015 Mango Retailer of the Year. The NMB selected four Mango Model Retailers, one from each region of the United States, and chose the Mango Retailer of the Year from among this group.
Zuhlke says the New York Produce Show opens retailers’ eyes and expands their horizons
Some days it pays to get away from your desk, or the produce department floor, and go to a place that fills your brain with new ideas and inspirations.
Kurt Zuhlke, owner and president of Kurt Zuhlke & Associates, headquartered in Bangor, PA, said that is what the New York Produce Show does for the huge number of produce buyers, managers and other produce staff members who attend.
“It’s a necessary expense for retailers to come to this show to discover new ideas,” said Zuhlke. “They return to their companies able to do a better job. This really works.
Christopher Ranch garlic combining with Giorgio Fresh Foods’ mushrooms for a tasty treat for visitors at the New York Produce Show
Christopher Ranch LLC, headquartered in Gilroy, CA, is inviting existing and prospective customers to stop by its booth, No. 218, at the New York Produce Show and Convention for delicious garlic and mushroom recipe samplings.
Vision’s Cohen says regional shows allow suppliers to relate closer to customers
There is always a lot of excitement and traction surrounding major national produce trade shows. But a large number of industry professionals agree that regional shows enable them to spend more valuable one-on-one time with those with which they are doing business.
Ronnie Cohen, vice president of sales and a partner at Vision Import Group, headquartered in River Edge, NJ, agreed that regional shows offer an advantage.
Giorgio says it’s had nothing but great experiences at The New York Produce Show
There are many reasons why produce professional sing the praises of the New York Produce Show. One is that people love being in New York City this time of year. But business is the driver, and the New York Produce Show provides great opportunities to do business.
Bill Litvin, vice president of sales and national account manager for Giorgio Fresh Co., a leading mushroom producer headquartered in Temple, PA, said the company has exhibited every year this show has been in existence.
Baldor views the New York Produce Show as an annual meeting with its customers
Most agree that one reason the New York Produce Show has grown tremendously, and successfully, since the inaugural show in 2010 is because of the density of the food market in the entire Northeast region.
Michael Muzyk, president of Baldor Specialty Foods, headquartered in the Bronx, NY, said another reason is because the show, held in Manhattan, is in the heart of this region.
“This enables local retailers who may not have been able to fly several produce staff members to shows like the PMA Fresh Summit, United Fresh or others further away,” explained Muzyk.
Dandrea’s ‘Clementeenies’ being showcased again at the New York Produce Show
New product launches are always an exciting time for companies, and especially when they are met with immediate and widespread success.
Vineland, NJ-based Dandrea Produce is experiencing that level of success now with its recently launched “Clementeenies.”
“The ‘Clementeenies’ tagline; ‘Easy to Peel, Easy to Love’ describes the fruit perfectly,” said Steve Dandrea, vice president and third-generation family member.
“Super sweet and seedless, they are the best clementines in the world,” he added.
NYAA heading to New York Produce Show with a great, high-quality crop
With New York City being New York State’s apple producers’ largest domestic market, it is critical for the New York Apple Association to be involved with the New York Produce Show, which it has been since the first show five years ago.
Jim Allen, president of the Fishers, NY-based association, said the show presents the organization with an opportunity to meet with retailers, wholesalers and distributors. It will be exhibiting New York’s finest apples at booth No. 561 at the event.
Safeway Group bringing new products and extensive services to New York Produce Show
The Safeway Group LLC, headquartered in Vineland, NJ, is looking forward to exhibiting at the New York Produce Show on Dec. 1-3. Vice President, Business Development, Amy Erianne said the company will be at booth No. 517.
After-effects of the New York Produce Show; many people are fed healthy fruits and vegetables
City Harvest in New York City reaps the benefits as the donor of the food that producers and distributors bring to the New York Produce Show to showcase at their exhibition booths.
Lisa Sposato, director of food sourcing for the organization, explained that it distributes the food to its network of 500 soup kitchens, food pantries and other community food programs across New York City, and they do it free of charge.