Fruit Logistica offers plethora of produce and services from around the world
If a trade show that draws 56,000 visitors from 125 countries and approximately 2,500 exhibiting companies from 80 countries sounds overwhelming, well it can be for first-time visitors to the annual Fruit Logistica in Berlin. In 2013, the expo is being held Feb. 6-8.
Despite the size and number of attendees, the Fruit Logistica committee goes to great lengths to ensure that all visitors can find their way to and from the show and through the halls with minimal confusion.
The mystique of making mistakes
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” — Albert Einstein
“Even a mistake may turn out to be the one thing necessary to a worthwhile achievement.” — Henry Ford
“The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything.” — Theodore Roosevelt
Did you make any mistakes at work lately? Is there such a thing as making a good mistake rather than it always having to be bad?
One day, a chef named George Crum working at the Carey Moon Lake House in Saratoga Springs, NY, was honoring a customer’s request for thinly sliced fried potatoes.
New partnership at Vision Import Group pushing companies forward
Ronnie Cohen, vice president of sales for Vision Import Group LLC in River Edge, NJ, said that the company’s experience at the New York Produce Show & Conference has been very good in the past, “and it’s getting better each year,” he said. “Regional shows are more intimate because they draw merchandisers and the folks who work closer to the product at the store level. It also draws regional wholesalers and foodservice operators. The intimate setting gives us a good opportunity to interact with these folks.”
L&M continues to spread word of new partnership with High Country Potato
“I like the new timing of the New York Produce Show and Convention,” said Carrie Smith, marketing manager for L&M Cos. Inc., a diversified produce growing, shipping and marketing organization headquartered in Raleigh, NC. “It falls between the PMA Fresh Summit and the Christmas business rush.
Reidsville, GA’s Shuman Produce stakes claim to Peruvian sweet onion crown
Shuman Produce in Reidsville, GA, is riding a hot streak into the New York Produce Show. Already a leading player in the sweet onion market and one of the nation’s top producers of Vidalia onions, Shuman claimed the title of Peruvian onion import leader this season.
Spice World on top again with new garlic product launches for 2012 shows
Louis Hymel, director of purchasing and marketing for Spice World Inc., headquartered in Orlando, FL, said the company has exhibited at the New York Produce Show & Conference since the first show in 2010.
Wm. Consalo & Sons Farms keeps customers informed about East Coast produce
Vince Consalo, president of Wm. Consalo & Sons Farms Inc., in Vineland, NJ, told The Produce News that the company, a major Northeast distributor of a full line of fruits and vegetables, will be attending the New York Produce Show.
“We are not exhibiting, but this show is a good opportunity for us to have face-to-face time with many of our customers and vendors,” said Mr. Consalo. “Almost everyone we run into at the event is someone we’ve crossed paths with in the past. It’s a great opportunity for us to network with people we know and to meet new ones.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods’ team excited to be visiting NYC during the holidays
“Duda Farm Fresh Foods has exhibited at the New York Produce Show & Conference since its inception two years ago, and this will be our third,” said Nichole Towell, marketing director for the Oviedo, FL-based company.
“Each year the show proves to be an even bigger success in terms of the foot traffic and types of people visiting. And each year we look forward to meeting with our existing customers in the Northeast and meeting new faces to formulate long lasting relationships,” she said.
Christopher Ranch features organic garlic, specialty items at New York Produce Show
“We will be showcasing our Organic garlic line at our exhibition booth, number 450, at the New York Produce Show and Convention in December,” said Anthony DeAngelis, directorof the Northeast division for Christopher Ranch LLC, which is headquartered in Gilroy, CA. We have exhibited at the New York show every year since its inception, and we enjoy the show. It provides us with a particular opportunity to reach key customers in the Northeast.”
Dandrea Produce highlights promotional pack of clementines at the New York show
“The New York Produce Show is a wonderful experience and it presents an opportunity to establish great relationships,” said Steven Dandrea, co-owner of family-owned-and-operated Dandrea Produce, a leading grower, packer and shipper of a full line of high-quality produce headquartered in Landisville, NJ. “We will be exhibiting at booth number 124. We feel that the timing of the show is convenient for exhibitors and visitors alike, and we look forward to once again seeing our customers and colleagues.”