Bruce Klein, director of marketing for Maurice A. Auerbach in Secaucus, NJ, told The Produce News that the company is a veteran of the New York Produce Show, adding that the first three shows in New York City were great experiences, and that the show was enhanced greatly when it moved from the Hilton Hotel to Pier 94 at 55th Street and the West Side Highway.

The company will be exhibiting at Booth No. 330 at the NYPS.

“We have exhibited at the New York Produce Show every year since its inception,” Ronnie Cohen, vice president of sales for Vision Import Group LLC, in River Edge, NJ, told The Produce News. “We are active members of the Eastern Produce Council, and we attend a lot of meetings. And, this is our region, and so many of our customers and prospective customers attend this show.”

Cohen said that he believes that regional shows have taken on a life of their own — one that offers much more one-on-one intimacy between customers and suppliers.

A.J. Trucco Inc., which is commonly referred to as simply “Trucco,” located at Hunts Point Terminal Market in the Bronx, NY, is a leading supplier of specialty produce with a strong history of European imports. Its specialties include chestnuts, kiwifruit, grapes, citrus, fresh and dried figs, dried fruits and nuts, garlic and more, and it offers a wide variety of organic items.

The company plans to have wide-spread coverage at the New York Produce Show on Dec. 10-12 in New York City.

“The New York Produce Show is a quick and affordable show where there is a high volume of key retailers, wholesalers and foodservice industry contacts,” said Daniela Ferro, communications coordinator for Mastronardi Produce/Sunset, headquartered in Kingsville, Ontario. “We work with a lot of East Coast buyers, so this is a great opportunity to get some face time with them and showcase our products.”

“We will definitely be returning to exhibit at the New York Produce Show again this year,” Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development for Southern Specialties, headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL, told The Produce News.

“We have exhibited at every show since its inception. Obviously, the first year our experience was so good that we were compelled to return for a second, third and now fourth,” he said.

“The New York Produce Show is great for not only meeting and greeting buyers, but I love how many produce department folks attend,” said Mary Ostlund, marketing director for Brooks Tropicals, LLC, headquartered in Homestead, FL. It’s great talking to them, getting their feedback and perhaps making suggestions for their work.”

The company will be exhibiting at the NYPS, being held on Dec. 10-12 at Pier 94 in New York City. Executive, sales and marketing staff will be on hand to meet with visitors.