In honor of Veterans Day, Food Lion stores will offer a 10 percent discount to active and retired military personnel to show its support and appreciation for those who are currently serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To receive the discount, active military, reservists and veterans should present their MVP card at checkout and request the discount.

In the heart of Midtown Manhattan at 55th Street and the West Side Highway is Pier 94, a premier trade show and special event venue. It is located in what is perhaps the busiest commercial hub in the United States. It is situated in Midtown West on the Hudson River, a stunning backdrop for trade shows and consumer events across any industry. It is in the center of all of the villages and districts of the city, and close to the Theater District, Times Square and Central Park.

The New York Produce Show is once again being held at Pier 94, located at 55th St. and the West Side Highway in the heart of Manhattan, on Dec. 10-12.

In order to help attendees make the most of their trip to the Big Apple, The Produce News researched many interesting, entertaining and exciting happenings going on in the city from the weekend prior to the show through weekend following it — along with what is always available of interest.

W.P. Produce, located in Miami, continues to source and distribute the finest tropical produce and exceed customer expectations. The company began operation in 1984. Today founder and Chief Executive Officer Willy Pardo and his daughter, Vice President Desirée Morales, are focused on produce safety, product line diversity and innovative packaging.

Southern Specialties’ Florida-grown heirloom tomato deal starts at the end of November, Charlie Eagle, vice president of business development for Southern Specialties, headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL, said in late October. “This will be part of a comprehensive heirloom program that includes tomatoes grown in Guatemala and Mexico.”

The company uses its well-known “Southern Selects” label on the heirloom tomatoes and other products that it ships to retailers and club stores. It also does a major business in the foodservice sector.

The Nickey Gregory Co. LLC in Forest Park, GA, has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years leading to regular expansion of the company’s headquarters on the Atlanta State Farmers Market, a tomato operation in College Park, GA and a second warehouse in Miami.

The Gregory Co. recently became a Platinum Partner with PrimusLabs and all three locations are Primus GFS- and HACCP-certified with Superior ratings.