Giorgio Fresh Co. is heading to the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral trade show and has big plans, introducing new products and some recent innovation.

The sweet potato market is witnessing significant growth, fueled by various factors such as heightened consumer awareness of their health advantages, their culinary versatility and their recognition as a sustainable and budget-friendly food choice.

According to Data Bridge Market Research, the global sweet potato market, valued at $34.98 billion in 2023, is projected to reach approximately $56.17 billion by 2031.

When family-owned paper converting business Paper, Pulp and Film arrives at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral trade show next month, it will be unveiling some new boxes and packaging solutions aimed at avocados, mushrooms, plums, apples and other commodities.

The Fresno, CA-based company will occupy booth No. BC1236, and those who stop by will learn about its newest offerings as well as the success it has found with its TrayCycle Box. This standout offering is fully compostable, recyclable and a PFAS-free fiber solution.

While the Gloucester County Packing Corp. does not grow its own product, the company works with eight commercial growers in New Jersey, and being able to source the product in its backyard provides a big advantage.

Operating in a 45,000-square-foot facility in Woodbury Heights, NJ, the company packs, distributes and handles potatoes and onions from all over the United States and beyond. 

As a fourth-generation grower/shipper of fresh produce with roots in the gardens of New Jersey, Sonny Boy Produce enjoys a global reach growing, sourcing and delivering quality fruits and vegetables for retailers and their customers to enjoy.

As one of the leading produce auctions in the Eastern United States, the success of the Vineland Cooperative Produce Auction is crucial for New Jersey and the agricultural industry across the Northeast region.