Working in Florida historically has been an important component of the produce sector in the United States. In addition to being a major growing area, supplying items like peppers, squash, eggplant, tomatoes and berries, the Sunshine state is the perfect gateway into the U.S. for products grown in South America and Central America.

Florida’s agriculture sector has more than a $132 billion economic impact across the state, while providing more than 2.2 million jobs and local sources of food.

Red Sun Farms is dedicated to providing a unique greenhouse experience at this year’s New York Produce Show.

Nardelli Bros. Inc.-Lakeview Farms is a trusted fifth-generation family business that has been a major player in the produce industry for more than 125 years.

Based in Cedarville, NJ, the company also grows in Georgia and Florida, and is seeing the latter season starting up this month.

As a top importer and marketer of tropical and Latin items, Exp Group is a trusted name in the produce business, calling on more than four decades of experience.

R.C. Hatton Inc. has long been committed to providing high-quality produce and sugar cane from farm-to-table thanks to a top-notch team approach, which understands the importance of the future while being focused on today.

Southern Specialties has a produce portfolio that includes asparagus, baby squash, baby carrots and other baby vegetables, as well as broccolettes and clipped greens — all available under the company’s Southern Selects label.