As wholesale market leaders, we have a responsibility to give back to our community
As wholesalers, we are in a unique position to be able to say, “We feed people.” We have an incredible duty to our customers and consumers to ensure they receive the freshest, highest-quality produce. In addition, we have a responsibility to give back to our community. Among New York City boroughs, the percentage of families […]
NY Produce Show: Global Trade Symposium explores imports coming into U.S.
The Global Trade Symposium kicked off the New York Produce Show and Conference in the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel in December, with Cornell University professor Miguel Gomez addressing the global scope of the U.S. produce industry. “Keep in mind that if you think about food, about 85% of the food that we eat […]
Panelists tackle hot topics including retail trends and AI at New York Produce Show
During the New York Produce Show on December 11, industry leaders discussed key topics including retail trends and artificial intelligence. Maria Wieloch emphasized that rising food prices and customer expectations for sustainability are reshaping retail dynamics. Experts in AI highlighted its potential to enhance operational efficiency in retail settings, ultimately fostering a better shopping experience for consumers. […]
Value veg help Lidl, Aldi lead the way with robust sales during Christmas season
Lidl shoppers took advantage of the retailer’s Pick of the Week vegetables during the pivotal Dec. 19-24 week, purchasing some 6,500 tonnes of carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, potatoes and swedes for meals during the Christmas period. At 8p apiece, veg proved to be one of the key drivers of sales in the final weeks of […]
New Chef Grazing Boards Demonstrations a Hit with Attendees at New York Produce Show
Master of Ceremonies Max McCalman discusses the grazing board display created by Chef Glenn Rolnick (center) and assistant Brianna Catrombone of AliCart and Carmine’s Restaurants in New York City. Photo by Hatnim Lee
Foodservice Professionals Discuss Challenges and Drivers at NY Produce Show’s Foodservice Forum
Foodservice professionals gathered at the Ideation Fresh Foodservice Forum, in conjunction with the New York Produce Show and Conference and addressed key foodservice issues. The event, organized by Produce Business and the Eastern Produce Council, had more than 4,000 executives attending the one-day trade show and three co-located events. There were 280-plus exhibiting companies and a record […]
These 6 countries are beating the odds as consumption of fresh produce remains flat across EU
Poland is one of the largest apple-producing countries in the European Union (EU). However, there’s a downward trend in the number of apples the country’s citizens eat. More specifically, Poland’s per capita consumption of apples dipped from an all-time high of 56.2 pounds in 1982 to 21.6 pounds in 2021, according to FAOSTAT/Kantar Polska data. […]
Veg Power lands four new Board members as it tries to increase consumption in 2025
Veg Power has added four new members to its advisory board as its continues its mission of trying to expand vegetable consumption in the UK. Simon Conway, who chairs The British Tomato Growers Association, joins Tom Firth (Chair of IPA’s Sustainability Action Group),Tom Lindsay (Trustee of The Food Foundation) and Karen Schenstrom (Business Development Director […]
