At this year’s New York Produce Show & Conference, Russo Farms is looking forward to showcase its core vegetable offerings and connect with retail and foodservice partners from across the Northeast. Thomas Russo, president of the company, views the annual event as one of the most valuable shows of the year, especially given its proximity and ability to draw a strong mix of customers.

Chrysal International announced the acquisition of Spring from Holland, a company known for its high-quality flower and plant care products, spray paints and extensive global network within the florist market. The purchase follows a successful period of strategic collaboration between the two companies. For years, Spring has been a trusted brand among florists worldwide, recognized for its reliability, innovative color solutions and strong understanding of floral professionals’ needs. The company has built a loyal customer base and established itself as a preferred industry partner. Chrysal

Frank Donio Inc., a longtime Jersey Fresh grower, packer and wholesaler, has been a member of the Eastern Produce Council since it was founded and look forward to the New York Produce Show & Conference every year. In fact, the New York Produce Show was the very first trade show that Annie Pape, special projects and brand manager for the Hammonton, NJ-based company, ever attended and the company had a booth for much longer than that.

Marice Auerbach Inc., a leading distributor of garlic and specialty produce in the Northeast, continues to make its mark as one of the most recognized names in the industry. Based in Secaucus, NJ, the third-generation, family-owned company sources a wide range of products from around the world under its AuerPak brand, focusing on garlic, shallots and an array of specialty offerings that include tropical and Asian produce, as well as organic garlic, asparagus, ginger and tofu. The company will once again showcase its extensive lineup at the New York Produce Show & Conference, an event that

Vidre+ — a next-generation technology of smart labels and active packaging materials developed by Fresh Inset and brought to market in partnership with Avery Dennison, a global leader in materials science and labeling technologies — has been named the winner of the 2025 pre-commercialized Packaging Europe Sustainability Awards. Leveraging Avery Dennison’s deep expertise in advanced materials and global converting capabilities, Fresh Inset has integrated its proprietary active-material innovation into functional labels and packaging substrates at scale. Vidre+ transforms standard label and film

The desert is finally starting to take shape. After a messy stretch of storms that slowed harvests and complicated load times, fields in Yuma are drying out, plants are responding to the warmer days and we’re seeing the first real signs of stability since transition began. Iceberg, Romaine and leaf are all showing steady improvement. Weights are still inconsistent, but quality is notably better than the tail end of Salinas, and processors should see more reliable supplies as we move through the first two weeks of December. If the weather continues to cooperate, most growers expect volume and