NJ Dept. of Agriculture seeks to build awareness of state produce

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IPC will promote beautiful crop in an ugly way at NYPS

The Idaho Potato Commission is known for the fun and creative ways it promotes the Gem State’s prized potatoes, but at this year’s New York Produce Show, things will get downright ugly. “The IPC booth (No. 569) is a must-see this year,” said Ross Johnson, vice president of retail and international at the IPC. “We will be talking about the results of holiday sales, Potato Lovers Month and foodservice incentives — all while wearing some very cringe-worthy ugly sweaters.” Johnson said Idaho has the best quality crop it has seen in years, and retailers are encouraged to take advantage of all that

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Fierman Produce Exchange proud of its New York roots, poised for future success

Fierman Produce Exchange is nearing its 100th year in business, and while there have been various changes at the company throughout the years, it remains fully grounded by its New York roots. As the 2025 New York Produce Show gets set to take place in early December, FPE was looking forward to the energy the show brings to the region as well as connecting with existing and new clients who are in town for the event.

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Kurt Zuhlke & Associates bring sustainable packaging options to NYPS

Kurt Zuhlke & Associates is looking forward to the New York Produce Show & Conference once again, continuing its role as one of the event’s longest-standing exhibitors. Kurt Zuhlke, president and CEO of his namesake company, has participated every year since the show’s inception, and he has enjoyed watching it evolve into one of the most anticipated events in the produce industry calendar. Exhibiting at booth No. 409 this year, the company will showcase its full line of sustainable retail-friendly packaging solutions, including its popular Keeping It Green clamshells, trays and utility packs

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Custom bagging expansion positions Unique Cold Storage for continued growth

Unique Cold Storage, based in Pompano Beach, FL, continues to expand its role as a key logistics and services partner for growers, shippers and importers serving the Southeast and beyond. The company recently broadened its service portfolio with the addition of custom netted bagging capabilities, strengthening an already extensive menu of cold-chain and third-party solutions designed for both domestic and international clients. The new bagging equipment was added in response to sustained requests from customers seeking turnkey handling and packaging options for commodities such as avocados and

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Ocean Mist Farms debuting latest innovation at New York Produce Show

Ocean Mist Farms is headed to the Big Apple for the 2025 New York Produce Show where the company will showcase — and sample — its latest innovations in value-added fresh vegetables. “We’ll be featuring our newly rebranded ‘No Shame in a Shortcut’ Roastables line in our booth at the show,” said President and CEO Chris Drew. “The feedback we’ve received on these convenient and delicious items has been phenomenal — and we’re thrilled to see how strongly they’re resonating with consumers.” Launched last year, Roastables ready-to-cook kits quickly gained recognition as one of the most innovative

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ShopRite launches campaign to support local food banks

ShopRite started its annual Check-Out Hunger campaign, a holiday-season fundraiser that invites customers to support local food banks by adding a donation at checkout. Running now through the second week of the new year, the campaign unites ShopRite stores across the region in a shared mission to help neighbors facing hunger during one of the busiest times of the year for food banks. The start of ShopRite’s Check-Out Hunger Campaign comes on the heels of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey’s (CFBNJ) 25th annual Turkey Drive. CFBNJ collected donated turkeys and food items at ShopRite stores

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While viewed as a more urban area that caters to two major metropolitan areas in the north and the south, New Jersey has a lot going for it when it comes to the produce industry.

It has become the responsibility of the New Jersey Dept. of Agriculture to make sure that the word gets out to the industry about what the state produces and how it can help retailers, through its well-established Jersey Fresh marketing program, make more sales and profits.

The New York Produce Show is another example of building awareness of what is produced in the Garden State and how best to work with the many farmers scattered across the state. It is also about building relationships with everyone, far and wide.