Month: December 2015

At this year’s Global Trade Symposium hosted at the Midtown Hilton in Manhattan on December 1 during the New York Produce Show and Conference, the path to global opportunities in produce was traced through its international culmination of speakers. One of which was Gualberto Rodriquez — president of San Juan, Puerto Rico-based distributor, Caribbean Produce Exchange — who enlightened attendees on the untapped sourcing potential from the country. …

For consumers of fresh produce, the saying "perception is reality," often holds true. Whether or not the consumer is correct in the assumption that local is fresher or organic is healthier, it is what he or she believes that will influence the decision to buy produce from a website, grocery store, farmers market or superstore. …

At Ideation Fresh Foodservice Forum, a foodservice industry conference on December 3 hosted at the Hilton in Midtown Manhattan during the New York Produce Show and Conference, Ludwig reported his findings to an audience of about 100 people interested in learning how the foodservice sector can make better use of fresh produce. …

The Fifth Annual GlobalTrade Symposium, Produce Import & Export: The Disruption of Established Markets, at The New York Produce Show and Conference focused on the rapidly changing produce supply chain. As traditional produce outlets evolve and outside disruptions occur, grower/shippers, packers, and brokers are forced to conduct business differently. The perspectives of esteemed speakers from the industry offered key takeaways for retailers on ways to give consumers what they want when they want it in today’s changing environment. …