Year: 2017

Certain individuals are so consistently engaged in interesting work that you just know you want them. That is the way it is with Brad Rickard… when we heard he had an interesting research project to discuss we signed him up immediately and asked Pundit investigator and special Projects Editor Mira Slott to find out more. …

With all the excitement during the trade show hours at The New York Produce Show and Conference it is sometimes difficult for people to pull themselves away to catch a workshop. But it is well worth the time commitment. We have been fortunate to have worked with many of the speakers for years, and they just never fail to exceed every expectation. It is with great pleasure that we unveil this year’s Micro-session line-up at The New York Produce Show and Conference. …

The intent of the Thought-Leader Breakfast is to begin the day, much as some meditate to clear the mind, with a thought-provoking discussion that will open the mind. That will make one interested in and open-to new ideas, revisiting old ways, engaging with new people. Every year we are assisted in this endeavor by a group of extraordinary people — people with something to teach, certainly, but also people not afraid to engage in a vigorous discussion before the entire industry. Gathered from five continents, it is our great privilege and extraordinary pleasure to announce the Thought-Leader panel for 2017 edition of The New York Produce Show and Conference. …

On Monday, December 11, 2017, we begin a week-long series of events and programs with our Foundational Excellence program. This unique program, done in conjunction with Cornell University, serves a specific need. It is an incredible program for people with less than five years’ experience in the produce industry. …

The City of New York ranks Number One of all American cities in the global Innovation Cities index. So it’s a great place to host an event focused on innovation, and that is really the hallmark of The New York Produce Show and Conference. …