New York Produce Show and Conference

New York Produce Show Discussions: Sysco’s Juliet Olivarria Comes Through a Pandemic With Grace And Sees Strength in a New Future

January 15, 2021 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

At the virtual edition of The New York Produce Show and Conference this past December we had an all-star collection of industry luminaries who were willing to share their knowledge and experience with the broader industry. We were fortunate that Juliet Olivarria, Vice President, Produce at Sysco, was willing and able to share the incredible experience: …

The New York Produce Show and Conference Announces ‘Thought Leader’ One-on-One Discussions, Be Online December 9-11, 2020

December 9, 2020 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

Each year, at The New York Produce Show and Conference, we gather together a list of produce industry luminaries to participate in the Perishable Pundit’s Thought Leader Panel, which is usually presented at the Opening Breakfast. This year, with all things digital, we decided to change the format a bit and we will, instead, speak individually with each one of our 2020 Thought Leaders. …

The Science of Product Messaging: How Unbiased Information on Pesticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Organics, GMO and CRISPR Can Affect Consumer Buying Behavior. UGA’s Ben Campbell Unveils New Report at New York Produce Show

December 5, 2019 Jim Prevor's Perishable Pundit

When Ben Campbell started out with The New York Produce Show and Conference, he was a professor at the University of Connecticut. During the event, Ben and his students participated in our University Interchange program, which provides a forum for university professors to share cutting-edge research with the trade and thus help fulfill their mission to disseminate knowledge, while also providing an educational and mentorship program for students. He found the program so valuable, that when he moved on to the University of Georgia he asked if we would expand the program. Which we did. …

Global Trade Symposium Offers Master Class On Apple Breeding By Pre-eminent Expert Susan Brown Of Cornell

December 4, 2019 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

Few trends are more important to the future of the produce industry than the growth of proprietary produce. At the center of this is breeding, and at the center of breeding in the world of apples is Cornell’s Susan Brown. We were excited that she was willing to be a part of this year’s Global Trade Symposium, co-located with the New York Produce Show and Conference. …

Educational Micro-Session: in Advance of Federal Mandate on GMO Labeling, Cornell’s Miguel Gómez Reexamines Purchasing Behavior on GM-label Strawberries, Potatoes and Apples

December 4, 2019 Jim Prevor’s Perishable Pundit

Professor Miguel Gómez has presented on a plethora of topics at our American and European industry events. We asked Pundit Investigator and Special Projects Editor Mira Slot to find out what he has in store for us at the New York Produce Show and Conference this year. …