Bruce Meidinger (left) and Pat Powers (right) of Four Seasons Produce visited Oscar Garcia and Anna Kirsch of Avocados from Mexico at the AFM booth during the NY Produce Show.
At the Andean Sun booth promoting the Gold Cup brand of Peruvian fruits were Michael Marenic, John Lazopoulos, Bruno Giribaldi, Frank Telge and Daniel Lopez.
Sue Hartnett, Paul Bellacero and Lee Hodge of Aurora Products.
At the Boyette Bros. booth during the NY Produce Show were Robert Boyette and Erica Barajas.
Robbie Carter and Krista Carter of Branch — A Family of Farms.
Ken Gray and Marc Turner of the Bushwick Commission.
At the co-located booth of Christopher Ranch and Giorgio Fresh were Chef Barry Sexton, Anthony DeAngelis of Christopher Ranch, Salimah Drummond, and Bill Litvin and Mark Leone of Giorgio Fresh.
Audee Rios and Victor Heredia of Coliman.
At the Crystal Valley booth during the NY Produce Show were Philip Rodriguez, Patty Rodriguez, Katiana Valdes and Jay Rodriguez.
Leslie Simmons and Vince Ferrante of Dave’s Specialty Imports promoted their new Florida strawberry program during the NY Produce Show.
Alden Guptill and Nelly Czajkowski of DiSilva Fruit promoted a variety of product lines, including the Morning Kiss organic produce line.
At the Fresh From the Start booth during the NY Produce Show were Paul Visentin, Brian Pollak, David Jenkins, Dan Riendeau of MR Farms, Dan Dubinski and Melina Badalamenti. ADS Management, the parent company of Fresh From the Start, and MR Farms, based in Quebec, announced a joint venture, effective Jan. 1, that will enable both companies to expand their product and service offerings.
Juan Pablo Molina, Alan Voll and Javier Molina of Fresh Farms.
Mary-Scott Standish of FresH2O Growers.
Isabel Laessig and Sue Harrell of the Florida Strawberry Growers Association were on hand at the NY Produce Show to promote the Sunshine State’s strawberry crop, which Harrell said has benefited from the recent dip in temperatures that has resulted in sweeter fruit.
Jeanne Zautner and Kristyn Lawson of Good Foods Group promoted the company’s line of prepared guacamole, cold-pressed juice and salad dressings during the NY Produce Show.
Paul Mattie of Canyon Sales Co. promoted GPOD of Idaho potatoes during the NY Produce Show.
At the HLB Specialties booth were Michael Napolitano, Rubens Zylberkan and Melissa Hartmann de Barros.
At the J&D Produce booth during the NY Produce Show were Brett Erickson, Jimmy Bassetti and Matthew Bradley.
Nikita Geovanis, Paul Sellew and Tim Cunniff of Little Leaf Farms.
Rodrigo Torres, Jill Overdorf and Joe Dugo of Naturipe Farms.
Valda Coryat, Cece Krumrine and Angela Serna of the National Mango Board.
Promoting the Foxy brand during the NY Produce Show were Tom Nunes, Kiana Amaral and Mark Crossgrove of the Nunes Co.
Stephanie Barlow and Juliemar Rosado of the National Watermelon Promotion Board were spreading holiday watermelon-themed cheer at the NY Produce Show.
Raina Nelson, Dana Stellato and Meagan Morgan of Renaissance Food Group.
George Campbell, Annie Pape and Scot Canneto of Frank Donio Inc.
Mickey Bifulco, Jerry Bifulco, Umberto Bifulco Jr. and Bert Bifulco III of Bifulco Farms at the expo.
Paul Kazan and Donyella Bierman of Target Interstate Systems.
Patrick Lepere of Procacci Bros. Sales Corp. with Joseph Sferrazza of Mamamia Produce LLC.
Debra May of the Florida Department of Agriculture.
Mike D'Ottavio and Dave Duquette of M. D'Ottavio Produce Inc. with Joe Russo and Scott Marino of Bozzuto's Inc.
Glenn Reynolds and Taylor Sokol of Potandon Produce.
On hand to promote potatoes from the Red River Valley growing region were Ted Kreis, Jackson Hall, Mariah Hall, Katie Hall and T.J. Hall.
Brandon Parker, Erin Waters and Johnny White of Shuman Produce.
Brooke Crumple of Southern Produce Distributors promoted the company’s sweet potatoes.
Jessica Gibson of Titan Farms was eager to talk about next season’s South Carolina peach crop, which she said is expected to be outstanding.
Jessica Kezar and Anish Sheth of Veggie Noodle Co.
Angela Aronica and Ronnie Cohen of Vision Import Group.
Representing Wada Farms at the NY Produce Show were Joe Esta and Kevin Stanger.
Promoting Wonderful’s line of products at the NY Produce Show were Kurt Vetter and Darren DeFilippis.
At the Kurt Zuhlke & Associates booth during the NY Produce Show were Kurt Zuhlke with his daughter, Angela, and wife, Cindy.
Helen L. Aquino, Michael DeGiglio and Krysten Degiglio of Village Farms.
Mark Breimeister of Oso Sweet Co.
Peter Dandrea and Ali Dandrea of Dandrea Produce.
Steve Zaccardi and Stephen Cowan of Mucci Farms.
Tom Beaver, director of the division of marketing and development for the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher and Joe Atchison III, NJDA's coordinator for agricultural development.
Tami Long and Hunter Gibbs of Nash Produce.
Seth Pemsler, Spuddy Buddy and Don Odiorne of the Idaho Potato Commission.
Jason Fonfara of Domex Superfresh Growers.
Scott Pickup and Glenn Wells of Apio/Eating Well.
Bobby Daughtry and Diana Ramirez of Farm Fresh Produce.
John Marino of Dan Schantz Farm & Greenhouses.
Joe Nava, Sandy Eason and Brian Bernauer of Calavo Growers.
Flanking Marc Greenberg of New York Produce Inc. were Neil Milburn and Jeff Church of Church Bros.
Rob Spinelli and DJ Ryan of Anthony Vineyards Inc.
Bob Lucy, Joseph Jauregui and Donny Lucy of Del Rey Avocado.
Rebecca Sano and Tracy Jones of Booth Ranches.
Dave Russell and John McCann of Del Monte Fresh Produce.
Lauren McNinch and Mike Hatcher of Columbine Vineyards
Michele Youngquist of Bay Baby Produce Inc.
Jeffrey Rhoden of Bland Farms.
Kendra Mills of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board.
Jose Juan Rodriguez of Freska Produce International.
Patrick Matthias, Carlos Marquez and Gary Caloroso of Giumarra.
Karl Lipscomb of Gold Coast Packing.
Dan Welk, Lorri Koster and Chip Callahan of Mann’s Fresh Vegetables.
Tom Botelho, Kelsey Crusha, Ashley Pipkin and Christa Schuck of Tanimura & Antle.
John Caragliano of Limoneira.
Steve Barker and Dan Jost of Robinson Fresh.
Megan Berenbach, Bryan Garibay and Monica Robles of Mission Produce.
Eliseo Barja of Sun World International with Rutul Joshi of Fresh Direct.
Chris Downs and Adri Pura of Taylor Farms.
John Slagel, Julie DeWolf and Brian Slagel of Sunkist Growers.
Brian Klesmith and David Hagar of RPE.
Justin Fisher and Kenny Mills of House Foods America Corp.
Dustin Canner and Wayne Brown of Brad’s Plant Based.
Liz Reilley of Jonathan’s Sprouts.
Cynthia Haskins and Michele Hoard of the New York Apple Association.
Brian Threlfall of Giorgio Fresh Co.
Bruce Klein of Maurice A. Auerbach greeting a client.
Baldor’s Benjamin Walker flanked by the company's chefs preparing cauliflower roasting kits.
Charlie Eagle and Tracey Monaham of Southern Specialties.
Sam Skogstad and Mary Ostlund of Brooks Tropicals.
Tom Perry of the Florida Department of Agriculture.
Jim Provost with Isha and David Kim of I Love Produce.
George Wooten and Ronnie Mercer of Wayne E. Bailey.
Joel Crist of Crist Bros. Orchards and Rena Montedoro of Crunch Time Apple Growers.
Bob Haarhues, Jay Zimmerman and Gary Zych of Crunch Pak.
Michael Harwood, Jim Allen and Matt Wells of New York Apple Sales.
Rick Alcocer, senior vice president of sales for Duda Farm Fresh Foods.
RJ Hassler and Rich Hassler of Nature's Frequencies, creator of the Food Freshness Card.
Peter Napolitano, better known by stage name, Produce Pete, and a valued buyer for S. Katzman Produce.
Mario Selca, assistant to the executive director of Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market.
Eli Ornstein with his father, Jeff Ornstein, of Eli & Ali's Organic & Specialty Produce.
Karen Brux, managing director, with Allison Myers, regional marketing manager, for the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association, North America.
Gabriela D'Arrigo, marketing director and organic buyer, and Matthew D’Arrigo, vice president of D’Arrigo Bros. Co.
Anthony Serafino, vice president of public relations, with his father Emil Serafino, president, of Exp Group LLC.
Kevin Donovan, national sales manager for Phillips Mushroom Farms.
Kyle Moynahan, sales program manager for Red Sun Farms.
Shelly Nathel, vice president, and his brother, Ira Nathel, president, of Nathel & Nathel.
Claire Nathel, marketing and strategic development director, with her husband, Ira Nathel, president, of Nathel & Nathel.
Jill Hughey, sales representative, with Brenda Briggs, vice president of sales and marketing, for Rice Fruit Co.
Joseph Setton, vice president of domestic sales, with Sheldon S. Cole, sales representative, for Setton International Foods Inc.
Paul Kazan, president of Target Interstate Systems, with Scott Greenberg, president of V.C.P.B. Transportation.
John Cunningham, account executive, national accounts, for To-Jo Mushrooms.
A.J. Trucco’s team: Sal Vacca, a now retired founder, center, with Nick Pacia, president, to his right, and Sasha LoPresti, director of business development, to his left; all flanked by the company’s sales and buying staff.