“We will be showcasing our Organic garlic line at our exhibition booth, number 450, at the New York Produce Show and Convention in December,” said Anthony DeAngelis, directorof the Northeast division for Christopher Ranch LLC, which is headquartered in Gilroy, CA. We have exhibited at the New York show every year since its inception, and we enjoy the show. It provides us with a particular opportunity to reach key customers in the Northeast.”

“The New York Produce Show is a wonderful experience and it presents an opportunity to establish great relationships,” said Steven Dandrea, co-owner of family-owned-and-operated Dandrea Produce, a leading grower, packer and shipper of a full line of high-quality produce headquartered in Landisville, NJ. “We will be exhibiting at booth number 124. We feel that the timing of the show is convenient for exhibitors and visitors alike, and we look forward to once again seeing our customers and colleagues.”

Matthew D’Arrigo, vice president of D’Arrigo Bros. Co. of New York Inc., located at the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market in the Bronx, NY, told The Produce News that he feels that the new New York Produce Show & Conference venue at Pier 94 on the west side of Manhattan will make for a superior setting.

“I have been to the pier for other events, and it’s a really nice place,” said Mr. D’Arrigo. “It has the Hudson River as a backdrop, and it’s next to the West Side Highway, which makes it very convenient for people who are driving in to reach.”

Ted Kreis, marketing and communications director for Northern Plains Potato Growers Association in East Grand Forks, MN, told The Produce News that the group represents about 250 potato growers, all of which are located in North Dakota and the northwest corner of Minnesota, commonly referred to as the Northern Plains.

A run of positive experiences at the New York Produce Show & Conference has Kurt Zuhlke & Associates coming back for more.

Kurt Zuhlke Jr., president and chief executive officer of Kurt Zuhlke & Associates, headquartered in Bangor, PA, told The Produce News that the company will be exhibiting for the third year at the New York Produce Show & Conference, being held this time around Dec. 4-6 at Pier 94 in New York City.

“The New York Produce Show & Conference is a great show for networking and connecting with many of our existing customers,” said Paul Frederic, senior vice president of sales and marketing for To-Jo Fresh Mushrooms Inc., in Avondale, PA. “The New York City location is always exciting and we always look forward to taking in the great restaurants the city has to offer.”