The New York apple harvest is well under way, harvesting around 31 million bushels of apples in 2024. There are currently more than 500 family-owned orchards in New York state, making New York the second-largest producer of apples in the country.

Officials at D’Arrigo New York see a future that is much different than the past.

The New York-based wholesaler is well aware that consumer demographics are dramatically changing in the booming New York metropolitan area and to stay ahead of the curve, its strategies need to change too.

The bottom line is that the consumer base in the New York metro area looks nothing like it did just two or three decades ago. Making the challenge even more difficult, it will continue to quickly evolve in the future, as well.

This year’s International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral show is particularly exciting for Shuman Farms, as it’s bringing its passion for produce and football together in the heart of Atlanta and its home state of Georgia.

As the autumn temperatures start to cool down, the potato category will start to be in more demand by consumers. This means that all retailers will be making plans to increase potatoes in their advertising programs.

While consumers have enjoyed a longer-than-usual season for the famous Georgia Grown Vidalia® Sweet Onion, all good things must come to a (temporary) end.