Top Chef Camille Becerra To Cook Up Produce Dishes At The New York Produce Show And Conference
In planning The New York Produce Show and Conference, we knew that we couldn’t be in a great restaurant town like New York and not do some cooking. More than that, we recognized that much of the challenge for fresh produce, whether looked at from a trade interest or public policy approach, revolved around increasing […]
Dr. Johan Van Deventer Travels From South Africa To Join Thought Leaders Panel at The New York Produce Show And Conference
When we began the planning for the program content of The New York Produce Show and Conference we knew from the start that rather than focusing on any one individual, we wanted the “keynote” to be a large panel representing the breadth and diversity of the region. We certainly achieved that with a dynamic nine-person […]
When In New York… Meet The Vegetable Butcher At Mario Batali’s Eataly
When we sat down to design the program that came to be known as The New York Produce Show and Conference, we knew that it would be a horrible shame, maybe even a sin, to bring so many people to the Big Apple and have them spend the whole time in a hotel or convention […]
Pundit’s Mailbag — With Proper Science And Marketing, Onions Could Be Sold As Mild, Medium Or Hot
Our piece, Sweet Onion Fraud, has touched off a serious search for a better way to identify and market sweet onions. The goal for the industry is really a form of enlightened self-interest. We need to protect consumers against being defrauded by onions marketed as “sweet” but that really are not. Of course, this is […]
New York Produce Show And Conference Roundup Of Articles
With The New York Produce Show and Conference right around the corner, we thought it might be helpful to maintain a roundup of some of the pieces we’ve written about the upcoming event. We’ll keep this up through our post-event coverage. Remember, you can learn more about the event here. And you can register right […]
New York Produce Show And Conference Ramps Up Effort To Reach Consumer Influencers Lewis & Neale Provides Added Firepower With A NY Presence
Our piece, New York Produce Show And Conference Retains DMA Solutions For Consumer-Influencer Outreach, spoke to our decision to use the first iteration of The New York Produce Show and Conference as an opportunity to go beyond the traditional “Press Room” into a pro-active approach of finding those in a position to influence consumers and […]
Tour To New Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market Offers A Glimpse Into The Future Of Produce Wholesaling In America
Not long ago, the newly named Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market set out to unveil its new logo and announce its imminent move: The Philadelphia Regional Produce Market (PRPM), a wholesale produce market providing quality, variety and service for over fifty years, introduces a new name and logo preceding the move from the market’s current location […]
Bottom Line On Local: Geography Does Not Determine Taste
We’ve had many occasions to publish the thoughts of Eric Schwartz, who now is the President and CEO of a leading processor of frozen vegetables, but has had a number of prominent roles in the fresh industry. His contributions include these: Pundit’s Pulse Of The Industry: Dole Vegetables’ Eric Schwartz Pundit’s Mailbag — How About […]
PTI Voice Pick Code Solution May Propel Progress, While Presentation By Gary Fleming At New York Produce Show And Conference Offers Path For Fragmented New York Region Closer To Compliance
We’ve written a great deal about traceability and, after a slowdown caused by substantial industry objection, our sense is that the Produce Traceability Initiative is about to pick up speed. The big change is that the newly formed PTI Leadership Council approved a new proposal: In its first official action, the council approved a proposal […]
New York Produce Show And Conference Retains DMA Solutions For Consumer-Influencer Outreach
Dan’l Almy of DMA Solutions has often contributed to the Pundit with pieces such as these: Pundit’s Mailbag — Profitable Participation ‘Fresh For Ellen’ Raises A Question: How Should We Define Success? How Will Success Be Measured For Fresh For Ellen Social Media Campaign? DMA’s Philanthropic Anniversary Celebration Plea For Ellen DeGeneres To Consider Produce […]
