About The New York Produce Show & Conference
The Eastern Produce Council and PRODUCE BUSINESS magazine present an exciting world-class event for the industry. The 3-day event includes networking opportunities, a one-day trade show of over 400 companies, Opening Keynote Breakfast, educational micro-sessions and tours of the region’s vibrant industry, including local retailers, wholesalers, foodservice distributors, urban farms and unique eateries.
The program also includes an outreach to students and faculty at regional universities as well as distinguished culinary schools, plus the “Connect with Fresh” media immersion, luncheon and show tour involving influential bloggers, consumer editors and those working with all forms of social media.
In addition to the 1-day Trade Show are three co-located conferences for those wishing to expand and enhance their visit to our one-of-a-kind produce industry experience.
- Tuesday, the Foundational Excellence program – with Cornell professors offering one day of industry trends and take-aways for executives with less than 5 years in produce
- Also Tuesday, the Global Trade Symposium offers attendees the latest insights on produce importing and exporting to and from the Northeast Region.
- Wednesday, our 1-day Trade Show and Exposition, featuring our Opening Keynote Breakfast, show floor educational Micro-Sessions, Chef’s Demonstrations, and the Connect with Fresh Media Immersion.
- Thursday, the “Ideation Fresh” Foodservice Forum covers the role of produce in culinary innovation and foodservice profitability.