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Katzman names new CEO, expansion and rebrand

BRONX, NY, October 14, 2024 – Katzman BB #:103742 announced today the appointment of Stefanie Katzman, fourth generation in her...

6 months ago 3 minute read

Whole Foods plans to expand small format locations in New York, then nationwide

July 15, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Whole Foods Market BB #:147784 CEO Jason Buechel, alongside 70 Team Members, rang the Nasdaq...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Kopke expands footprint at Global Produce & Floral Show

PORT WASHINGTON, NY (October 6, 2023) – Vertically integrated fruit importer, exporter and distributor since 1937, William H. Kopke Jr.,...

1 year ago 2 minute read

New York restaurateurs struggle with costs more than other cities

February 16, 2023 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 2023 “New York City State of Restaurants” Report released today by TouchBistro reveals that...

2 years ago 5 minute read

New York releases traceability guidelines

New York State has just released a document outlining best management practices to strengthen the state’s produce supply system. The...

3 years ago 2 minute read

New York State Regional Food Hub to open next summer

Dec. 12, 2021 — New York State today announced the “topping off” ceremony of the New York State Regional Food...

3 years ago 7 minute read

The story behind ‘Yes, We Have No . . . Bananas’

The story of New York produce goes far back beyond Hunts Point. The city’s colorful history includes the Banana Docks...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Organic demand slows in New York

At this point organic produce is estimated to make up about 7 percent of the U.S. produce market. As such,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Higher wages are part of the New York produce business

Over the past decade, analysts in various industries have asked the same question over and over: why isn’t the present...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Traffic can’t stop New York produce firms

When you think of New York area transport, the first word that’s likely to come to mind is congestion. If...

5 years ago 4 minute read

New York retailers cater to unique consumer demands

In May, Manhattanites got their first chance to experience an AmazonGo store, located in the busy Brookfield Place mall in...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Only in New York

When I drive into New York City, I have the strange feeling of piercing a bubble. I’m not just entering...

5 years ago 5 minute read

MARKET STATS: HUNTS POINT

Hunts Point produce market has no peer when it comes to size, volume of product and influence on a city’s...

6 years ago 1 minute read

FRESH FORUM New York

How has 2018 measured up so far? Was this year better or worse than last year for your business? James...

6 years ago 2 minute read

New York has many success stories

Business is booming, horizons are broad, and those at Hunts Point have plenty of success stories to share. Stefanie Katzman,...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Food Safety focus in New York

Food safety is always at the forefront for any business dealing in food, especially highly perishable fruits and vegetables in...

6 years ago 2 minute read

New York adjusts to ELD law

Although its name is a bit misleading, San Antonio Broker Services Inc. is located in North Bergen, NJ. Michael Miqueli...

6 years ago 3 minute read

New York overcomes transportation troubles

Changes in federal regulation led to frustration and myriad challenges throughout the perishables supply chain this year, dictating change from...

6 years ago 3 minute read
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