Attendee counts:- 5,400+

New York Produce Show & Conference 2025 – Event Overview

When & Where

• Dates: December 2–4, 2025

• Venue: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, USA

  
  

What the Event Is

The New York Produce Show & Conference is North America’s premier fresh-produce trade show and industry forum — bringing together growers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, and produce-industry professionals under one roof for two days of business, education, and networking.

Who Attends

Attendees include a broad mix of professionals from across the produce and fresh-food ecosystem:

• Growers, packers, wholesalers, and produce suppliers

• Retail grocery chains and independent supermarkets

• Foodservice operators, distributors, and restaurant buyers

• Importers/exporters, logistics and cold-chain providers

• Industry service providers (packaging, warehousing, compliance, marketing)

• Industry executives, merchandisers, category managers, and procurement leads

• Emerging-business professionals and newcomers to the produce trade

  
  

Industry & Sector Breakdown

The show brings together participants from across the produce supply chain and related sectors:

• Fruits, vegetables, and floral products (fresh, organic, specialty)

• Export / import produce suppliers and international trade

• Cold-chain logistics, warehousing and distribution services

• Retail and foodservice procurement & merchandising

• Packaging, sustainability, and supply-chain services

• Marketing, category management, data & analytics for fresh foods

  
  

What to Expect

• Large Trade Show Floor: Hundreds of exhibitors showcasing produce, supply-chain services, packaging, logistics, and fresh-food innovations.

• Global Trade Symposium: Pre-show event discussing global trade, imports/exports, market trends and supply-chain challenges.

• Foundational Excellence Program: Educational sessions led by industry experts — ideal for those new to the produce business.

• Industry Insights Stage & Micro-Sessions: Short, focused talks on produce trends, organic growth, category management, retail & supply-chain insights.

• Foodservice & Retail Forums: Dedicated tracks for foodservice buyers and retail category managers — strategy, merchandising, and procurement best practices.

• Buyer-Connect Program: Matchmaking opportunities that bring together buyers and suppliers for direct business conversations.

• Media & Press Immersion: Exposure to food journalists, bloggers, and media covering fresh produce, retail, and consumer trends — useful for marketing and brand visibility.

• Networking & Industry Tours: Social receptions, curated networking sessions, and optional post-show tours to regional produce markets or distribution centers.

  
  

Why Attend

• Meet and connect with suppliers, buyers, and decision-makers across the fresh produce supply chain.

• Discover new produce varieties, packaging, logistics, and supply-chain innovations.

• Gain market insights and thought leadership via symposiums and panel sessions.

• Build retailer or foodservice relationships and negotiate deals directly.

• Learn best practices around merchandising, supply chain management, retail trends, and global trade.

• Network broadly — from established industry leaders to emerging professionals — in one of the largest produce trade events in North America.