FOUNDATIONAL
EXCELLENCE
Laying the Groundwork to Excellence. The Cornell University Future-Leaders-In-Produce Foundational Excellence Program is crafted specifically for produce industry executives with less than 5 years’ experience to fill a void of educational opportunities for this group of produce professionals.

NEW YORK PRODUCE SHOW
Sheraton New York Times Square
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (Program coming soon)

Why attend the Foundational Excellence Program?
What will I learn?
The Cornell University Future-Leaders-In-Produce Program was crafted specifically for produce industry executives with less than 5 years’ experience to fill a void of educational opportunities for this group of produce professionals.
We invite you to join us for this career-building 1-day overview and educational immersion into the structure and operations of the produce industry, including topics such as food system economics, product and information flows, consumer and competitive trends and other critical industry issues.
FOUNDATIONAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
2025 Program Coming Soon
SHERATON NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE
7:30 am
Registration
FOUNDATIONAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
2025 Speakers Coming Soon
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Enhance Your New York Produce Show Presence. With more than 5,000 produce and floral professionals attending, The New York Produce Show and Conference delivers tremendous opportunity to do more business. Reach the highest level of retail and foodservice buying decision-makers. Sponsorships enhance your exhibitor experience and add more value.
OVERALL SPONSOR (2 Available – non-compete)
IN ADDITION TO ENJOYING the benefits of general promotion at The New York Produce Show, your company will also be entitled to a 3-minute presentation and placement of your product and literature on the tables within the Foundational Excellence Program.
BREAKFAST SPONSOR (5 available)
ATTENDEES FROM THE PRODUCE COMMUNITY will gather in the morning before educational sessions begin. If you have a new product or service that is being introduced, this would be an excellent opportunity to showcase the product.
LUNCHEON SPONSOR (5 available)
INCORPORATE YOUR PRODUCE ITEM into one of the dishes served to the attendees, and leave behind your promotional materials for them to take home. Address the attendees with your 2-minute personal message.
LUNCHEON SPEAKER PANEL SPONSOR (3 available)
AUDIO VISUAL SPONSOR (5 available)
All sponsors receive the following special recognition:
Company logo on signage throughout the Javits Center, in hotel meeting areas, and within the official Show Directory.
Company logo on The New York Produce Show and Conference website’s sponsor page.
Sponsors recognized during opening reception, keynote breakfast and on visual communications throughout the show.
Recognition in Produce Business magazine.
To discuss tailored packages that support your marketing objectives, please contact us here.

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