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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)

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Why attend the Foundational Excellence Program?

The produce industry offers a rich and rewarding career path along with industry-specific executive challenges. As a young professional starting out in this ever-evolving industry, or a senior executive transferred from another industry, it is important to have produce industry knowledge, support and mentorship.

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.

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2025 Program Coming Soon

SHERATON NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE

7:30 am

Registration

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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)
A PANEL OF INDUSTRY LUMINARIES will talk about their roles in the industry and how they climbed the corporate ladder. If you are in the business of promoting industry thought-leadership, this sponsorship is for you. Each sponsor may supply one pull-up banner to be placed on stage during panel discussion.
AUDIO VISUAL SPONSOR (5 available)
YOUR GESTURE OF SUPPORT for the Eastern Produce Council and The New York Produce Show will be recognized throughout the Foundational Excellence Program with signage placed strategically in areas where A/V equipment is used for this event.

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.

Contact Us

Foundational Excellence Program
P.O. Box 810425,
Boca RatonFlorida 33481
United States

(561) 994-1118