Bronx, N.Y.-based Katzman Produce, part of Katzman’s family of companies, has expanded into organics with a full line of over 200 SKUs of locally, domestically and internationally sourced organic fruits and vegetables, according to a news release.
Based in the Hunts Point Produce Market, the more than 100-year-old wholesaler says it created the dedicated organics department, which has been fully operating since 2024, to better service its customers.
“Our growth has always been driven by demand from our customers,” says CEO Stefanie Katzman. “As organics popularity has risen, we needed to create a dedicated organics department, warehouse and team, not only to fulfill existing demand for organics, but also to advise and support all of our customers regarding the opportunities within this growing market segment.
“We’ve partnered with the top organics growers and brands in the industry to bring the very best offerings to our customers,” she adds.
Katzman Produce says its organics department offers a wide range of high-quality organic products as well as expertise and services to ensure its customers’ success, including walk-up and delivery services; merchandising; ads; training; and insights on projections, seasonality and market trends.
In recent years, organic produce has consistently outpaced conventional produce in volume growth, driven by growing consumer interest in health and wellness, the release said. According to Circana data, the total retail value of organic produce sold in the U.S. grew by 4.9% in 2024, and volume increased by 7.1% compared with the previous year.
The Katzman family of companies includes wholesaler Katzman Produce, Katzman Berry, Katzman Distribution, Katzman Logistics, fruit importer Global Harvest, grower/shipper Mama Mia, and broker Top Katz.
