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The best way to predict how the produce market will be in the greater New York City area for the rest of fall and through winter is to accept that this could be the least predictable time ever.

BRONX, N.Y. — “Good morning!” said Stefanie Katzman of S. Katzman Produce at Hunts Point Produce Market as she opened the door on a brisk October day.

BRONX, N.Y.— Many Hunts Point produce companies still operating in today’s business climate are working more efficiently and with different types of customers and product sizes to survive — and sometimes thrive.

The domino effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the greater New York City area produce industry has eased a bit, but repercussions continue with foodservice and freight.

Thanksgiving wasn’t a blockbuster holiday for Chicago area produce distributors, but they said it wasn’t a total disaster saleswise.

Community needs at Texas food banks continue at high levels 10 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and there is no sign of any easing.

NEW YORK — Hunts Point Produce Market has needed modernizing — a serious, comprehensive update to its infrastructure — for at least 50 years.

It’s not out of the question to assert that Toronto is the New York City of Canada. That makes the Ontario Food Terminal the Hunts Point Produce Market of Canada.

One of the biggest challenges of COVID-19 has been ensuring the health and safety of everyone, said Hutch Morton, senior vice president of J.E. Russell Produce Ltd. at the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto.

Find out who was promoted, what products are trending and what’s new at the facilities of these Toronto companies and organizations.