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Brighter Bites, a Houston-based nonprofit providing under-resourced families with fresh produce and nutrition education, has partnered with D'Arrigo New York, a family-owned-and-operated fresh fruits and vegetables supplier serving the Northeast since 1948. ....
One of the biggest players in the Eastern apple deal, D’Arrigo New York brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to benefit growers and customers. “We’re the largest apple house in the Northeast and have been moving Eastern apples for over 40 years,” said Gabriela D’Arrigo, vice president of marketing and communications for D’Arrigo New York in Bronx, NY. “We do a lot of business covering the Eastern apple deal.” ....
Now that summer has arrived, New York’s deep collection of growers are busy at work, harvesting its finest produce over the next few months.
According to the USDA’s most recent Ag Census, there were 33,438 farms in New York State and 6,866,171 acres in production, with the state being among the top five in grapes, green peas and squash. ....
Since its founding in 1948, D’Arrigo New York has established itself as a leader in the New York State produce industry. The experience of its leaders and staff have helped it navigate numerous challenges over the last two years, and it appears that things are heading in the right direction for the company in 2022. ....
D’Arrigo New York has a rich history as part of the Hunts Point Produce Market and is one of the most prominent produce players in New York state.
The company is situated on Row C, evolving from four stalls in 1948 to 36 stalls today. It also has a piece of property across the street, and another facility at 1303 Randall Avenue, about a half mile away. That added another 35,000 square feet additional to the 112,000 square feet it operates on the market. ....