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APRIL 2009 PRODUCE BUSINESS 67 United Fresh 2009 April 21 to 24 — Las Vegas, NV — Sands Mega Center AISLE EB AISLE 500 AISLE 600 EBS3 SYNGENTA SEEDS INC. Boise, ID Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technol- ogy. The company uses its uniquely broad product portfolio, including crop protection, seed care and seeds, to tailor solutions to individual customer needs. 300 WEIGHPACK SYSTEMS INC. Las Vegas, NV WeighPack introduces its first HFFS machine, the Swifty R2B. Horizontal form fill and seal technology integrates bag making, filling, sealing and printing in one automatic process. The Swifty uses lami- nated roll stock film to create a variety of different pouch styles and can produce up to 120 bags per minute. 305 FTNON - FOOD TECHNOLOGY NOORD-OOST NEDERLAND B.D. Salinas, CA The new FTNON centrifuge is made for flexibility. A variety of products — large or small — can be dried soon after one another. With this design, the chance of product damage is minimal. The result is a considerable improvement of quality and shelf life of the end product. 416 WEST COAST SUPPLIES Rancho Cordova, CA West Coast Supplies specializes in servic- ing the packaging and ingredient needs for food processors from coast to coast and abroad. Whether it’s food ingredi- ents, corrugated boxes and sheets, vent- ed or stretch films, netting, or machinery, we are able to assist your needs for all of the requirements you have. 522 TRACEGAINS INC. Longmont, CO With TraceGains’ Positively Assured Traceability you can print unique custom labels for Sam’s Club, Kroger, GS1-128 compliance (Produce Traceability Initia- tive), and any other labeling requirement, right in the field and in the shed. Imple- mentation is quick and cost-effective. 525 LAMOTTE CO. Chestertown, MD LaMotte now distributes the Hygiena ATP meter and test swabs to test for bacterial and protein residues on food surfaces. The device, designed with state-of- the-art electronics is extremely sensitive and can quickly deter- mine the cleaning efficiency and hygienic status of surfaces and water. This palm-sized meter is economical and easy to use. 530 FOOD IRRADIATION PROCESSING ALLIANCE Minneapolis, MN Irradiation, which uses electron beams, x- rays or gamma rays to eliminate harmful bacteria like E. Coli O157:H7 and Salmo- nella, is one of the most effective tools available to reduce or eliminate harmful bacteria and make vulnerable foods as safe as possible. FIPA represents the irra- diation service industry, manufacturers of food irradiators and suppliers of cobalt- 60 sources. 604 ESI GROUP USA Bloomfield Hills, MI ESI Group USA is a nationwide design/build general contracting and construction management firm. We specialize in ware- houses, distribution centers and foodser- vice facilities. Our experience and knowl- edge enable us to provide you a guaran- teed maximum price. Our single source responsibility approach will respond to your company’s need for a cost-effective and functional facility. 720 COUGAR PACKAGE DESIGNERS INC. West Chicago, IL Cougar Package Designers is launching its new Spiritus Food Packaging Solution. This process uses patented SLB technolo- gy, enabling manufacturers to pack fresh- cut fruit and vegetables, extends shelf life, reduces discards and lowers costs. Spiri- tus’ SLB technology creates a modified atmosphere without vacuum at any stage, thus ensuring no harm to the tex- ture and appearance of products. 810 BOSCH PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY Raleigh, NC Bosch Packaging Technolo- gy provides equipment for harsh operating environ- ments. The Bosch SVE3800AB high per- formance continuous motion bagger is your solution for superior product han- dling, package presentation and flexibili- ty for fresh produce, IQF frozen food and vegetables, running at speeds up to 120 bpm. AISLE 300 AISLE 400 AISLE 700 AISLE 800 UNITED FRESH AISLE-BY-AISLE BOOTH REVIEW 813 SAMBRAILO PACKAGING Watsonville, CA Sambrailo Packaging is a family-owned company that has served the produce and floral industries since 1923. We have built our reputation on service and quali- ty. Known for our design- to distribution packaging innovations, Sambrailo truly does whatever is best for the produce. SPONSORED BY
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    United Fresh 2009April 21 to 24 — Las Vegas, NV — Sands Mega Center

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    EBS3 SYNGENTA SEEDS INC.Boise, IDSyngenta is a world-leading agribusinesscommitted to sustainable agriculturethrough innovative research and technol-ogy. The company uses its uniquelybroad product portfolio, including cropprotection, seed care and seeds, to tailorsolutions to individual customer needs.

    300 WEIGHPACK SYSTEMS INC.Las Vegas, NVWeighPack introduces its first HFFSmachine, the Swifty R2B. Horizontal formfill and seal technology integrates bagmaking, filling, sealing and printing in oneautomatic process. The Swifty uses lami-nated roll stock film to create a variety ofdifferent pouch styles and can produceup to 120 bags per minute.

    305 FTNON - FOOD TECHNOLOGYNOORD-OOST NEDERLAND B.D.Salinas, CAThe new FTNON centrifuge is made forflexibility. A variety of products — largeor small — can be dried soon after oneanother. With this design, the chance ofproduct damage is minimal. The result is

    a considerableimprovement ofquality and shelf lifeof the end product.

    416WEST COAST SUPPLIESRancho Cordova, CAWest Coast Supplies specializes in servic-ing the packaging and ingredient needsfor food processors from coast to coastand abroad. Whether it’s food ingredi-ents, corrugated boxes and sheets, vent-ed or stretch films, netting, or machinery,we are able to assist your needs for all ofthe requirements you have.

    522 TRACEGAINS INC.Longmont, COWith TraceGains’ Positively AssuredTraceability you can print unique customlabels for Sam’s Club, Kroger, GS1-128compliance (Produce Traceability Initia-tive), and any other labeling requirement,right in the field and in the shed. Imple-

    mentation is quickand cost-effective.

    525 LAMOTTE CO.Chestertown, MDLaMotte now distributes the Hygiena

    ATP meter and test swabs to testfor bacterial and proteinresidues on food surfaces. Thedevice, designed with state-of-the-art electronics is extremelysensitive and can quickly deter-

    mine the cleaning efficiency andhygienic status of surfaces andwater. This palm-sized meter iseconomical and easy to use.

    530 FOOD IRRADIATION PROCESSING ALLIANCEMinneapolis, MNIrradiation, which uses electron beams, x-rays or gamma rays to eliminate harmfulbacteria like E. Coli O157:H7 and Salmo-nella, is one of the most effective toolsavailable to reduce or eliminate harmfulbacteria and make vulnerable foods assafe as possible. FIPA represents the irra-diation service industry, manufacturers offood irradiators and suppliers of cobalt-60 sources.

    604 ESI GROUP USABloomfield Hills, MIESI Group USA is anationwide design/buildgeneral contracting and constructionmanagement firm. We specialize in ware-houses, distribution centers and foodser-vice facilities. Our experience and knowl-edge enable us to provide you a guaran-teed maximum price. Our single sourceresponsibility approach will respond toyour company’s need for a cost-effectiveand functional facility.

    720COUGAR PACKAGEDESIGNERS INC.West Chicago, ILCougar Package Designers is launchingits new Spiritus Food Packaging Solution.This process uses patented SLB technolo-gy, enabling manufacturers to pack fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, extends shelf life,reduces discards and lowers costs. Spiri-tus’ SLB technology creates a modifiedatmosphere without vacuum at anystage, thus ensuring no harm to the tex-ture and appearance of products.

    810 BOSCH PACKAGINGTECHNOLOGYRaleigh, NCBosch Packaging Technolo-gy provides equipment forharsh operating environ-ments. The Bosch SVE3800AB high per-formance continuous motion bagger isyour solution for superior product han-dling, package presentation and flexibili-ty for fresh produce, IQF frozen foodand vegetables, running at speeds up to120 bpm.

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    813SAMBRAILO PACKAGINGWatsonville, CASambrailo Packaging is a family-ownedcompany that has served the produceand floral industries since 1923. We havebuilt our reputation on service and quali-ty. Known for our design- to distributionpackaging innovations, Sambrailo trulydoes whatever is best for the produce.

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  • 820 SORMAC B.V.Venlo, NetherlandsThe Sormac delivery program consists ofmachines for fresh processing of vegeta-bles, such as potatoes, onions, carrotsand leafy greens. For onions, Sormac sup-plies custom-made processing lines. Forall essential parts, such as infeed hoppers,onion peelers, roller inspection belts,waste conveyors and weighing machines,

    advanced solu-tions are available.

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    827IEH LABORATORIES & CONSULTING GROUPGreeley, COThe IEH Laboratories network offers ana-lytical services in microbiology and foodchemistry, as well as consultation onHACCP reassessment & validation,spoilage, food-borne illness epidemiolo-gy and crisis management. IEH offers 12-hour multiple-pathogen testing for grow-er inputs, raw materials and finished pro-duce products.

    832 IDAHO TECHNOLOGY INC.Salt Lake City, UTWe are excited to announce that the Lis-teria test used with the R.A.P.I.D. LT foodsecurity system has been granted perfor-mance-tested status by the AOACresearch institute. The assay uses real-time PCR technology to identify the pres-ence of Listeria in food and environmen-tal samples.

    930 ALCHEMY SYSTEMS LPAustin, TXSISTEM is a training andcompliance manage-ment platform createdby Alchemy Systems. Byusing hand-held remotesand interactive courseware in English andSpanish, SISTEM increases employeecomprehension and improves retention.SISTEM also includes a web-based Learn-ing Management System.

    924ECOLAB INC.St. Paul, MN 55102Ecolab helps customers produce safer,high-quality products, continuouslyimprove operational efficiency andenhance environmental stewardshipthrough best-in-class sustainability pro-grams. Products include antimicrobialwater additives for fruits and vegetables,including organic, advanced cleaning andsanitizing technologies, personnel hygieneprograms, pest elimination services andtotal water management programs.

    927 SADEX CORPORATIONSioux City, IASadex Corporation is a food irradiationprovider. Using electron beam technolo-gy, the Sioux City facility has the capacityto process 150 million pounds of freshfruits, vegetables and leafy greens incombination annually. Sadex Corpora-tion also provides cold pasteurizationservices to the food industry in the onlyrefrigerated facili-ty of its kind.

    928, 929LOWRY COMPUTER PRODUCTBrighton, MILowry Secure Visibility is a set of elec-tronic data collection and inventorymanagement applications developed toenhance a company’s investments in aSQF (Safe Quality Food) 2000 HazardAnalysis and Critical Control Points(HACCP) plan. Secure Visibility fulfills PTIrequirements and provides growers,packer/shippers and processors a costeffective solution.

    932 MILLER-LEAMAN INC.Daytona Beach, FLMiller-Leaman announcesits new FiltraFlume; amulti-staged filtration sys-tem designed for flumewater applications. The system employsa stainless steel strainer, high-efficiencyhydro-cyclones and an automatic, self-cleaning Turbo-Disc Filter, substantiallyreducing the level of suspended solids inthe water,.

    1000 URSCHEL LABORATORIES INC.Valparaiso, INThis year’s Urschel booth features theDiversaCut 2110 Dicer, DiversaCutSPRINT Dicer and the TranSlicer 2000Cutter. The SPRINT is designed for smallto medium processors, while the 2110 is

    designed for medium to largeprocessors. The TranSlicer2000 Cutter offers three inter-changeable styles of slicingwheels for maximum versatility.

    1008 BEST NVCentennial, COSorting the goodfrom the bad, theright from thewrong, the fresh from the not fresh, is acorporate policy. BEST’s optical sortersguarantee quality, efficiency and reliabili-ty. Equipped with laser, camera, Fluo,infrared, or x-ray, the sorters detect color,structure, shape and density variationsfor fresh products.

    1024 CHARLIE’S MACHINE& SUPPLY INC.Boulder, COSmall machines doing big jobs and bigmachines at small prices is the name ofour business. Hands-on demonstrationsawait you at our booth. Come peel, slice,dice and wedge — carrots and lettuce toapples and pineapple. Small to large vol-ume, CMS provides equipment for yourfresh-cut food processing needs. Bothcustom and used equipment is available.

    1208 MATRIX PACKAGING MACHINERY INC.Saukville, WIMatrix Packaging Machinery has becomesynonymous with delivering innovativemachinery at the most value for your

    dollar in the packaging industrytoday. Matrix is proud to exhibit

    the Elite Premier bag-maker,our fully stainless steel machinethat is designed for severe dutywash-down applications. Stop

    by for a demonstration.

    1218 HMC MARKETINGKingsburg, CA2009 marks the 30thanniversary of our Lunch Bunch grapes.Building on a tradition of investing andinnovating for quality, HMC offers year-round supplies of value-added grapes inall forms. The holy grail of fruit, “goodtasting tree fruit,” is being delivered fromour orchards in California.

    1221 NATURESEALWestport, CTCalling all fresh-cut, frozen and driedfruit and vegetable processors: if youneed to extend the shelf life of cut pro-duce NatureSeal has the solutions! Ourformulations are comprised of FDA-approved GRAS ingredients and arealways sulfite-free. We willalso work with you to cus-tomize the perfect productfor your needs.

    1230GOODNATURE PRODUCTSOrchard Park, NYGoodnature Products’ pas-teurizers are used for many differentapplications, including treatment solu-tions, juices and syrup. Our all-in-onedesign HTST pasteurizers are skid-mounted and can be up and running injust a few hours. They can be fully cus-tomized to meet all of your temperatureand timing needs.

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    1013 HEAT AND CONTROL INC.Hayward, CASee new technology for conveying,inspection and weighing, including thelatest Ishida fresh products weigher; washdown X-ray inspection system and check-weigher; ultra-sensitive CEIA THS21metal detector and FastBack horizontalmotion conveyor; and product blendingand sorting systems.Arrange to test your prod-ucts at our demonstrationcenters in CA and PA.

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    HOLLANDIA PRODUCECarpinteria, CAHollandia Produce is home to LiveGourmet living butter lettuce, Living 3-in-1 lettuce, Living upland cress and Livingarugula, harvested with their roots intactto preserve freshness. We say it’s“Absolutely freshbecause it’s stillalive!”

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    1231 HERRMANNULTRASONICS INC.Bartlett, ILIn our packaging lab, wehave the capability to sealdifferent types of packages. We offer fastand airtight ultrasonic packaging sealingsolutions. We develop and deliver thecomplete solution for the packagingmachine and incorporate ultrasonic seal-ing — fast, safe and airtight.

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    1302 ATLAS PACIFIC ENGINEERING CO.Pueblo, COFor over 60 years, Atlas Pacific has beenthe leading manufacturer of deciduousfruit processing equipment, offering awide range of machinery to automatical-ly feed, orient, optionally peel, core, seedcell and slice (wedge and ring) applesand pears, pit (de-stone) peaches andapricots and de-stem fresh and/or brinedcherries. Come see our industry standardfresh-cut apple slicer.

    1319 RIVER POINT FARMSHermiston, ORRiver Point Farms, America’s largestonion producer, controls the processfrom seed to sandwich. Supplying whole,peeled and processed onions to meetspecific customer needs. River PointFarms provides the most consistent, reli-

    able onion supply in thecountry.

    1322 DADE SERVICE CORPORATIONDaytona Beach, FLDade Service Corporation specializes inthe design and construction of: producedistribution centers, produce packingand cooling facilities, tomato ripeningrooms, pressurized avocado, banana andfruit ripening rooms, forced-air coolers,coolers and freezers and designing fordurability, energy efficiency and foodsafety. We serve the entire United Statesof America.

    1325 APIO INC.Guadalupe, CABreatheway offers modified atmospheretechnology for virtually any packageconfiguration. Bring your fresh fruit orvegetable packaging challenges by theB r e a t h e Wa y / A p i obooth for more infor-mation. Ideal packageatmospheres can dra-matically increase shelflife and improve theeating experience.

    1331 AGRA-BEST LLCBakersfield, CAAgra-Best is committed to producing thehighest quality broccoli and cauliflowerharvesting and production equipment inthe industry. Our machines are custombuilt to your needs and are designed todeliver convenience and cut consistency.The design is also key to reducing cross-contamination and will reduce labor by60 to 70 percent.

    1408KEY TECHNOLOGY INC.Walla Walla, WAStop by to learn about our processautomation innovations for fresh-cutprocessors. Talk with our industry marketexperts about our exciting line of fresh-cut produce solutions including sorters,washers, dryers, sizers and more. See livedemonstrations on our Optyxcamera/laser sorter and AVSealer Pack-aging Machine.

    1417 HARPAK INC.South Easton, MAWhether you’re packaging fresh pro-duce, fruit cups, juice or salads, Harpak ispoised to supply all of your primary orsecondary packaging needs. Harpakproudly represents Mondini, CAMA andHooper Engineering. We offer a com-plete line of packaging and filling equip-ment including tray sealers, piston fillers,pocket fillers, form/fill seal, RSC carton-ing and wrap-around, tray erecting, casepacking, robotics and sleeving units.

    1600 DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCENORTH AMERICA INC.Coral Gables, FLDel Monte Fresh offers retailers andfoodservice operators an array of innova-tive solutions to address the changingtastes and lifestyle needs of today’s con-sumers. Our extensive distribution net-

    work allows just-in-timedeliveries of our premium,high-quality, fresh prod-ucts to your doorstep.

    1616ALLEN LUND CO.Le Cañada, CASince 1976, AllenLund Company hasprovided shippers with all means of over-the-road services utilizing a substantialand reliable carrier base to handle dry,refrigerated, flatbed and internationalshipments. Our nation-wide offices moni-tor all freight using advanced technologyand communication infrastructure 24hours a day, 7 days a week.

    1800 CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRYCOMMISSIONWatsonville, CAVisit our booth to learn about the Cali-fornia Strawberry Commission’s priorities— food safety, trade relations, research,nutrition, public policy and marketingcommunications for an industry thatproduces 88 per-cent of the coun-try’s strawberries.

    1802DOMEXSUPERFRESH GROWERSYakima, WADomex Superfresh Growers is an inter-national fruit marketing firm. We growand market both conventional andorganically grown domestic and import-ed apples, pears, cherries, peaches andapricots.

    1900 COLORFUL HARVEST LLCSalinas, CAColorful Harvest grows pre-mium, quality, fresh pro-duce including strawberries year-round — sweet and red all the waythrough, blueberries, raspberries, black-berries, melons, sweet red corn, rainbowcrunch carrots, orange, purple and greencauliflower, purple broccoli and more.

    1908 BEACH STREET FARMS LLCWatsonville, CABeach Street Farms, a premiergrower/shipper of conventional andorganic berries, is committed to provid-ing the highest quality berries available.Growing in the heart of the Californiastrawberry-growing regions of Northernand Southern California, supplies are

    available almostyear-round.

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    PRODUCE CAREERS INC.Arroyo Grande, CAProduce Careers was founded in 1999and has clients throughout North Ameri-ca. It has emerged as the produce indus-try’s No. 1 recruiting firm filling executiveand middle management positions in alljob categories.

    1613CHEPOrlando, FLCHEP is the global leader in pallet and container pooling, combining superior technologyand an asset base of more than 300 million pallets and containers. As a supply chain part-ner to many of theworld’s largest compa-nies in 45 countries,CHEP delivers value,quality and provenenvironmental impact.

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    2006 FOX PACKAGING SERVICESMcAllen, TXFox Packaging continues to lead the pro-duce industry with the smartest packag-ing solutions. The Fresh Mesh line of bagsis designed to run on most existingequipment. It increases shelf life and isthe most versatile package in the indus-try. Choose the bag consumers reach for.

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    2013 DNE WORLD FRUIT SALESFort Pierce, FLDNE World FruitSales will show-case its line offresh summer citrus from Australia,South Africa, Chile, Mexico and Peru. Weoffer an array of fresh quality navels,Clementines, Minneolas, lemons, limes,Midknights and several other specialtyvarieties. Let DNE help you grow yoursummer profits and develop a customprogram for your needs.

    2205 AG-PAK INC.Gasport, NYAg-Pak supplies industry-leading producepackaging equipment. We offer weighing,bagging, optical sorting, washing and pol-ishing equipment from the world’s bestmanufacturers, featuring NEWTEC. Ourbooth will feature a complete line ofweighing and bagging systems and therevolutionary NEWTEC Celox RV12 opti-cal potato grader — making automateddefect grading a reality.

    2208 CALIFORNIA GIANT BERRY FARMSWatsonville, CACalifornia Giant Berry Farms launched anational sweepstakes promotion April 1,2009 in support of its spring and summerstrawberries. Consumers can enter dailyfor a chance to win grand prizes and mer-chandise. Visit our booth for details onthis exciting consumerpromotion backed withnational advertising andpublicity campaigns.

    2213 IFCO SYSTEMS Tampa, FLIFCO invites United Fresh attendees toexplore environmentally-sustainable andcost-saving transport packaging solutions.From reusable plastic containers thatreduce emissions, energy use and wasteto reusable pallets and palletrecycling programs that divertmillions of tons of waste annu-ally, IFCO’s services meet thedemands of our customersand our environment.

    2217ACCU-LABEL INC.Fort Wayne, INAccu-Label was incorporated in 2002after the overwhelming success of theORB-it labeling systems developed in2001. From its inception, Accu-Labelcontinues its commitment to providing avariety of environmentally friendly, pres-sure-sensitive labeling solutions to freshproduce packinghouses across NorthAmerica. Our primary products are:ORB-it Vision Labeller, ORB-it Over-Top,STIC-it, ORB-it and STIC-it Labels.

    2317BASKET EASEPrior Lake, MNOur program, the Easy Does It Fruit Bas-ket Program, provides all the suppliesyou need for your in-store fruit basketprogram, including containers specifical-ly designed for fruit baskets in plastic,wicker and bamboo forfast and easy assembly.Baskets are available inkits with wraps, bows,inserts and directions, allin one box.

    2400 NATURIPE FARMS LLCNaples, FLNaturipe Farms is the right choice forfresh, premium berries. First in blueberrysales globally, we offer a full spectrum ofvarieties including strawberries, blackber-ries, raspberries and cranberries. “In seasonlocally — In SeasonGlobally,” NaturipeFarms is the source forall varieties, all seasons,conventional andorganic.

    2401 PRINCE EDWARD ISLANDPOTATO BOARDCharlottetown,Prince Edward IslandPrince Edward Island Potatoes are worldfamous. Our rich, red soil and cool oceanbreezes make PE Canada’s leading pota-

    to producing province. Wegrow and pack russets, whites,reds, yellows, organic and spe-cialty potatoes. Visit us to seegreat spuds.

    2404NNZ INC.Lawrenceville, GAWhile most compa-nies have one or twoitems to offer, NNZInc. can supply all yourpackaging needs for earth-friendly, sus-tainable, renewable, recyclable, com-postable and environmentally-safe pack-aging. From film to trays to netting tolabels, NNZ can supply it all.

    2407 DISCOVERYGARDEN’SOakdale, CADiscovery Garden’sspecializes in propri-etary variety potatoes — Sierra Gold,with a Russet skin, and Sierra Rose, with ashiny red to dark mahogany skin. Theseunique potatoes have the rich, creamytexture of a yellow potato. Both potatoeshave a remarkable cooking flavor.

    2408 MISSION PRODUCE INC.Oxnard, CAMission Produce is a global packer,importer, processor and distributor ofavocados and asparagus. Our ripeningand distribution centers in California,Denver, Chicago, New Jersey, Atlanta,Dallas and Seattle enable just-in-timedelivery to customers nationwide. New

    at Mission is ouryear-round aspara-gus program.

    2410 CAVENDISH PRODUCECharlottetown,Prince Edward IslandCavendish Produce is your one-stop sup-plier of top quality potatoes. Russets,whites, reds, yellows, blues, fingerlings,organics — we have what you’re lookingfor. Retail or foodservice, orders arepacked to bring you value through pre-mium products and packaging. We areyour Fresh Potato Specialists.

    2415 DREAM FOODS INTERNATIONALSanta Monica, CAOur Volcano Lemonand Lime Bursts areplastic squeeze bottlesmade with organic juiceand essential oil. The products are reces-sion-proof as sales increase when con-sumers substitute them for fresh lemonsand limes. Consumers continue to buythe product for the great flavor!

    2419 CONWED GLOBAL NETTING SOLUTIONSMinneapolis, MNConwed introduces Vexar netting withEcocycle Technology: a safe, earth-friend-ly packaging solution that has a reducedlifetime compared to standard plasticnetting. Conwed exclusively makes net-ting with Ecocycle Technology for allautomated produce packaging equip-ment including: form fill and sealmachines, soft net automatic weldingmachines and clipping machines.

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    2406 VAL VERDE VEGETABLE CO. INCMcAllen, TXVal Verde Vegetable Co. is your leafygreens experts handling a completeassortment of leafy greens, cabbage, car-rots, broccoli crowns, limes and now, spe-cialty vegetables. Come by to see somegreat, Texas-grown bitter melon, snakegourd, Chinese okra,Opo squash, longsquash, Indian eggplant,Daikon and Methi leaf.

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    2421 BARD VALLEY MEDJOOL DATEGROWERS ASSOCIATIONBard, CABard Valley Medjool Date Growers aregrowers and shippers of the world’sfinest Medjool Dates. We offer bulk and

    consumer Packs. We are“unquestionably thebest.”

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    2431NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURETrenton, NJThe New JerseyDepartment of Agri-culture represents NewJersey’s vast agricultur-al industry and usesthe Jersey Fresh marketing and advertis-ing program to showcase the 100 differ-ent varieties of fruits and vegetablesgrown in the Garden State.

    2500 SAN MIGUEL PRODUCE INC.Oxnard, CASan Miguel Produce, makers of Cut ‘nClean and Jade, introduces new organicand Asian value-added cooking greensfor retail, wholesale and foodservice.

    2503 PRIMARY PACKAGE INC.Tulare, CAPrimary Package specializes in materials,equipment and technologies for freshproduce consumer packaging, includingNIR (near infrared) sorting and gradingtechnologies, new packaging materials,traceability systems and packagingequipment.

    2505 HARVESTMARK BY YOTTAMARKRedwood City, CACompliant with GS1 and the ProduceTraceability Initiative, HarvestMark is theleading, on-demand traceability platformfor the fresh food industry. Today, morethan 100 million produce products havebeen enabled with HarvestMark trace-ability to speed response time to suspect-ed recall events anddeliver valuable busi-ness intelligence.

    2513ALLIANCE RUBBERCOMPANYHot Springs, ARAlliance Rubber Company has manufac-tured rubber bands in the USA since1923 to meet your banding needs. Wewere the first to recognize the need forstandard PLU bands and custom-imprint-ed rubber bands and adapt them tocomply with COOL requirements. Wenow offer standard and custom-printedProTape.

    2520WILKINSON INDUSTRIES INC.Fort Calhoun, NEWilkinson introduces its latest sustain-able solutions: EcoServe Deli Squares,which are square, sustainable-food pack-aging made with NaturesPLAstic. Madefrom renewable energy sources,EcoServe comes in 8- to 40-oz. sizes, allof which use the same inside-fitting lid,saving on SKUs. These are great for indi-vidual or bulk packingof deli and restaurantcarryout items.

    2600WELL-PICT BERRIESWatsonville, CAWell-Pict’s latest developments include:our re-engineered 2-lb. strawberryclamshell to reduce shipping costs, ourredesigned website at www. wellpict.comand new winter strawberries from Flori-da.

    2607SUNKIST GROWERS INC.Sherman Oaks, CAThe growers of Sunkist are dedicated todelivering high-quality, fresh citrus,sourced from around the globe andbacked by 116 years of expertise in sales,advertising, promotion and transporta-tion. Sunkist is the world’s leading citrusmarketer, and our name is your assur-

    ance of premiumquality, excitingtaste and excep-tional service.

    2613 DRISCOLL’SWatsonville, CAFor over 100 years, Driscoll’s has beenone of the leading fresh berry companiesin the world. We offer a full selection ofconventional and organically-grownstrawberries, raspberries, blackberriesand blueberries. For berry lovers andpeople leading a healthy lifestyle,Driscoll’s is the brand that delights con-

    sumers every time.

    2805 & 2808CH ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC.Eden Prairie, MNC.H. Robinson is one of the largest pro-duce sourcing and non-asset based thirdparty logistics companies in the world.C.H. Robinson sources the highest qualityproducts, while integrating value-addedlogistics, distribution and informationreporting services. We provide our cus-tomers with complete, customized sup-ply-chain solutions that meet each cus-tomer’s needs.

    2813KPG SOLUTIONS INCLongwood, FLKPG Solutions is the premierprovider of software, con-sulting and hardware solu-tions for the worldwide foodindustry. Let us show you how tosave and grow your business by 1 to 2percent.

    2818 MASTRONARDI PRODUCE LTD.Kingsville, ONMastronardi Produce/SUNSET is a pio-neer and industry leader in the gourmet,greenhouse industry that grows andmarkets nationally-recognized brands,such as Campari cocktail tomatoes,Splendido grape tomatoes and Cham-pagne cocktail tomatoes under its Sunset

    label. Mastronardi pridesitself in producing consis-tently flavorful gourmetproduce.

    3006 PRODUCE PRO INC.Woodridge, ILProduce Pro’s comprehen-sive, all-in-one software isdesigned specifically for dis-tribution of produce and other perish-ables. We can help you achieve completeand accurate product traceability — askus how.

    3013PRODUCE BUSINESSBoca Raton, FLInitiating industry improvement since1985, PRODUCE BUSINESS is the most wide-ly distributed publication in the industry.Exclusively edited for buy-ers, it provides a monthlydialogue of marketing, mer-chandising, managementand procurement informa-tion that helps buyersaccomplish the industry’s9-to-13-A-Day goal.

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    2705 AIRDEX INTERNATIONAL INC.Henderson, NVWorldwide-patentedAirdex is the “world’slightest pallets,” weighingonly seven to 10 pounds,but able to carry 3,500pounds. Dramaticallyreducing CO2 emissions with no defor-estation, AIRDEX pallets are: sanitary,shock-absorbing, thermal-insulating, recy-clable, repairable and SPM-compliant.We will slash your cargo costs.

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    3022 MIXTEC GROUPPasadena, CAMIXTEC Group is the No. 1 executivesearch firm in the produce industry. Weprovide exceptional executive recruit-ment and leadership consulting to thewho’s who of the industry. Our philoso-

    phy is simple: The bestperson in the produceindustry is currentlyworking for some com-pany. Why not yours?

    3111 POLYCONVERSIONS, INC. Rantoul, ILCome see PolyConversions’ USA-manu-factured VR (vinyl replacement) protec-tive wear sleeves, aprons, gloves,

    gowns, rainwear, shoe and boot cov-ers. VR, the new age, sustainable,impervious material with exception-

    al physical properties, is effectivelyreplacing vinyl and traditional appar-el materials in fruit and produce pro-cessing plants across the country.

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    3122 PAKSENSEBoise, IDPakSense’s booth willfeature the ultra-wireless,temperature monitoringlabel. The ultra-wirelesslabel allows users towirelessly download time and tempera-ture information and analyze data on areader before unloading a perishableproduct from a container.

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