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WELCOME

Convention Host Committee Co-Chairs

Dan’l Mackey AlmyDMA Solutions

Mike MartinRio Queen Citrus

Dave RussellDel Monte Fresh Produce

Will SteeleFrontera Produce

Tommy WilkinsUnited Supermarkets

Dear Friends,

Welcome to United Fresh 2012, where you and 25,000 other food industry decision makers are meeting to Produce Excitement in Dallas!

As co-chairs of your Convention Host Committee, we are very pleased that you are attend-ing United Fresh 2012 to help your company thrive in the produce industry. No matter which market segment you’re in—Grower-Shipper, Fresh-Cut Processor, Wholesaler-Distributor or Retail-Foodservice—we offer special educational opportunities and dynamic show floor destinations designed just for you. It’s an innovative, value-driven convention format, and we are confident that you’ll find the show to be an enjoyable and productive experience.

This year, United Fresh 2012 offers the exceptional co-location with FMI, AMI and NASDA, making this the foremost food industry event of the year. It’s the perfect opportunity to network with key food industry leaders and discover ways to help your business grow and succeed.

We are so glad you’re here. Thank you for your continued support of United Fresh and our produce industry. Have a great time at United Fresh 2012 here in Dallas!


United Fresh 2012 is co-located with AMI, FMI and NASDA for one big event covering all aspects of food processing, manufacturing and retail/foodservice sales.

United Fresh 2012 is the must-attend destination for building sales and profitability with the excitement and innovation in fresh produce! Thousands of food industry leaders come together for United’s innovative trade show format customized for each segment of the produce industry. The outstanding combination of cutting-edge education, technical innovations, marketing expertise and networking opportunities makes United Fresh 2012 the best strategic event for food industry leaders who are ready to grow and succeed.

International Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition The premier meat, poultry and seafood processing and packing equipment event in North America. The education program offers industry best practices and innovative solutions for engineers, plant managers, CEOs, purchasing specialists and quality assurance/control managers in food safety, consumer trends and plant operations.

The most comprehensive food industry event in North America, where the world’s top retailers and wholesalers come together to learn the latest for expanding market reach and meeting the demands of busy consumers. Education will cover virtually every aspect of operating a supermarket or distribution facility, and focus on the theme, “KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER.”

NASDA represents small to medium size companies with special interest in international markets offering a range of high quality consumer food products; NASDA will sponsor simultaneous translation of selected FMI 2012 educational programs of high interest to international attendees.

Produce Excitementin Dallas!


United Fresh proudly welcomes former First Lady of the United States Laura Bush and FMI Chairman Fred Morganthall, President of Harris Teeter, as keynote speakers at United Fresh 2012. Turn to pages 43 and 53 to see when they will be speaking.

7 Schedule at a Glance 12-13 United Fresh 2012 Show Floor 14 United Fresh Contact Information 14 United Fresh Volunteer Leadership 26 United Fresh Foundation Volunteer Leadership 27 Chairman’s Roundtable Members 28-29 Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools

30 General Information 30 Event Location 30 Hotel Information 30 Transportation Services 32 Registration 32 Badge Details 32 International Trade Center 32 Media Center 32 Food Donations 32 Coat and Baggage Check 33 Medical Equipment Rentals 33 First Aid Stations 33 Lost and Found 33 Dallas Convention Center Services

34 United Fresh Show Sponsors 34 Sponsors by Level 36 Sponsors Alphabetically with Events

38-41 United Fresh Market Segment Information 38 Grower-Shipper 39 Fresh-Cut Processor 40 Wholesaler-Distributor 41 Retail-Foodservice

42 Schedule of Events 42 Detailed Schedule of Events 67 Learning Centers Schedule 68 United FreshTech Pavilions 70 Networking/Special Events

72 Special Destinations on Trade Show Floor 72 Expo Hours 72 United Fresh Membership Booth 72 UnitedFresh.TV 73 Featured Product Showcase 74 New Product Awards Competition

78 Exhibitor Information 78 Exhibitors at a Glance 84 Exhibitor Listings and Contact Information140 Exhibitors by Product Category

FMI Chairman Fred Morganthall, President, Harris Teeter

Former First Lady of theUnited States, Laura Bush

TABLE OF CONTENTS


SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY, APRIL 29Noon – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open

Hall A Lobby, Convention Center

MONDAY, APRIL 307:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open


4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. New Member Welcome ReceptionWindsor Room, Hyatt Regency Hotel

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A Taste of Dallas Opening Party*Dallas Arboretum

TUESDAY, MAY 17:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open


8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Opening Breakfast General Session* Ballroom A, Convention Center

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Market Segment Workshop Series 1* Rooms A 302-310, Convention Center

Noon – 5:00 p.m. Trade Show OpenHall A, Convention Center

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Salad Bar Press ConferenceFresh Marketplace Learning Center

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chairman’s Reception and Annual Produce Celebration Dinner*Landmark Foyer and Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Dallas

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open


8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Breakfast General Session*Ballroom A, Convention Center

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Market Segment Workshop Series 2*Rooms A 302-310, Convention Center


4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m The Expo Roundup—Show Floor Happy HourDallas Convention Center

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Reception Honoring Women in Produce*Ballroom A, Dallas Convention Center

* Requires All Access Pass or a Separate Ticket.**Separate Ticket Required.

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

THURSDAY, MAY 37:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Registration Open


9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Joint General Session with FMI and NASDADallas Ballroom, Omni Hotel

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Trade Show Open Hall A Lobby, Convention Center

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Post Show Tours**Offsite

* Requires All Access Pass or a Separate Ticket.**Separate Ticket Required.

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Congratulations to Class 17!

The Produce Industry LeadershipProgram is Generously Sponsored By:

The United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program is a special opportunity for United Fresh members to advance and foster their leadership skills and industry knowledge. The year-long program focuses on four fundamental goals of leadership development, business relationships, government & public affairs, and media & public relations.

Join us in congratulating the 2011-2012 Class during their graduation ceremony at the Wednesday Breakfast General Session.

2011-2012 Produce Industry Leadership Class:Beth Bland Oleson, Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, LaGrange, GA Craig Cahill, Allen Lund Company, Inc., Wakefield, MA Megan Chedwick, Church Brothers, LLC, Salinas, CA Joe Cimino, Pro*Act, LLC, Monterey, CA Anthony M. DeAngelis, Christopher Ranch LLC, Edison, NJ Mark DeCosta, Costco Wholesale, Issaquah, WA Brian Jenny, Naturipe Farms, Lawrenceville, GA Shannon Kyle, Torrey Farms, Inc., Elba, NY Michael Muir, Muir Copper Canyon Farms, Salt Lake City, UTSheridan Silver, Mann Packing, Salinas, CASam Stewart, WES Pak Sales, Inc., Dinuba, CA Ross Verner, Topco Associates, Skokie, IL

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Congratulations to Class 17!

The Produce Industry LeadershipProgram is Generously Sponsored By:

The United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program is a special opportunity for United Fresh members to advance and foster their leadership skills and industry knowledge. The year-long program focuses on four fundamental goals of leadership development, business relationships, government & public affairs, and media & public relations.

Join us in congratulating the 2011-2012 Class during their graduation ceremony at the Wednesday Breakfast General Session.

2011-2012 Produce Industry Leadership Class:Beth Bland Oleson, Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, LaGrange, GA Craig Cahill, Allen Lund Company, Inc., Wakefield, MA Megan Chedwick, Church Brothers, LLC, Salinas, CA Joe Cimino, Pro*Act, LLC, Monterey, CA Anthony M. DeAngelis, Christopher Ranch LLC, Edison, NJ Mark DeCosta, Costco Wholesale, Issaquah, WA Brian Jenny, Naturipe Farms, Lawrenceville, GA Shannon Kyle, Torrey Farms, Inc., Elba, NY Michael Muir, Muir Copper Canyon Farms, Salt Lake City, UTSheridan Silver, Mann Packing, Salinas, CASam Stewart, WES Pak Sales, Inc., Dinuba, CA Ross Verner, Topco Associates, Skokie, IL

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DALLAS CONVENTION CENTERExhibit Hall A & Part of Hall B

UNITED FRESH MEMBERSHIP BOOTHVisit the United Fresh membership booth to meet with United Fresh membership staff and volunteer leaders to learn about the education, training tools, networking opportunities and services available to your business, as well as meet with staff experts to discuss food safety, health and nutrition, sustainability and other major policy areas affecting the produce industry.

FRESHTECH LEARNING CENTEREnhance your management skills and profitability with daily educational sessions on food safety, traceability and logistics, and emerging technologies.


DALLAS CONVENTION CENTERExhibit Hall A & Part of Hall B

FRESH MARKETPLACE LEARNING CENTERGain critical business and customer insights with daily educational sessions on consumer trends, business strategies and marketing opportunities.


United Fresh Produce Association Headquarters1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 1100Washington, DC 20006Tel: 202-303-3400Fax: 202-303-3433 www.unitedfresh.org

United Fresh Western Regional Office512 Pajaro StreetSalinas, CA 93901Tel: 831-422-0940Fax: 831-422-2892

Reggie GriffinChairmanThe Kroger CompanyBluffton, SC

Steffanie SmithImmediate Past ChairmanRiver Point Farms, LLCHermiston, OR

David KrauseChairman-ElectParamount CitrusDelano, CA

UNITED FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION

United Fresh Produce Association is a total produce industry association, representing members throughout the entire fresh produce supply chain from grower through retail and foodservice, including allied suppliers and associations serving the industry. United Fresh is unique among produce trade associations in that every sector of the supply chain has its own special focus in association leadership, giving a strong voice to each sector to better ensure an overall united voice for the industry. Member leaders nominated for service from different segments of the produce chain are chosen in direct proportion to the association’s overall membership.

More than 450 individuals are currently serving in elected or appointed positions of leadership within United Fresh. Their goal is to bring expertise, wisdom and unique perspectives together to provide direction that best represents the entire membership. Since its formation over 100 years ago in 1904, our association has brought the fresh produce industry together to accomplish more than any one of us could alone.

We invite all members to participate in association leadership. Please let us know what areas of service are of special interest to you!

Executive Committee

UNITED FRESH VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

UNITED FRESH BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Executive Committee (continued)

Ron MidyettSecretary/TreasurerApio, Inc.Guadalupe, CA

Fred WilliamsonChairman, Grower-Shipper BoardAndrew & Williamson Fresh ProduceSan Diego, CA

Jan BerkChairman, Fresh-Cut Processor BoardSan Miguel Produce, Inc.Oxnard, CA

Brendan ComitoChairman, Wholesaler-Distributor BoardCapital City Fruit Company, Inc.Norwalk, IA

Mitch SmithChairman, Retail-Foodservice BoardMcDonald’s CorporationNampa, ID

John ChrosniakExecutive CommitteeDupont Crop ProtectionWilmington, DE

Lorri KosterExecutive CommitteeMann Packing CompanySalinas, CA

DirectorsDan’l Mackey AlmyChairman, Nutrition & Health CouncilDMA Solutions, Inc.Irving, TX

Barry BedwellChairman, Government Relations CouncilCalifornia Grape & Tree Fruit LeagueFresno, CA

Steve BurnhamSafeway, Inc.Pleasanton, CA

Paddy CallaghanNature’s Best LimitedDrogheda, Ireland

Ron CarkoskiVice-Chairman, Wholesaler-Distributor BoardFour Seasons Produce, Inc.Ephrata, PA

Mike CelaniReady Pac Foods, Inc.Irwindale, CA

Scott DannerLiberty Fruit Co., Inc.Kansas City, KS

David DeverChairman, Supply Chain Logistics CouncilSun World International, LLCBakersfield, CA

Tony DiMareDiMare CompanyRuskin, FL

Emily FragosoStatus GroOrange, CA

Tony FreytagVice Chairman, Fresh-Cut Processor BoardCrunch Pak Sliced ApplesCashmere, WA

Steve GrinsteadChairman, United Fresh FoundationPro*Act, LLCDallas, TX

Roger HarkriderH-E-BSan Antonio, TX

Brent HarrisonAl Harrison Co. DistributorsNogales, AZ

David HilleCabbage, Inc.Westlake, OH

Ana HooperDardenOrlando, FL

Joe HustonChiquita Brands International, Inc.Salinas, CA

John KeelingNational Potato CouncilWashington, DC

Mike MartinRio Queen Citrus, Inc.Mission, TX

Phil MuirMuir Copper Canyon FarmsSalt Lake City, UT

Mark MuraiCalifornia Strawberry CommissionWatsonville, CA

Angela Farrah NardoneN2N GlobalLongwood, FL

Roger PepperlStemilt Growers, LLCWenatchee, WA

Bruce PetersonPeterson Insights, Inc.Bentonville, AR

Walter RamChairman, Food Safety & Technology CouncilThe Giumarra CompaniesLos Angeles, CA

Dave RussellDel Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc.Dallas, TX

Randy ScottVice-Chairman, Retail-Foodservice BoardDelhaize AmericaSalisbury, NC

John SmithBayer CropScienceCary, NC

Will SteeleVice-Chairman, Grower-Shipper BoardFrontera ProduceEdinburg, TX

Ivan TarribaFarmer’s Best International, LLCCuliacan, Mexico

Greg WohllebBunzl, Inc.Louisville, KY

Jackson WoodwardHorton Fruit CompanyLouisville, KY

UNITED FRESH BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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UNITED FRESH MARKET SEGMENT BOARDS

Grower-Shipper Board

Fred WilliamsonChairmanAndrew & Williamson Fresh ProduceSan Diego, CA

Will SteeleVice-ChairmanFrontera ProduceEdinburg, TX

Bill BrimLewis Taylor FarmsTifton, GA

Tom Deardorff IIDeardorff Family FarmsOxnard, CA

Aaron FoxFox PackagingMcAllen, TX

Jose GarciaRene Produce, LLCNogales, AZ

Jim GereckeNatureSweetSan Antonio, TX

Phil HerbigWES Pak Sales, Inc.Dinuba, CA

Cindy JewellCalifornia Giant Berry Farms, Inc.Watsonville, CA

Doug KlingVillage FarmsEatontown, NJ

David MixonVero Beach, FL

Martha MontoyaLos Kitos Produce, LLCOrange, CA

Andrew PandolPandol Brothers, Inc.Delano, CA

Doug RannoColorful Harvest, LLCSalinas, CA

Gordon RobertsonSun World International, LLCBakersfield, CA

Andrew SchwartzRosemont Farms CorporationBoca Raton, FL

Kaari StannardNew York Apple Sales, Inc.Castleton On Hudson, NY

Jan BerkChairmanSan Miguel Produce, Inc.Oxnard, CA

Tony FreytagVice-ChairmanCrunch Pak Sliced ApplesCashmere, WA

Minos AthanassiadisFresh Link GroupAgoura, CA

Keith BendixHarpak - Ulma Packaging, LLCTaunton, MA

Garth BormanTaylor Farms, Inc.Tracy, CA

Phillip BrooksH. Brooks & CompanyNew Brighton, MN

Jim CatchotRenaissance Food GroupRancho Cordova, CA

Lou CooperhouseF & S Produce CompanyRosenhayn, NJ

Andy CummingMetz Fresh, LLCKing City, CA

Ross FocaEast Coast Fresh CutsSavage, MD

Ray GriffinFoodSourceMonterey, CA

Phil GruszkaGruszka ConsultingBakersfield, CA

Ali LeonReady Pac Foods, Inc.Irwindale, CA

David MasserKeystone Potato ProductsSacramento, PA

Carter McEntireMcEntire ProduceColumbia, SC

Gina NucciMann Packing CompanySalinas, CA

Dan O’ConnellSun Rich Fresh Foods, Inc.Corona, CA

Marylou OwenG.O. FreshMinneapolis, MN

Jennifer PelayoAdvantage Sales & MarketingPleasanton, CA

Steve RobinsonDole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.Monterey, CA

John SchaeferGold Coast Packing Company, Inc.Santa Maria, CA

Bob StallmanChiquita Brands International, Inc.Salinas, CA

Jim ZarndtMonsantoOxnard, CA

Fresh-Cut Processor Board


UNITED FRESH MARKET SEGMENT BOARDS

Wholesaler-Distributor Board

Brendan ComitoChairmanCapital City Fruit Company, Inc.Norwalk, IA

Ron CarkoskiVice-ChairmanFour Seasons Produce, Inc.Ephrata, PA

Chris CiruliCiruli BrothersTubac, AZ

John CorsoCoastal Sunbelt ProduceSavage, MD

Harris CutlerRace West CompanyClarks Summit, PA

Scott DennisAlbert’s OrganicsBridgeport, NJ

Paul FerachiCapitol City ProduceBaton Rouge, LA

Matt FritzThe Sanson CompanyCleveland, OH

John GatesLancaster Foods, Inc.Jessup, MD

Bob KirchCaito Foods Service, Inc.Indianapolis, IN

Joe KlareCastellini Company, LLCNewport, KY

Sam MaglioThe Fresh Group, Ltd.Glendale, WI

Joe MurphyLipmanDenver, NC

Michael MuzykBaldor Specialty Foods, Inc.Bronx, NY

Todd PenzaPinto Brothers, Inc.Philadelphia, PA

Mark ShawMarkon, Inc.Salinas, CA

Lisa StrubeStrube Celery & Vegetable CompanyChicago, IL

JT TraversCharlie’s Produce CompanySeattle, WA

Jackie Caplan WigginsFrieda’s, Inc.Los Alamitos, CA

Becky WilsonThe Tom Lange Company, Inc.Springfield, IL

Retail-Foodservice Board

Mitch SmithChairmanMcDonald’s CorporationNampa, ID

Randy ScottVice-ChairmanDelhaize AmericaSalisbury, NC

Dan BatesW. Newell & Co.Urbana, IL

Greg CorriganRaley’s Family of Fine StoresSacramento, CA

Tim CulhaneBrennan’s Farm Market, Inc.Brookfield, WI

Troy EdwardsFreshPoint Tomato NashvilleNashville, TN

Ken FittzBurger King CorporationMiami, FL

Keith JohnsonKroger-WescoFresno, CA

Andy KeslerJack in the Box, Inc.San Diego, CA

Steve LutzNielsen Perishables GroupEast Wenatchee, WA

Amy Myrdal MillerThe Culinary Institute of AmericaSacramento, CA

Sean PicquelleTaco BellIrvine, CA

Susan Reimer-SiffordDardenOrlando, FL

Scott SargentChick-fil-A, Inc.Atlanta, GA

Dick SpezzanoSpezzano Consulting Service, Inc.Monrovia, CA

Joey SummerhaysDallas, TX

Ed ThompsonAvendra, LLCRockville, MD

Tommy WilkinsUnited SupermarketsLubbock, TX

Max YeaterPro*Act, LLCMonterey, CA


Walter RamChairmanThe Giumarra CompaniesLos Angeles, CA

Bob ElliottVice-ChairmanSunkist Growers, Inc.Fontana, CA

Shibu AbrahamFMC CorporationPhiladelphia, PA

Bassam Annous, Ph.D.USDA, ARS, ERRCWyndmoor, PA

Walt ArmijoLighthouse FS&QSalinas, CA

Megan ArnoldC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Solvang, CA

Stan BaileybioMerieux, Inc.Hazelwood, MO

Roger BeckerGold Coast Packing Company, Inc.Santa Maria, CA

Ed BeckmanCertified Greenhouse FarmersFresno, CA

DeAnn Benesh3M Food SafetySt. Paul, MN

Michael BentelWinn-Dixie Stores Jacksonville, FL

Ian BessellABC Research LaboratoriesGainesville, FL

Sally BlackmanCanadian Produce Marketing AssociationOttawa, Canada

Dan BottsFlorida Fruit & Vegetable AssociationMaitland, FL

Barbara BradenorganicgirlYuma, AZ

Jeffrey BrandenburgThe JSB Group, LLCGreenfield, MA

Jim BrennanAlliance of Technical ProfessionalsPleasanton, CA

Julia BurkeCondies Foods, Inc.Salt Lake City, UT

Hap CarrTitan Farms, LLCRidge Spring, SC

Debbie CarterNorthwest Horticultural CouncilYakima, WA

Eileen ChaseNSF AgricultureWatsonville, CA

Megan ChedwickChurch Brothers, LLCSalinas, CA

Chris ChristianCalifornia Strawberry CommissionWatsonville, CA

Jim Cranney, Jr.California Citrus Quality CouncilAuburn, CA

Willette Crawford, Ph.D., MPHMcEntire ProduceColumbia, SC

Will DanielsEarthbound FarmSan Juan Bautista, CA

Suresh DecostaMcDonald’s CorporationOak Brook, IL

Matt DemmaKFC CorporationTaylorsville, KY

Paulette Denault-BryceLipmanImmokalee, FL

Jason DickhautBrinker InternationalDallas, TX

Amy Duda-KinderA. Duda & Sons, Inc.Oviedo, FL

Chris DzuikH-E-BSan Antonio, TX

Mario EstradaMarkon, Inc.Salinas, CA

Thea EubanksorganicgirlSalinas, CA

Ian FinlaysonPractical Solutions International, Ltd.Reading, United Kingdom

John FreedSyngentaGreensboro, NC

Lisa Fuentes-IntveldThe Nunes Company, Inc.Salinas, CA

Micah FusonApio, Inc.Guadalupe, CA

Tom GautreauxMaxwell Chase Technologies, LLCAtlanta, GA

Hank GiclasWestern GrowersNewport Beach, CA

Rolando GonzalezTarget CorporationMinneapolis, MN

Bob Gravani, Ph.D.Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY

Albert GreenLipmanImmokalee, FL

Scott GrowG.O. FreshMinneapolis, MN

Food Safety & Technology Council

UNITED FRESH EXPERT COUNCILS



Food Safety & Technology Council (continued)

John Gurrisi, R.E.H.S.DardenOrlando, FL

Valerie HannigThe Oppenheimer GroupWilmington, DE

John HennessyLocus TraxxJupiter, FL

Johnna HepnerProduce Marketing AssociationNewark, DE

Toni HoferRaley’s Family of Fine StoresW. Sacramento, CA

Scott HorsfallCalifornia Leafy Greens Marketing AgreementSacramento, CA

Bill HurstUniversity of GeorgiaAthens, GA

Christian HutterJunction SolutionsEnglewood, CO

Mareya IbrahimGrow Green Industries dba Eat CleanerLake Forest, CA

Shawki IbrahimGrow Green Industries dba Eat CleanerLake Forest, CA

Michael JantschkePro*Act, LLCMonterey, CA

Donna Lynn JohnsonDLJ Food ConsultingSanta Cruz, CA

Beverly KempfClub ChefCovington, KY

Justin KerrSanitation Specialists, LLCWatsonville, CA

Andy KeslerJack in the Box, Inc.San Diego, CA

Karan KhuranaPulse InstrumentsVan Nuys, CA

Jeanna KilmerSilliker, Inc.Chicago, IL

Ozgur KocCrunch Pak Sliced ApplesCashmere, WA

John KolenskiThe Kroger CompanyCincinnati, OH

Greg KomarGrowers ExpressSalinas, CA

Mahipal Kunduru, Ph.D.Safeway, Inc.Pleasanton, CA

Sharan LaniniFresh Express, Inc.Salinas, CA

Frank LichtnerEarthtec Solutions, LLCVineland, NJ

Tom LovelaceMcEntire ProduceColumbia, SC

Sunny LuoUSDA, ARS, Produce Quality & Safety LabBeltsville, MD

Bridget LyonsPizza HutPlano, TX

Tom MackDole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.Soledad, CA

Rex MartinSyngentaSpringfield, MO

Donald MayfieldCabbage, Inc.Westlake, OH

Drew McDonaldDanaco SolutionsSalinas, CA

Michael Menes, Ph.D.True Organic ProductsHelm, CA

Bob MillsMisionero VegetablesGonzales, CA

Kristian MoellerGlobalG.A.P. North America, Inc.Bethesda, MD

Jeff MontanyeEcolab, Inc.St. Paul, MN

Bob MorrisseyNational Watermelon Association, Inc.Lakeland, FL

Gurmail Mudahar, Ph.D.Tanimura & AntleSalinas, CA

David MuellerFresh From Texas/Energy Sprouts, Inc.San Antonio, TX

Gail MurrayDisney Consumer ProductsGlendale, CA

Ernesto NardoneN2N GlobalLongwood, FL

Jerry NolandSafeway, Inc.Pleasanton, CA

Beth Bland OlesonGeorgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers AssociationLaGrange, GA

Courtney ParkerTrue Leaf FarmsSalinas, CA

Sean PicquelleTaco BellIrvine, CA

Paulette PiersonMonsantoSt. Louis, MO (continued)


Food Safety & Technology Council (continued)


Barry BedwellChairmanCalifornia Grape & Tree Fruit LeagueFresno, CA

Julie AdamsAlmond Board of CaliforniaModesto, CA

Jim AllenNew York Apple Association, Inc.Fishers, NY

Travis BlackerIdaho Grower Shippers Association, Inc.Idaho Falls, ID

Jim BogartGrower-Shipper Association of Central CaliforniaSalinas, CA

Bill BrimLewis Taylor FarmsTifton, GA

Reggie BrownFlorida Tomato ExchangeMaitland, FL

J CarnesWinter Garden ProduceUvalde, TX

Brendan ComitoCapital City Fruit Company, Inc.Norwalk, IA

Jason CraigC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Eden Prairie, MN

Margret DeBruynDeBruyn Produce CompanyWeslaco, TX

Nancy FosterU.S. Apple AssociationVienna, VA

Mark GirardinNorth Bay Produce, Inc.Traverse City, MI

Bill GoldfieldDole Fresh Fruit, Inc.Westlake Village, CA

Bill PoolWegmans Food Markets, Inc.Rochester, NY

Joshua PorbeniClub ChefCovington, KY

Gale PrinceYour Food Safety CoachCincinnati, OH

Keith RefsniderDriscoll’sWatsonville, CA

Matt RekewegDow AgroSciencesIndianapolis, IN

Rob RobbinsProduct Safety FirstFresno, CA

Victor RobeletCarlson AirFlo Merchandising SystemsBrooklyn Park, MN

Michael RobersonPublix Super Markets, Inc.Lakeland, FL

Joan RosenFresh Express, Inc.Salinas, CA

Mansour Samadpour, Ph.D.IEH Laboratories & Consulting GroupLake Forest Park, WA

Nivia SantiagoGills Onions, LLCOxnard, CA

Mark SeetinU.S. Apple AssociationVienna, VA

Gurjit ShergillTaylor Farms, Inc.Salinas, CA

Nancy ShimabukuroWalter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc.Pelion, SC

Amy Smith, Ph.D.Dupont QualiconWilmington, DE

Kim SnyderMonterey Mushrooms, Inc.Royal Oaks, CA

Brian StepienGrowers ExpressSalinas, CA

Gregg Storey, Ph.D.Clarkston ConsultingDurham, NC

Wil SumnerScientific Certification SystemsEmeryville, CA

Trevor Suslow, Ph.D.University of California, DavisDavis, CA

Steve TrippPacific International MarketingSalinas, CA

Kari ValdesTaylor Farms, Inc.Salinas, CA

Tony ValenzuelaNaturipe Berry Growers, Inc.Salinas, CA

Bob Whitaker, Ph.D.Produce Marketing AssociationNewark, DE

Tim YorkMarkon, Inc.Salinas, CA

Tom Young, Ph.D.Del Monte Fresh Produce CompanyMiami, FL

Brian ZomorodiReady Pac Foods, Inc.Irwindale, CA

Government Relations Council


Government Relations Council


Jeff GreeneHollar & Greene Produce Company, Inc.Boone, NC

Jason GrevEcolab, Inc.St. Paul, MN

Charles HallGeorgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers AssociationLaGrange, GA

Rick HanasA. Duda & Sons, Inc.Oviedo, FL

Jamey HighamPotandon Produce, LLCIdaho Falls, ID

Lance JungmeyerFresh Produce Association of the AmericasNogales, AZ


Doug KlingVillage FarmsEatontown, NJ

Pat KoleIdaho Potato CommissionEagle, ID

Randy MarcumCabbage, Inc.Westlake, OH

Maureen Torrey MarshallTorrey Farms, Inc.Elba, NY John McClungTexas Produce AssociationMission, TX

Bruce McEvoySeald-Sweet LLC/UNIVEG GroupVero Beach, FL

Bob MorrisseyNational Watermelon Association, Inc.Lakeland, FL

Tom NassifWestern GrowersNewport Beach, CA

Joel NelsenCalifornia Citrus MutualExeter, CA

Lee Anne OxfordL & M CompaniesRaleigh, NC

Laura PhelpsAmerican Mushroom InstituteWashington, DC

Ray PrewettTexas Citrus MutualMission, TX

Fred RecchiutiBasciani Mushroom FarmsAvondale, PA

Manuel RodriguezChiquita BrandsCincinnati, OH Norman SavilleProduce Source PartnersNewport News, VA

Chris SchlectNorthwest Horticultural CouncilYakima, WA

Alan SigerConsumers Produce Company, Inc.Pittsburgh, PA

Mike StuartFlorida Fruit & Vegetable AssociationMaitland, FL

Rick TomlinsonCalifornia Strawberry CommissionSacramento, CA

Brett VoglerVinyard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc.Oklahoma City, OK

Becky WilsonThe Tom Lange Company, Inc.Springfield, IL

Charles WingardWalter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc.Pelion, SC

Mike WoottonSunkist Growers, Inc.Sherman Oaks, CA

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Nutrition & Health Council


Dan’l Mackey AlmyChairmanDMA Solutions, Inc.Irving, TX

Dennis ChristouDel Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc.Coral Gables, FL

Manny CostaCosta Fruit & Produce, Inc.Charlestown, MA

Margaret D’Arrigo-MartinD’Arrigo Brothers of CaliforniaSalinas, CA

Dave GuldnerReady Pac Foods, Inc.Swedesboro, NJ


Lorri KosterMann Packing CompanySalinas, CA

Phil MuirMuir Copper Canyon FarmsSalt Lake City, UT

Marty OrdmanDole Food CompanyWestlake Village, CA

Ashley RawlWalter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc.Pelion, SC

Drew TaylorTaylor Farms, Inc.Tracy, CA

David DeverChairmanSun World International, LLCBakersfield, CA

Lorraine BauerMovement TechnologiesGaithersburg, MD

Greg BellowsTrans-i Technologies, Inc.Fort Lauderdale, FL

David BenjaminLocus TraxxJupiter, FL

Travis BlackerIdaho Grower Shippers Association, Inc.Idaho Falls, ID

Bill BrooksWestlake Produce CompanyLos Angeles, CA

Jeffrey BuschCaruso, Inc.Cincinnati, OH

Gary CampisiWal-Mart StoresBentonville, AR

Ulises CarrilloDole Food CompanyWestlake Village, CA

Dan CorsaroIndianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.Indianapolis, IN

Phil DammarellThe Kroger CompanyCincinnati, OH

Elizabeth DarraghSensitechBeverly, MA

Paul EspositoRailex, LLCRotterdam, NY

Neil GaloneBooth Ranches, LLCOrange Cove, CA

Frank GarciaTanimura & AntleSalinas, CA

Elliot GrantYottaMarkRedwood City, CA

Fred HeptinstallIFCO SYSTEMS, N.A.Tampa, FL

Amanda KreigPakSenseBoise, ID

Rob KurtzSunrise Logistics, Inc.Ephrata, PA

Steve LarkinDeltatrak, Inc.Pleasanton, CA

Mike LawsLawgistics, LLCNaples, FL

Michael LeachHardie’s Fruit & Vegetable Company, Inc.Dallas, TX

Kenny LundAllen Lund Company, Inc.La Canada, CA

Maureen Torrey MarshallTorrey Farms, Inc.Elba, NY

Deverl MaserangChiquita Brands International, Inc.Cincinnati, OH

Michael McCartneyQLM ConsultingSausalito, CA

Mike McGeeL & M CompaniesRaleigh, NC

Supply Chain Logistics Council


Supply Chain Logistics Council (continued)


Ken NabalKingston and Associates Marketing, LLCIdaho Falls, ID

Angela Farrah NardoneN2N GlobalLongwood, FL Phil PennyPro*Act, LLCDallas, TX

Mark PetersenC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Eden Prairie, MN

Mark PowersNorthwest Horticultural CouncilYakima, WA

Steve SerckJack Keller Company/JAB ProduceChicago, IL

Mike SmithThe Tom Lange Company, Inc.Springfield, IL

David StramelC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Eden Prairie, MN

Michael SylvesterMichael Cutler CompanyWenatchee, WA

Emma TownsendOryx AutomationNew South Wales, Australia

Ed TreacyProduce Marketing AssociationNewark, DE


Emily FragosoCo-ChairmanStatus GroOrange, CA

Jarrod SniderCo-ChairmanFrontera ProduceEdinburg, TX

Jan BerkSan Miguel Produce, Inc.Oxnard, CA

Andrew BivensWestlake Produce CompanyLos Angeles, CA

Katy BlowersChurch Brothers, LLCSalinas, CA

Tony BordieriState Garden, Inc.Chelsea, MA

John CameronNatureSweetArlington, TX

Paul CruikshankC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Visalia, CA

Aaron FoxFox PackagingMcAllen, TX

Tony FreytagCrunch Pak Sliced ApplesCashmere, WA

Jim GereckeNatureSweetSan Antonio, TX

Nina Brooks HaggH. Brooks & CompanyNew Brighton, MN

Roger HarkriderH-E-BSan Antonio, TX

Amy KunugiSouthern Colorado FarmsCenter, CO

Shannon KyleTorrey Farms, Inc.Elba, NY

Mike LawsLawgistics, LLCNaples, FL

A.J. MartinichNatureSealWestport, CT

Nick MascariIndianapolis Fruit Company, Inc.Indianapolis, IN

Dave McClurgIFCO SYSTEMS, N.A.Tampa, FL

Mark MillerFresh From Texas/Energy Sprouts, Inc.San Antonio, TX

JC MyersEurofresh, Inc.Monterey, CA

Larry NarwoldRiver Ranch Fresh Foods, LLCLake Spivey, GA

Beth Bland OlesonGeorgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers AssociationLaGrange, GA

Marylou OwenG.O. FreshMinneapolis, MN

Todd PenzaPinto Brothers, Inc.Philadelphia, PA

Chuck PlummerC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Visalia, CA

Rene RomeroAM-MEX InternationalSan Diego, CA

Craig SlateIFCO SYSTEMS, N.A.Royse City, TX

Whitney SpagnolaBlue Book Services, Inc.Carol Stream, IL

DJ StornettaProduce Careers, Inc.Arroyo Grande, CA

Nathan StornettaProduce Careers, Inc.Arroyo Grande, CA

Lisa StrubeStrube Celery & Vegetable CompanyChicago, IL

Dean TaylorMastronardi Produce, Ltd.Leamington, ON, Canada

Nichole TowellDuda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.Wellington, FL

Daniel VenaJohn Vena, Inc.Philadelphia, PA

Kip Winter-CoxBakkavorSpalding, United Kingdom

Max YeaterPro*Act, LLCMonterey, CA

MEMBER RELATIONS TASK FORCE


UNITED FRESH 2012 CONVENTION COMMITTEE

Dan’l Mackey Almy Co-Chairman DMA Solutions, Inc. Irving, TX

Mike Martin Co-Chairman Rio Queen Citrus, Inc. Mission, TX

Dave Russell Co-Chairman Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. Dallas, TX

Will Steele Co-Chairman Frontera Produce Edinburg, TX

Tommy Wilkins Co-Chairman United Supermarkets Lubbock, TX

Mark Cassius Eurofresh, Inc. Willcox, AZ

Barb Dan Ready Pac Foods, Inc. Swedesboro, NJ

Alejandro Gavito Avocados from Mexico Costa Mesa, CA

Dana Goodman Combs Produce, LPDallas, TX

Joe Hermes 7-Eleven Dallas, TX

Nancy Johnston FreshPoint, Inc. Houston, TX

Lucian LaBarba FreshPoint DallasDallas, TX

Ashley Martorana Delano, CA

Tanya Mason New Leaf Food Safety Solutions, LLC Salinas, CA

Mishalin Modena Growers Express Salinas, CA

Anthony Mosco CHEP Tampa, FL

Gary Myracle Associated Wholesale Grocers Kansas City, KS

Andrew Schultz DiMare FreshArlington, TX

Jill Sadlak Urschel Laboratories Valparaiso, IN

Drew Schwartzhoff C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Eden Prairie, MN

Heather Shavey Costco Wholesale Issaquah, WA

Penny Sweeney Robbie Fantastic Flexibles Lenexa, KS

Ken Whitacre Produce Business Boca Raton, FL

Mary Wright-Rana Pro*Act, LLC Monterey, CA


Founded in 1998, the United Fresh Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization designed to help meet the public’s need for healthy, high quality, safe and affordable fresh fruits and vegetables. The Foundation offers research and education programs to enhance the produce industry’s effectiveness, develop leadership skills at all levels of the industry to better meet public needs, advance produce safety and quality, and increase children’s consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

UNITED FRESH FOUNDATION VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

Steve GrinsteadChairmanPro*Act, LLCDallas, TX

Jim LemkeVice-ChairmanC.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.Eden Prairie, MN

Nelia AlamoGills Onions, LLCOxnard, CA

John ChrosniakDupont Crop ProtectionWilmington, DE

Matthew D’ArrigoD’Arrigo Brothers Company of New York, Inc.Bronx, NY

Robert GordonFreshPoint, Inc.Maitland, FL

Charles HallGeorgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers AssociationLaGrange, GA


Nick TompkinsApio, Inc.San Luis Obispo, CA

United Fresh Foundation Board of Directors

Center for Global Produce Sustainability Advisory Board

Nikki RodoniChairmanGills Onions, LLCOxnard, CA

David BaronSYSCO Food Services of South FloridaMedley, FL

Ronnie DeLaCruzDeLaCruz Consulting & TrainingSalinas, CA

Kevin DelaneyProcacci Bros. Sales Corp.Philadelphia, PA

Lindsay DixonPeri & Sons Farms, Inc.Yerington, NV

Jeff Dlott, Ph.D.SureHarvestSoquel, CA



Craig KellyCHEPOrlando, FL

Laure KenyonThe Kenyon Group, Ltd.Colorado Springs, CO

Sheila LeeDole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.Monterey, CA

Frank LichtnerEarthtec Solutions, LLCVineland, NJ

Tom LovelaceMcEntire ProduceColumbia, SC

Deverl MaserangChiquita Brands International, Inc.Cincinnati, OH

Bob MeekWada Farms Marketing GroupIdaho Falls, ID

Joel NelsenCalifornia Citrus MutualExeter, CA

Roger PepperlStemilt Growers, LLCWenatchee, WA

Kathleen PhillipsPro*Act, LLCMonterey, CA

Walter RamThe Giumarra CompaniesLos Angeles, CA

Todd SilbergMcDonald’s CorporationOak Brook, IL


Gregg Storey, Ph.D.Clarkston ConsultingDurham, NC

Mike StuartFlorida Fruit & Vegetable AssociationMaitland, FL

Chris ValadezCalifornia Grape & Tree Fruit LeagueFresno, CA

Greg WohllebBunzl, Inc.Louisville, KY

Tom Young, Ph.D.Del Monte Fresh Produce CompanyMiami, FL


A special group of United Fresh member companies contribute above and beyond their basic dues as part of the United Fresh Chairman’s Roundtable. These industry leaders set the pace in building United Fresh strength in government affairs, food safety, nutrition policy and other critical areas.

A special thanks to these industry leaders:

2012 CHAIRMAN’S ROUNDTABLE MEMBERS

As of 4/3/12

Amcor FlexiblesAndrews Bros., Inc.Andrew & Williamson Fresh ProduceAndrew Smith CompanyApio, Inc.B & W Quality Growers, Inc.Basin Gold CooperativeBoskovich Farms, Inc.Bunzl, Inc.C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Cabbage, Inc. California Giant Berry Farms, Inc. Capital City Fruit Company, Inc. Castellini Company, LLC Ciruli Brothers Columbine Vineyards Costco Wholesale Crunch Pak Sliced Apples D’Arrigo Brothers Company of New York, Inc. Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc.Delhaize AmericaDiMare Company Dole Food Company Domex Superfresh Growers Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc. Field Fresh Foods, Inc. First Fruits Marketing of Washington Flavor 1st Growers & Packers Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Four Seasons Produce, Inc.Fox PackagingFresh Solutions NetworkFresh and Easy Neighborhood Market, Inc.Frontera Produce G.O. FreshGiant Eagle Markets, Inc. Gills Onions, LLC Giorgio Fresh Co.Greenhouse Produce Company, LLCH. Brooks & Company Heartland Produce CompanyHorton Fruit CompanyHuron Produce, Ltd. IFCO Systems, N.A. iGPSJ. Marchini FarmsJack Keller Company/JAB Produce

Jem-D Farms/Red Sun & Golden Sun Greenhouse Vegetables John Vena, Inc. L & M Companies Lakeside Produce Distribution, Inc. Liberty Fruit Co., Inc.Mann Packing CompanyMarket Fresh Produce, LLC McEntire Produce, Inc.Melissa’s/World Variety Produce, Inc.Mission Produce, Inc. MonsantoNature Fresh Farms, Inc.NatureSealNonpareil Corporation North Bay Produce, Inc. Northwest Horticultural CouncilO.P. Murphy & SonsorganicgirlParamount CitrusPear Bureau Northwest Peter Condakes Company, Inc.Potandon Produce, LLCPro*Act, LLCR.C. FarmsRio Queen CitrusRiver Ranch Fresh Foods, LLCRocky Produce, Inc.San Miguel Produce, Inc.Sanitation Specialists, LLCSensitech State Garden, Inc.Stemilt Growers, LLC Strube Celery & Vegetable Company Sun Rich Fresh Foods, Inc. Sunkist Growers, Inc. Tanimura & Antle The Kroger Company The Nunes Company, Inc. The Tom Lange Company, Inc. TNA North AmericaTorrey Farms, Inc. Unifruitti of America, Inc.Village FarmsWiers Farm/Dutch Maid Logistics Windset Farms Winter Garden Produce


Thank You for Supporting Salad Bars for Schools

Mackey-Almy Family Fund

TM

The Jay & Ruth Pack Family Foundation


Thank You to Our Sponsors...

Gold Partner ($150,000 +)

Silver Partner ($75,000 +)

Bronze Partner ($50,000 +)

Advocate($20,000 +)

Supporter($10,000 +)

Friend ($2,500 +)

Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce Andrew Smith Company

BC Hot House FoodsBonipak Produce Company

Booth RanchesBorton & SonsBrandt Farms

Bunzl Calavo Growers

California Giant Berry FarmsCapital City Fruit Company

Castellini CompanyCiruli Brothers

Combs ProduceContinental Sales Co.

Crunch Pak Sliced ApplesCrunch Pak Sliced ApplesDennis & Susi Gertmenian

Diamond OnionsDomex Superfresh Growers

DuPont Crop Protection

For supporting the United Fresh Foundation’s Commitment to Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools!

Friend ($2,500 +)

Earthbound FarmEastern Produce Council

First Fruits Marketing of WashingtonFlorida Fruit and Vegetable Association

Fresh GourmetFresh Produce and Floral Council

FreshPoint DallasFreshway Foods

Gills OnionsGrowers Express

Hardie’s Fruit & Vegetable Company Horton Fruit Company

IFCO Systems, N.A.J & J ProduceJAB Produce

Jay & Ruth Pack Family FoundationLocus Traxx

Mackey-Almy Family FundMarie’s

McEntire ProduceMisionero Vegetables

Mucci FarmsMuir Copper Canyon Farms

Murphy Tomatoes DFWNational Watermelon Association

NatureSealOnions, Etc.

Pandol BrothersParamount CitrusPero Family FarmsProduce Business

ProHealthRio Queen Citrus

Southern SpecialtiesStemilt Growers

Sun World International The Tom Lange Company

Torrey Farms True Organic Products

United Fresh Leadership Alumni Organization

Texas Produce Association/ Texas Vegetable Association


HOTEL INFORMATION

OnPeak is the official housing provider for United Fresh 2012. Should you need any on-site assistance with your hotel reservation you can visit onPeak at the housing desk located in Lobby A/B and Lobby D. They can also be reached on-site at 312-965-5787.

Hours of operation are:Monday, April 30 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 1 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Thursday, May 3 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

United Fresh Headquarters HotelHyatt Regency at Reunion300 Reunion Boulevard Dallas, TX 75207(214) 651-1234

TRANSPORTATION SERVICESComplimentary Shuttle BusesShuttle bus service is available between the official convention hotels and the Dallas Convention Center, Monday, April 30 through Thursday, May 3. Each route is identified by a route number indicated below and runs on 15-20 minute intervals. For return services back to your hotel from the Convention Center, please look for directional signs in the Lower A/B or Lower D lobbies. For any shuttle inquires please call 1-866-483-6225.

Shuttle Bus Schedule:

Inbound from Hotels to the Dallas Convention Center

Monday, April 30 Noon – 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 1 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Thursday, May 3 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Outbound from the Dallas Convention Center to Hotels

Monday, April 30 Noon – 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 1 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Thursday, May 3 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION

EVENT LOCATIONUnited Fresh 2012 is being held at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. All United Fresh 2012 education, general sessions, expositions and Learning Centers are held within the Dallas Convention Center. The Chairman’s Reception and Annual Produce Celebration Dinner will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

Please consult the Detailed Schedule of Events on page 42 for specific times and locations.


GENERAL INFORMATION

NOTE: Please be advised due to weather or traffic conditions, pick up times listed may vary. Consult the sign in your hotel lobby for up-to-date schedule information.

Shuttle Routes:

Route Number/Hotel(s) Boarding Location

Route 1Adolphus Hotel Curbside on Field & CommerceMagnolia Hotel Dallas Curbside on Field & CommerceCrowne Plaza Downtown Dallas Curbside on Griffin St. – Left of Main Lobby

Route 2Hotel Indigo Across the street from Main Lobby on Harwood Dallas Marriott City Center Corner of Pearl & San JacintoFairmont Dallas Curbside on Ross – South Entrance

Route 3Hyatt Regency Trinity Crossing Entrance

Route 4Sheraton Dallas Draft Entrance on Olive St.

Route 5Renaissance Dallas Left of the Main Lobby at Taxi StandHilton Anatole Jade Entrance

Route 6Holiday Inn Market Center Outside Main LobbyDoubletree by Hilton, Dallas Market Center Outside Main LobbySheraton Suites Market Outside Main Lobby

Route 7The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa Curbside on Maple Ave. Rosewood Crescent Hotel Curbside on Maple Ave.

Walking DistanceOmni DallasAloft Dallas Special Needs TransportationWheelchair accessible transportation is available during hours of operation by calling 1-866-483-6225. Please request service at least 30 minutes in advance of desired pick up time.

Taxi InformationThe Dallas Convention Center has an electronic kiosk in Lower C Lobby, where guests can order transportation to hotels and the airport.

Train ServicesDART Rail stops at ground level at the Convention Center Station under Exhibit Halls E & F.

Airport Express Shuttle ServiceSuper Shuttle will have a kiosk in the Lower A/B Lobby, where guests can arrange for discount transportation to and from the airport. Hours of operations are:

Tuesday, May 1 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Thursday, May 3 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.


REGISTRATIONRegistration is located in the Hall A Lobby of the Dallas Convention Center.

Registration Hours

Sunday, April 29 Noon – 5:00 p.m.Monday, April 30 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 2 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration Options

Trade Show Only Pass $250One low price allows you access to all expo floors for three full days and access to the Joint General Session on Thursday, May 3.

United Fresh All Access Education Package $895Includes all United Fresh general sessions and meals, workshop series, Opening Night Party, Chairman’s Reception and Produce Celebration Dinner and the Reception Honoring Women in Produce.

A la Carte Events A Taste of Dallas Opening Party: $100Opening Breakfast General Session: $100Wednesday Breakfast General Session: $100Reception Honoring Women in Produce: $50Chairman’s Reception and Annual Produce Celebration Dinner: $150

Tickets All United Fresh 2012 event tickets can be purchased on-site at the registration desk located in Lobby A of the Dallas Convention Center.

Badge Details Badges contain codes and descriptions that qualify your entrance to all events, and must be worn for admission. If you need to change a badge type or make a substitution, please go to the onsite registration desk. Lost badges can be replaced for a $250 fee.

United Fresh 2012 badge colors to identify registration type:

Orange – Exhibitors Yellow – Attendees Grey – Other

SHOW MANAGEMENT & ATTENDEE SERVICESInternational Trade CenterThe International Trade Center is located on Concourse B/C. Available services include internet, lounge areas, private meeting rooms, translators, refreshments, business matching services and other business resources. All international visitors are invited to use these services.

Media CenterThe Media Center, sponsored by the show partners, is available to journalists as a work station while covering the exposition with internet access, exhibitor media kits and staff on hand to answer questions and facilitate interviews.

For on-site press questions, please contact Shelby Rajkovich at [email protected] or visit the Media Center to find a United Fresh representative.

The Media Center will be open the following hours:

Monday, April 30 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 1 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Thursday, May 3 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Food DonationsPlease join us in thanking this year’s exhibitors for their kind donation of fresh produce to the North Texas Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, the nation’s food bank network. United Fresh is proud that the fresh produce that our United FreshTech and Fresh Marketplace exhibitors donate will assist the local food bank in feeding America’s hungry and less fortunate. For more information, please visit www.feedingamerica.org, or contact James Borys at 312-641-6507 or [email protected].

Coat and Baggage CheckCoat and baggage check service is provided adjacent to the D transportation drop-off area in Room D168. Hours of operation will be posted. Service will also be provided Thursday, May 3 in the A/B Lower Lobby, 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION


Medical Equipment RentalsPower scooter rentals can be arranged through AABCO-Ready Rental Sales & Repair by calling 972-412-3500. Advanced reservations are recommended. Free delivery is available in most cases or rentals can be picked up on-site at the Dallas Convention Center in Room D161.

Hours of operation on-site are:

Monday, April 30 7:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Thursday, May 3 7:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

First Aid StationsThere are three first aid stations at the Dallas Convention Center. First aid services are available during scheduled move in/out times and during show hours. The first aid stations can be found on the second level concourse of the Arena, in the Lower C area next to room C150 and in the back of E Hall next to dock door 8B.

Medical emergencies and injuries should be reported immediately to the security dispatch center. You can connect directly to a dispatcher by dialing “0” (zero) on the black house telephones or by calling 214-939-2941, 2942 or 2943 from a landline or mobile telephone. Please do not dial 911. Emergency and Police personnel outside of DCC will be contacted by convention center security.

Lost and FoundAll articles should be given to the official show security company. To claim a lost article visit the security office in Room D160.

DALLAS CONVENTION CENTER SERVICESATM ServicesATM banking machines are located near the business centers in Lobby A and Lower Lobby C.

Business CentersLocated in Lobby A and Lower C Lobby, the Business Centers provide various business services including copying, faxing and small parcel shipping.

Restaurant ReservationsThe Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau will assist you in making restaurant reservations and provide information on the local Dallas area. Stop by the Information Desk in Lower Lobby A/B or Lower Lobby D for all you need to know about Dallas.

Concession AreasThe following concession will be available during United Fresh 2012.

StarbucksLocated in the Hall C LobbySunday, April 29 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Monday, April 30 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 1 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Thursday, May 3 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Friday, May 4 8:00 a.m. – Noon

Go GourmetLocated in the Hall C LobbySunday, April 29 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Monday, April 30 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Tuesday, May 1 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.Thursday, May 3 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Concessions Cart Located in the Ballroom A Lobby Tuesday, May 1 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Thursday, May 3 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Hall F ConcessionsTuesday, May 1 Noon – 5:00 p.m.Wednesday, May 2 Noon – 5:00 p.m.Thursday, May 3 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Employee CafeteriaLocated in the Ballroom A LobbyMonday – Friday 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION


UNITED FRESH SHOW SPONSORS

SPONSORS BY LEVEL

PLATINUM

SILVER


UNITED FRESH SHOW SPONSORS

As of 4/16/12

GOLD

BRONZE

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Company Sponsorship

Allen Lund Company Show Guide Advertiser

Alliance Rubber Company Show Guide Advertiser

Amcor Flexibles United Fresh Transportation

And Now You Know Foodservice Post Show Tours Co-Sponsor

Avocados From Mexico A Taste of Dallas Opening Party Co-Sponsor

Blue Book Services Wholesaler-Distributor Market Segment Workshop

Bunzl, Inc. Grower-Shipper Market Segment Workshop

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Annual Produce Celebration Dinner Co-Sponsor

California Giant Berry Farms Chairman's Reception Co-Sponsor

California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Fresh Produce Research Posters

Castellini Company, LLC Bronze Sponsor

CHEP A Taste of Dallas Opening Party Co-Sponsor

Chiquita Brands North America UnitedFresh.TV

Combs Produce Retail Post Show Tour

Crunch Pak United Fresh 2012 Badges

D'Arrigo Bros. of NY Reception Honoring Women in Produce Co-Sponsor

Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. Breakfast General Session

Dole Food Company United Fresh Registration Area

Dow Chemical Company United Fresh 2012 Convention BagsNew Product Awards

Driscoll's Reception Honoring Women in Produce Co-Sponsor

Duda Farm Fresh Foods Chairman’s Reception Co-Sponsor

Famous Software Show Guide Advertiser

Four Seasons Produce, Inc. Show Guide Advertiser

Fresh-Cut Magazine Fresh-Cut Processor Market Segment Workshop

FreshPoint Dallas A Taste of Dallas GiveawayA Taste of Dallas Opening Party Co-Sponsor

Fresherized Foods/Wholly Guacamole Spouse/Guest Luncheon & Outing

FTNON USA, Inc. Show Guide Advertiser

Gills Onions New Member Welcome Reception

HarvestMark United FreshTech Learning Center

Hollandia Produce/Live Gourmet Show Guide Advertiser

IFCO Systems Chairman’s Reception Co-Sponsor

International Paper United Fresh Board Dinner

LocusTraxx Volunteer Leadership Lunch Co-Sponsor

Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® United Fresh 2012 Show AppUnited Fresh 2012 Bag Insert

Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC Show Guide Advertiser

Monsanto Annual Produce Celebration Dinner Co-Sponsor

SPONSORS ALPHABETICALLY


SPONSORS ALPHABETICALLYCompany Sponsorship

Mucci Farms/Mucci International Marketing, Inc.

Show Guide Advertiser

N2N Global United Fresh 2012 Lanyards

Paramount Citrus Retail-Foodservice Market Segment WorkshopUnited Fresh Marketplace Learning Center

Paul Marshall Produce United Fresh Membership Booth

Peco Pallet Show Guide Advertiser

PRO*ACT, LLC Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards

Produce Business A Taste of Dallas Opening Party Co-Sponsor

Rainier Fruit Company Volunteer Leadership Lunch Co-Sponsor

Ready Pac Foods Retail Produce Manager Awards

Rio Queen Citrus Foodservice Post Show Tours Co-Sponsor

Sanitation Specialists Show Guide Advertiser

Sunkist Growers, Inc. Opening Breakfast General Session Co-Sponsor

The Packer Publications Reception Honoring Women in Produce Co-SponsorOpening Breakfast General Session Co-Sponsor

The Produce News Chairman’s Reception Co-Sponsor

Tiffany Gate Foods, Inc. Show Guide Advertiser

TMW Systems, Inc. Grower-Shipper Market Segment WorkshopWholesaler-Distributor Market Segment Workshop

Torrey Farms United Fresh Membership Booth

Unifrutti of America, Inc. Show Guide Advertiser

Urschel Laboratories Fresh-Cut Processor Market Segment Workshop

Village Farms United Fresh 2012 Hotel Key Cards

Well-Pict, Inc. Joint Show Floor Map Co-Sponsor

As of 4/16/12


UNITED FRESH MARKET SEGMENT INFORMATION

Welcome! On behalf of your United Fresh Grower-Shipper Board, we are excited that growers and shippers throughout the industry have joined us here in Dallas! United Fresh 2012 is specially designed to meet the unique needs of produce growers and shippers.

Below you will find programs that have been customized for growers-shippers at United Fresh 2012. Look for our Grower-Shipper app icon throughout this guide to find the programs that meet our unique needs.

Fred Williamson Will SteeleGrower-Shipper Board Chairman Grower-Shipper Board Vice ChairmanPresident, Andrew & Williamson President and CEO, Frontera ProduceFresh Produce

Grower-Shipper Market Segment Workshop Series Rooms A 302-303, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

Protecting Your Company – Options for Limiting Recall Liability Tuesday, May 1, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. It’s not always enough to follow Best Agricultural Practices. Surviving a catastrophic recall requires an intricate strategic plan in place well before any recall event. Hear from industry experts about strategies for limiting recall liability, including what insurance options may exist for protecting your company’s future.

Partnering with Retailers to Best Reach & Understand ConsumersWednesday, May 2, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Retailers enjoy a direct connection with millions of consumers every day through marketing and the in-store experience. Learn how grower-shippers can partner with retailers to leverage these consumer touch-points to better understand the market and drive sales growth.

Show Floor Learning Center SessionsTrade Show Floor, Hall A, Convention Center

Growers and shippers will also find great value in the Show Floor Learning Center Sessions. Below are a few we have listed that might be of interest to our segment of the industry.

Show Floor Learning Center Sessions• TheFDAProduceSafetyRule—WhatItMeanstoYou• GAPsHarmonizationandGFSI—ThePathtoOneAudit• DrivingBrandLoyaltywithSocialMedia

See page 67 for a complete listing of the Show Floor Learning Centers to customize a trade show experience that’s right for you.

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The Fresh-Cut Processor ShowWelcome! On behalf of your United Fresh Fresh-Cut Processor Board, we are excited fresh-cut processors from throughout the industry have joined us here in Dallas! United Fresh 2012 is specially designed to meet the unique needs of produce fresh-cut processors.

Below you will find programs that have been customized for fresh-cut processors at United Fresh 2012. Look for our Fresh-Cut Processor app icon throughout this guide to find the programs that meet our unique needs.

Jan Berk Tony FreytagFresh-Cut Processor Board Chairman Fresh-Cut Processor Board Vice ChairmanVice President, San Miguel Produce, Inc. Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Crunch Pak Sliced Apples

Fresh-Cut Processor Market Segment Workshop SeriesRooms A 306-307, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

The Future of Fresh-Cut and Value-Added IndustryTuesday, May 1, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.What’s really motivating consumer purchase decisions in the marketplace? In this session, fresh-cut processors will gain critical insights on their category, both pre and post recession, and learn what trends are driving segment growth.

New Product Designs in Fresh-Cut and Maximizing the Value of the Image of Fresh-Cut Toolkit in Your PromotionsWednesday, May 2, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Packaging solutions represent one the most important aspects of new product design and can have a major impact on a product’s success. Learn from packaging experts who will provide insights for new ideas and concepts as well as ways to integrate messaging from the newly released, Image of Fresh-Cut Toolkit.


Fresh-cut processors will also find great value in the Show Floor Learning Center Sessions. Below are a few we have listed that might be of interest to our segment of the industry.

Show Floor Learning Center Sessions• Brandingvs.PrivateLabel—Opportunities&Pitfalls• FoodSafetyInnovationsinProcessingOperations




The Wholesaler-Distributor ShowWelcome! On behalf of your United Fresh Wholesaler-Distributor Board, we are excited that wholesalers and distributors throughout the industry have joined us here in Dallas! United Fresh 2012 is specially designed to meet the unique needs of produce wholesalers and distributors.

Below you will find programs that have been customized for wholesalers and distributors at United Fresh 2012. Look for our Wholesaler-Distributor app icon throughout this guide to find the programs that meet our unique needs.

Brendan Comito Ron CarkoskiWholesaler-Distributor Board Chairman Wholesaler-Distributor Board Vice ChairmanChief Operations Officer, President and CEO, Four Seasons Produce, Inc.Capital City Fruit Company, Inc.

Wholesaler-Distributor Market Segment Workshop SeriesRoom A 309, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

Examining Today’s Transportation Challenges and AlternativesTuesday, May 1, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Transporting fresh produce through the supply chain continues to be a complex endeavor. This session will explore the current state of truck, rail, air and ocean transportation and how wholesalers and distributors can evaluate which methods will best support their operational needs.

Understanding the Complexities of Traceability for Wholesalers & DistributorsWednesday, May 2, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Wholesalers and distributors play a unique role in the traceability chain. Join with fellow segment leaders to discuss the unique challenges facing wholesalers and distributors in communicating traceability information between their suppliers and customers.


Wholesalers and distributors will also find great value in the Show Floor Learning Center Sessions. Below are a few we have listed that might be of interest to our segment of the industry.

Show Floor Learning Center Sessions• TopChefs!ProduceExcellenceinFoodserviceAwardWinners• TransportationBestPracticesfortheProduceIndustry• TheFDAProduceSafetyRule—WhatItMeanstoYou


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The Retail-Foodservice ShowWelcome! On behalf of your United Fresh Retail-Foodservice Board, we are excited retail and foodservice operators throughout the industry have joined us here in Dallas! United Fresh 2012 is specially designed to meet the unique needs of produce retailers and foodservice operators.

Below you will find programs that have been customized for retail-foodservice operators at United Fresh 2012. Look for our Retail-Foodservice app icon throughout this guide to find the programs that meet our unique needs.

Mitch Smith Randy ScottRetail-Foodservice Board Chairman Retail-Foodservice Board Vice ChairmanDirector US Quality Systems Agricultural Category Manager, ProduceProducts, McDonald’s Corporation Delhaize America, LLC Retail-Foodservice Market Segment Workshop SeriesRoom A 310, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

Understanding Today’s Changing Retail TrendsTuesday, May 1, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.As competition for today’s food dollars continues to increase, retailers must do everything they can to differentiate their stores and meet consumer demands. In this session, learn about new food trends and in-store technologies that are driving unique shopping experiences.

Restaurant Trends: What’s on the Plate for Foodservice?Wednesday, May 2, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.The foodservice business is constantly evolving to meet the desires of today’s consumers. From health and sourcing trends to new flavor and product mixes, find out what’s on the horizon for foodservice and how it will affect what’s being served on today’s plates.


Retailers and foodservice operators will also find great value in the Show Floor Learning Center Sessions. Below are a few we have listed that might be of interest to our segment of the industry.

Show Floor Learning Center Sessions• SecretsoftheBest:RetailProduceManagerAwardWinners• TopChefs!ProduceExcellenceinFoodserviceAwardWinners• TheConsumerDecision—EvaluatingandPlanningRetailPromotionstoImpact Consumer Purchases



SUNDAY, APRIL 29

Noon – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open Hall A Lobby, Convention Center

MONDAY, APRIL 30

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration OpenHall A Lobby, Convention Center

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. New Member Welcome Reception(Invitation Only) Windsor Room, Hyatt Regency Hotel

Sponsored by:

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A Taste of Dallas Opening Party*Dallas Arboretum8525 Garland RoadDallas, Texas

Sponsored by:

Experience a memorable evening with customers, colleagues and friends at the spectacular Dallas Arboretum. Attendees will enjoy a taste of Dallas featuring delicious Texas selections from the kitchens of Chef Kent Rathbun, one of Dallas’ most celebrated restaurateurs. Great food, music and friends combine with the world-class gardens on beautiful White Rock Lake to make the perfect fresh event to kick off United Fresh 2012!

*Casual Attire Recommended. Buses will begin departures for the Opening Party at 5:30 p.m. from Hyatt Regency Hotel—Trinity Crossing Entrance and will run on a continuous loop. For return transportation, the last bus will depart the Arboretum at 9:00 p.m.

DETAILED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

*All Access Education Package or a separate Ticket.


TUESDAY, MAY 1

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Registration OpenHall A Lobby, Convention Center

Opening Breakfast General Session*Ballroom A, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

United Fresh Chairman’s WelcomeReggie Griffin, United Chairman of the Board

The Future of Food RetailingKeynote Speaker: FMI Chairman Fred Morganthall, President, Harris Teeter

Tuesday morning we kick off the convention with an opening key-note presentation by the Food Marketing Institute’s Chairman Fred Morganthall, President of Harris Teeter. As president of the North Carolina-based retail chain and Chairman of FMI, Morganthall will share insights on the challenges and opportunities in today’s super-market industry and what the future holds for food retailing.

Fred Morganthall has been with Harris Teeter since 1986 and, prior to being named president in 1997, served as executive vice president, senior vice president of operations, vice president of sales and distri-bution, and vice president of merchandising.

Morganthall previously worked as manager of grocery, frozen and dairy purchasing for Spartan Stores in Grand Rapids, Michigan; buyer for Viking Foods in Muskegon, Michigan; and sales repre-sentative for Procter & Gamble in western Michigan. He is past president of North Carolina Food Dealers Association and Carolinas Food Industry Council. He is a member of the Spartan Stores Board of Directors and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte Board of Directors. Morganthall is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations.

We’ll also hear welcoming remarks from Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, the Texas Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture, Drew DeBerry, and announce the 2012 Packer Person of the Year.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Market Segment Workshop Series 1*

Following the General Session, join us for customized workshops devoted to each market segment: Grower-Shipper; Fresh-Cut Processor; Wholesaler-Distributor; and Retail-Foodservice.


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TUESDAY, MAY 1

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Grower-Shipper SessionRooms A 302-303, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

Protecting Your Company—Options for Limiting Recall LiabilityIt’s not always enough to follow Best Agricultural Practices. Surviving a catastrophic recall requires an intricate strategic plan in place well before any recall event. Hear from industry experts about strategies for limiting recall liability, including what insurance options may exist for protecting your company’s future.

Moderator:Will Steele, President and CEO, Frontera Produce, Vice Chairman, United Fresh Grower-Shipper Board

Speaker: Mary Chevoya, Owner/Agent, CSI Insurance Group

Fresh-Cut Processor SessionRooms A 306-307, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

The Future of Fresh-Cut and Value-Added IndustryWhat’s really motivating consumer purchase decisions in the marketplace? In this session, fresh-cut processors will gain critical insights on their category, both pre and post recession, and learn what trends are driving segment growth.

Moderator:Jan Berk, Vice President, San Miguel Produce, Inc., Chairman, United Fresh-Cut Processor Board

Speakers:Roger Soman, Principal, Raise Your SalesTom DeMott, COO, Encore Associates


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10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Wholesaler-Distributor SessionRoom A 309, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

Examining Today’s Transportation Challenges and AlternativesTransporting fresh produce through the supply chain continues to be a complex endeavor. This session will explore the current state of truck, rail, air and ocean transportation and how wholesalers and distributors can evaluate which methods will best support their operational needs.

Moderator:Ron Carkoski, President and CEO, Four Seasons Produce, Inc., Vice Chairman, United Fresh Wholesaler-Distributor Board

Speakers: Alex Crow, National Trucking Manager, Hellmann Perishable Logistics Ken Nable, President, Kington and Associates Marketing, LLCDan Vaché, Vice President, Supply Chain Management, United Fresh Produce AssociationGary E. York, General Manager, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

Retail-Foodservice Session Room A 310, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

Understanding Today’s Changing Retail Trends As competition for today’s food dollars continues to increase, retailers must do everything they can to differentiate their stores and meet consumer demands. In this session, learn about new food trends and in-store technologies that are driving unique shopping experiences.

Moderator:Randy J. Scott, Category Manager Produce, Delhaize America, Vice Chairman, United Fresh Retail-Foodservice Board

Speaker:Thomas J. Blischok, Chief Retail Strategist and Senior Executive Adviser, Booz and Company

TUESDAY, MAY 1


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Noon – 5:00 p.m.

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Trade Show OpenHall A, Convention Center

Salad Bar Press ConferenceFresh Marketplace Learning Center, Hall A, Convention Center

Celebrate with the United Fresh Foundation as we announce the donation of salad bars to Dallas-area schools, as part of Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools, a national public health initiative committed to increasing children’s access and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables every day in school lunch. Join leaders from the produce industry, school officials and news media to share in the excitement of this coordinated industry donation to benefit students in the sur-rounding Dallas community, and develop the next generation of produce consumers.

FreshTech Learning CenterHall A, Convention Center

GAPs Harmonization and GFSI—The Path to One AuditNow that the Harmonized Standards are finalized, what does that mean? How does a grower get a harmonized audit and will that satisfy customers, or just add to the audit burden? And will the Harmonized Standards fulfill demands for a GFSI audit? Find out these answers and more!

Moderator: Dr. Dave Gombas, Senior Vice President, Food Safety & Technology, United Fresh Produce Association

Speakers: Ken Petersen, Audit Programs Manager, USDA AMSEd LaClair, East Coast Territory Manager, NSF Agriculture

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TUESDAY, MAY 1

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fresh Marketplace Learning CenterHall A, Convention Center

School Foodservice Trends—Tapping the Next Generation of ConsumersAcross the country there’s an increasing focus on creating healthier school food environments with lots of produce. New nutrition stan-dards for school lunch, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program, and the Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools initiative are helping millions of students eat more fresh produce every day. Come learn about what’s trending and how these exciting initiatives are launch-ing the next generation of produce consumers!

Moderator: Lorelei DiSogra, Vice President, Nutrition and Health, United Fresh Produce Association

Speakers: Mary Beth Ratzloff, MS, RD, LD, Director, Child Nutrition, Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School DistrictJessica Shelly, RS, REHS, MBA, Food Services Director, Cincinnati Public SchoolsDebera Tredennick, Director, Child Nutrition Programs, Frisco Independent School District

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m FreshTech Learning CenterHall A, Convention Center

Transportation Best Practices for the Produce IndustryBest Practices for the transportation of fresh produce have been released by the North American Transportation Working Group representing U.S., Canada and Mexico shippers, receivers and transporters. Learn how the use of these best practices can help our industry maintain a professional, efficient and reliable transportation workforce while reducing disputes and damage claims.

Moderator: Dave Dever, President & CEO, Sun World International, LLC

Speakers: Ken Nabal, President, Kingston and Associates Marketing, LLCKen Lund, Vice President, Support Services, Allen Lund Company, Inc.




3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m Fresh Marketplace Learning CenterHall A, Convention Center

Branding vs. Private Label—Opportunities & Pitfalls Nearly one in four items sold at retail is a store brand, so it’s no wonder the produce department is seeing more private label products. Many retailers are using private label products to differentiate themselves, while some favor national brands to entice their customers. Join us to gain insight on private label and branded product data projections and benchmarking for these growing categories.

Moderator: Jeff Oberman, Vice President, Membership, United Fresh Produce Association

Speakers: Barbara H. Hines, President & CEO, Stratagent Corp.Greg Corrigan, Vice President, Produce & Floral, Raley’s Family of Fine Stores


The FDA Produce Safety Rule—What It Means to YouFDA’s Produce Safety Rule will affect every grower whose produce is sold in the U.S. market. And, shippers, importers and receivers must be prepared to implement these new rules with their growers. Come hear the details of FDA’s current thinking on how the fresh produce industry should be regulated, and how you can influence the final rule.

Moderator: David E. Gombas, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Food Safety & Technology, United Fresh Produce Association

Speakers: David Arvelo, Small Business Representative, FDA ORA Southwest Regional OfficeDavid Durkin, Principal Attorney, Olsson, Frank and Weeda, P.C.


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TUESDAY, MAY 1

4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m FreshTech Learning CenterHall A, Convention Center

Science Symposium—Risk Assessment of Sampling Methods for Evaluating the Microbial Safety of Fresh ProducePresented in partnership with the S-294 coalition of university andgovernment researchers, this perennial session will feature the “bestof the best” in cutting edge research affecting the fresh and freshcutindustry.


Speaker: Lawrence D. Goodridge, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Food Microbiology, Colorado State University




TUESDAY, MAY 1

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chairman’s Reception and Annual ProduceCelebration Dinner*Landmark Foyer and Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Dallas

Reception Sponsored by:

Dinner Sponsored by:

Truly a night not to be missed! United Fresh Chairman Reggie Griffin and incoming Chairman David Krause roll out the red carpet as we honor the best and brightest. Join produce industry leaders and key customers as we gather for this annual reception and banquet to celebrate retail and foodservice champions on the front lines.

Business attire (jackets for men) is recommended.

The 2012 Produce Excellence in Foodservice AwardsDuring the evening’s festivities, we’ll honor the winners of the 2012 United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards, sponsored by Pro*Act. This program honors chefs and companies for their use of fresh produce in the culinary arts.

Sponsored by:

The 2012 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winners

Business in Industry & Colleges: Chef David Kramer, Chef Instructor, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Casual & Family Dining Restaurants: Chef Michael Stebner, Director of Culinary, True Food Kitchen, Scottsdale, AZ

Fine Dining Restaurants:Chef Brian Scheehser, Executive Chef, Trellis Restaurant, Kirkland, WA

Hotels & Healthcare:Chef Christophe Depuichaffray, Area Executive Chef, InterContinental Mark Hopkins, and Hotel InterContinental San Francisco, San Francisco, CA


(continued)*All Access Education Package or a separate Ticket.


6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The 2012 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winners(continued)

K-12 School Foodservice: Jessica Shelly, Food Services Director, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, OH

Quick Service Restaurants::John Hughes, Senior Vice President & Director of Training, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Manasquan, NJ

The 2012 Retail Produce Manager AwardsNext, we pay tribute to the 2012 winners of the United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards, sponsored by Ready Pac Foods, Inc. The Retail Produce Manager Awards program honors those on the front line in supermarkets working everyday to increase sales and con-sumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Sponsored by:

The 2012 Retail Produce Manager Award Winners:

Leslie Alex, Hannaford Brothers, Dover, NHRicky Allemand, Brookshire Grocery Company, New Iberia, LAJohn Ballard, Food City/K-VA-T Food Stores, Lafollete, TNMatt Blair, Price Chopper/Golub Corporation, Cicero, NYPhil Burgess, Safeway Stores, Bend, OR Brian Burrow, Brookshire Grocery Company, Whitehouse, TXFranklin Bys, Hy-Vee, Inc., Coralville, IAJames Campbell, Sunflower Farmers Market, Denver, COBrian Collegnon, Rueben’s County Market, Hartford, WI Corey Conrad, Colemans Food Centres, Corner Brook, NFL, CanadaBrian Corbitt, Bel Air Market/Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, Sacramento, CA Jolene Cyr, Food Maxx/Save Mart Supermarkets, Fairfield, CARon Danielson, Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, Woodland, CAChad Faulk, Harris Teeter, Charlotte, NCJohn Heon, Big Y Foods, Lee, MARich Jackson, Quality Food Centers, Sammamish, WA Steve Kaminski, Jewel-Osco, Westmont, ILCharmagne Kendrick, VG’s Food Center/Spartan Stores, Fenton, MIJim Kesteloot, Harris Teeter, Reston, VAMichael Kolek, Jewel-Osco, Schaumburg, ILBrian Langdon, The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, OHMike McElmeel, Hy-Vee, Inc., Silvis, ILElizabeth Myers, New River MCAS Commissary, Jacksonville, NCWanda Ivy Nicholas, Travis Air Force Base Commissary, Travis, CA Nick Puleo, Vons, San Diego, CA


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6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chairman’s Reception and Annual Produce Celebration Dinner* (continued)

Finally, we’ll wrap up the evening with the $25,000 Grand Prize drawing for the “Salute to Leadership” Raffle. All proceeds from the raffle support the United Fresh Foundation’s Center for Leadership Excellence. Be sure to buy your tickets and join us at the dinner to see who will walk away $25,000 richer!


TUESDAY, MAY 1



WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Registration OpenHall A Lobby, Convention Center

Breakfast General Session*Ballroom A, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

United Fresh Incoming Chairman’s WelcomeDavid Krause, President, Paramount CitrusWednesday morning, we’ll hear from Incoming Chairman David Krause as he shares his insights about what’s on the horizon for the association and the produce industry in the year ahead.

Providing Leadership in Difficult TimesKeynote Speaker: Former First Lady Laura BushJoin us as we proudly welcome former First Lady of the United States Laura Bush to present the keynote address. As one of the most respected and popular First Ladies, Mrs. Bush will share personal perspectives on her life experiences and thoughts on how to stay focused, keep a positive outlook and provide leadership in difficult times. United Fresh Technical AwardDr. David Gombas, Presented by United Fresh Senior Vice President

Graduation Ceremony for Class 17 of the Produce Industry Leadership ProgramThis event will mark the end of formal training but the beginning of an industry journey for the 2011-2012 members of the United Fresh Produce Industry Leadership Program, sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection. Plus, be on hand as we announce the new members of the 2012-2013 Produce Industry Leadership Class!

Produce Industry Leadership Program Sponsored by:

2011-2012 Produce Industry Leadership Class:Craig Cahill, Allen Lund Company, Inc., Wakefield, MA Megan Chedwick, Church Brothers, LLC, Salinas, CA Joe Cimino, Pro*Act, LLC, Monterey, CA Anthony M. DeAngelis, Christopher Ranch, LLC, Edison, NJ Mark DeCosta, Costco Wholesale, Issaquah, WA Brian Jenny, Naturipe Farms, Lawrenceville, GAShannon Kyle, Torrey Farms, Inc., Elba, NY Michael Muir, Muir Copper Canyon Farms, Salt Lake City, UT




WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Breakfast General Session*Ballroom A, Convention Center (continued)

2011-2012 Produce Industry Leadership Class: Beth Bland Oleson, Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, LaGrange, GASheridan A. Silver, Mann Packing, Salinas, CASam Stewart, WES Pak Sales, Inc., Dinuba, CA Ross Verner, Topco Associates, Skokie, IL

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Market Segment Workshop Series 2*

Following the General Session, join us for customized workshops devoted to each market segment: Grower-Shipper; Fresh-Cut Processor; Wholesaler-Distributor; and Retail-Foodservice.

Grower-Shipper SessionRooms A 302-303, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

Partnering with Retailers to Best Reach & Understand ConsumersRetailers enjoy a direct connection with millions of consumers every day through marketing and the in-store experience. Learn how grower-shippers can partner with retailers to leverage these consumer touch-points to better understand the market and drive sales growth.

Moderator: Fred Williamson, President, Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce,Chairman, United Fresh Grower-Shipper Board

Speakers: Bruce Axtman, President & CEO, Nielsen Perishables GroupDoug Kling, Senior Vice President and Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Village Farms

Fresh-Cut Processor Session Rooms A 306-307, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

New Product Designs in Fresh-Cut and Maximizing the Value of the Image of Fresh-Cut Toolkit in Your PromotionsPackaging solutions represent one the most important aspects of new product design and can have a major impact on a product’s success. Learn from packaging experts who will provide insights for new ideas and concepts as well as ways to integrate messaging from the newly released, Image of Fresh-Cut Toolkit.

Moderator: Tony Freytag, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing,Crunch Pak Sliced Apples, Vice Chairman, United Fresh-CutProcessor Board



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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Fresh-Cut Processor Session (continued)

New Product Designs in Fresh-Cut and Maximizing the Value of the Image of Fresh-Cut Toolkit in Your Promotions

Speakers: Jeffrey Brandenburg, President, The JSB Group Jan Berk, Vice President, San Miguel Produce, Inc., Vice Chairman, United Fresh-Cut Processor BoardMinos Athanassiadis, Fresh Link GroupPhil Gruszka, Gruszka Consulting

Wholesaler-Distributor SessionRoom A 309, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

Understanding the Complexities of Traceability for Wholesalers & DistributorsWholesalers and distributors play a unique role in the traceability chain. Join with fellow segment leaders to discuss the unique challenges facing wholesalers and distributors in communicating traceability information between their suppliers and customers.

Moderator: Brendan Comito, Chief Operating Officer, Capital City Fruit Company, Inc., Chairman, United Fresh Wholesaler-Distributor Board

Speakers: Casey Precourt, Project Manager, Charlie’s ProducePhil Penny, Vice President, Information Technology, PRO*ACT

Retail-Foodservice SessionRoom A 310, Convention Center

Sponsored by:

Restaurant Trends: What’s on the Plate for Foodservice?The foodservice business is constantly evolving to meet the desires of today’s consumers. From health and sourcing trends to new flavor and product mixes, find out what’s on the horizon for foodservice and how it will affect what’s being served on today’s plates.

Moderator: Mitch Smith, Director US Quality Systems Agricultural Products, McDonald’s Corporation, Chairman, United Fresh Retail-Foodservice Board

Speaker: Maeve Webster, Director, Datassential



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12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. FreshTech Learning Center Hall A, Convention Center

Cantaloupe Safety Update: Preventive Controls and Post-Harvest Handling With recent foodborne disease outbreaks, the cantaloupe industry has come together to ensure that all stakeholders are familiar with best practices for producing and packing cantaloupes. This effort includes an outreach campaign to growers and handlers serving the North American marketplace, concurrent with industry, academia, and government analysis to provide the very latest scientific guidance to minimizing risks. This session will review industry efforts to share best practices among all cantaloupe growers, while also reviewing current laboratory and on-farm studies to assist in the design and implementation of preventive controls and postharvest interventions.


Speakers: Charles Hall, Executive Director, Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers AssociationTrevor V. Suslow, Ph.D., Extension Research Specialist, Preharvest to Postharvest Produce Safety, University of California-Davis


Secrets of the Best: Retail Produce Manager Award WinnersJoin us as a panel of the 2012 Retail Produce Manager Award Winners share insiders’ tips on what products consumers are really putting in their grocery carts. Hear about the latest trends in the produce department and ideas for creative merchandising that will WOW customers.

Moderator:Steve Lutz, Executive Vice President, Nielsen Perishables Group

Speakers: 2012 Retail Produce Manager Award Winners

Ricky Allemand, Brookshire Grocery Company, New Iberia, LAMatt Blair, Price Chopper/Golub Corporation, Cicero, NYBrian Collegnon, Rueben’s County Market , Hartford, WI Corey Conrad, Colemans Food Centres, Corner Brook, NFL, CanadaBrian Corbitt, Bel Air Market/Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, Sacramento, CA John Heon, Big Y Foods, Lee, MARich Jackson, Quality Food Centers, Sammamish, WA Steve Kaminski, Jewel-Osco, Westmont, ILBrian Langdon, The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, OHMike McElmeel, Hy-Vee, Inc., Silvis, IL


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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2


Marketing to Today’s Consumer—Understanding the Needs of Your Target ShoppersWhat may be a marketing home-run to a Baby Boomer can fall flat in front of a Gen-Y consumer. Learn how to appeal to the right audi-ence by identifying your target consumer groups and understanding how they behave differently in terms of purchase behaviors. The United States Potato Board will share how it applies this strategy to appeal to the potato category’s target consumer, Linda.

Moderator: Marinell Saville, Marketing Manager, United Fresh Produce Association

Speakers: Bruce Axtman, President & CEO, Nielsen Perishables GroupKathleen Triou, VP, Domestic Marketing, United States Potato Board

FreshTech Learning Center Hall A, Convention Center

Sustainability In the Real World The term “sustainability” has become more commonplace, but is still hard to define. In this session, learn about how some producers are making real world applications of the concept in the field, how to get started with a sustainability program, and what obstacles and challenges you may encounter along the way.

Moderator: Burleson Smith, Vice President, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability

Speakers: Bob Meek, CEO, Wada Farms Nikki Rodoni, Director of Sustainability, Gills OnionsTom Young, Senior Vice President, R&D and Agricultural Services, Del Monte Fresh Produce Company





Top Chefs! Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winners From counter service to white tablecloth restaurants, today’s chefs have tremendous insight into what consumers are looking for when they dine away from home. Join us for an open roundtable discus-sion with our Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award-winning chefs about creative new uses for fresh fruits and vegetables and the challenges and opportunities that are impacting the foodservice business.

Moderator:Ronnie De La Cruz, De La Cruz Consulting & Training

Speakers: 2012 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winners

Chef David Kramer, Chef Instructor, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, ILChef Michael Stebner, Director of Culinary, True Food Kitchen, Scottsdale, AZChef Brian Scheehser, Executive Chef, Trellis Restaurant, Kirkland, WAChef Christophe Depuichaffray, Area Executive Chef, InterContinental Mark Hopkins and Hotel InterContinental San Francisco, San Francisco, CAJessica Shelly, Food Services Director, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, OHJohn Hughes, Senior Vice President & Director of Training, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Manasquan, NJ


Food Safety and Quality Research for the Fresh Produce Industry What are produce researchers working on that can improve shelf life, consumer acceptance, color and flavor and safety of the produce items you sell? Learn from academic and government “S-294” researchers what they’ve been working on that you can use in your operations.

Moderator: Barry A. Eisenberg, Ph.D., Vice President, Food Safety Services, United Fresh Produce Association

Speakers: Brief Hot Water Treatment Can Improve Tomato Sensory and Nutritional Quality

Jeffrey K. Brecht, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL


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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

FreshTech Learning Center Hall A, Convention Center (continued)

Speakers: E. coli Survival Is Lower in Romaine Lettuce Having Higher Chlorophyll Content due to Greater Cutting-induced Hydrogen Peroxide Production

Peter Toivonen, M.A. Ph.D., Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC, Canada

Fresh Marketplace Learning CenterHall A, Convention Center

Driving Brand Loyalty with Social MediaToday’s food consumers increasingly rely on Facebook, Twitter and food blogs to share information and opinions. Smart marketers realize social media offers two-way conversations that can help consumers discover new products and build brand loyalty. Hear insights from produce companies, retailers and consumers about how they use social media to enhance the fresh produce purchase experience.

Moderator: Ray Gilmer, Vice President, Communications, United Fresh Produce Association

Speakers: Sonny Mayugba, Executive Vice President, AugustineldeasLisa Mowry, Blogger, www.Rachandme.com


Lessons on Listeria and the Fresh Produce IndustryTwo Listeriosis outbreaks in two years, linked to fresh produce, have generated awareness and speculations about the potential risk of Listeria monocytogenes as a human pathogen of concern in fresh produce. Listeria experts will describe the likely paths of produce contamination and what practical measures produce handlers and fresh-cut processors can implement to reduce the risks.

Moderator:David E. Gombas, Ph.D., Senior Vice President Food Safety & Technology, United Fresh Produce Association

Speaker:Margaret Hardin, Ph.D., Vice President, Technical Services, IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group




WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The Expo Roundup—Show Floor Happy HourDallas Convention Center

The popular Show Floor Happy Hour returns this year, bigger than ever with joint happy hours on the AMI, FMI and NADSA showfloors. Exhibitors will offer a variety of hospitality for all attendees to enjoy while exploring the show floor.

Reception Honoring Women in Produce*Ballroom A, Dallas Convention Center

Sponsored by:

The 15th annual Reception Honoring Women in Produce is one of the most popular networking events at the United Fresh show. This special reception honors all women working in the produce industry and recognizes one outstanding female industry leader. This year’s guest speaker will be Dan’l Mackey Almy, Founder and President, DMA Solutions, Inc.

Dan’l Mackey Almy began her career at Standard Fruit & Vegetable in Dallas, where she quickly climbed the ranks to director of marketing. She then took on the position of vice president at Fresh Del Monte Produce, overseeing the Wal-Mart & Sam’s accounts for North America. In 2004, Mackey Almy founded DMA Solutions, Inc., and currently serves as the company’s president and managing partner. The creative marketing group has helped to bolster the image of fresh produce by acting as an energetic intermediary between producers and consumers, and helping to differentiate fresh produce in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

She currently serves as Chairman of the United Fresh Produce Association Nutrition & Health Council, member of the Board of Directors and co-chair of the United Fresh 2012 Host Committee. Additionally, she serves on the Produce Marketing Association’s PMA/PACK Family Fund Advisory Board, Foundation for Industry Talent Campaign Committee and Packaging Council, and the YottaMark, Inc., Advisory Board.

Leadership Alumni Reunion Dinner(Invitation Only)The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza411 Elm StreetDallas, TX

Sponsored by:

Transportation to the event will be available from the Hyatt Regency at 7:00 p.m. Return transportation will be provided from the venueto the Hyatt Regency.

**All Access Education Package or a separate Ticket.




THURSDAY, MAY 3

7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Registration Open Hall A Lobby, Convention Center

Joint General Session with FMI and NASDADallas Ballroom, Omni Hotel

Keynote Speaker:Roy Spence, Co-Founder and CEO, The Purpose Institute

Join us as we proudly welcome Roy Spence, co-founder & chairman of GSD&M and co-founder & CEO of The Purpose Institute for an inspiring joint session address. Spence will explore the power of purpose as a core business strategy to engage employees, create innovative customer experiences and sustain exceptional performance.

Trade Show OpenHall A, Convention Center


Women in Produce: Inspiring the Next GenerationHeather Shavey of Costco Wholesale, panel Moderator and past Women in Produce honoree, will join with fellow honorees from the past 15 years to share lessons learned from their experiences in the industry and the challenges they overcame on the path to their greatest accomplishments. Join us for an honest dialogue on the important role of women in the industry and how their example attracts and inspires the next generation of women leaders.

Moderator:Heather Shavey, Assistant General Merchandise Manager, Costco Wholesale


Food Safety Innovations in Processing Operations Learn about the latest technologies in sanitation and new equipment that can help keep fresh-cut processors safe and on the cutting-edge of the business.

Moderator:Barry Eisenberg, Vice President, Food Safety Services, United Fresh Produce Association

Speakers:Rudi Groppe, Engineering Manager, Heinzen Manufacturing InternationalKaran Khurana, President, Pulse Instruments



THURSDAY, MAY 3

Noon – 12:45 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.


The Consumer Decision—Evaluating and Planning RetailPromotions to Impact Consumer PurchasesWith nearly a third of all fruits and vegetables sold on promotion, retail discounting plays a key role in determining consumer purchase decisions and driving store level merchandising. Yet promotions can be expensive for both retailers and suppliers, especially if the promo-tion generates limited incremental sales lifts. This discussion will focus on how retail promotion activity can be evaluated and planned to develop stronger promotional programs. How do we determine what price discounts truly generate incremental consumer purchas-es? Is there an optimal promotion frequency? What is the process for evaluating promotional effectiveness? These topics and more will be explored as we look at how retailers and suppliers can work together to develop more effective promotional programs.

Speaker: Steve Lutz, Executive Vice President, Nielsen Perishables Group


PTI: Update on Pilot ImplementationsThe industry is making great progress on the Produce Traceability Initiative to attain whole chain visibility and strengthen consumer confidence in the purchase and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Learn from industry colleagues how the PTI has been successfully implemented through Milestone 6 – Read and Store Information on Inbound Cases.

Moderator: Dan Vaché, Vice President of Supply Chain Management, United Fresh Produce Association

Speakers: Casey Precourt, Project Manager, Charlie’s ProduceJames K. Leimkuhler, President, Progressive Produce


Stewardship Index Pilot Programs to Measure SustainabilityThe Stewardship Index for Specialty Crops (SISC) is recruiting growers to participate in a pilot program to test metrics intended to measure sustainability practices in production. This session will include a discussion of the SISC approach, and answer growers’ questions about how they may participate in pilot programs.

Moderator:Burleson Smith, Vice President, Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, United Fresh Produce Association

Speaker:Jessica Siegal, Staff Director, Stewardship Index for Specialty Crops





THURSDAY, MAY 3

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Post Show Tours**Offsite

Immediately following the expo, attendees will depart for one of three concurrent retail, foodservice or fresh-cut processing tours in the local Dallas market.

Space is limited and a separate ticket is required. Please inquire at the registration desk to check on availability.

Buses will depart from the Dallas Convention Center at 2:30 p.m. and return to the convention center at 5:00 p.m. Buses will also make a return stop at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Foodservice Tour—Dallas Cowboys Stadium

Sponsored by:

Take part in this exclusive, behind-the-scenes foodservice tour of the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Tour this storied 3 million sq. ft. venue - the largest domed structure in the world - and meet with foodservice executives to see how they satisfy 80,000+ hungry attendees with more than 650 points-of-sale for food! Fresh-Cut Tour—Del Monte Fresh ProduceThursday afternoon, join us on a tour of Del Monte Fresh Produce, located in downtown Dallas. Attendees will tour the 350,000 sq. ft. facility, including Del Monte’s extensive re-pack and wholesale operations, as well as a fresh-cut fruit processing operation that handles 300+ different product items. Retail Tours

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Attendees will have an opportunity to visit three unique store formats in Dallas for an in-depth retail experience. The tour will visit Tom Thumb, Fiesta Mart and Central Market.

*All Access Education Package or a separate Ticket. **Separate Ticket required


The 2012 Retail Produce Manager Award Winners:o Leslie Alex, Hannaford Brothers, Dover, NHo Ricky Allemand, Brookshire Grocery Company, New Iberia, LAo John Ballard, Food City/K-VA-T Food Stores, Lafollete, TNo Phil Burgess, Safeway Stores, Bend, ORo Matt Blair, Price Chopper/Golub Corporation, Cicero, NYo Brian Burrow, Brookshire Grocery Company, Whitehouse, TXo Franklin Bys, Hy-Vee, Inc., Coralville, IAo James Campbell, Sunflower Farmers Market, Denver, COo Brian Collegnon, Rueben’s County Market , Hartford, WI o Corey Conrad, Colemans Food Centres, Corner Brook, NFL, Canadao Brian Corbitt, Bel Air Market/Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, Sacramento, CA o Jolene Cyr, Food Maxx/Save Mart Supermarkets, Fairfield, CAo Ron Danielson, Raley’s Family of Fine Stores, Woodland, CAo Chad Faulk, Harris Teeter, Charlotte, NCo John Heon, Big Y Foods, Lee, MAo Rich Jackson, Quality Food Centers, Sammamish, WA o Steve Kaminski, Jewel-Osco, Westmont, ILo Charmagne Kendrick, VG’s Food Center/Spartan Stores, Fenton, MIo Jim Kesteloot, Harris Teeter, Reston, VAo Michael Kolek, Jewel-Osco, Schaumburg, ILo Brian Langdon, The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, OHo Mike McElmeel, Hy-Vee, Inc., Silvis, ILo Elizabeth Myers, New River MCAS Commissary, Jacksonville, NCo Wanda Ivy Nicholas, Travis Air Force Base Commissary, Travis, CA o Nick Puleo, Vons, San Diego, CA

Thank You to These Outstanding Retail Produce Managers!

The Retail Produce Manager Awards Program Is Proudly Sponsored By:

Congratulations to the Best of the Best!The United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Awards Program pays special recognition to those on the front-line in supermarkets, who work every day to increase sales and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Join us in congratulating this year’s winners at the Annual Produce Celebration Dinner, Tuesday night!

www.unitedfresh.org

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The Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program is Proudly Sponsored by:

Congratulations to the Best of the Best!The United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards Program pays special tribute to chefs and their companies for excellence in the use of fresh produce in the culinary arts. Join usin congratulating this year’s winners at the Annual Produce Celebration Dinner on Tuesday night!

www.unitedfresh.org

The 2012 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winners o Business in Industry & Colleges:

Chef David Kramer, Chef Instructor, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

o Casual & Family Dining Restaurants: Chef Michael Stebner, Director of Culinary, True Food Kitchen, Scottsdale, AZ

o Fine Dining Restaurants: Chef Brian Scheehser, Executive Chef, Trellis Restaurant, Kirkland, WA

o Hotels & Healthcare: Chef Christophe Depuichaffray, Area Executive Chef, InterContinental Mark Hopkins and Hotel InterContinental San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

o K-12 School Foodservice: Jessica Shelly, Food Services Director, Cincinnati Public Schools, Cincinnati, OH

o Quick Service Restaurants: John Hughes, Senior Vice President & Director of Training, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Manasquan, NJ

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David KrauseParamount Citrus Delano, California

Chairman-Elect United Fresh

If you know David, then you know United Fresh.United Fresh members are leaders who want to make a real difference in the produce industry, and shape their own future in the process.

Are you ready to make a difference?

www.unitedfresh.org202-303-3400

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This year, United Fresh offers two specialized learning centers that will feature daily, interactive discussions led by industry experts and thought leaders on a range of topics, right on the show floor:

FreshTechLearning Center

Enhance your management skills and profitability with daily educational sessions on food safety, traceability and logistics, and emerging technologies.

Fresh Marketplace Learning Center

Gain critical business and customer insights with daily educational sessions on consumer trends, business strategies and marketing opportunities.

SHOW FLOOR LEARNING CENTERS

Trade Show Floor, Hall A, Convention Center

*Please consult the detailed schedule of events for more programming information.

Learning Center

Learning Center

Learning Center

Learning Center

Learning Center

Learning Center

Tuesday, May 1

Wednesday, May 2

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Science Symposium: Risk Assessment of Sampling Methods for Evaluating the Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Lessons on Listeria and the Fresh Produce Industry

Driving Brand Loyalty with Social Media

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

GAPs Harmonization and GFSI—The Path to One Audit

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

School Foodservice Trends—Tapping the Next Generation of Consumers

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Cantaloupe Safety Update: Preventive Controls and Post-Harvest Handling

Secrets of the Best: Retail Produce Manager Award Winners

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Food Safety Innovations in Processing Operations

Women in Produce:Inspiring the Next Generation

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Transportation Best Practices for the Produce Industry

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Transportation Best Practices for the Produce Industry

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Sustainability in the Real World

Marketing to Today’s Consumer— Understanding the Needs of Your Target Shoppers

Noon – 12:45 p.m.

PTI: Update on Pilot Implementations

The Consumer Decision—Evaluating and Planning RetailPromotions to Impact Consumer Purchases

3:00 p.m. – 3:45p.m.

The FDA Produce Safety Rule—What It Means to You

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Branding vs. Private Label—Opportunities & Pitfalls

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Food Safety and Quality Research for the Fresh Produce Industry

Top Chefs! Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winners

1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Stewardship Index Pilot Programs to Measure Sustainability

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12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Sponsored by:

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 3


UNITED FRESH 2012 FRESHTECH PAVILIONS

Traceability & Logistics Pavilion The Traceability & Logistics Pavilion includes supply chain logistics and transportation solutions. The pavilion will also feature a prominent display by GS1 US, the standard-setting agency that helps companies secure their individual company prefixes for GTIN traceability and case coding.

Food Safety Pavilion The produce industry’s only dedicated exhibit area focused exclusively on food safety solutions for growers all the way to retailers. This is where attendees will find exhibits from major universities, research institutions and government food safety agencies, as well as our annual research poster session, guaranteed to drive attendance from companies looking for cutting edge information about food safety and quality assurance.

Fresh Produce Research PostersThe annual S-294 poster session features cutting-edge research on food safety and quality aspects of fresh and fresh-cut produce, from an international range of researchers and research organizations, providing information and new technologies to the produce industry. Posters will be available for viewing at all times that the show floor is open. Researchers will be available at their posters to discuss their research at 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, and Wednesday, May 2.

Sponsored by:

• Addressing Critical Steps for Fresh-cut Artichoke Processing G. Colelli* and M.L. Amodio, University of Foggia – Dep. PRIME, Via Napoli, 25 - 71122 Foggia, Italy• “Beta Sweet”: a crunchy purple carrot with potential benefits in reducing the risk of prostate cancer and of breast cancer recurrence Lee, E.J1., Yoo, K.S1., Jayaprakasha, G.K1., Murthy, K.N.C1., A.C. Butella1,2, C. A. Thomson1,2, and B.S. Patil*1. 1Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77845, USA. 2Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA• Brief Hot Water Treatment Can Improve Tomato Sensory and Nutritional Quality Francisco Loayza, Amarat H. Simonne, and Jeffrey K. Brecht*, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Elizabeth A. Baldwin, Anne Plotto, and Jinhe Bai, USDA ARS, Ft. Pierce, FL; Cecilia N. Nunes, University of South Florida Polytechnic, Lakeland, FL, USA • Comprehensive Approach to Enhance Quality and Safety of Ready-to-eat Fresh Products (QUAFETY) Giancarlo Colelli*, University of Foggia—Dep. PRIME, Via Napoli, 25-71122 Foggia, Italy • Consumer to Farm: A partnership among scientists, industry and stakeholders Bhimanagouda S. Patil, Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77845, USA• Damage to Intact Fruit Affects Subsequent Slice Integrity of Fresh-cut Tomato Marina Buccheri1*, Lucas Torrezan2, Marita Cantwell3, 1CRA-IAA Agric. Research Council, Food Tech. Res. Unit, via Venezian 26, 20124 Milan (Italy), 2ESALQ, University of São Paulo, 13418-900 Piracicaba, São Paulo (Brazil), 3Univ. California Davis, Dept. Plant Sciences, Davis, CA 95616 (USA)• Development of the Low Temperature Thermal Treatment (LT3) Process to Sanitize Fresh-Cut Cantaloupe Charles Forney*, Greg Bezanson, Lihua Fan, Tim Ells, and Denyse LeBlanc, Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1J5, Canada • Effect of Heat Treatment on Microbial Quality of Fiddleheads Lihua Fan*, John DeLong, Craig Doucette, Tim Hughes and Conny Bishop, Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 32 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1 J5, Canada • Effect of Rigid Containers on the Shelf Life of Shell-on Chestnuts under Retail Storage Conditions RenSun Lee, Elliot Ryser, Dennis Fulbright, Eva Almenar*, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA


• Effectiveness of Wheat Gluten-based Films Containing Naturally Occurring Cinnamaldehyde and Natamycin against the Growth of Main Postharvest Fungi Mari Pau Balaguer1, Hunter Gartner2, Rafael Gavara1, Eva Almenar2*, Pilar Hernández-Muñoz1, 1Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos, Spain’s Superior Council for Scientific Investigations (CSIC), Valencia, Spain; 2Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA • E. coli Survival Is Lower in Romaine Lettuce Having Higher Chlorophyll Content due to Greater Cutting-induced Hydrogen Peroxide Production Peter M.A. Toivonen, Susan Bach, Changwen Lu and Pascal Delaquis, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC Canada V0H 1Z0 • Extending the Shelf Life of Edible Flowers with Controlled Release of 1-Methylcyclopropene and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Liping Kou, Ellen Turner, Yaguang Luo*, Food Quality Laboratory, USDA ARS • Impact of Heat Treatments on the Volatile Composition of Apples Charles Forney, Lihua Fan, Jun Song, and Michael A. Jordan, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1J5, Canada • Inactivation of Salmonella, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Non-O157 STEC by Hypochlorite Solutions with High Organic Loads Cangliang Shen, Yaguang Luo*, Xiangwu Nou, Qin Wang, and Patricia Millner, Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory, USDA ARS• An Integrated Approach to Enhance the Microbial Safety of Fresh-Cut Fruit and Vegetable Products during Processing, Packaging, and Retail Distribution Elliot Ryser1, Bradley Marks1, Eva Almenar1*, Kirk Dolan1, Keith Vorst2, Gerald Wojtala3, Donald Schaffner4, Robert Scharff5, Randolph Beaudry1, Maria Rubino1, Sanghyup Jeong1, Muhammad Siddiq1 and Janice Harte1, 1Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA; 2California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA; 3International Food Protection Training Institute, MI, USA; 4Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ, USA; 5The Ohio State University, OH, USA• Minimizing Microbial Food Safety Hazards of Fresh and Fresh-cut Fruits and Vegetables Elliot Ryser1, Bradley Marks1, Eva Almenar1*, Kirk Dolan1, Keith Vorst2, Gerald Wojtala3, Donald Schaffner4, Robert Scharff5, Randolph Beaudry1, Maria Rubino1, Sanghyup Jeong1, Muhammad Siddiq1 and Janice Harte1, 1Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA; 2California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA; 3International Food Protection Training Institute, MI, USA; 4Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, NJ, USA; 5The Ohio State University, OH, USA• Optimization and Evaluation of Refrigerated Display-case Technology to Maintain Compliance with FDA Food Code Regulations for Fresh-cut Leafy-green Produce in Retail Cold-chain Display David T. Ingram, Xiangwu Nou, Patricia Millner, and Yaguang Luo*. Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory, USDA ARS• Optimizing Growth Conditions for Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bacteriocin Activity Lihua Fan1, En Yang2, 3, Yueming Jiang2, Craig Doucette1 and Sherry Fillmore1, 1 Atlantic Food and Horticulture Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 32 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1J5, Canada; 2South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510650, China; 3Kunming University of Science and Technology, Yunnan, China • Pomegranate: Folklore to Fresh Fantastic Flavor – Filtered Fusion in Fine Fettle John Beaulieu*, and RE Stein, Food Processing and Sensory Quality Research Unit, 1100 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA.• Postharvest Handling Considerations for Kale as Intact and Fresh-cut Product Marita Cantwell*, Gyunghoon Hong, Armita Fibriyanti, Jehan Ara and Karin Albornoz, Mann Laboratory, Dept. Plant Sciences, UC Davis• Preliminary Assessment of Waterjet Cutting of Vegetables Marita Cantwell, Gyunghoon Hong, Isabel Roque and Anderson Melo, Dept. Plant Sciences, UC Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA• Research Unit in Postharvest Technology of Horticultural Crops at the University of Foggia, Italy G. Colelli and M.L. Amodio, University of Foggia – Dep. PRIME, Via Napoli, 25 - 71122 Foggia, Italy • Surface Decontamination Technologies for Enhancing Safety and Shelf life of Cantaloupes Bassam A. Annous*, Angela Burke, and Joseph E. Sites, US Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, Eastern Regional Research Center, Wyndmoor, PA 19083, USA

UNITED FRESH 2012 FRESHTECH PAVILIONS


NETWORKING/SPECIAL EVENTS

A TASTE OF DALLAS OPENING PARTY Monday, April 30 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dallas Arboretum *Included in the All Access Pass

Sponsored by:

Experience a memorable evening with customers, colleagues and friends at the spectacular Dallas Arboretum. Attendees will enjoy a taste of Dallas featuring delicious Texas selections from the kitchen of Chef Kent Rathbun, one of Dallas’ most celebrated restaurateurs. Great food, music and friends combine with the world-class gardens on beautiful White Rock Lake to make the perfect fresh event to kick off United Fresh 2012!

CHAIRMAN’S RECEPTION AND ANNUAL PRODUCE CELEBRATION DINNER Tuesday, May 1 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Landmark Foyer and Ballroom Hyatt Regency Dallas *Included in the All Access Pass

Reception Sponsored by:

Dinner Sponsored by:

Truly a night not to be missed! United Fresh Chairman Reggie Griffin and incoming Chairman David Krause roll out the red carpet as we honor the best and brightest. Join produce industry leaders and key customers as we gather for this annual reception and dinner to celebrate retail and foodservice champions on the front lines.

“SALUTE TO LEADERSHIP” RAFFLE Drawing will be held: Tuesday, May 1 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Landmark Foyer and Ballroom Hyatt Regency Dallas

What would you do with $25,000? Buy your tickets for the 2012 Salute to Leadership Raffle and you could find out! All proceeds from the raffle support the United Fresh Foundation’s Center for Leadership Excellence. Be sure to buy your tickets and join us at the Celebration Dinner to see who will walk away $25,000 richer!

COVERING FRESH PRODUCE AROUND THE GLOBE SINCE 1897

Dallas Arboretum


THE EXPO ROUNDUP— SHOW FLOOR HAPPY HOUR Wednesday, May 2 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Dallas Convention Center

The popular Show Floor Happy Hour returns this year, bigger than ever with joint happy hours on the AMI, FMI and NADSA show floors. Exhibitors will offer a variety of hospitality for all attendees to enjoy while exploring the show floor.

RECEPTION HONORING WOMEN IN PRODUCE Wednesday, May 2 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ballroom A, Dallas Convention Center *Included in the All Access Pass

Sponsored by:

The 15th annual Reception Honoring Women in Produce is one of the most popular networking events at the United Fresh show. This special reception honors all women working in the produce industry and recognizes one outstanding female industry leader. This year’s guest speaker is Dan’l Mackey Almy, President, DMA Solutions, Inc.

NETWORKING/SPECIAL EVENTS


EXPO HOURSTuesday, May 1 Wednesday, May 2Noon – 5:00 p.m. Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 310:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

United Fresh Membership BoothThe United Fresh Membership Booth is the des-tination on the show floor for information on how United Fresh membership can ensure your success in the produce industry. Here, you can meet with United Fresh membership staff and volunteer leaders to learn about the education, training tools, networking opportunities and services available to your business, as well as meet with staff experts to discuss food safety, health and nutrition, sustain-ability and other major policy areas affecting the industry.

While you are in the booth, you can also register for the 2012 Washington Public Policy Conference, learn more about United Fresh member volunteer boards and councils and how your company can support salad bars for schools, as part of the United Fresh Foundation’s partnership in the national Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools initiative.

Membership Booth Sponsored by:

UnitedFresh.TV is another innovation from United Fresh helping to keep members and the produce industry around the world connected and informed. Visit www.UnitedFresh.TV to see coverage of the show’s excitement in Dallas. Plus, available online starting May 3, see Secrets of the Best: Retail Pro-duce Manager Award Winners, a special program honoring the best of the best in retail. And on May 5 you can see Top Chefs! Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winners, where leading chefs from across the country share their secrets. Stop by the United Fresh Marketplace Learning Center, on May 2 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to be part of the program audience.

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SPECIAL DESTINATIONS ON THE TRADE SHOW FLOOR


The Featured Product Showcase highlights new and unique products from United Fresh 2012 exhibitors. Be sure to visit this area in the expo foyer of Lobby C and see the products exhibitors are offering.

Featured Product Showcase


AMF Farms, Inc. ...........................................10819

Apio, Inc. .......................................................... 10311

Biosafe Systems, LLC .................................... 12210

Chiquita Brands, N.A. .................................. 11428

Classic Salads ................................................10820

Colorful Harvest, LLC .................................. 10922

Combs Produce ............................................... 11107

Crunch Pak ......................................................10916

DeltaTRAK, Inc. .............................................10816

Dole Food Company .................................... 10328

Eurofresh, Inc. ..............................................10500

Extrutech Plastics Inc. .................................. 11818

Hollandia Produce LLC/Live Gourmet .... 10520

Honeywell Scanning & Mobility .................9824

Inline Plastics .................................................10408

JemD Farms - Red Sun & Golden Sun Greenhouse Vegetables ..........................10120

Locus Traxx ...................................................... 11318

Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® ................ 9224

Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ............ 11706

Melissa’s ......................................................... 10222

Monterey Mushrooms, Inc. .......................10304

NatureSeal ........................................................10811

Panera Bread Retail ....................................... 11916

Ready Pac Foods ............................................11300

Robbie...............................................................10910

Sunkist Growers ............................................. 10513

The Oppenheimer Group ............................. 11128

Tropical Nut and Fruit...................................10810

Village Farms ..................................................15524

Volm Companies, Inc. ................................... 11513

Zenatek, Inc. . .................................................10814

Product Showcase Company Booth #Product Showcase Company Booth #

(As of 3/20/11)


Best New Food Safety Solution

Company Product Name and Description

DeltaTRAK, Inc. FlashCheck Real-time Bacterial Enzyme Detection Kit

Intelleflex Freshness Management™ with the Intelleflex CMR-6100 Cellular Reader and Intelleflex ZEST™ Data Services

RedLine Solutions, Inc. PTI Lite

BioSafe Systems The HydroDose-High Dilution Dosing System

Best New Fruit Product


Dole Food Co. Yonanas

Crunch Pak® Crunch Pak Dipperz®

C.H. Robinson Welch’s New Grape Bag—Picnic Pack

Ready Pac Foods Fresh Fruit Parfaits

Naturipe Farms, LLC Naturipe Cold Processed Dried Blueberries, Strawberries and Cherries

New Product Awards

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United Fresh exhibitors will showcase new and innovative products in a new product competi-tion judged by United Fresh 2012 attendees. New products and innovations contribute substantially to the fresh and fresh-cut produce industry’s success, and leading companies who have contributed to the industry’s economic

growth through the development, manufacturing and marketing of new and innovative products will be recognized.

Products will be on display in the United Fresh Lobby across from registration, where they will be judged by United Fresh, AMI, FMI, and NASDA attendees. Winners will be determined by total votes received as of 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 and will be announced Thursday, May 3 at 10:00 a.m.


United Fresh Produce Association is proud to announce the following finalists and their products:



Best New Packaging


Renaissance Food Group Garden Highway Salad Essentials Salad Toppers

Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC Fruit Pop Pouches

Inline Plastics Corp Grab and Go Cups

Mastronardi Produce SUNSET® Fresh Tomato Soup Kit

Rock Garden Rock Garden Breathable Herb Bag

Hollandia Produce, LLC/ Live Gourmet Squircle Clamshell and Harness Style Shipping Carton Live Gourmet

Naturipe Farms, LLC Naturipe EarthCycle Packing for Organic Berries

Best New Packing/Processing Equipment


Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. Bosch Pack 301 IN Inverted Horizontal Flow Wrapper

BrimaPack NicePack

Abracad Technoworks BV High speed counting and packing device

Maxwell Chase Techologies, LLC MCT 25 OS “Onion Slicer”

Nichimo ECM-200 Slicer with exit Conveyor

Best New Vegetable Product


Chiquita, Brands, N.A. Fresh Express Organic Clamshell SaladsJem-D Farms Farmhouse Heritage Beefsteak TomatoTiffany Gate Fine Foods Gourmet In-Store Salad KitsMastronardi Produce Delano™Pure Hot House Foods, Inc. Aurora Bites mini peppersFreshway Foods The Culinary Garden Unique Salads & Coleslaws


Roots Matter!

Because Freshness Matters

Hollandia Produce, LLC PO Box 1327 Carpinteria, California 93014

(805) 684-4146 www.livegourmet.com

We leave the roots intact on our Live Gourmet® products because consumers,

as well as independent researchers, have told us that’s what makes our lettuce

the FRESHEST you can buy… Roots Matter!

So please compare our lettuce for freshness, flavor, color, size, weight, and product

uniformity. You’ll find we offer a very reliable consumer experience with each and

every purchase. Best of all, it’s a freshness that lasts for days and days after harvest,

so your customers will keep coming back for more!

Offer Your Customers the Best! Offer Live Gourmet®

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A&B Packing Equipment, Inc. ........... 11309Ag-Pak, Inc. ..................................... 10913AgraQuest, Inc. ................................ 10518Air Treatment Corporation ................... 11122AMF Farms, Inc. .............................. 10819Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce ... 10422Apio, Inc. ........................................ 10311Avocados From Mexico ....................... 10406Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Assn. 11106Blue Book Services ............................ 10909BrimaPack BV ................................... 10413Canadian Produce Marketing

Association (CPMA) ....................... 10212C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. ......... 10700Chelan Fresh Marketing ..................... 10325Church Brothers, LLC ........................ 10204Citrus America, Inc./CITROCASA ......... 9628Classic Salads, LLC ........................... 10820Coastline Produce .............................. 10204Colorful Harvest, LLC ......................... 10922Combs Produce ................................. 11107Crunch Pak ....................................... 10916D & W Fine Pack ............................... 10301Dan Mar Co. .................................... 10525DAUMAR Corporation ......................... 10313Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc. ........... 10908Debbie Meyer Solutions ..................... 10404Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. .. 11113DeltaTRAK, Inc. ............................... 10816Diamond Direct Farms, Inc. ................. 9924DNE World Fruit Sales ....................... 11006Driscoll’s ........................................... 10410Easy Fold Fixtures ............................... 9827Edinburg Citrus Association ................ 10525ESI Group USA ................................. 10322Eurofresh, Inc. ................................. 10500Fit Fruit and Vegetable Wash .............. 11018Food Source-Texas ............................. 10525Fox Packaging ................................... 11305Fresh Commodities, Inc. ................... 10606Fresherized Foods/Wholly Guacamole .. 10319FreshFruitPortal/PortalFruticola ............. 9627FreshPoint Dallas .............................. 10323Freshway Foods ................................... 9727Frontera Produce, Ltd. ....................... 11025GFF, Inc. ......................................... 11015

Company Booth #Marketplace Exhibitors

Giro Pack, Inc. ................................. 10904Grower-Shipper Association of Central

California ........................10204 & 10304GS1 US ............................................ 10626Hollandia Produce/Live Gourmet ......... 10520Honeywell Scanning & Mobility ............. 9824IFCO SYSTEMS ................................... 9420Industrial Fleet Management ................ 9825Inline Plastics Corp. .......................... 10408Inspiration Beverage Company-Bing Energy Drink ................................. 10209Intelleflex ......................................... 10419InterCrate Container Corp. .................... 9729International Paper ............................ 10900Ippolito ............................................. 10204JemD Farms-Red Sun & Golden Sun

Greenhouse Vegetables ................... 10120KES Science & Technology, Inc. ........ 10300KMT Waterjet Systems ....................... 10919Kwik Lok Corporation ......................... 10906Lane Southern Orchards ..................... 11024Leafy Greens Council ......................... 10402Locus Traxx ....................................... 11318Lone Star Citrus Growers .................... 10525Lookout Ridge Consulting ................... 10416Mann Packing ................................... 10204Marengo Foods Company, LLC .............. 9826Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET .............. 9224Matrix Packaging Machinery ............... 10507Melissa’s ........................................... 10222Metz Fresh ........................................ 10204MEXBEST ......................................... 10704Mission Produce, Inc. ....................... 11205MIXTEC Group .................................. 10915Monterey Mushrooms ......................... 10304MountainKing Potatoes ...................... 11207N2N Global ....................................... 11100Naturally Fresh, Inc. ......................... 11509Nature Fresh Farms ............................. 9720NatureSeal ........................................ 10811NatureWorks, LLC .............................. 10400Naturipe Farms, LLC .......................... 11110New Jersey Department of Agriculture . 10208North Shore Sales & Marketing ........... 10316O.P. Murphy & Sons ........................... 10202OCTAL, Inc. ..................................... 10725

Company Booth #Marketplace Exhibitors

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ORICS .............................................. 11125Paksense .......................................... 10407Paramount Citrus ............................... 11517Paterson Pickle Co. .......................... 10524Phillip Garcia U.S. Customs Brokers ... 10525Polymer Logistics, Inc. ...................... 10510Potandon Produce, LLC ...................... 10624Pratt Industries ................................... 9625Praxair, Inc. ..................................... 11124Produce Business .............................. 10409Produce Careers, Inc. ....................... 11105Produce Pro Software ......................... 10813Produce Show Daily ........................... 10405Progreso Produce Co. ........................ 10525Prophet North America ....................... 11008PSSI ................................................ 10200Pura Vida Farms ................................ 10817Pure Hot House Foods, Inc. ............... 10308Quanta Lab ....................................... 10525Ramsay Highlander, Inc. ................... 10413Ready Pac Foods ............................... 11300Renaissance Food Group .................... 10504Republic Blower Systems ................... 10822Robbie.............................................. 10910Sambrailo Packaging ......................... 11309SG Systems, LLC ............................... 11224Silver Creek Software, Inc. ................ 11017Sun Belle, Inc. ................................. 10924Sunkist Growers, Inc. ........................ 10513SureHarvest ...................................... 10304Texas Department of Agriculture ......... 10525Texas Produce Association .................. 10525The Jel Sert Company ........................ 10425The Packer-Red Book Credit Services .. 10214Tiffany Gate Foods, Inc. ...................... 9920Trinity Fruit Sales ................................ 9725Tropical Nut and Fruit ........................ 10810University of Illinois Extension .............. 9726Val Verde Vegetable Co. ..................... 10525VSP Products, Inc. ........................... 10506Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ............... 10925Well Pict Berries, Inc. ....................... 11118West Coast Supplies .......................... 10522Wild Blueberry Association ................. 10424Yucatan Foods ................................... 10722Zenatek, Inc. ................................... 10814

Company Booth #

A M King Construction ....................... 12009A.B.L. Srl ......................................... 11719Abracad Technoworks BV .................... 12122Allen Lund Company .......................... 11900Andrew Smith Company ..................... 11715Atlas Pacific Engineering Company ..... 11904Best Sorting ...................................... 11709Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ...... 12300Bunzl Distribution ............................. 11913Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ....... 11724COMPONOSOLLERTIA SAL ............... 12125Dade Service Corporation ................... 11717Extrutech Plastics .............................. 11818Finis Foodprocessing Equipment BV. ... 11918Formost Fuji Corporation .................... 12015Fresh Cut Magazine ........................... 11718FTNON USA, Inc. ............................. 12122Garlock Printing & Converting ............ 12124Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ............ 11906Green Rubber .................................... 12008Heat and Control, Inc. ...................... 11322Heinzen Manufacturing International ... 11700Ilapak, Inc. ...................................... 12224In-Store Advanced Automation, Inc. ... 11524Kronen ............................................. 12100Magnuson Corporation ....................... 12004Markem-Image .................................. 11625Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ....... 11706Multivac, Inc. ................................... 11522NatureSweet, Ltd. ............................ 12016Nichimo International, Inc. ............... 11915NNZ, Inc. ........................................ 11817North Star Engineered Products .......... 11713Packline West, Inc. ........................... 11505Pacmac ............................................ 11325 Panera Bread Retail ........................... 11916Paul Mueller Company ....................... 11815PerfoTec BV ...................................... 12122Pulse Instruments ............................. 12006Raytec Vision Spa .............................. 11925RedLine Solutions, Inc. ..................... 11825Reiser ............................................... 11922REYCO Systems, Inc. ........................ 11908Sbrocco International, Inc. ................ 11525SmartWash Solutions ......................... 11526Sormac BV ........................................ 11910

Marketplace ExhibitorsCompany Booth #FreshTech Exhibitors



Triangle Package Machinery Company . 12322TRUETRAC ....................................... 11913Turatti Srl ......................................... 11722United Site Services .......................... 12324Urschel Laboratories .......................... 11500USDA, AMS, Fruit & Vegetable

Programs ....................................... 11624Vanmark/Grote ................................... 11917Vincent Corporation ........................... 11824Volm Companies, Inc. ....................... 11513

Company Booth #Company Booth #FreshTech Exhibitors

Company Booth #

Traceability Demo Center Exhibitors

Accu-Label, Inc. ............................... 12316BE Fleet ........................................... 12113Computerway Food Systems. .............. 12416Diagraph, An ITW Company ................ 12114eSoftware Professionals ...................... 12119FDA/Center for Food Safety and

Applied Nutrition ........................... 12216FireTag ............................................. 12117Integrated Structures ......................... 12217JAI, Inc. .......................................... 12318Productive Label ............................... 12215RedPrairie ......................................... 12417Scientific Certification Systems .......... 12213Symbology, Inc. ................................ 12214VirtualOne ......................................... 12320Winfosoft .......................................... 12219

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Company Booth #Business Suite Exhibitors

Associated Wholesale Grocers ............. 15522Chiquita Brands North America........... 11428Costco .............................................. 12504Dole Food Company ........................... 10328Food City/K-VA-T ............................... 12502Fresh Appeal USA, Inc. ..................... 12227HarvestMark ...................................... 11028H-E-B ............................................... 12500Kroger .............................................. 12506Monsanto .......................................... 10129Mucci Farms/Mucci International

Marketing, Inc. ............................... 9929PRO*ACT, LLC .................................. 12028River Point Farms .............................. 12228Safeway, Inc. ................................... 15526San Miguel Produce, Inc. .................. 10228Sysco ............................................... 12427The Oppenheimer Group .................... 11128United Supermarkets ......................... 15520Village Farms .................................... 15524Westmoreland Sales ........................... 11228

Food Safety Demo Center Exhibitors

ABC Research Laboratories ................. 12308Arizona Leafy Green Marketing

Agreement ..................................... 12208BioIonix, Inc. ................................... 12106BioSafe Systems, LLC. ....................... 12210California Leafy Greens Marketing

Agreement ..................................... 12209Columbus ......................................... 12108Deerpoint Group, Inc. ....................... 12305Dickson ............................................ 12206GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH ... 12204Guardian Manufacturing, Inc. ............ 12207HANNA Instruments .......................... 12307 IEH Laboratories ............................... 12110Junction Solutions ............................. 12105LaMotte ............................................ 12304NCSI Americas .................................. 12205NSF-Davis Fresh ................................ 12306Salinas Valley Truck Stop ................... 12109Sanitation Specialists, LLC ................. 12104Weber Scientific ................................ 12107



A M King Construction Booth #120091610 East Morehead, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28207Phone: 704-365-3160Email: [email protected]

A M King Construction is a full service design-build and construction services company operating out of Charlotte, NC. By focusing on client relationships where they become a true business partner, A M King Construction has consistently delivered the best value and highest quality of services to corporations throughout the United States.

A&B Packing Equipment, Inc. Booth #11309732 West Street, St. Joseph Street Lawrence, MI 49064Phone: 269-539-4700Fax: 269-539-4701Email: [email protected]

A.B.L. SrlBooth #11719Via Dell Artigianato 5/2 Cavezzo, Modena 41032ItalyPhone: 390-535-58927Fax: 390-535-58903Email: [email protected]

Serving the market since 1978, ABL is the leader in the supply of machines and equipment for fruit processing. Among our range of equipment the ultimate technology for the freshcut industry in matters of quality and value, innovation and yield. Melon and pineapple peeler; citrus peeler and wedger; mango peeler and destoner; kiwi peeler and slicer; mango finger cutter; coconut desheller; watermelon peeler and chunker; apple peeler; peach pitter; pear peeler.

Exhibitor decriptions as of 3/16/12.

Denotes United Fresh Member.

ABC Research Laboratories Booth #123083437 SW 24th Avenue Gainesville. FL 32607Phone: 352-372-0436Fax: 352-378-6483Email: [email protected]

ABC Research Corporation is an independent and confidential contract food laboratory. We are ISO 17025 accredited and offer full service microbiological and chemical testing, ranging from routine quality analyses to full-scale research projects. Our customers cover all industry segments including ingredient suppliers, food processing plants, retail and distribution companies, food service operations, trade associations, and more.

Abracad Technoworks BV Booth #12122Handelsweg 15 Sint Oedenrode 5492 NLNetherlandsPhone: +31(0)413-479930Fax: 31(0)413-478367Email: [email protected]

Abracad Technoworks BV is a young and dynamic company founded in 1997 and specializing in advice, engineering and production of machines and accessories. Most of the machines produced by Abracad are internal transport and handling sys-tems which are mostly applied in the food sector.

Accu-Label, Inc. Booth #12316439 Silver Creek Industrial Drive Tecumseh, ON N8N 4W2CanadaPhone: 519-727-0888Fax: 519-727-0999Email: [email protected]

Accu-Label is a world leader in Labeling Technology as the manufacturer and supplier of the Orb-it G2 Print and Apply high speed labellers. Reduce your inventory and lead the food safety initiative using our PRINT AND APPLY HIGH SPEED LABELLERS for item level traceability. Proven technology in packing houses thoughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico! See our labelers in action on Youtube under “Fruit Labeler” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lncvo7Olyew

UNITED FRESH EXHIBITORS


Ag-Pak, Inc. Booth #109138416 State Street Gasport, NY 14067 Phone: 716-772-2651Fax: 716-772-2555Email: [email protected]

Ag-Pak has proudly supplied industry leading produce packaging equipment for over 45 years. We have a committed team focused on supplying the best products with the best service. We offer weighing, bagging, optical sorting, and polishing equipment from the world’s best manufacturers, featuring NEWTEC. Please visit us at booth 10913 to learn about our complete weighing and bagging systems and the revolutionary NEWTEC Celox optical potato/carrot grader—making automated defect grading a reality!

AgraQuest, Inc. Booth #10518 1540 Drew Avenue Davis, CA 95618Phone: 916-746-3389Fax: 916-750-0153

Email: [email protected]

Sustainable solutions to increase productivity and improve the environment.

Air Treatment Corporation Booth #1112216969 Hill Road Madera, CA 83638 Phone: 757-868-9353Fax: 561-258-2298Email: [email protected]

Air Treatment (formerly The Schauf Company) has been providing Industrial Refrigeration Equipment and Engineering Services for over 50 years. Our customers are a who’s who list of the food industry’s finest, both large and small. Our focus on providing state of the art ammonia refrigeration systems is as old as we are. We smile when we hear buzz words like Go Green and Energy Management. They have been in our vocabulary since day one. Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration is “Energy Management.”

2011

Produce Industry Compensation and

Benefits Survey

Confidential

FreshFacts on Retail Whole and Fresh Cut Produce Trends: Q4 2011

Weekly produce dollar sales rose 3.3% in Q4 2011 compared to Q4 2010. Higher average retail

prices in fruits, vegetables and other produce contributed to the dollar growth and spurred

volume declines nearly across the board.

Volume decreased for both fruits and vegetables, and caused the 1.2% dip in total produce

volume sales in Q4 2011. Weekly vegetable volume sales declined at a faster rate than fruit this

period. Increases in fruit and vegetable average retail prices (4.6% and 4.5%, respectively), likely

contributed to the decline in produce volume during Q4 2011.

Other produce, which consists of products such as grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, dressings and

beverages, was the only produce super-category with increased weekly dollar and volume sales

from Q4 2010. Dollars grew 6.7% while volume rose 5.0%. A 1.7% increase in average retail

price allowed dollars to grow at a faster rate than volume.

Total Produce Sales Nationwide

Table of Contents Total Produce Sales 1

Top 10 2 Commodity Trends

Value-added 3-4 Fruits and Vegetables

Organics Overview 4

Quarterly Spotlight 5-6

Additional Resources 7-8 and Events

About the Measures

Weekly Dollars Sales per Store Average dollar sales received weekly by store

Weekly Volume Sales per Store Average pounds or units sold weekly by store

Average Retail Price Total dollars divided by total volume

Percent Change versus Q4 2010 Percent difference between the current

year versus the same time period a year ago

Much like the first three quarters of 2011, fresh produce retail prices were higher in Q4 2011 than the previous year. Increases in average retail prices spurred dollar growth, but may have hurt volume for many produce categories. Higher prices likely caused consumers to purchase less fresh fruits and vegetables from the produce department this quarter compared to a year ago.

While increased pricing caused a decrease in the amount of fresh produce purchased in Q4 2011 compared to Q4 2010, strong

dollar and volume sales of value-added produce and organics showed that price was not always

the deciding factor in purchases.

The United Fresh Produce Association has partnered with Del Monte Fresh Produce and the

Nielsen Perishables Group to develop this quarterly FreshFacts® on Retail report to track retail

produce sales and performance. Each issue reports on overall produce sales trends, top-line

data on the top 10 fruit and vegetable commodities, details on growth in value‐added produce,

and performance tracking for organics. The report also includes a Q4 2011 Quarterly Spotlight,

which reviews organic sales in detail and explores their role within the department.

®

Product Weekly Dollar Sales per StorePercent Change versus Q4 2010

Weekly Volume per StorePercent Change versus Q4 2010

Average Retail Price

Percent Change versus Q4 2010

Produce$40,401

3.3%27,766

-1.2%$1.46

4.6%

Fruits$16,288

3.4%12,273

-1.2%$1.33

4.6%

Vegetables$19,429

2.5%13,718

-1.9%$1.42

4.5%

Other Produce$4,684

6.7%1,775

5.0%$2.64

1.7%

United Fresh Publications

The ever-growing United Fresh publications library offers insight and information that help our industry grow and succeed. Find research and information on retail produce sales, fresh-cut marketing, compensation and benefits, food safety, labeling, packaging and more. Best of all, some publications are free of charge!

Visit www.unitedfresh.org/programs to download a copy today!

Bringing the Produce Industry the Latest Research to Drive Business Success



Allen Lund Company Booth #119004529 Angeles Crest Hwy. #101 La Canada, CA 91011 Phone: 800-475-5863Fax: 888-924-5863Email: [email protected]

Allen Lund Company is a third-party transportation broker, working with shippers, growers and carriers across the nation to arrange the transport of dry, refrigerated and flatbed freight. Additionally, the Allen Lund Company has an international division, ALC International, which is licensed by the FMC as an OTI-NVOCC; a logistics division, ALC Logistics; and ALC Perishable Logistics. 800.404.5863.

AMF Farms, Inc. Booth #10819P.O. Box 1030 200 E. Washington AvenueBurlington, WA 98233Phone: 360-755-2299Fax: 360-755-8010Email: [email protected]

AMF Farms/Bay Baby Produce has 25+ years experience growing, packing and shipping. Our signature Pumpkin Patch Pals are individually painted Wee Be Littles with happy character faces and decorated with our trademarked feath-ery hair. We also carry an assortment of painted pie pumpkins, grab and go pumpkin paint kits, bulk pie, mini and ornamental pumpkins binned or boxed. With our Fruit Deco embossed gift fruit you can put your message in the palm of your customer’s hand. A great seasonal gift too!



Andrew & Williamson Fresh Produce Booth #104229940 Marconi Drive San Diego, CA 92154Phone: 619-661-6004Fax: 619-661-0220Email: [email protected]

Andrew & Williamson is a vertically integrated grower/shipper. Our passion is to efficiently link our farms directly to our customers’ supermarkets and restaurants. We focus on innovation, efficien-cy, quality, safety, and sustainability to deliver the highest quality produce, year round. By farming in multiple regions, using the newest technolo-gies and focusing consistently on delighting the consumer, we provide reliable, solutions-oriented service. Our brand is Limited Edition!

Andrew Smith Company Booth #11715483 El Camino Real South P.O. Box 7296Spreckels, CA 93962Phone: 831-757-1230Fax: 831-757-1619Email: [email protected]

We are into our third decade! Andrew Smith Company strives to compete at the highest level delivering a fully integrated food safety program, grower certification, better growing, new prod-ucts and services and an old fashioned approach to customer service. We also provide cooling consolidation opportunities. Currently offering Romaine Mini Bins, Conventional and Clean & Cored Lettuce bins, Green Leaf Mini Bins, Long Stalk Celery in either cartons or 1/3 bins and green cabbage bins. Apio, Inc. Booth #103114575 W. Main Street P.O. Box 727Guadalupe, CA 93434Phone: 805-249-5436Fax: 805-343-0745Email: [email protected]

Apio, Inc., is home to the Eat Smart line of fresh cut vegetables and BreatheWay® modified atmosphere technology (MAP). Come visit us at booth 10311 to learn more about our exciting new products!

Arizona Leafy Green Marketing AgreementBooth #122081688 W. Adams Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602-542-0945Fax: 602-542-0898Email: [email protected]

Associated Wholesale Grocers Booth #15522 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106Phone: 913-288-1610Fax: 913-288-1157Email: [email protected]

Full line wholesale supermarket distributor.



Atlas Pacific Engineering Company, Inc.Booth #11904P.O. Box 500 1 Atlas AvenuePueblo, CO 81002Phone: 719-948-3040Fax: 719-948-4273Email: [email protected]

For over 60 years, Atlas Pacific Engineering Company, Inc., has been the world leader of deciduous fruit processing equipment. We offer the industry a range of mission-critical machinery that enables our customers to produce the highest quality fruit product, while achieving unmatched operating efficiencies and yield savings. Our business also includes the trusted names of Magnuson Corporation, Luthi Machinery Company and Brown International Corporation.

Avocados From MexicoBooth #10406 Av. Tlaxcala #1675 Col. Ampliación Revolución Uruapan Michoacán 60150MexicoPhone: 303-513-1842Email: [email protected]

A nonprofit organization founded in 1997 to represent the Hass avocado industry from the Mexican state of Michoacán in its export program to the U.S., APEAM (Avocado Producers and Exporting Packers Association of Michoacán) is dedicated to developing and implementing stringent quality measures to ensure the production of the finest avocados available anywhere, worldwide. APEAM currently represents over 6,800 growers and 34 packers in the state of Michoacán.

Bard Valley Medjool Date Growers Assn. Booth #11106 P.O. Box 937 Bard, CA 92222 Phone: 928-726-9191Fax: 928-726-9413Email: [email protected]

Growers and Shippers of the World’s Finest Medjool Dates. The #1 Brand in the Medjool Date Category. We offer an ongoing trade program that supports sales through year-round promo-tions, value-added new products, and category management backed by IRI/Nielsen data.

BE Fleet Booth #1211310540 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75220Phone: 214-630-0808Email: [email protected]

BE Fleet partners with clients to provide effortless materials handling fleet management. Our holistic approach focuses on three key areas: assets, maintenance, and operators. BE Fleet’s 50+ years of industry expertise coupled with easily accessible web-based management solutions and a visionary approach to fleet optimization offer our clients the unparalleled ability to unlock the potential of their material handling equipment, the providers that maintain it, and the operators who use it.

Best Sorting Booth #11709Romeinse straat 20 Herverlee 3001BelgiumPhone: 32-16-396-396Fax: 32-16-396-390Email: [email protected]

BEST produces a complete range of high-tech optical sorters with color, structure, shape, biological and/or density sorting capabilities. BEST sorters can be equipped with different technologies, including laser, FLUO, camera, infrared, LED, SWIR and X-ray. BEST is the world-wide leader in defect and foreign material detection and removal from lettuce, spinach, fruits, vegetables and other food commodities. Visit our website http://www.bestsorting.com for more information.

BioIonix, Inc. Booth #121064603 Triangle Street McFarland, WI 53558Phone: 608-838-0300Email: [email protected]

BioIonix disinfects washing-chilling flume water safely. The patented process eliminates the use of costly chemicals and is effective even in turbid liquids containing solids. BioIonix generates safe and powerful SuperOxidantsTM within the liquid stream that destroy pathogens,



including E-coli, Salmonella and Listeria, while providing residual disinfection performance. No odors or flavors are imparted to food products with water treated by the BioIonix process.

BioSafe Systems, LLC Booth #1221022 Meadow Street East Hartford, CT 06108Phone: 860-290-8890Fax: 860-290-8802Email: [email protected]

BioSafe Systems manufactures “Field to Fork” disease control products, with solutions for growers, packers, processors, shippers, and retailers. These environmentally-friendly prod-ucts provide on-contact disease control with-out producing harmful runoffs, and serve as sustainable alternatives to harsh chemicals. In addition, BioSafe Systems manufactures the FogTunnel Produce Treatment System, which was voted the Best New Processing Equipment at United Fresh 2010.

Blue Book Services Booth #10909845 East Geneva Road Carol Stream, IL 60188Phone: 630-668-3500Fax: 630-668-0303Email: [email protected]

Since 1901, Blue Book Services has been the leader in providing the global fresh industry with timely, accurate and reliable credit and marketing information. Produce suppliers, buyers, brokers and transporters alike rely on Blue Book ratings, reports, scores, and information to make safe, informed and profitable business decisions. Blue Book Service also includes a full range of dispute resolution services, including collections, mediations, and arbitrations. Visit booth 10909 for more info.

Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. Booth #12300869 S. Knowles Avenue New Richmond, WI 54017Phone: 715-243-2296Fax: 715-243-2469Email: [email protected]/nrd

The market for Fresh Products is Growing—Bosch Packaging Technology has got the answer. Bosch

offers innovative and versatile packaging lines for handling fresh food that comply with your specific demands and challenges. Our broad product portfolio includes vertical baggers, bag closing equipment, horizontal flow wrappers, product handling by Delta Robots and various secondary packaging solutions. Come see our new Pack 301 IN Inverted Horizontal Flow Wrapper at Bosch Booth #12300.

BrimaPack BV Booth #10413’t Goor 18 Ulft 7071 PBNetherlandsPhone: 0031 315 640 731Fax: 0031 315 640 700Email: [email protected]

BrimaPack has become a leading player for vegetable packing solutions. Through its focus on supplying System Integrated Solutions and not only machines, BrimaPack now can offer complete packing solutions for the pack house and the field which save up to 50% on integrated packing costs. BrimaPack has developed special packing films for Iceberg Lettuce, Broccoli, Melons and other vegetables. These films offer you substantially longer shelf life, and at the same time minimal packing costs!

Bunzl Distribution Booth #119131 City Place, Suite 200 St. Louis, MO 63141Phone: 314-997-5959Fax: 314-997-3641Email: [email protected]

Bunzl provides food processors with a variety of direct/indirect packaging, plant supplies, sanitation, food safety, extended shelf life and inbound logistics/supply chain solutions. Our CoolPak division offers innovative, high quality packaging, labels and trace solutions for the produce industry. Our TRUETRAC division offers agricultural technology that develops integrated, web based software to simplify the collection and management of production data that empowers the mobile agricultural workforce.



Expertise and innovation that delivers success

Today’s retailers need supply chain solutions that start with the grower and efficiently deliver their perishable shipments with care. From innovative seed trials, planting to order for our customers, refrigerated transportation services and consumer marketing programs, C.H. Robinson provides the flexibility, capacity and support needed to deliver quality product from source to store. You can rely on our supply chain experts to help you enhance your efficiency and deliver success.

Call 1-800-323-7587 or email [email protected]

Visit us at Booth #10700

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Expertise and innovation that delivers success

Today’s retailers need supply chain solutions that start with the grower and efficiently deliver their perishable shipments with care. From innovative seed trials, planting to order for our customers, refrigerated transportation services and consumer marketing programs, C.H. Robinson provides the flexibility, capacity and support needed to deliver quality product from source to store. You can rely on our supply chain experts to help you enhance your efficiency and deliver success.

Call 1-800-323-7587 or email [email protected]

Visit us at Booth #10700

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C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Booth #10700 14701 Charlson Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347Phone: 800-323-7587Fax: 952-937-7703Email: [email protected]

Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., is a global provider of multimodal logistics services, fresh produce sourcing, and information services to 37,000 customers through a network of more than 230 offices and over 8,300 employees around the world. The company works with 53,000 transportation providers worldwide. C.H. Robinson is a Fortune 500 company and had annual revenues of $10.3 billion in 2011.

California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Booth #122091521 “I” Street Sacramento, CA 95841 Phone: 916-441-1240Fax: 916-446-1063Email: [email protected]

A model program, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) incorporates science-based food safety practices and mandatory government inspections by USDA-trained auditors. These audits, both scheduled and unannounced, are truly independent third-party inspections. LGMA members are committed to protecting public health through this unprecedented program and are working hard everyday to provide products that are healthy and safe.

Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Booth #10212162 Cleopatra Drive Ottawa ON K2G 5X2CanadaPhone: 613-226-4187Fax: 613-226-2984Email: [email protected]

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is a not-for-profit organization whose members are active in the marketing of fresh fruits and vegetables in Canada, from the farm gate to the dinner plate. CPMA’s international and Canadian members integrate all segments of the fresh produce industry and are responsible for 90% of the fresh fruit and vegetable sales in

Canada. Visit us at booth #10212 to find out how CPMA is your association and your voice in the produce industry.

Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. Booth #117242525 Arapahoe Avenue, E4-136Boulder, CO 80302Phone: 303-443-9595Fax: 303-443-7474Email: info@charliesmachineandsupply.comwww.charliesmachineandsupply.com

We specialize in a complete line of fresh cut vegetable and fruit processing equipment including Peeling, Washing, Cutting, Drying, Packing, Scales, Conveyors, Blades, Spare Parts and Sanitation solutions. NEW, CUSTOM DESIGNED and USED equipment including dryers, increment cutters, stickers, sorters, triple wash systems, flume systems, packing tables, band sealers and more. Our motto is “SMALL MACHINES DOING BIG JOBS AND BIG MACHINES AT SMALL PRICES”. FREE Catalog.

Chelan Fresh Marketing Booth #10325P.O. Box 878 Chelan, WA 98816Phone: 509-682-3854Fax: 509-682-5766Email: [email protected]

Chiquita Brands North America Booth #11428210 Rivanna Court Naperville, IL 60565Phone: 630-717-1426Email: [email protected]

Put the power of two of the biggest names in produce to work for you! Chiquita and Fresh Express deliver superior business performance for your store. Providing nutritious bananas, Healthy Snacks, salads and more, the Chiquita and Fresh Express brands mean quality and freshness you can taste.

Church Brothers, LLC Booth #10204P.O. Box 509 19065 Portola Drive, Suite CSalinas, CA 93902Phone: 831-796-1000Fax: 831-796-1061Email: [email protected]



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Citrus America, Inc. /CITROCASA Booth #96282004 NE 5th Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33431Phone: 561-573-8086Email: [email protected]

Classic Salads, LLC Booth #10820100 Harrington Road Watsonville, CA 95076Phone: 831-763-4520Email: [email protected]

Established in 2000, Classic Salads is an industry leader in the growing and shipping of gourmet baby leaf lettuces, as well as specialty vegetables for both the foodservice and retail sectors. Our world-class conventional and organic products are 100% US grown and meet the highest industry standards to exceed your expectations for freshness and quality. From spring mix to baby vegetables, Classic Salads delivers nature’s best, the best way possible—farm fresh to you.

Coastline Produce Booth #10204P.O. Box 4273 Salinas, CA 93912Phone: 831-755-1430Email: [email protected]

Coastline is a vertically integrated, year-round grower-shipper of more than 25 top quality fresh vegetable products farmed on premium growing land in California, Arizona and Mexico. Coastline’s passion for growing and supplying produce is reflected in the availability and quality of its products, excellence and innovation in its farming and distribution practices, and the success and satisfaction of its customers.

Colorful Harvest, LLC Booth #10922584 South Main Street Salinas, CA 93901Phone: 831-422-5000Fax: 831-422-0555Email: [email protected]

Colorful Harvest grows premium quality fresh berries, and colorful heirloom style produce

including Strawberries, Bushberries, Melons, Rainbow Crunch CarrotsTM, Orange, Purple & Green Cauliflower, Ruby JewelTM Sweet Red Corn, and Seasonal Green Beans.

Columbus Booth #12108351 Ballenger Center Drive, Suite 201Frederick, MD 21703Phone: 203-414-1991Email: [email protected]

With solid industry know-how, Columbus is a preferred business partner for ambitious companies within the food industry. We know how to adapt and implement proven Microsoft-based solutions to maximize efficiency and overall business performance. Our key deliverables include flexible and future-safe ERP, CRM, BI and related business applications that deliver competitive advantage. Exceeding 20 years of experience and 6,000 successful implementations, Columbus is recognized as a top 3 Microsoft partner.

Combs Produce Booth #11107915 South Harwood Street Dallas, TX 75201Phone: 214-367-6500Email: [email protected]

Welcome to Dallas, our home! For over half a century, we have evolved our services to meet the changing needs of our customers. Today, we’re happy to announce the addition of three new services to our portfolio: Calidad, a new line of products targeted to the Hispanic shopper; JC’s Local, grown and delivered fresh to your business from a local farm; and FOB Loading, now loading and shipping fresh produce from our new facility in McAllen, TX. You are invited to Booth #11107 to learn more!



COMPONOSOLLERTIA SAL Booth #121259C/Comunidad Foral de Navarra, Nave 5 DPoligono Industrial Las LabradasTuleda de Navarra Navarra 31500SpainPhone: +34 948 84 74 48Email: [email protected]

Since AIT was created in 1997, we have always been guided by one goal: providing special solu-tions adapted to each client. This goal made us becoming leaders in broccoli and cauliflower cutting machines and a benchmark developing and manufacturing new equipments satisfying food industry needs. Computerway Food Systems Booth #12416635 Southwest Street High Point, NC 27260Phone: 336-841-7289Fax: 336-841-2594Email: [email protected]

Computerway Food Systems exhibits advances in Product Traceability and SQF compliance for the food industry. Computerway Quality Control, Process Tracking and “Q” Enterprise systems share real-time information; improving production, efficiency and food safety throughout the food manufacturing process. Computer hardware and in-plant electronic developments for 2012 will be introduced. Costco Booth #12504999 Lake Drive-Fresh Foods Issaquah, WA 98027Phone: 425-313-6158Fax: 425-313-8204Email: [email protected]

Crunch Pak Booth #10916300 Sunset Avenue Cashmere, WA 98815Phone: 509-782-7753Fax: 509-782-0869Email: [email protected]

Imagine a line of sliced apples stretching around the world two times over. That’s how many apple slices Crunch Pak delivers each year—and that string is growing. From our two-ounce singles

to three-pound food service packs, we lead the industry in quality, innovation and convenience. In addition, our product line includes an array of fresh, healthful snacks appealing to a wide range of consumers. No matter how you slice it, Crunch Pak delivers innovative, successful partnerships.

D & W Fine Pack Booth #10301800 Ela Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047Phone: 800-323-0422Fax: 847-438-0369Email: [email protected]

D & W Fine Pack offers an extensive selection of products for merchandising your delicious food assortment utilizing a broad selection of materials and designs for maximum freshness and superior eye appeal. D & W Fine Pack offers multiple packaging options utilizing PETE, PP, PS, OPS, PLA and aluminum for merchandising your appealing food assortment. Packaging with tamper evident options is available to meet your safety requirements.

Dade Service Corporation Booth #11717700A Fentress Boulevard Daytona Beach, FL 32114Phone: 386-274-5655Fax: 386-274-5664Email: [email protected]

Since 1954, Dade Service Corporation has specialized in Ripening Room and Cold Storage Construction for the Produce Industry. Our Design-Build Services include: Perishable/Produce Distribution Facilities, Pressurized Fruit Ripening Rooms, Coolers and Freezers, and Rapid Chill Rooms. Stop by our booth to see how we can service your cold storage and ripening room needs today!

Dan Mar Co. Booth #105252131 N. Collins, B433-738 Arlington, TX 76011Phone: 817-822-5767Email: [email protected]

We are in the business of reducing pathogens because of their impact on human health and the business economy. We achieve this through



breaking the barrier with passion within the food safety community. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you!

DAUMAR Corp. Booth #1031312395 SW 130 StreetSuite 106 Miami, FL 33186Phone: 305-234-5668Fax: 305-234-2928Email: [email protected]

DAUMAR is a leading supplier of automatic bagging machinery and consumables for packaging fresh produce. Introducing the new E-Pack, the most Economical and Ecological net bag for fresh produce.

Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc. Booth #1090811240 NW 45th Street Coral Springs, FL 33065Phone: 954-753-1027Email: [email protected]

Dave’s Specialty Imports is a leading marketer and distributor of conventional and organic blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Dave’s celebrates 20 years and 3 generations of family owned and operated business. Delivering berries from all growing regions and excellent customer service year round.

Debbie Meyer Solutions Booth #104047800 Whipple Avenue North Canton, OH 44720Phone: 330-494-5504Email: [email protected]

Debbie Meyer™ is an innovator—an inventor— holding many Patents. Debbie Meyer Brand Products are wildly successful. Debbie Meyer™ Green Bags® have sold over 600 million worldwide on home shopping networks, Infomercials and at retail everywhere. Debbie Meyer Solutions offers a dynamic P.O.P. program supported by strong DRTV and print advertisement.

Deerpoint Group, Inc. Booth #123054339 N. Selland Avenue Fresno, CA 93722Phone: 559-224-4000Fax: 559-431-0014Email: [email protected]

Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc.Booth #11113P.O. Box 149222 Coral Gables, FL 33114Phone: 305-520-8400Fax: 305-442-4409Email: [email protected]

Fresh Del Monte offers retailers and foodservice operators an array of innovative solutions to address the changing tastes and lifestyle needs of today’s consumers. Our extensive distribution network allows just-in-time deliveries of our premium quality fresh products to your doorstep. For more information call 800-950-3683 or visit our websites, www.freshdelmonte.com and www.fruits.com.

DeltaTRAK, Inc. Booth #10816P.O. Box 398 Pleasanton, CA 94566Phone: 925-249-2250Fax: 925-249-2251Email: [email protected]

DeltaTRAK® is a leading innovator of cold chain, environmental and food safety management solutions for HACCP compliance in the produce and food industries, and any industry that manages temperature sensitive commodities. DeltaTRAK products record, organize and analyze environmental and product data and are designed with a focus on quality assurance and traceability. Services include NIST traceable instrument calibration, system validation, and environmental diagnostics.

Diagraph, An ITW Company Booth #121141 Missouri Research Park Drive St. Charles, MO 63304Phone: 636-300-2000Fax: 636-300-2004Email: [email protected]

Are you looking for produce traceability or product identification solutions? Diagraph, An ITW Company, offers a complete line of world-class automated marking, coding, labeling solutions for produce traceability and food safety. Products include ALL-ELECTRIC SERVO automated labeling systems; LINX small character continuous ink jet and laser coders; Trident-based

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Diamond Direct Farms, Inc. Booth #99242950 NW 74th Avenue Miami, FL 33122Phone: 877-221-6451Email: [email protected]

Diamond Direct™ is a new company formed by four separate farming companies with distribution facilities located in key distribution points coast-to-coast. The objective of this new company is to enable our customers to receive consistent quality and consistency of a broad range of high quality culinary herbs, mainstream specialty vegetables, and niche market high end vegetables, throughout the entire North American market, with one phone call. Year round farm direct with nationwide distribution.

Dickson Booth #12206930 South Westwood Addison, IL 60101Phone: 630-563-4232Email: [email protected]

Dickson manufactures quality instrumentation for monitoring temperature sensitive foods. Booth 12206 will have samples of our varied product line—touchscreen recorders and a WiZARD2 wireless system which sends email and text alerts. We are showcasing our new Report Logger which creates a one-page report of the recorded temperatures of food products during any stage of processing, storage, distribution and transportation. This low cost logger requires no software and is reusable.

DNE World Fruit Sales Booth #110061900 Old Dixie Highway Fort Pierce, FL 32960Phone: 772-465-1110Fax: 772-465-1181Email: [email protected]

DNE World Fruit Sales is a year round global citrus source. Our experience in growing, packing and marketing fruit from Florida, Texas, and California—as well as sourcing from around the world—can help grow your citrus profits all year.

Dole Food Company Booth #10328One Dole Drive Westlake Village, CA 91362Phone: 818-874-4647Fax: 818-874-4514Email: [email protected]

Dole is the world’s largest producer of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and one of the world’s largest producers of bananas and pineapples, a leading exporter of Chilean deciduous fruit and an industry leader in packaged fruit products, packaged salad and fresh-cut vegetables. Dole provides customers around the world with high-quality food products that bear the DOLE®

trademarks. The DOLE® brand is synonymous with the highest standards in fruit, vegetables and nutrition education.

Driscoll’s Booth #10410345 Westridge Drive Watsonville, CA 95076Phone: 831-763-5100Fax: 831-763-5737Email: [email protected]

As one of the leading suppliers and marketers of fresh Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Organic Berries, Driscoll’s provides a year-round supply of premium, branded berries whose flavor delivers a Delightful Eating Experience.

Easy Fold Fixtures Booth #982722024 68th Avenue South, Building A Kent, WA 98032Phone: 877-348-7835Fax: 253-872-5245Email: [email protected]

Easy Fold Fixtures is a new line of products for box assembly that enhances productivity and saves money. A recent breakthrough in box assembly, the Easy Fold Fixture requires just a single operator, takes up minimal floor space and is cost effective. Check out our website www.EasyFoldFixtures.com.

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Phone: 956-383-6619Fax: 956-383-2745Email: [email protected]

The growers of the Edinburg Citrus Association, Edinburg, Texas, are proudly celebrating 80 years of growing and packing Texas Red Grapefruit and Oranges! Located in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, we are committed to growing top quality fruit known for its unique sweetness and juiciness and assisting our customers with ideas and programs to increase comsumer sales. Come by our booth for more information and also visit us at www.txcitrus.com.

ESI Group USA Booth #10322950 Walnut Ridge Drive Hartland, WI 53029Phone: 262-369-3535Fax: 262-369-3536Email: [email protected]

ESI Group USA (ESI) is a nationwide design-build firm providing quality projects to the food industry. Our full service in-house design and construction staff specializes in custom food processing and distribution projects and can provide services independently or as a single source. Our vast experience includes processed and encased meats, dairy, vegetable, fruit, bakery, condiments and various other products. Our Three Phase Project Approach allows us to offer a Guaranteed Maximum Price.

eSoftware Professionals Booth #1211910450 SW Nimbus Avenue, Suite BPortland, OR 97223Phone: 503-608-3629Email: [email protected]

eFood-ERP is an integrated business and accounting software solution designed for food manufacturers and distributors. Out-of-the-box functionality includes accounting, inventory, distribution, manufacturing, real-time costing and reporting. eFood-ERP also has the food industry tools you need, e.g., grower accounting, product grading, recalls, quality control, forecasting and preventative maintenance. In-the-Cloud and On-Premise solutions let you choose the right fit for your business and budget.

Eurofresh, Inc. Booth #1050026050 South Eurofresh Avenue Willcox, AZ 85643Phone: 520-384-5987Fax: 520-761-3763Email: [email protected]

Eurofresh Farms is the leading year-round pro-ducer of greenhouse tomatoes in the United States and a leading innovator in the branded, fresh tomato and cucumber industry. Premium quality and certified pesticide-free products are grown with care in one of the world’s largest greenhouse complexes with abundant Arizona sunlight. Eurofresh’s two greenhouse facilities span 318 acres in Willcox and Snowflake, Arizona. For more information, visit www.eurofresh.com or call (520) 384-4621.

Extrutech Plastics Booth #118185902 W. Custer Street Manitowoc, WI 54220Phone: 920-684-9650Fax: 920-684-434422Email: [email protected]

Extrutech Plastics is a custom extruder of high-quality plastic profiles used in the building industry. Extrutech sets the industry standard for plastic wall and ceiling liner systems, custom clean/isolation rooms, suspended ceiling systems, and doors. Wall and ceiling panels are USDA (United States) and CLIF (Canada) accepted; ASTM–E84-09 Class A Rated for Smoke & Flame. We work with you on project design, ideas, and solutions! ISO 9001:2008 registered manufacturer, located in Manitowoc, WI.

FDA/Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Booth #122165100 Paint Branch Parkway College Park, MD 20740Phone: 301-436-2268Fax: 301-436-2605Email: [email protected]

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, in conjunction with the Agency’s field staff, is responsible for promoting and protecting the public’s health by ensuring that the nation’s food supply is safe, sanitary, wholesome, and



honestly labeled, and that cosmetic products are safe and properly labeled.

Finis Foodprocessing Equipment BVBooth #11918De Bolanden 1 Ulft 7071 PWNetherlandsPhone: 00-31-315695569Fax: 00-31-315695570Email: [email protected]

FireTag Booth #12117P.O. Box 1839 Plant City, FL 33564Phone: 813-708-0123Email: [email protected]

Fit Fruit and Vegetable Wash Booth #11018HealthPro Brands P.O. Box 867Mason, OH 45040Phone: 513-492-7512Fax: 866-794-1638Email: [email protected]

Fit Fruit and Vegetable Wash removes 98% more waxes, pesticides, residues, and other contaminants vs. washing with water alone. Fit is 100% Natural, OMRI-Listed, and is certified Kosher and Vegan, and is recommended by the American Vegetarian Association. Fit is also available in a 100% All Natural concentrated version for Foodservice and Industrial use which kills 99.9% of harmful food-borne illness-causing bacteria, like e.coli and salmonella, on processed (cut, chopped, peeled, etc.) produce.

Food City/K-VA-T Booth #12502P.O. Box 129 Abingdon, VA 24212Phone: 276-623-5000Fax: 276-623-5410Email: [email protected]

Food Source-Texas Booth #10525P.O. Box 5840 McAllen, TX 78502Phone: 956-782-2299Email: [email protected]

Formost Fuji Corporation Booth #1201519211 144th Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072Phone: 425-483-9090Email: [email protected]

A leader in the Packaging Machinery Industry, Formost Fuji Corporation has been building the finest horizontal bagging, horizontal form-fill-seal wrapping and vertical form-fill-seal wrapping machines for 47 years. Our reputation has been built on unsurpassed product quality, prompt deliveries, immediate parts availability, dependable service, and outstanding customer satisfaction.

Fox Packaging Booth #113052200 Fox Drive McAllen, TX 78504Phone: 956-682-6176Fax: 956-682-5768Email: [email protected]

Consumers shop with their senses. Make it easier with a Fox bag! Our industry leading mesh and poly/mesh bags improve consumer interaction with your products and increase your produce sales. Fox bags consistently deliver a combination of style, form and function that represents our long-standing commitment to product innovation and good, old fashioned service. Take advantage of Fox Packaging’s industry-leading packaging solutions to improve packing efficiencies and grow your fresh produce sales.

Fresh Appeal USA, Inc. Booth #12227197 Skyline Drive Keene, NH 03431Phone: 603-499-7356Fax: 866-591-4281Email: [email protected]

Fresh Appeal is an innovative, leading-edge provider of disinfection and life extension technology to the high growth fresh produce industry. Established in 2002, Fresh Appeal continues to develop commercialized technology in strategic collaboration with Step Sciences and the world-renowned New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research.


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Fresh Commodities, Inc. Booth #106069230 NW 12th Street Miami, FL 33172Phone: 305-395-7788Fax: 305-513-5768Email: [email protected]

Fresh Cut Magazine Booth #1171875 Applewood Drive, Suite A P.O. Box 128Sparta, MI 49345Phone: 616-887-9008Fax: 616-887-2666Email: [email protected]

Fresh Cut, a multimedia resource, provides all the channels of the value-added produce industry with the tools they need to thrive in an expanding global marketplace.

Fresherized Foods/Wholly GuacamoleBooth #10319300 Burlington Road Saginaw, TX 76179Phone: 817-509-0626Fax: 817-509-0636Email: [email protected]

We’ll be featuring our new Wholly Salsa product line. This includes our three current classic Wholly flavors, mild, medium and hot, repackaged for easier use and great pricing. Additionally, we have five new flavors we can’t wait to share. We have two fruit salsas: Red Pepper Mango and Pineapple salsa. We have an Avocado Verde, following the crazy consumer demand for more avocado. Our other flavors include Roasted Red Pepper and Guacamole with Spicy Pico de Gallo.

FreshFruitPortal/PortalFruticola Booth #9627Asesorías Yentzen Consulting LimitadaAvenida Vitacura 2760, Oficina 402Las Condes, Santiago ChilePhone: 56-2-71-1114 Email: [email protected]

FreshPoint Dallas Booth #103234721 Simonton Road Dallas, TX 75244Phone: 972-385-5802Fax: 972-385-5809Email: [email protected]

FreshPoint is North America’s leading and most respected fresh produce distributor. We’re passionate about our people, the experience and knowledge they bring to the industry and to their relationship with you. We’re passionate about our products, some of the finest and freshest you’ll find available day after day. Our mission: “Helping our Customers Succeed.”

Freshway Foods Booth #9727601 N. Stolle Avenue Sidney, OH 45365Phone: 937-498-4664Fax: 937-498-1529Email: [email protected]

Freshway Foods is headquartered in Sidney, Ohio. Freshway Foods is a produce processor, repacker, distributor, and logistics provider. For over 20 years, the company has focused on providing customized, value-added product and service solutions to foodservice and retail customers that span the states east of the Mississippi from Massachusetts to Florida.

Frontera Produce, Ltd. Booth #110251321 Frontera Road Edinburg, TX 78541Phone: 956-239-0453Fax: 956-383-0707Email: [email protected]

Founded in 1992, Frontera Produce is headquartered in Edinburg, Texas. The company has extensive growing operations throughout the United States as well as Mexico, Central and South America. Frontera Produce offers an extensive line of fresh products, including onions, cabbage, golden pineapples, fresh chili peppers, carrots, cilantro, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and other tropical fruits.


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FTNON USA, Inc. Booth #1212230 East San Joaquin StreetSuite 203Salinas, CA 93901Phone: 831-274-6007Fax: 831-751-9881Email: [email protected]

FTNON has extensive expertise and experience in designing and manufacturing processing systems for fresh salads, herbs, fruits, and vegetables which include potatoes and mushrooms. Our innovative processes are designed to produce the highest quality washed and dried products that are both visually attractive and in the freshest condition for longer shelf life. FTNON also has the knowledge and experience to comply with all international food processing standards for operation, health and safety.

Garlock Printing & ConvertingBooth #12124164 Fredette Street Gardner, MA 01440Phone: 978-630-1028Fax: 978-630-2655Email: [email protected]. garlockprinting.com

In 1987, GARLOCK Printing & Converting Corporation was created to print premium quality, value-added wrapping tissue, gift wrap, flexible packaging and other packaging accessories for retail and various other markets. Many of our original employee’s are still with us today,representing dedication and experience in all phases of our operation. As experienced flexographic printers, we continue to emphasize innovation, quality, and technological leadership by investing in our physical plants.

GFF, Inc. Booth #11015145 Willow Avenue City of Industry, CA 91746Phone: 323-724-2519Fax: 323-726-0934Email: [email protected]

GFF/Girard’s, maker of dressings and sauces for over 29 years, manufactures traditional favorites as well as Organic, Reduced Calorie, and Fat Free Dressings. Catering to the market, the dressings are available in cups, serving-size packets, 1/2 gallon pouches and traditional gallon jars.

Giro Pack, Inc. Booth #109042305 Industrial Lane Vidalia, GA 30474Phone: 912-537-4748Fax: 912-537-0858Email: [email protected]

Giro Pack is a leader in net packaging solutions. We specialize in the elimination of labor, increas-ing efficiency, and improving output of your consumer packaging program. We sell weighing and bagging equipment as well as the materials to make your program a success. We have the largest, most experienced technical service team in the industry. We currently focus on packaging for apples, onions, citrus, avocados, onions, stone fruit and potatoes.

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Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc.Booth #119061762 State Route 131 Milford, OH 45150Phone: 513-248-8292Fax: 513-248-8300Email: [email protected]

Since 1978, Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc., has specialized in providing superior flexible packaging to the food, beverage, and food container industry. Involved in the fresh-cut industry since 1988, Golden Eagle continues to revolutionize its packaging films for fresh-cut processors. Golden Eagle excels in areas such as shelf-life extension, increased customer productivity and product development tied to specific processor requirements.

Green Rubber Booth #120081310 Dayton Avenue Salinas, CA 93901Phone: 831-753-6100Fax: 831-753-6111Email: [email protected]

For over 20 years, we have been the premier distributor-fabricator of specialty conveyor belts for food processing, packaging, transportation, distribution. We fabricate cleats, v-guides, perforations, endless splices, laced splices, and more. Products include: uretehane covers, PVC covers, extruded PU, hi-temp, form-fill-seal belts, dicer belts, metal detectors, plastic modular, timing belts. Brands: Mono-Pure, Sani-Ply, Habasit, KVP, Ammeraal, Volta, UBR, Nitta, Forbo, and Flexco.

Grower-Shipper Association of Central CaliforniaBooth #10204, 10304512 Pajaro Street Salinas, CA 93901Phone: 831-422-8844Fax: 831-422-0868


The Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA), a trade association representing 300 growers, shippers, packers, processors and other agricultural businesses, will have a pavilion at United Fresh. Seven GSA members are set to exhibit their products within the pavilion, including Church Brothers, Coastline Produce, Ippolito International, Mann Packing Company, Metz Fresh, Monterey Mushrooms and SureHarvest. Stop by (spaces 10304 and 10204) for a chance to win an iPad!

GS1 US Booth #1062610 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000Chicago, IL 60606Phone: 312-463-4097Email: [email protected]

GS1 US brings industry communities together to solve supply-chain problems through adoption and implementation of GS1 standards. More than 200,000 businesses in 25 industries rely on GS1 US, a not-for-profit organization, for benefits based on GS1 global unique numbering and identification, barcodes, Electronic Product Code-based RFID, data synchronization, and electronic data interchange.

Guardian Manufacturing, Inc. Booth #122072971-A Oxbow Circle Cocoa, FL 32926Phone: 805-835-5272Fax: 321-631-4517Email: [email protected]

Guardian has installed Ensure™ ozone treatment systems in cold storage and packing operations across North America, treating commodities ranging from kiwifruit to citrus, onions, potatoes, stone fruit, grapes, and mixed vegetables. The cold storage system’s ability to limit ripening and decrease spoilage has been demonstrated repeatedly. Guardian’s new antimicrobial produce wash systems are quickly demonstrating their ability to replace chlorine and other chemical sanitizers as a final rinse.

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HANNA Instruments Booth #12307584 Park East Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895Phone: 800-426-6287Email: [email protected]

Hanna Instruments a leader in the development and manufacturer of water quality, food testing and sanitation equipment, measuring critical parameters such as pH, conductivity, ORP and temperature.

HarvestMark Booth #110281400 Bridge Parkway Suite 101Redwood City, CA 94065Phone: 650-264-6200Fax: 650-264-6220Email: [email protected]

HarvestMark®, the fresh food traceability solution from YottaMark, is the industry’s #1 traceability solution. More than 200 produce companies are using the HarvestMark system on more than 2 billion items and cases to deliver on-demand traceability and comply with the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI).

Heat and Control, Inc. Booth #1132221121 Cabot Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545Phone: 510-259-0500Fax: 510-259-0600Email: [email protected]

As a single source supplier, Heat and Control offers machinery for processing, inspection, conveying, weighing and packaging of fruits and vegetables, fresh and frozen: Ishida weighers, checkweighers, X-ray inspection, tray sealers; CEIA metal detectors; FastBack, vibratory, bucket, belt conveyors; flume transfer systems; truck dumpers; storage bins; sizers; crate fillers, dumpers; peelers; washers, blanchers; seasoning, batter-breading applicators; fryers, ovens, grill mark branders, controls.

H-E-B Booth #125005103 Rittiman Road San Antonio, TX 78218Phone: 210-938-4462Email: [email protected]

Heinzen Manufacturing InternationalBooth #11700405 Mayock Road Gilroy, CA 95020Phone: 408-842-7233Fax: 408-842-6678Email: [email protected]

Founded in 1978 in the agricultural community of Gilroy, CA, HMI is a proven leader in the design, fabrication and installation of processing equipment for the fresh-cut produce and fruit industry. We offer complete turnkey operations, individual customized equipment and cost efficient modifications to large-scale process lines. Discover the equipment we manufacture and meet the people that deliver world class customer service. HMI understands that “SERVICE” is our #1 product.

Hollandia Produce/Live GourmetBooth #10520P.O. Box 1327 1550 Santa Monica RoadCarpinteria, CA 93014Phone: 805-684-4146Fax: 805-684-9363Email: [email protected]

Experience the difference freshness can make with Live Gourmet brand living lettuces, cress and leafy greens by Hollandia Produce. Nurtured in a greenhouse and harvested with their roots intact Live Gourmet products stay fresher longer and provide your customers with a repeatable experience package after package. To find out more, visit our website at www.livegourmet.com and please visit us in booth 10520 at United Fresh in Dallas.

Honeywell Scanning & MobilityBooth #98249680 Old Bailes Road Fort Mill, SC 29707Phone: 800-582-4263Fax: 770-446-9160Email: [email protected]


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Honeywell Scanning & Mobility is a leading manufacturer of high-performance image- and laser-based data collection hardware, including bar code scanners and rugged vehicle mount, hand-held and wearable mobile computers. Honeywell Scanning & Mobility provides solutions that help improve operations and enhance customer service for users in vertical markets including retail, healthcare, warehousing, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics.

IEH Laboratories Booth #1211015300 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155Phone: 206-522-5432Fax: 206-306-8883Email: [email protected]

IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group is dedicated to serving the food industry with a nationwide network of full-service testing laboratories offering unsurpassed consulting and analytical testing for microbiology, pathogen detection, chemistry, pesticides, nutritional labeling, vitamins, allergens and export-import requirements. Every IEH facility is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, the international standard for laboratory competence.

IFCO SYSTEMS Booth #94203030 N. Rocky Point DriveSuite 300Tampa, FL 33607Phone: 813-463-4103Fax: 813-286-2070Email: [email protected]

IFCO is an international logistics service provider with more than 210 locations worldwide. IFCO operates a pool of over 140 million Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) globally, which are used primarily to transport fresh produce from growers to leading grocery retailers. IFCO is a Brambles Company.

Ilapak, Inc. Booth #12224105 Pheasant Run Newtown. PA 18940Phone: 215-579-2900Email: [email protected]

Ilapak is the world’s #1 manufacturer of VFFS and HFFS equipment for fresh cut and

whole produce. Manufacturing automatic packaging machinery for over 40 years and building to the specifications of the Fresh Cut industry for more than 20 years, Ilapak offers a full line of automatic scales and feed equipment for complete system solutions tailored to your requirements. Our machinery is of sanitary-washdown environment design, rugged in construction, simple to operate and easy to maintain.

Industrial Fleet Management Booth #9825132 B Industry Lane, #6 Forest Hill, MD 21050Phone: 410-803-0010Fax: 410-803-0043Email: [email protected]

If you’re looking to reduce your private fleet costs, turn to Industrial Fleet Management, the industry leader in fleet consulting for over 38 years. IFM is the nation’s foremost, independent fleet consultant with a track record of securing millions of dollars in savings for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. From full service leasing, to maintenance contracts, to fuel costs, we have the expertise to secure the best deal for you.

Inline Plastics Corp. Booth #1040842 Canal Street Shelton, CT 06484Phone: 203-924-5933Fax: 203-924-0370Email: [email protected]

Inline Plastics Corp. is a leading manufacturer of high quality, crystal clear PET clamshell and two-piece packaging designed to attractively merchandise fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, salads, and a variety of grab and go foods. Inline Plastics Corp. also has the most complete line of wash down automated equipment to load, close, and label our containers. For more information on the industry leader in tamper resistant containers please visit our website.

Inspiration Beverage Company— Bing Energy Drink Booth #102097727 W. 6th Avenue, Unit H Lakewood, CO 80214Phone: 720-259-5884Fax: 866-712-1577Email: [email protected]



In-Store Advanced Automation, Inc. Booth #11524110 Snow Boulevard, Unit #3Vaughan, ON L4K 4B9CanadaPhone: 905-738-0775Fax: 905-738-1467Email: [email protected]

Integrated Structures Booth #122171250 Addison Street, Suite 214 Berkeley, CA 94702Phone: 510-665-9633Fax: 510-665-3995Email: [email protected]

Built on a history of innovation and a reputation for solving some of the most challenging design/build problems, Integrated Structures, Inc. (ISI), is an architecture, engineering and construction management firm that can provide turnkey solutions. ISI has developed a revolutionary high mass, high insulation (R-100) construction system that utilizes an efficient envelope and thermal mass to shift and dampen peak thermal loads to off peak energy prices, resulting in significant cost savings.

Intelleflex Booth #104192465 Augustine DriveSuite 102Santa Clara, CA 95054Phone: 408-200-6567Fax: 408-200-6599Email: [email protected]

The Intelleflex Freshness Management™ solution for produce and perishables enables growers, producers, co-ops, distributors and retail grocers to reduce loss due to spoilage. Intelleflex delivers on-demand visibility for tracking and monitoring the temperature and condition of produce from the field to the store. You get on-demand visibility of the produce’s condition—without unpacking the pallet or unloading the trailer—to improve Delivered Freshness™ and maximize shelf-life.

InterCrate Container Corp.Booth #9729105-657 Marine DriveWest Vancouver, BCV7T1A4CanadaPhone: 604-922-4466Email: [email protected]

International Paper Booth #109006165 East Holmes Road Memphis, TN 38141Phone: 901-419-6272Email: [email protected]

International Paper is a global paper and packaging company with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North Africa. Our businesses include industrial and consumer packaging, complemented by xpedx, the company’s North American distribution company. International Paper’s industrial packaging business is one of the key suppliers to the produce industry and offers premier mechanical packaging systems and support.

Ippolito Booth #102041067A Merrill Street Salinas, CA 93901Phone: 831-772-9991Email: [email protected]

Ippolito International, shipping year round from Salinas, CA, and Yuma, AZ, is North America’s largest grower/shipper of Brussels Sprouts. We also offer a full line of vegetables including iceberg, cauliflower, broccoli, green onions, romaine, romaine hearts and leaf lettuces, artichokes and numerous other mixed vegetables. The Ippolito companies are known for our excellent quality “Queen Victoria” brand vegetables, as well as excellent service and ability to quickly meet our customer’s needs.

JAI, Inc. Booth #12318625 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134Phone: 408-383-0300Email: [email protected]

With over 40 years’ of machine vision experience, JAI manufactures industrial cameras with an



unmatched combination of high image fidelity and high performance. The company’s extensive product line includes conventional single-CCD cameras, as well as innovative prism-based multi-spectral and color line scan cameras which have been successfully implemented in a variety of food sorting, inspection, and packaging applications.

JemD Farms-Red Sun and Golden Sun Greenhouse Vegetables Booth #10120P.O. Box 645 Leamington, ON N8H 3X4CanadaPhone: 519-733-3663Email: [email protected]

Quality assured, JemD Farms-Red Sun and Golden Sun produce provides you with greenhouse perfection—all year long. We’re known as your greenhouse go to team, with six North American distribution centers and regional sales teams to support your greenhouse category needs including planning support, marketing support and new product launch support. NEW for this YEAR: Stop by our booth to see our Red Sun “Artisan Series” which includes our new and innovative specialty greenhouse produce.

Junction Solutions Booth #121059785 S. Maroon CircleSuite 410 Englewood, CO 80112Phone: 303-327-8800Email: [email protected]

Junction Solutions provides a vertical-specific portfolio of software applications and services that helps high-volume, seasonal and custom-needs food and beverage organizations enhance opera-tional performance, reduce costs, expand delivery channels and strengthen relationships. Built on Microsoft Dynamics® AX, our on-premise or on-demand solution sets provide food and beverage companies with 360-degree visibility and control over the entire value chain, from farm-to-shelf.

KES Science & Technology, Inc. Booth #103003625 Kennesaw North Industrial Pkwy Kennesaw, GA 30144Phone: 770-427-6500Fax: 770-425-0837Email: [email protected]

AiroCide is a NASA-developed food safety air sanitation preventive control technology that will destroy airborne mold, bacteria, allergens, unpleasant odors and VOC’s like ethylene gas. AiroCide will ensure maximum shelf life, maintain optimum product integrity thus reducing food spoilage and waste. AiroCide compliments food safety best practices and is customer proven by many leading food companies today for cold storage, processing and many other applications.

KMT Waterjet Systems Booth #10919635 West 12th Street Baxter Springs, KS 66713Phone: 800-826-9274Fax: 620-856-5050Email: [email protected]

KMT Waterjet assists food manufacturers to decrease costs and improve productivity. KMT water jet pumps and cutting heads reduce product waste and improve the efficiency of the process of cutting food products. KMT Waterjet pumps and cutting heads are used for a variety of food cutting, including pizza, cakes, meats, fish, bread, candy bars, french fries and all types of frozen food. Pure water cutting up to 90,000psi offers the greatest added value by cutting products in a sanitary environment.

Kroger Booth #125061014 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202Phone: 513-782-3300Fax: 513-762-4142

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger is one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, with fiscal 2008 sales of $76.0 billion. Kroger spans many states with store formats that include grocery, multi-department stores, convenience stores and mall jewelry stores. The company operates under nearly two dozen banners including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers and more, all of which share the same belief in building strong local ties and brand loyalty with customers.

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Ellington, CT 06029Phone: 860-454-0413Fax: 860-454-0902Email: [email protected]

KRONEN is a leading worldwide supplier to the catering-, convenience-, delicatessen- and food-industries. We develop and produce single and special machines as well as complete processing lines for preparing, cutting, peeling, washing, spin drying, and packing of food products. Our strength is in fruit, vegetable and salad processing, however, we can also offer interesting solutions for meat, fish and poultry products.

Kwik Lok Corporation Booth #109062712 S. 16th Avenue P.O. Box 9548Yakima, WA 98909Phone: 509-248-4770Fax: 509-457-6531Email: [email protected]

Kwik Lok offers a complete line of both semiautomatic and fully automatic bag closing machines; bag tensioners; imprinters, including thermal printers; and conveyors. Also offered are plastic bag closures and closure-labels.

LaMotte Booth #12304802 Washington Avenue Chestertown, MD 21620Phone: 410-778-3100Fax: 410-448-6394Email: [email protected]

We manufacture test strips, meters and field kits for analysis of acid and caustic cleaners, sanitizers, potable, process and wastewater. These include chlorine dioxide, peracetic acid, chlorine, qac, iodine and peroxide. A meter is available for low free and total chlorine from 0-10 ppm and total chlorine up to 700 ppm.

Lane Southern Orchards Booth #11024P.O. Box 716 Fort Valley, GA 31030Phone: 478-825-4224Fax: 478-825-0015Email: [email protected]

Lane Southern Orchards is a fully integrated farming operation in the heart of middle Georgia with interest in growing, harvesting, packing, logistics, and marketing. Lane Southern Orchards specializes in sweet Georgia peaches and pecans.

Leafy Greens Council Booth #1040233 Pheasant Lane Saint Paul, MN 55127Phone: 651-484-7270Email: [email protected]

The Leafy Greens Council, founded in 1975, seeks to expand market, educate consumers, represent members’ interests and facilitate networking. Our webpage provides lesson plans to help grade-school teachers explain the nutritional values of leafy greens. We are a voluntary organization of more than 120 growers, shippers and suppliers nationwide. We welcome member support. Contact Ray Clark, Executive Director, at 651-484-7270.

Locus Traxx Booth #11318630 Maplewood DriveSuite 200Jupiter, FL 33458Phone: 312-429-0898Fax: 312-575-7111Email: [email protected]

You no longer have to leave Food Safety at the dock door. Locus Traxx offers innovative, cost effective continuous monitoring of your shipments. Even if you do not own your own trucks. We made our OverSight continuous monitoring and tracking system completely portable and reusable. This gives anyone who ships perishable products the ability to prevent food damage, tampering or theft through continuous information on shipment temperature, door security and location.

Lone Star Citrus Growers Booth #105259625 N. Moorefield Road Mission, TX 78572Phone: 956-424-7775Email: [email protected]



Lookout Ridge Consulting Booth #1041673 Fort Hall Avenue, Suite BAmerican Falls, ID 83211Phone: 208-226-5472Fax: 208-226-5323Email: sarah.mcomber@lookoutridgeconsulting.comwww.lookoutridgeconsulting.com

Lookout Ridge Consulting helps rural family businesses manage the complexities of change by bringing clarity, insight, and perspective to their decisions. We offer succession planning, financial management and other business planning services designed to help clients balance the health and success of both their family and their business. Our dedicated team is proud to offer agricultural and financial expertise to help clients make better decisions and achieve a greater peace of mind.

Magnuson Corporation Booth #12004P.O. Box 590 Pueblo CO 81002Phone: 719-948-9500Fax: 719-948-9540Email: [email protected]

Mann Packing Booth #102041250 Hansen Street Salinas, CA 93902-0690Phone: 831-422-7405Fax: 831-422-5171Email: [email protected]

Mann Packing Co. is a leading provider of inno-vative clean and ready to eat fresh vegetables. Mann is one of the world’s largest suppliers of fresh broccoli, distributing more than 35 fresh vegetable items under the Sunny Shores® brand: Broccoli Wokly; Mann’s Broccoli Cole Slaw; Vegetable Medley; Broccolini® and California Stir Fry. Our third-generation family-owned and operated business remains committed to increasing consumption of fresh vegetables and is proud to be your trusted business advisor.

Marengo Foods Company, LLC Booth #98262500 S. Good Latimer Expressway Dallas, TX 75215-1434Phone: 214-576-0014Fax: 214-576-0013Email: [email protected]

An integrated Grower-Packer-Shipper-Repacker-Distributor from Culiacan, Mexico, Marengo Foods Company has a year round production program out of Mexico of Tomatoes and Bell Peppers. With the integration of our own repacking and distributing operation in Dallas, TX, we can now serve our customers with daily deliveries using our fleet of trucks. This allows us to provide our customers with the freshest, highest quality, best tasting, and safest product, under a single line of traceability.

Markem-Imaje Booth #11625100 Chastain Center Boulevard, Suite 165Kennesaw, GA 30144Phone: 678-385-1183Email: [email protected].

Markem-Imaje, a Dover company, specializes in industrial coding and marking equipment including specific applications related to traceability. Markem-Imaje designs, produces and distributes equipment using four major marking technologies (inkjet printers, laser coders, print and apply systems, thermal transfer and direct thermal printers), as well as application software, consumables and related services.

Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET Booth #92242100 Road 4 East Kingsville, ON N9Y 2E5CanadaPhone: 519-326-3218Fax: 519-326-8799Email: [email protected]

Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® is a pioneer and industry leader in the growing and marketing of vegetables under its nationally recognized SUNSET® brand. Family owned and employee managed for more than 50 years, Mastronardi prides itself in producing consistently flavorful gourmet tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers.

Matrix Packaging Machinery Booth #10507650 Dekora Woods Boulevard Saukville, WI 53080Phone: 262-268-8300Fax: 262-268-8301Email: [email protected]

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Packaging Machinery has been to deliver rugged, well engineered, cost competitive, easy-to-use packaging systems back by outstanding customer support. Today, Matrix “Powered by Pro Mach” is the industry-leading manufacturer of VFFS equipment. Matrix has machines throughout the world packaging a wide variety of products in very diverse conditions. With engineers focused on making machines that are easily integrated with a wide range of feeding systems.

Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC Booth 11706125 Westlake Parkway, SWSuite 100 Atlanta GA 30336Phone: 404-344-0796Fax: 404-344-3908Email: [email protected]

Maxwell Chase Technologies specializes in the development and production of patented absorbent packaging that delivers freshness and extends the shelf life of fresh foods. The company products include absorbent pads, retail containers, pouches, absorbent trays, lidding film, tray sealers and tomato slicing equipment. The Company also offers a high speed absorbent pouch filling system to “weigh-fill & seal” pouches automatically, that is ideal for diced tomatoes, celery, peppers and onions.

Melissa’s Booth #102225325 S. Soto Street Los Angeles, CA 90058Phone: 800-468-7111Fax: 323-584-7385Email: [email protected]

Established in 1984, Melissa’s is a distributor of a variety of fresh and dried produce in the United States and Canada. With over 1200 items available at any given time, Melissa’s imports and distributes conventional and organic fresh fruits and vegetables from around the world. Each season, new and exciting fruits and vegetables become available for you to enjoy; Melissa’s offers you the pick of the season, the freshest and most delicious seasonal produce in today’s marketplace.

Metz Fresh Booth #1020439405 Metz Road King City, CA 93930Phone: 831-821-0714Fax: 831-386-1019Email: [email protected]

Metz Fresh is a company guided by a hands-on management team with decades of industry experience. We are a grower, shipper and packer who specializes in year round custom grown wild rocket arugula, spring mix and spinach for foodservice, retail and club stores. Our products are packed in state-of-the-art facilities located in Arizona and California. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectatons with our robust food safety program including our unparalleled test and hold program.

MEXBEST Booth #107041911 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006Phone: 202-728-1729Fax: 202-728-1728Email: [email protected]

Mission Produce, Inc. Booth #11205P.O. Box 5267 Oxnard, CA 93031Phone: 805-981-3655Fax: 805-981-3662Email: [email protected]

Mission Produce is a global packer, importer, processor, and distributor of avocados and asparagus. Our Ripening and Distribution Centers in California, Denver, Chicago, New Jersey, Atlanta, Dallas, Seattle and Toronto enable just-in-time delivery to customers nation-wide. New at Mission is our Mr. Avocado Fresh Guacamole product line. Also new is Mission’s distributorship for Frontera Foods, featuring guacamole mixes created by Chef Rick Bayless for our fresh avocados.



MIXTEC Group Booth #10915709 East Colorado BoulevardSuite 250Pasadena, CA 91101Phone: 626-440-7077Fax: 626-440-1557Email: [email protected]

Since 1984, MIXTEC Group has been providing exceptional executive recruitment, leadership consulting and human capital management services in the fresh produce and related industries. Our philosophy is simple: The best person in the produce industry is currently working for some company. Why not yours?

Monsanto Booth #10129800 North Lindebergh Boulevard St. Louis MO 63167Phone: 314-694-8533Email: [email protected]

Monterey Mushrooms Booth #10304260 Westgate Drive Watsonville, CA 95076Phone: 831-763-5300Fax: 831-763-0700Email: [email protected]

MONTEREY MUSHROOMS Locally Grown—Nationwide. Monterey’s nine growing/shipping facilities located across the country supply customers with freshly grown mushrooms. Adhering to the highest food quality and safety standards, Monterey offers a full line including Whites, Baby Bellas, Portabellas, Specialties and Value-Added. In addition Monterey now offers mushrooms with 100% daily value of Vitamin D. Mushrooms are truly a Superfood! Stop by our Booth 10304 to learn more.

MountainKing Potatoes Booth #112076950 Neuhaus StreetHouston, TX 77061Phone: 713-923-5807Fax: 713-921-3565Email: [email protected]

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Mucci Farms/Mucci International Marketing, Inc. Booth #99291876 Seacliff Drive Kingsville, ON N9Y 2N1CanadaPhone: 519-326-8881Fax: 519-326-6397Email: [email protected]

Mucci Farms is a greenhouse vegetable grower, packer and shipper committed to quality, food safety, and the needs of the consumer market. Growing gourmet vegetables since the 1960s, Mucci Farms is proud of its open-minded approach, steady growth, and commitment to environmentally responsible business practices over the past 50 years. Mucci Farms offers a variety of products, including a wide range of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and mini eggplant.

Multivac, Inc. Booth #1152211021 N. Pomona Avenue Kansas City, MO 64153


Multivac is an industry leader in packaging solutions for a wide range of food categories. For fresh fruits and vegetables, Multivac offers FreshSafe packaging to create a package and package atmosphere ideally tailored not just to the plant species (apples, berries, peppers, etc.) but to the product state (whole, sliced, diced, chunks, etc.). FreshSafe packaging can be created inline in thermoformed packs, in pre-made trays or in pouches with standard or customized packaging materials.

N2N Global Booth #11100585 E. State Road 434 Longwood, FL 32750Phone: 407-331-5151Fax: 407-331-5158Email: [email protected]

In this industry, it is no longer acceptable to focus solely on your piece of the supply chain.



With the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010, it is now imperative that each member of the food supply chain be responsible for their piece, both upstream and downstream. Those taking the approach of looking at their business holistically will be well positioned to continue to grow their business and ensure a sustainable business model for generations to come.

Naturally Fresh, Inc. Booth #115091000 Naturally Fresh Boulevard Atlanta, GA 30349Phone: 404-765-9000Fax: 404-765-9016Email: [email protected]

An Atlanta, Georgia, headquartered manufacturer and distributor of refrigerated and shelf stable dressings, dips, and sauces in a variety of packaging formats and sizes, including single serve portion cups and pouches, tubs, retail glass, and multi-serve food away from home sizes. Products are sold under the Naturally Fresh brand and private label for leading food service distributors, national chains, and retailers. Visit our website www.naturallyfresh.com or Booth #11509.

Nature Fresh Farms Booth #9720634 Mersea Road 7 Leamington, ON N8H3V8CanadaPhone: 519-326-1111Email: [email protected]

NatureSealBooth #108111175 Post Road East Westport, CT 06880Phone: 203-454-1800Fax: 203-227-0558Email: [email protected]

NatureSeal’s vitamin/mineral blends continue to lead the fresh produce industry in offering formu-lations that maintain all of the natural fresh-cut qualities of over 30 produce items long after the produce is processed. NatureSeal enables pro-cessors to offer value-added items to customers. Distinguish yourself from your competitors with your own fresh-cut produce blends. Ask about our new NatureSeal First Step, produce pre-wash line...the first step in produce processing.

NatureSweet, Ltd. Booth #120162338 North Loop 1604 WestSuite 200 San Antonio, TX 78248Phone: 210-408-8500Fax: 210-509-6910Email: [email protected]

Desert Glory, Ltd., based in San Antonio, Texas, is the leading grower of premium fresh tomatoes in North America under the NatureSweet® brand. As the number one brand of tomatoes in the U.S., our growing operations comprise over 1,000 acres of greenhouse facilities and proudly employ over 5,000 associates.

NatureWorks, LLC Booth #1040015305 Minnetonka Boulevard Minnetonka, MN 55345Phone: 404-862-0709Fax: 952-931-1438Email: [email protected]

NatureWorks, LLC, is a company dedicated to meeting the world’s needs today without compromising the earth’s ability to meet the needs of tomorrow. NatureWorks is the first company to offer a family of commercially available, low-carbon-footprint IngeoTM biopolymers and compounds derived from 100 percent annually renewable resources with performance and economics that compete with oil-based plastics and fibers. For more information on NatureWorks and Ingeo, visit www.natureworksllc.com.

Naturipe Farms, LLC Booth #111109450 Corkscrew Palms CircleSuite 202Estero, FL 33928Phone: 831-785-5936Fax: 831-722-0231Email: [email protected]

Naturipe®—more than a trademark—it’s a Trustmark. Naturipe represents a commitment, to customers and consumers alike, to be a trusted source of fresh berries. Our Brand Promise: Naturipe® Farms consistently brings fresh berries to the table—berries that are vibrant, delicious and nutritious. Since 1917, generations of family farmers in local communities have produced these berries




responsibly, with integrity and respect, through all the seasons of the year.

NCSI Americas Booth#12205Level 1, 1100 Dexter Avenue N Seattle, WA 98109Phone: 877-285-6554Email: [email protected]

NCSI Americas is a third party certification and auditing service. NCSI Americas audits against all major Retailer and GFSI benchmarked standards including BRC, SQF, FSSC 22000, GlobalG.A.P., ISO 22000, and PrimusGFS.

New Jersey Department of Agriculture Booth #10208Health & Agriculture Building3rd Floor P.O. Box 330Trenton NJ 08625Phone: 609-292-8856Fax: 609-341-3212Email: [email protected]/jerseyfresh

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture represents the growers of the Garden State. As one of the leading agricultural promotion programs in the country the “Jersey Fresh” brand and logo has been promoting the state’s agricultural products since 1984 making it one of the first locally grown advertising efforts in the country. Visit our booth for supplier and availability information and to learn more about how you can better promote “Jersey Fresh” and “Made with Jersey Fresh” products

Nichimo International, Inc.Booth #119153 Grove StreetEast Brunswick, NJ 08816Phone: 732-257-1259Email: [email protected]

Nichimo Seven Chefs Division has the ECD-202 slicer and DC-202 Dicer and Onion peeling machines. TWO NEW MACHINES THIS YEAR!! ECM-200—Slicing with Exit conveyor—stabilizes product during cutting, Maintains product shape. Come see this machine!! Machine advantages: *Sharpest blades *6 month blade life *15 sec



blade changeover slicer, 3 min for dicer. Nichimo Co. Ltd., 3245 146th Place Suite 220, Bellevue, WA 98007. Phone: 425-747-2008. Fax: 425-747-4504. Alex Hayakowa/Gary Rodgers.

NNZ, Inc. Booth #11817805 Marathon ParkwaySuite 170Lawrenceville, GA 30046Phone: 770-921-9210Fax: 770-682-7340Email: [email protected]

NNZ is a nationwide distributor of produce packaging. With 6 warehouses, NNZ can meet all your packaging needs. NNZ carries a com-plete line of baler bags, clipping wire, netting, labels, films, header bags, pallet wrap and more, all at competitive prices. With our parent company in the Netherlands, NNZ is on the cut-ting edge of new packaging ideas coming from Europe. Let NNZ help you with the design of your next packaging project.

North Shore Sales & MarketingBooth #1031682-900 Johnson Street Thermal, CA 92274Phone: 760-397-0400Fax: 760-397-5807Email: [email protected]

North Shore Sales & Marketing, Inc., provides innovative products to the retail market. Specializing in Living Herbs that are the freshest and longest lasting herbs available. Stop by and see our new line of Potted Living Herbs.

North Star Engineered Products Booth #11713P.O. Box 1141 28905 Glenwood RoadPerrysburg, OH 43552Phone: 419-726-2645Fax: 419-726-8583Email: [email protected]

North Star Engineered Products specializes in the manufacture and installation of equipment for processing fresh cut fruit and vegetables. These include: equipment to wedge, core, and treat fresh cut apple wedges; HW Helical Wash

Systems; centrifuges; melon and pineapple peelers and dicers; cutting equipment, conveyors, trim lines, mezzanines and feed conveyors for automatic packing equipment.

NSF-Davis FreshBooth #12306195 Aviation Way, Suite 101 Watsonville, CA 95076Phone: 734-757-0330Fax: 734-827-6184Email: [email protected]

NSF International is an independent, third-party organization that provides global food safety solutions to organizations throughout the supply chain. The NSF Agriculture team, previously known as NSF-Davis Fresh, provides expertise in pre-farmgate food safety including quality inspections, third party certification to GlobalG.A.P., SQF and BRC. NSF also provides training programs, consulting, record keeping and traceability audits plus verification of farm and pack houses.

O.P. Murphy & Sons Booth #102021184 113th Street Grand Prairie, TX 75050-2609Phone: 972-606-2817Fax: 972-606-9720Email: [email protected]

Murphy Tomatoes began over 60 years ago, when founder Oscar P. Murphy selected the finest Arkansas and Texas tomatoes available and sold them in the Houston area. Today, four generations of Murphys have entered the family business, bringing a sense of loyalty and history to their passion for tomatoes and the produce business. Murphy Tomatoes is a comprehensive field-to-fork operation with over 2,500 combined acres in California, Florida and Texas along with 3 repacking facilities in Texas.

OCTAL, Inc. Booth #107254965 Preston Park Boulevard, Suite 100 Plano, TX 75093Phone: 972-985-4378Fax: 972-985-4371Email: [email protected]



ORICS Booth #11125240 Smith Street Farmingdale, NY 11735Phone: 718-461-8613Fax: 718-461-4719Email: [email protected]

ORICS is a leader and innovator in the field of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (M.A.P.) and tray sealing technology. Since 1990, ORICS has designed and manufactured award-winning denesters, fillers, sealers and turnkey systems for the packaging of meat and poultry, salads, fresh-cut fruits and vegetables in tubs, trays and cups. In addition, all ORICS equipment is manufactured right here in the USA. Call us with your next project.

Packline West, Inc. Booth #11505P.O. Box 7686 La Verne, CA 91750Phone: 909-392-8000Fax: 707-221-2465Email: [email protected]

PACKLINE is one of the leading companies in the field of packaging equipment with sister companies in the USA, UK, and Australia, and representative offices in Canada, Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, and Asia.

Pacmac Booth #11325P.O. Box 360 Fayetteville, AR 72702Phone: 479-521-2580Fax: 479-521-2748Email: [email protected]

Paksense Booth #104079939 West Emerald Boise, ID 83704Phone: 208-489-9010Fax: 208-441-7426Email: [email protected]

Temperature Monitoring Just Got Easier! About the size of a sugar packet, PakSense Labels are a new class of temperature recorder. Visual indicators flash if temperature abuse occurs and all data collected by the label can be

downloaded and graphed. They are available in contact, wireless and direct USB to PDF versions and can be recycled through the PakSense GreenSense program. Award-winning PakSense Labels have been embraced by both suppliers and retailers worldwide.

Panera Bread Retail Booth #119168850 Pershall Road St. Louis, MO 63042Phone: 314-678-4868Fax: 314-381-4522Email: [email protected]

Grow your category with these gourmet, premium products from Panera Bread. The same great quality you expect when you dine at a Panera cafe now available for deli and produce departments. These soups, dips, and refrigerated salad dressings are sure to enhance your current offerings and bring something new and exciting to your category!

Paramount Citrus Booth #115171901 South Lexington Street Delano, CA 93215Phone: 661-720-2605Fax: 661-720-2407Email: [email protected]

Paramount Citrus growers own, cultivate and harvest more than 42,000 acres of fresh citrus —clementine/mandarins, lemons, limes, navel and valencia oranges and minneolas—to ensure a year-round supply. From tree to table, we invest our resources in building stronger relationships with our customers. Together with our partners we do more than grow and market better citrus. We’re helping our farmers, whole-salers and retailers cultivate success.

Paterson Pickle Company Booth #10524285 4th Avenue Paterson, NJ 07514Phone: 973-523-1000Fax: 973-523-2228Email: [email protected]

Paul Mueller Company Booth #11815P.O. Box 828 Springfield, MO 65801Phone: 417-575-9762




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Paul Mueller Company is a leading manufacturer of water chillers for your process cooling needs. We offer a complete line of water chillers for any need, ranging from wash system chillers to make-up water chillers. We also have non-potable process chillers for water or glycol cooling that range from 1 to 120 horsepower. Come by our booth to get your total chilling solution.

PerfoTec BV Booth #12122Communicatieweg 11 Mijdrecht 3641 SGNetherlandsPhone: 31 0 297-25 55 54Fax: 31 0 297-28 38 36Email: [email protected]

Phillip Garcia U.S. Customs BrokersBooth #10525700 S. Bridge Street Hidalgo, TX 78557Phone: 956-843-7050Email: [email protected]

Polymer Logistics, Inc. Booth #105101725 Sierra Ridge Drive Riverside, CA 92507-7133Phone: 951-567-2906Fax: 951-567-2901Email: [email protected]

Polymer Logistics, a leader and pioneer in ‘One-Touch/Retail Ready Packaging’, provides merchandising units to clients worldwide. Display-ready from factory to retail means significant reductions in replenishment and transportation costs while increasing in-store availability. Our units stack safely when full, and nest and fold when empty to maximize truck space.

Potandon Produce, LLC Booth #106241210 Pier View Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83402Phone: 208-524-4700Fax: 208-524-2420Email: [email protected]

Potandon Produce sells value added, convenience, variety and commodity potatoes.

Potandon also supplies all onion packs and sizes. These two facts along with our large distribution network makes Potandon your One Stop Shop for all potato and onion needs and allows us to provide you with the best logistics for your products because of our large distribution network. Let Potandon Produce supply your potato and onion needs.

Pratt Industries Booth #96251800C Sarasota Parkway Conyers, GA 30013Phone: 864-915-0357Email: [email protected]

Praxair, Inc. Booth #111247000 High Grove Boulevard Burr Ridge, IL 60527Phone: 630-320-4000Fax: 630-320-4508Email: [email protected]/food

Praxair is a leading provider of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen for use in the produce industry. Greenhouse atmosphere control and pH control using carbon dioxide boosts greenhouse productivity and eliminates the need for mineral acid use for alkaline water streams. Oxygen and nitrogen along with carbon dioxide are used in packaging to control and modify the atmosphere within retail and commercial containers for extended shelf life and product freshness.

PRO*ACT, LLC Booth #1202824560 Silver Cloud Court Monterey, CA 93940Phone: 831-658-1961Fax: 831-658-1946Email: [email protected]

PRO*ACT is America’s leading distributor of fresh produce to the foodservice industry sourcing from premier national and regional farmers. PRO*ACT streamlines the produce supply chain, offering significant cost benefits and an easy, one-call solution to source the freshest produce from more than 70 third-party inspected, independently owned, local distribution centers across the United States and Canada.


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Produce Business Booth #10409P.O. Box 810425 Boca Raton, FL 33481Phone: 561-994-1118Fax: 561-994-1610Email: [email protected]

Produce Business delivers marketing, merchandising, management and procurement insights to retail, foodservice and other buyers. Its 26 year relationship with leaders worldwide is extended through sister publications, Jim Prevor’s PerishablePundit.com and PerishableNews.com.

Produce Careers, Inc. Booth #11105122 LePoint Street, Suite 202 Arroyo Grande, CA 93420Phone: 805-481-3200Fax: 805-481-3545Email: [email protected]

Since 1999, Produce Careers has been committed to being the first choice for top talent in the produce, food, and agricultural industries. The Produce Careers’ staff has an outstanding record of rapidly recruiting top talent for executive and middle management positions. Our client companies range from Grower/Shippers, Food Processors, and Wholesalers/Distributors to Food Service Operators, Retailers, and Industry Suppliers.

Produce Pro Software Booth #108139014 Heritage ParkwaySuite 304Woodridge, IL 60517Phone: 630-395-9600Fax: 630-395-0563Email: [email protected]

Produce Pro Software is a leader in providing technology and consulting services to the produce industry. We proudly serve all business types throughout the supply chain, including distributors, wholesalers, foodservice suppliers, brokers and terminal markets.

Produce Show Daily Booth #10405Oser Communications Group, Inc.1877 N. Kolb Road

Tucson, AZ 85715Phone: 520-721-1300Fax: 520-721-6300Email: [email protected]

Oser Communications Group is the publisher of Produce Show Daily, distributed at the United Fresh Show and at the Produce Marketing Association Show; as well as Gourmet News, a print monthly for retailers; and Food and Food Equipment News, a weekly email newsletter for chefs, independent restaurateurs, and food service directors.

Productive Label Booth #1221525051 Anza Drive Valencia, CA 91355Phone: 661-295-6911Fax: 661-295-0732Email: [email protected]

We specialize in labels for RPC, IFCO, clamshell, and industrial barcode Labels. Need pricemarking or date coding labels? We have you covered there as well. Need to do asset tracking with RFID labels or tags? We have complete turn key systems to get you started and support you all along the way.

Progreso Produce Co. Booth #10525113 Falls Court #800 Boerne, TX 78006Phone: 830-249-5700Email: [email protected]

The DeBerry family has a long history in the produce industry reaching back three generations and making a name for themselves and the Texas onion industry. Today, Progreso Produce is a thriving business specializing in year round onions, watermelon and berries from the U.S., Mexico, Central and South America along with additional mixed veg and tropical imports.

Prophet North America Booth #110083434 Truxtun Avenue, #155 Bakersfield, CA 93301Phone: 661-325-4454Fax: 661-631-1088Email: [email protected]

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industry specific know-how for small, medium and large enterprises dealing with perishable food and horticultural products, including all stages of the supply chain network. The software is fully configurable, incorporating end to end functional-ity, within a complete ERP system. Prophet solu-tions are backed up by a team of professionals who are dedicated to helping you accomplish your information needs and profitability goals.

PSSI Booth #102003681 Prism Lane Kieler, WI 53812Phone: 608-568-3413Email: [email protected]

For over 40 years, PSSI has provided contract cleaning and sanitation services to the food processing industries. As the largest contract cleaning company in North America, we simplify the sanitation process and deliver a turn-key program that exceeds all regulatory and third party requirements for Employee and Food Safety. With more than 10,000 employees cleaning over 300-plants nightly, you can be assured that PSSI has the resources, knowledge and ability to handle any sanitation challenge.

Pulse Instruments Booth #1200616117 Covello Street Van Nuys, CA 91406Phone: 818-909-0800Fax: 818-909-7057Email: [email protected]

Featuring Chlorine Dioxide sanitizer treatment for water disinfection by AquaPulse Systems. Essential for HACCP and Food Safety, the Pulse Instruments automation, monitoring and control for water disinfection ensures proper treatment of water systems. Built-in safety alarms and continuous digital recording provides data records and reports for pH, ORP, Conductivity, Temperature, Free Chlorine, Peracetic Acid, Ozone and Chlorine Dioxide.

Pura Vida Farms Booth #108177373 N. Scottsdale RoadSuite. A-130Scottsdale, AZ 85253Phone: 480-588-7012Fax: 480-686-9253Email: [email protected]



Pura Vida Farms specializes in growing, shipping, and importing citrus, melons, and pineapples, and services customers across North America. For more information, please call (480) 588-7012 and visit us at booth 10817.

Pure Hot House Foods, Inc. Booth #10308P.O. Box 607 Leamington, ON N8H 3X4CanadaPhone: 519-326-8444Fax: 519-326-7960Email: [email protected]

Pure Hot House Foods, Inc., is a grower/shipper/marketer of gourmet greenhouse grown vegetables and ready to cook premium vegetable trays, all sold under our Pure Flavor brand. With 3 growing regions and year round supply, we take great pride in serving our customers with the best tasting fresh produce possible. Learn more, stay in tune and become a fan of Pure Flavor: www.pure-flavor.com www.facebook.com/purehothouse www.twitter.com/pureflavor

Quanta Lab Booth #105259330 Corporate Drive, Suite 703 Selma, TX 78154Phone: 210-651-5799Fax: 210-651-9271Email: [email protected]

Ramsay Highlander, Inc. Booth #10413P.O. Box 3010 Gonzales, CA 93926Phone: 831-675-3453Fax: 831-675-2127Email: [email protected]

Ramsay Highlander’s Self Propelled Conveyor Systems are world renown for their field efficiency and engineering design. Each machine Ramsay manufactures comes with years of field proven use and manufacturing experience. Ramsay Highlander will custom design-build your machine to meet your exact field requirements. From simple to complex machine design Ramsay Highlander is the company that all leading companies in the produce industry choose. Ramsay can build you the simplest to most advanced machine.

Raytec Vision Spa Booth #11925Via Paradigna 94/A Parma 43122ItalyPhone: +390521303427Fax: +390521339325Email: [email protected]

At Raytec Vision, leading experts in the development and production of color and shape sorting equipment and professionals with more than 17 years experience in X-ray Inspection Technology have merged into one company. As a unique partner, Raytec Vision is able to propose a wide range of custom-made solutions in quality control. What usually makes the distinction for the final success of any products is detail. Therefore here is all of our our range of solutions for your plants.

Ready Pac Foods Booth #113004401 Foxdale Avenue Irwindale, CA 91706Phone: 800-800-4088Fax: 626-813-1544Email: [email protected]

Ready Pac has been the leader in providing premium, innovative fresh food solutions for over 40 years. Ready Pac is the only branded fresh-cut supplier in North America with USDA and Organic certified plants capable of supplying a complete range of value-added produce and protein offerings across fresh-cut salads, fruits, vegetables, complete meals, fresh snacking, and prepared foods.

RedLine Solutions, Inc. Booth #118252000 Wyatt Drive, Suite 11 Santa Clara, CA 95054Phone: 408-562-1700Fax: 408-562-1720Email: [email protected]

RedLine Solutions provides practical Whole Chain Traceability and Inventory control solutions for leading grower shippers. Our traceability suite lets you collect and manage information as work is performed, providing detailed operational insights, in real-time. We have 15 years experience working with fresh produce companies like yours. Let us help you with PTI Compliance. Come by our booth and see how. While others talk, RedLine delivers.



RedPrairie Booth #124173905 Brookside Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30022Phone: 678-639-5115Email: [email protected]

Reiser Booth #11922725 Dedham Street Canton, MA 02021Phone: 781-821-1290Fax: 781-821-1316Email: [email protected]

Produce processing and packaging equipment solutions.

Renaissance Food Group Booth #1050411171 Sun Center DriveSuite 200 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670Phone: 916-638-8825Fax: 916-638-8827Email: [email protected]

Renaissance Food Group is a fresh food company that creates, markets, and distributes nationally a portfolio of healthy, high quality lifestyle products for consumers via retail and foodservice channels. Widely recognized as a market leader for product quality and innovation, Renaissance Food Group’s fresh food products are regionally produced, made to order and delivered to customers within hours.

Republic Blower Systems Booth #108225131 Cash Road Dallas, TX 75247Phone: 214-631-8070Fax: 214-631-3673Email: [email protected]

REYCO Systems, Inc. Booth #11908P.O. Box 1120 Meridian, ID 83680Phone: 208-888-2449Fax: 208-887-9848Email: [email protected]

REYCO Systems is a leader in innovative food

processing technology, providing clean air make-up systems, oil and moisture removal, food and waste conveying, and UVC decontamination systems to food processors worldwide. We manufacture the WaterVac and DynaVac liquid removal systems and our pneumatic conveying systems remove waste from more than 80% of the fresh-cut facilities in North America.

River Point Farms Booth # 12228115 W. Hermiston AvenueSuite 240 Hermiston, OR 97838Phone: 541-567-4781Fax: 541-289-8123Email: [email protected]

Robbie Booth #1091010810 Mid-America Avenue Lenexa, KS 66219Phone: 913-492-3400Fax: 913-492-1543Email: [email protected]

Robbie will be displaying Fresh N Tasty Produce Pouches designed with freshness in mind. The new pouch offers processors and retailers an opportunity to brand their produce and increase repeat sales by improving the consistency of the produce quality throughout its shelf life. FNT Pouches also offer consumers value-added benefits like a handle at the top of the pouch for easy carrying and a recloseable zipper that is easy to open and close for sealing in freshness during storage.

Safeway, Inc. Booth #155265918 Stoneridge Mall Road Pleasanton, CA 94588Phone: 952-467-3000Email: [email protected]

Salinas Valley Truck Stop Booth #12109Box 742 Ross, CA 94957Phone: 415-613-8225Fax: 415-457-3536Email: [email protected]



Sambrailo Packaging Booth #11309P.O. Box 50090 Watsonville, CA 95077Phone: 831-724-7581Fax: 831-763-7559Email: [email protected]

Sambrailo Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company that has served the produce and floral industries since 1923. With locations in California and Mexico, we have built our reputation on service and quality. Known for our “design to distribution” packaging innovations, Sambrailo truly does “whatever is best for the produce.”

San Miguel Produce, Inc. Booth #102284444 Navalair Road Oxnard, CA 93033Phone: 805-488-0981Email: [email protected]

San Miguel Produce, Inc., is a vertically inte-grated, third generation family owned grower and

processor of farm fresh, ready-to-use Specialty and Asian greens. Located in Oxnard, CA, the cool coastal climate provides optimal growing conditions allowing San Miguel Produce to pro-vide exceptional quality and consistent product from Oxnard, year round. Brands include Cut ’n Clean Greens, Organic Cut ’n Clean Greens, and Jade Asian Greens. New SuperGREENS salads with More Nutrition for Less Calories.

Sanitation Specialists, LLC Booth #12104P.O. Box 2167 Watsonville, CA 95077-2167Phone: 831-722-8888Email: [email protected]

Providing peace of mind and innovation in out-sourced sanitation management at potentially substantial savings.

Sbrocco International, Inc. Booth #115253018 Main Street Voorhees, NJ 08043

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Scientific Certification Systems Booth #122132000 Powell Street, Suite 600Emeryville, CA 94608Phone: 510-452-8020Fax: 510-452-8001Email: [email protected]

Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) has been providing global leadership in third-party food quality, sustainability and environmental certification, auditing, testing and standards development for more than 27 years. Visit us at Booth #12213 at United Fresh / FMI this year. SCS will be featuring services supporting growers, food producers, manufacturers and distributors. SCS is accredited to provide GFSI level food safety certifications, GlobalG.A.P., SQF, and BRC.

SG Systems, LLC Booth #112247239 Envoy Court Dallas, TX 75247Phone: 214-819-9570Fax: 214-428-8127Email: [email protected]

SG Systems has developed a PTI Compliant solution in partnership with North America’s largest and most respected Growers, Packers and Shippers. Proven to increase yields, reduce paperwork and obtain milestone 7 compliance. The solution gains immediate shop floor acceptance by utilizing user-friendly, step by step screens. The solution enables factory floor hardware to integrate with your ERP/Accounting SW (or operate stand-alone) to provide accurate visibility and real-time production floor data.

Silver Creek Software, Inc. Booth #11017P.O. Box 190190 Boise, ID 83719Phone: 208-388-4555Fax: 208-322-3510Email: [email protected]

Visual Produce financial accounting targets the fresh produce industry. We offer unique capabilities to produce wholesalers, distributors, packers, brokers and growers with

customer menus, contract pricing, lot control, route accounting, Visual Internet, landed cost, EDI, RFID. Our ability to customize creates a unique competitive advantage for the markets served—online ordering, real-time inventory information, and quick-data entry screens to name a few.

SmartWash Solutions Booth #115261129 Harkins Road Salinas, CA 93901Phone: 831-676-9770Fax: 831-676-9751Email: [email protected]

SmartWash Solutions, formerly known as New Leaf Food Safety Solutions, has been established to provide innovative food safety solutions for the fresh food industry. Recognizing the critical need to prevent recurring outbreaks of food-borne illness, New Leaf provides complete turnkey solutions including commercial scale testing, product installation, integration into client systems and customer support.

Sormac BV Booth #11910P.O. Box 419 Huiskensstraat 68Venlo, NL 5900AKNetherlandsPhone: 31-77-351-8444Fax: 31-77-320-4801Email: [email protected]

LEADING IN TECHNOLOGY! Sormac specializes in the development and production of machines for the vegetable processing industry. These are mainly potato peeling/processing machines, carrot peeling, cutting and grading machines, onion peelers and onion peeling lines, leafy vegetable washing and drying lines (e.g., spinner). OUR SOLUTIONS CHANGE VEGETABLES! Sormac supplies complete processing lines and technology, as well as a worldwide reliable service by a team of skilled engineers and agents.

Sun Belle, Inc. Booth #109243810 Rose Street Schiller,Park IL 60176Phone: 708-343-4545Fax: 708-343-6611




Sun Belle, Inc., is a year round grower and distributor of fresh blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and red currants. With sales offices and distribution centers in Chicago, Miami, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles and growers in the US, Chile, Argentina and Mexico, Sun Belle services retailer and wholesale needs for quality, on time delivery and value. In addition Sun Belle distributes east of the Mississippi a full line of greenhouse vegetables and specialties.

Sunkist Growers, Inc. Booth #1051314130 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423Phone: 818-379-7567Fax: 818-379-7143Email: [email protected]

Sunkist® is the oldest continually operating cit-rus cooperative and among the most recognized brand names in America. Sunkist offers seasonal specialties like easy-to-peel Sunkist Smiles® mandarins, premium table grapes, oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit. The Sunkist name is your assurance of premium quality and taste satisfaction.

SureHarvest Booth #103042901 Park Avenue, Suite A-2 Soquel, CA 95073Phone: 831-477-7797Fax: 831-477-7790Email: [email protected]

At SureHarvest, we help you integrate sustain-ability into your day-to-day business operations. Clients span the agrifood value chain and ben-efit from SureHarvest’s market-leading expertise and experience working with growers, packer/shippers, processors, wineries, and their trade associations. SureHarvest applies a business process approach, the 5 P’s of Sustainability, as the principal strategic framework to the much more variable conditions of farming, harvest logistics, and packing/shipping.

Symbology, Inc. Booth #122147351 Kirkwood Lane N.Suite 126

Maple Grove, MN 55369Phone: 763-315-8080Fax: 763-315-8088Email: [email protected]

PTI—Produce Traceability—Solutions: We offer barcode technology solutions for PTI produce identification and traceability. Symbology, Inc., is on the leading edge of PTI/produce tracking program implementation. For many growers, packagers and distributors, our PTI Solutions—pre-printed or on-demand traceability labels—and custom designed application tools offer an effective, economical answer. We’ll work with your existing systems for maximum efficiency.

Sysco Booth #12427390 Enclave Parkway Houston, TX 77077-2099Phone: 281-899-4217Email: [email protected]

Texas Department of Agriculture Booth #10525P.O. Box 12077 Austin, TX 78711-2077Phone: 512-463-7472Email: [email protected]

Texas Produce Association Booth #10525901 Business Park Drive #500 Mission, TX 78572Phone: 956-581-8632Fax: 956-581-3912Email: [email protected]

The Texas Produce Association (TPA) was created in 1942 with the purpose of representing the interests of shippers of Texas-grown fruits and vegetables. In 1996, in response to the evolving needs of the members, the scope of TPA was expanded to address the problems and opportunities surrounding the importation and marketing of foreign grown produce.

The Jel Sert Company Booth #1042511753 FM 466 Seguin, TX 78155Phone: 630-561-1166Email: [email protected]



The Oppenheimer Group Booth #11128101-11 Burbidge Street Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B2CanadaPhone: 604-461-6779Fax: 604-648-8643Email: [email protected]

With a vertically-integrated base of growers from over 25 countries, The Oppenheimer Group is a valued supplier to retailers, wholesalers, and food-service customers. We deliver year-round volumes of preferred items, as well as custom packaging, category management, quality assurance, e-com-merce and transportation solutions.

The Packer-Red Book Credit Services Booth #1021410901 W. 84th TerraceSuite 300Lenexa, KS 66214Phone: 913-438-0777Fax: 913-438-0779Email: [email protected]

The Packer is an iconic media brand providing critical news and information to the fresh produce supply chain across all delivery channels, print and online. Produce Market Guide is the fresh produce industry’s only online supplier sourcing directory. Red Book Credit Services provides the industry’s only complete suite of marketing and credit management tools to help find and qualify clients and improve cash flow. Find us at thepacker.com, producecredit.com, producemarketguide.com, and rbcs.com.

Tiffany Gate Foods, Inc. Booth #9920195 Steinway Boulevard Toronto, ON M9W 6H6CanadaPhone: 416-213-9720-232Fax: 416-213-9790Email: [email protected]

World’s best designers and manufacturers of multi-component fresh food kits —bringing together global menus and local produce, with every element optimized for maximum sensory and microbiological freshness.

TMW Systems, Inc. Booth #11109 21111 Chagrin BoulevardBeachwood, OH 44122Phone: 216-831-6606www.tmwsystems.com

Triangle Package Machinery Company Booth #123226655 W. Diversey Avenue Chicago, IL 60707Phone: 773-889-0200Fax: 773-889-4221Email: [email protected]

Triangle is a U.S. manufacturer of vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bag machines, combination weighers, bag-in-box systems and a wide variety of depositing systems. Located in Chicago, IL, Triangle offers a 120,000 sq. ft. facility that houses its entire manufacturing process from raw material fabrication through complete machine testing and checkout. Triangle’s after sales support is second-to-none and offers on-line troubleshooting, training, documentation and spare parts service.

Trinity Fruit Sales Booth #9725 9479 N. Fort Washington RoadSuite 103 Fresno CA 93730Phone: 559-433-3777Email: [email protected] Tropical Nut and Fruit Booth #108101100 Continental Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28273Phone: 704-602-0607Fax: 704-588-3092Email: [email protected]

We specialize in the production and packaging of premium snack mixes, raw and freshly roasted nuts and seeds, dried fruits and also offer hundreds of bulk and packaged candies, spices, natural foods and unique holiday gifts. Our packaging concepts focus on freshness and convenience for the consumer. We are also an organically certified manufacturer. Featured brands include ReCharge, Grabeez, Buffalo Nuts, Yorks Harvest Garden Chips, Tropical Dipping Chocolates and My Salad Bar salad toppings.


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TRUETRAC Booth #119131140 Abbott Street, Suite C Salinas, CA 93901Phone: 831-737-1800Fax: 831-414-3840Email: [email protected]

Turatti Srl Booth #11722Viale Regina Margherita, 52 Cavarzere 30014ItalyPhone: 39-0426-310731Fax: 39-0426-310500Email: [email protected]

Turatti has a long history as world-leading specialist in the custom design and manufacture of machin-ery and processing lines to serve the food industry. We pride ourselves to provide a comprehensive range of capabilities that enable the processors to add convenience, quality and value to a wide range of fresh-cut products. We deliver complete lines, trimmers, corers, sorters, cutters, washers, dewa-tering, automated dryers, air dryers, peelers, cool-ers, mixers, fruit and customized equipments.

United Site Services Booth #12324200 Friberg Parkway, Suite 4000Westborough, MA 01581Phone: 508-594-2566Fax: 508-594-2581Email: [email protected]

United Supermarkets Booth #155207830 Orlando Avenue Lubbock, TX 79423Phone: 806-472-5832Email: [email protected]

We are a family-owned, fourth generation, 94-year-old regional grocery store chain. We are located in West and North Texas.

University of Illinois Extension Booth #97264550 Kennedy Drive, Suite 2East Moline, ILPhone: 309-792-2500Fax: 309-792-2602

Urschel Laboratories Booth #11500P.O. Box 2200 Valparaiso, IN 46384Phone: 219-464-4811Fax: 219-462-3879Email: [email protected]/index.php

As the world leader in the manufacturing of precision food cutting equipment, Urschel Laboratories, Inc., continues its reputation for excellence by working in partnership with customers to meet the ever-changing challenges in the marketplace. Increases in productivity, new products, energy-saving machinery, and cleaner, more precise cuts, are just a few ways the engineers at Urschel have risen—and continue to rise—to the demands of this dynamic industry.

USDA, AMS, Fruit & Vegetable Programs Booth #116241400 Independence Avenue, SWRoom 2077S Washington, DC 20250-0236Phone: 202-720-3209Fax: 202-720-0565Email: [email protected]/fv

With its roots in the early 1900s, USDA’s AMS Fruit and Vegetable Programs have a long and proud history of serving the needs of the U.S. fruit and vegetable industry, domestically and abroad. We grade product to enhance communication between buyers and sellers, collect and disseminate information to enhance market transparency, enforce the PACA to foster fair-trade, buy product for schools, and partner with state and industry boards and committees to help overcome marketing barriers.

Val Verde Vegetable Company Booth #10525P.O. Box 4448 McAllen, TX 78502Phone: 956-994-1310Fax: 956-994-1312Email: [email protected]

Val Verde Vegetable is a third generation grower/packer/shipper specializing in Texas leafy greens and vegetables, as well as imported products from Mexico including carrots, broccoli, limes and lemons. Providing high quality packs in the Three V and

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Clean Harvest brands, we can provide load quantity or facilitate LTL transportation and consolidation services.

Vanmark/Grote Booth #11917300 Industrial Parkway Creston, IA 50801Phone: 641-782-6575Fax: 641-782-9209Email: [email protected]

Vanmark Equipment designs and manufactures food processing equipment to peel, scrub, wash, inspect, store and handle many types of products in the food industry. We specialize in processing potatoes for chips, french fries and other dehydrated products in addition to pro-cessing a variety of crops for maximum product yield. For over fifty years, our machines have turned products into profits.

Village Farms Booth #155247 Christopher Way Eatontown, NJ 07724Phone: 732-676-3004Fax: 732-676-3032Email: [email protected]

Village Farms is the North American leader of branded, finest quality, hydroponic greenhouse grown produce. Our great tasting fresh vine ripened tomato, bell pepper, and cucumber varieties are handpicked at the peak of flavor. At Village Farms we exceed customer expectations through our unparalleled commitment to quality, food safety, and environmentally sustainable growing principles. All this while growing vegetables 365 days a year that are healthier for people and Good for the Earth®.

Vincent Corporation Booth #118242810 East 5th Avenue Tampa, FL 33605-5638Phone: 813-248-2650Fax: 813-247-7557Email: [email protected]

A U.S. manufacturer of liquid/solids separation equipment since 1931. Our stainless steel screw presses are used to de-water and densify waste streams, reducing hauling and landfill fees. Vincent Fiber Filters remove solids from

dilute streams, reducing BOD and producing a solids flow that can often be de-watered further with a screw press. Many of our customers are turning a waste stream into a revenue stream by digesting the material or creating animal feed.

VirtualOne Booth #123201503 S. Alexander Street Plant City, FL 33563Phone: 813-708-0123Email: [email protected]

Volm Companies, Inc. Booth #115131804 Edison Street P.O. Box 400Antigo, WI 54409Phone: 715-627-4826Fax: 715-627-4871Email: [email protected]

Volm specializes in supplying the produce industry with the latest generation packaging equipment and materials. Continually designing and updating its products to meet the changing




needs of the industry—automation, productivity, traceability, sustainability. Volm supports its customers with a complete service staff that can provide everything from facility layout and package design to art and graphic development. An American family-owned company, Volm has served the industry for over 60 years.

VSP Products, Inc. Booth #105063324 Orestimba Road Newman, CA 95360Phone: 585-330-9277Fax: 209-862-1100Email: [email protected]

Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. Booth #10925824 Fairview Road Pelion, SC 29123Phone: 803-894-1900Fax: 803-894-1945Email: [email protected]

Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc., is a third-generation, family-owned and operated grower located in Pelion, SC. We are a vertically integrated

company with over 85 continuous years of growing and distribution experience. Our growing area encompasses over 5000 acres, and our transportation fleet consists of over 45 modern refrigerated trucks. We have a proven track record of excellence in food safety and quality for our growing and processing operations. Please stop by and visit us at Booth #10925.

Weber Scientific Booth #121072732 Kuser Road Hamilton, NJ 08691Phone: 609-584-7677Fax: 609-584-8388Email: [email protected]

Weber Scientific is a leading manufacturer and distributor of laboratory supplies and equipment to the dairy and food processing industries. Since 1959 we have specialized in supplying the quality control needs for product testing, both raw and finished, and for overall process-ing and facility quality assurance. Our 242-page buyer’s guide, legendary for great prices, offers a comprehensive selection of products, including many exclusive and hard-to-find items.



Well Pict Berries, Inc. Booth #11118P.O. Box 973 Watsonville, CA 95077Phone: 831-722-3871Fax: 831-722-6340Email: [email protected]

Well Pict Berries offers 12-month availability for their premium proprietary strawberries, in a variety of pack options from 8 oz. to 1, 2, and 4 lb. clamshells. Both conventional and organic strawberry lines are offered, as well as proprietary raspberries in 6 and 12 oz. packs. Long stem strawberry packs also available during peak season and special holidays. New proprietary varieties are always being developed to improve on perfection, with the quality that Well Pict is known for worldwide.

West Coast Supplies Booth #105222750 Mercantile Drive #100 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742Phone: 916-852-6675Email: [email protected]

West Cost Supplies sells packaging supplies and machinery from coast to coast and abroad. We also have certified technicians to install, train and maintain your equipment. We are pleased to announce our AirOfilm wrapping system which uses our vented stretch film with our state of the art stretch wrap equipment to standardize your loads while eliminating waste and saving you money in the process. Stop by our booth for a demonstration or check us out online.

Westmoreland Sales Booth #11228P.O. Box 625 Leamington, ON N8H 3X4CanadaPhone: 519-322-2351Fax: 519-322-1988Email: [email protected]

Westmoreland Sales is an industry leading year-round grower and marketer of Greenhouse vegetables throughout North America under the premium TOPLINE label.

Wild Blueberry Association Booth #104247 Custom House Street Portland, ME 04101Phone: 207-775-6405Fax: 207-775-5668Email: [email protected]

Winfosoft, Inc.Booth # 122196864 Susquehanna Trail SouthYork, Pa. 17403Phone: 717-428-1233Fax: 717-326-1037Email: [email protected]

Yucatan Foods Booth #107229841 Airport BoulevardSuite 1578 Los Angeles, CA 90045Phone: 310-342-5363Fax: 310-342-5364Email: [email protected]

From the land of fun and sun comes a new line of all-natural guacamoles, baja style salsas and creamy hummus. Yucatan Foods proudly presents Cabo FreshTM, a “lifestyle” produce brand. Items include: Authentic and Mild-Organic Guacamole; Mild and Medium Salsa; Bruschetta and NEW Avo-HummusTM, 50% avocado blended with 50% hummus.

Zenatek, Inc. Booth #10814350 Fifth Avenue - 41st Floor Empire State BuildingNew York, NY 10118Phone: 516-429-5398Fax: 631-382-9537Email: [email protected]

Our Zenatek Tracking System monitors containers while in transit around the world, providing real time information—via GPS/GSM/Internet to your personal computer—on possible tampering, temperature variances, location and tracing. It is an all comprehensive service that includes a container tracking device, or CTD, which is a one-way-throw-away unit. Does not need to be retrieved at destination as all the information on the trip being traced is already in the system, at your fingertips.


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Product Category/Company Booth #

Agricultural ChemicalsBiological Pest Control AgentsAgraQuest, Inc. ....................................10518Deerpoint Group, Inc. ...........................12305 Fruit & Vegetable CoatingsNatureSeal ............................................10811

FungicidesAgraQuest, Inc. ....................................10518BioSafe Systems, LLC ............................12210

Pest & Insect Control Equipment/SuppliesBioSafe Systems, LLC ............................12210

Analysis/Testing ServicesEnvironmentalDeltaTRAK, Inc. ...................................10816Scientific Certification Systems ..............12213

LaboratoryLaMotte ................................................12304Scientific Certification Systems ..............12213Weber Scientific ....................................12107

ProductScientific Certification Systems ..............12213Urschel Laboratories ..............................11500

Test KitsDeltaTRAK, Inc. ...................................10816LaMotte ................................................12304Weber Scientific ....................................12107

Business/Communications SystemsComputer Equipment/HardwareBE Fleet ...............................................12113HarvestMark ..........................................11028Honeywell Scanning & Mobility .................9824Locus Traxx ...........................................11318Produce Pro Software .............................10813RedLine Solutions, Inc. .........................11825Zenatek, Inc. .......................................10814

Computer SoftwareBE Fleet ...............................................12113Columbus .............................................12108Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...........................10304Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...........................10204HarvestMark ..........................................11028Honeywell Scanning & Mobility .................9824Junction Solutions .................................12105Locus Traxx ...........................................11318N2N Global ...........................................11100

Produce Pro Software .............................10813Prophet North America ...........................11008RedLine Solutions, Inc. .........................11825Silver Creek Software, Inc. ....................11017SureHarvest ..........................................10304

E-CommerceColumbus .............................................12108Produce Pro Software .............................10813Silver Creek Software, Inc. ....................11017

Satellite Systems/Shared NetworksZenatek, Inc. .......................................10814

TelecommunicationsHoneywell Scanning & Mobility .................9824Zenatek, Inc. .......................................10814

EducationPublicationsBlue Book Services ................................10909Fresh Cut Magazine ...............................11718Produce Business ..................................10409

Environmental ServicesAir Pollution ControlKES Science & Technology, Inc. ............10300

Waste Management/Treatment SystemsBioIonix, Inc. .......................................12106Turatti Srl .............................................11722

Water Pollution Treatment & Monitoring SystemsBioIonix, Inc. .......................................12106

Facility Engineering & ConstructionFloor & Wall Coating MaterialsExtrutech Plastics ..................................11818

Greenhouse Structure & SuppliesExtrutech Plastics ..................................11818

Insulated Building PanelsDade Service Corporation .......................11717ESI Group USA .....................................10322Extrutech Plastics ..................................11818Integrated Structures .............................12217

Plant/Processing Facility Design & ConstructionA M King Construction ...........................12009Easy Fold Fixtures ...................................9827ESI Group USA .....................................10322Extrutech Plastics ..................................11818Fresh Appeal USA, Inc. .........................12227FTNON USA, Inc. .................................12122Integrated Structures .............................12217Volm Companies, Inc. ...........................11513


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Refrigerated Warehouse Engineer & ConstructionA M King Construction ...........................12009Dade Service Corporation .......................11717ESI Group USA .....................................10322Integrated Structures .............................12217

Farming/Growing Equipment & SuppliesHarvesting EquipmentBrimaPack BV .......................................10413Easy Fold Fixtures ...................................9827

Financial ServicesAccounting ServicesSilver Creek Software, Inc. ....................11017

FruitApplesAMF Farms, Inc. ..................................10819Atlas Pacific Engineering Company .........11904Crunch Pak ...........................................10916Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. ......11113The Oppenheimer Group ........................11128

ApricotsAtlas Pacific Engineering Company .........11904

AvocadosAvocados From Mexico ...........................10406Chiquita Brands North America...............11428FreshPoint Dallas ..................................10323Mission Produce, Inc. ...........................11205Progreso Produce Co. ............................10525Yucatan Foods. ......................................10722

BananasChiquita Brands North America...............11428Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. ......11113Dole Food Company ...............................10328

BerriesD & W Fine Pack ...................................10301Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc..................10908Driscoll’s ...............................................10410Naturipe Farms, LLC ..............................11110Sun Belle, Inc. .....................................10924Well Pict Berries, Inc.. ...........................11118

BlackberriesColorful Harvest, LLC .............................10922D & W Fine Pack ...................................10301Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc. ...............10908Driscoll’s ...............................................10410Naturipe Farms, LLC ..............................11110Progreso Produce Co. .............................10525Sun Belle, Inc. .....................................10924

BlueberriesColorful Harvest, LLC .............................10922D & W Fine Pack ...................................10301Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc. ...............10908Driscoll’s ...............................................10410Naturipe Farms, LLC ..............................11110Progreso Produce Co. .............................10525Sun Belle, Inc. .....................................10924

CantaloupesColorful Harvest, LLC .............................10922Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. ......11113Frontera Produce, Ltd. ...........................11025Pura Vida Farms ....................................10817

CherriesAtlas Pacific Engineering Company .........11904The Oppenheimer Group ........................11128

Citrus FruitDNE World Fruit Sales ...........................11006FreshPoint Dallas ..................................10323Melissa’s ...............................................10222Paramount Citrus ...................................11517Pura Vida Farms ....................................10817Sunkist Growers, Inc. ............................10513The Oppenheimer Group ........................11128

CoconutsFrontera Produce, Ltd. ...........................11025CranberriesNaturipe Farms, LLC ..............................11110

Dried FruitBard Valley Medjool Date Growers Assn ...11106Diamond Direct Farms, Inc. .....................9924The Oppenheimer Group ........................11128Tropical Nut and Fruit ............................10810

GrapefruitDNE World Fruit Sales ...........................11006Edinburg Citrus Association ....................10525Sunkist Growers, Inc. ............................10513

GrapesChiquita Brands North America...............11428Crunch Pak ...........................................10916Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. ......11113Dole Food Company ...............................10328Melissa’s ...............................................10222 Sunkist Growers, Inc. ............................10513The Oppenheimer Group ........................11128

KiwifruitThe Oppenheimer Group ........................11128

LemonsDNE World Fruit Sales ...........................11006FreshPoint Dallas ..................................10323





Paramount Citrus ...................................11517Sunkist Growers, Inc. ............................10513

LimesDNE World Fruit Sales ...........................11006Frontera Produce, Ltd. ...........................11025Paramount Citrus ...................................11517Sunkist Growers, Inc. ............................10513Val Verde Vegetable Co. ..........................10525

MangoesFrontera Produce, Ltd. ...........................11025Progreso Produce Co. .............................10525

MelonsDel Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. ......11113Frontera Produce, Ltd. ...........................11025Marengo Foods Company, LLC ..................9826Melissa’s ...............................................10222 Pura Vida Farms ....................................10817

OrangesDNE World Fruit Sales ...........................11006Edinburg Citrus Association ....................10525FreshPoint Dallas ..................................10323Paramount Citrus ...................................11517Pura Vida Farms ....................................10817Sunkist Growers, Inc. ............................10513

PeachesAtlas Pacific Engineering Company .........11904Lane Southern Orchards .........................11024

PearsAMF Farms, Inc. ..................................10819Atlas Pacific Engineering Company .........11904The Oppenheimer Group ........................11128

PineapplesChiquita Brands North America...............11428Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. ......11113DNE World Fruit Sales ...........................11006Dole Food Company ...............................10328Frontera Produce, Ltd. ...........................11025Melissa’s ...............................................10222 Pura Vida Farms ....................................10817

PumpkinsAMF Farms, Inc. ..................................10819

RaspberriesD & W Fine Pack ...................................10301 Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc. ...............10908Driscoll’s ...............................................10410Naturipe Farms, LLC ..............................11110Sun Belle, Inc. .....................................10924Well Pict Berries, Inc.. ...........................11118

StrawberriesAndrew & Williamson Fresh Produce .......10422Colorful Harvest, LLC .............................10922D & W Fine Pack ...................................10301Dole Food Company ...............................10328Driscoll’s ...............................................10410FreshPoint Dallas ..................................10323Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET ..................9224Naturipe Farms, LLC ..............................11110Progreso Produce Co. .............................10525Vanmark/Grote .......................................11917Well Pict Berries, Inc.. ...........................11118

TangerinesDNE World Fruit Sales ...........................11006Pura Vida Farms ....................................10817Sunkist Growers, Inc. ............................10513

TropicalDole Food Company ...............................10328Melissa’s ...............................................10222

Value-added/Fresh-cutApio, Inc. ............................................10311Chiquita Brands North America...............11428Colorful Harvest, LLC .............................10922D & W Fine Pack ...................................10301Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. ......11113Easy Fold Fixtures ...................................9827Fresh Appeal USA, Inc. .........................12227Ready Pac Foods ...................................11300Renaissance Food Group ........................10504

WatermelonsFrontera Produce, Ltd. ...........................11025Marengo Foods Company LLC ...................9826Progreso Produce Co. ............................10525Pura Vida Farms ....................................10817

Other CommoditiesOrganicBard Valley Medjool Date Growers Assn. ..11106Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc. ...............10908FreshPoint Dallas ..................................10323Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET ..................9224Naturipe Farms, LLC ..............................11110Sun Belle, Inc. .....................................10924Sunkist Growers, Inc. ............................10513Tropical Nut and Fruit ............................10810Yucatan Foods .......................................10722

PeanutsAbracad Technoworks BV ........................12122Tropical Nut and Fruit ............................10810





PecansLane Southern Orchards .........................11024Tropical Nut and Fruit ............................10810

Seeds/NutsTropical Nut and Fruit ............................10810

Packages, Packaging Materials & ContainersBagsAbracad Technoworks BV ........................12122Fox Packaging .......................................11305Giro Pack, Inc. .....................................10904Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ................11906Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ...........11706NNZ, Inc. ............................................11817Robbie..................................................10910Volm Companies, Inc. ...........................11513

Boxes, Cartons & Shipping ContainersEasy Fold Fixtures ...................................9827International Paper ................................10900Sambrailo Packaging .............................11309Volm Companies, Inc. .............................1115

Bulk Packing Bins & ContainersIFCO SYSTEMS .......................................9420International Paper ................................10900Sambrailo Packaging .............................11309

Corrugated Box FormingInternational Paper ................................10900Sambrailo Packaging .............................11309

Film PouchesGolden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ................11906Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ...........11706NNZ, Inc. ............................................11817Robbie..................................................10910

Films, LaminatesDAUMAR Corporation .............................10313Giro Pack, Inc. .....................................10904Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ................11906NNZ, Inc. ............................................11817Robbie..................................................10910

Films, PolyethyleneBunzl Distribution, Inc. .........................11913Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ................11906NNZ, Inc. ............................................11817Robbie..................................................10910

Films, PolypropyleneBrimaPack BV ......................................10413 Bunzl Distribution, Inc. .........................11913DAUMAR Corporation .............................10313Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ................11906

NNZ, Inc. ............................................11817Robbie..................................................10910

Flexible PackagesBunzl Distribution, Inc. .........................11913Fox Packaging .......................................11305Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ................11906Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ...........11706NatureWorks, LLC ..................................10400NNZ, Inc. ............................................11817Robbie..................................................10910

LabelsAccu-Label, Inc. ...................................12316Giro Pack, Inc. .....................................10904HarvestMark ..........................................11028Kwik Lok Corporation .............................10906NatureWorks, LLC ..................................10400NNZ, Inc. ............................................11817RedLine Solutions, Inc. .........................11825Sambrailo Packaging .............................11309Symbology Inc. ....................................12214Volm Companies, Inc. ...........................11513

Modified Atmospheric PackagingApio, Inc. ............................................10311BrimaPack BV .......................................10413Bunzl Distribution, Inc. .........................11913Deltatrak, Inc. . .....................................10816Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ................11906International Paper ................................10900Robbie..................................................10910

Molded Fiber Fruit TraysSambrailo Packaging .............................11309

Netting PlasticsDAUMAR Corporation .............................10313Giro Pack, Inc. .....................................10904NatureWorks, LLC ..................................10400NNZ, Inc. ............................................11817West Coast Supplies ..............................10522

Package Design & ProductionD & W Fine Pack. ..................................10301Easy Fold Fixtures ...................................9827Fox Packaging .......................................11305Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ................11906International Paper ................................10900NatureWorks, LLC ..................................10400Robbie..................................................10910Sambrailo Packaging .............................11309Volm Companies, Inc. ...........................11513

Paper & PaperboardInternational Paper ................................10900Sambrailo Packaging .............................11309





Rigid Plastic & Glass ContainersBunzl Distribution, Inc. .........................11913D & W Fine Pack. ..................................10301Inline Plastics Corporation ......................10408NatureWorks, LLC ..................................10400Sambrailo Packaging .............................11309

Semi-Rigid PackagesNatureWorks, LLC ..................................10400

Shipping BinsInternational Paper ................................10900

Shrink Packaging MaterialsGolden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ................11906NatureWorks, LLC ..................................10400NNZ, INC. ...........................................11817Robbie..................................................10910

Styrofoam ProductsNatureWorks, LLC ..................................10400

Tags, Labels & FastenersDAUMAR Corporation .............................10313NNZ, Inc. ............................................11817RedLine Solutions, Inc. .........................11825Symbology, Inc. ....................................12214Volm Companies, Inc. ...........................11513

Tray FormingInternational Paper ................................10900Sambrailo Packaging .............................11309

Tray SealersHeat and Control, Inc. ..........................11322Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ...........11706Multivac, Inc. .......................................11522

Vacuum PackagingGolden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. ................11906Multivac, Inc. .......................................11522

Packing EquipmentAccessory EquipmentFox Packaging .......................................11305Matrix Packaging Machinery ...................10507ORICS ..................................................11125

Bag Loading & Sealing MachinesAg-Pak, Inc. .........................................10913Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ..........12300Fox Packaging .......................................11305Giro Pack, Inc. .....................................10904Ilapak, Inc. ..........................................12224Matrix Packaging Machinery ...................10507Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ...........11706Triangle Package Machinery Company .....12322Volm Companies, Inc. ...........................11513

Carton Erecting & Sealing EquipmentBosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ..........12300Easy Fold Fixtures ...................................9827Ilapak, Inc. ..........................................12224International Paper ................................10900

Carton Loading, Sealing & Strapping EquipmentAbracad Technoworks BV ........................12122Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ..........12300Triangle Package Machinery Company .....12322

Checkweighing DevicesAccu-Label, Inc. ...................................12316BrimaPack BV .......................................10413DAUMAR Corporation .............................10313Giro Pack, Inc. .....................................10904Heat and Control, Inc. ..........................11322Matrix Packaging Machinery ...................10507Reiser ...................................................11922

Chub Packaging MachinesMultivac, Inc. .......................................11522

Clipping DevicesAg-Pak, Inc. .........................................10913Giro Pack, Inc. .....................................10904

Closing Equipment, Flexible FilmBosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ..........12300Giro Pack, Inc. .....................................10904Kwik Lok Corporation .............................10906ORICS ..................................................11125Reiser ...................................................11922

Coding EquipmentDiagraph, An ITW Company ....................12114Kwik Lok Corporation .............................10906

Cup Filling & ClosingAbracad Technoworks BV ........................12122ORICS ..................................................11125Reiser ...................................................11922

Electronic Size, Color & Defects Sorting MachinesAg-Pak, Inc. .........................................10913Best Sorting ..........................................11709

FormingBosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ..........12300Ilapak, Inc. ..........................................12224Multivac, Inc. .......................................11522ORICS ..................................................11125Reiser ...................................................11922

Gas Packaging EquipmentIlapak, Inc. ..........................................12224Matrix Packaging Machinery ...................10507Multivac, Inc. .......................................11522ORICS ..................................................11125





Praxair, Inc. .........................................11124Reiser ...................................................11922

Marking, Labeling & Imprinting DevicesAccu-Label, Inc. ...................................12316BrimaPack BV .......................................10413Diagraph, An ITW Company ....................12114HarvestMark ..........................................11028Inline Plastics Corporation ......................10408Kwik Lok Corporation .............................10906Markem-Imaje .......................................11625Matrix Packaging Machinery ...................10507Multivac, Inc. .......................................11522RedLine Solutions, Inc. .........................11825Symbology Inc. ....................................12214

Optical Sorters for Quality ControlBest Sorting ..........................................11709JAI, Inc. ..............................................12318

Pallet & Palletization SystemsAbracad Technoworks BV ........................12122Volm Companies, Inc. ...........................11513

Pouch Packaging EquipmentBosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ..........12300Matrix Packaging Machinery ...................10507Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ...........11706Multivac, Inc. .......................................11522Reiser ...................................................11922

Rigid, Semi-Rigid Package EquipmentInline Plastics Corporation ......................10408Multivac, Inc. .......................................11522ORICS ..................................................11125Reiser ...................................................11922

Sealers, HandBosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ..........12300ORICS ..................................................11125

Semi-AutomaticBosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ..........12300Kwik Lok Corporation .............................10906ORICS ..................................................11125

Shrink Packaging EquipmentBosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ..........12300BrimaPack BV .......................................10413 Ilapak, Inc. ..........................................12224Multivac, Inc. .......................................11522ORICS ..................................................11125Reiser ...................................................11922

Shrink TunnelsMultivac, Inc. .......................................11522

SizersAccu-Label, Inc. ...................................12316Heat and Control, Inc. ..........................11322

Volm Companies, Inc. ...........................11513

Stretch Wrapping EquipmentBrimaPack BV .......................................10413 West Coast Supplies. .............................10522

Weighing and Bagging EquipmentAg-Pak, Inc. .........................................10913DAUMAR Corporation .............................10313Fox Packaging .......................................11305Giro Pack, Inc. .....................................10904Heat and Control, Inc. ..........................11322Ilapak, Inc. ..........................................12224Matrix Packaging Machinery ...................10507Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ...........11706Triangle Package Machinery Company .....12322Volm Companies, Inc. ...........................11513

Weight Control SystemsHeat and Control, Inc. ..........................11322

Wrapping & Overwrap MachinesBosch Packaging Technology, Inc. ..........12300Ilapak, Inc. ..........................................12224

Perishable Non-ProduceCroutonsTropical Nut and Fruit ............................10810

Salad DressingsGFF, Inc. .............................................11015Naturally Fresh, Inc. .............................11509Panera Bread Retail ...............................11916Tiffany Gate Foods, Inc. ..........................9920

Processing EquipmentConveyors and BeltsAg-Pak, Inc. .........................................10913Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ...........11724FTNON USA, Inc. .................................12122Giro Pack, Inc. .....................................10904Heat and Control, Inc. ..........................11322Heinzen Manufacturing International .......11700Kronen .................................................12100North Star Engineered Products ..............11713REYCO Systems, Inc. ............................11908Sormac BV ............................................11910Turatti Srl .............................................11722Vanmark/Grote .......................................11917

Cutting MachinesA.B.L. Srl .............................................11719Atlas Pacific Engineering Company .........11904Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ...........11724FTNON USA, Inc. .................................12122Heinzen Manufacturing International .......11700KMT Waterjet Systems ...........................10919





Kronen .................................................12100Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ...........11706Nichimo International, Inc ......................11915North Star Engineered Products ..............11713Sormac BV ............................................11910Turatti Srl .............................................11722Urschel Laboratories ..............................11500

Drying Machines (cut vegetables)Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ...........11724FTNON USA, Inc. .................................12122Heinzen Manufacturing International .......11700Kronen .................................................12100North Star Engineered Products ..............11713REYCO Systems, Inc. ............................11908Sormac BV ............................................11910Turatti Srl .............................................11722

Modified Atmosphere PackagingAg-Pak, Inc. .........................................10913BrimaPack BV .......................................10413Praxair, Inc. .........................................11124Reiser ...................................................11922

Packaging Systems (cut vegetables)Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ...........11724Easy Fold Fixtures ...................................9827Heat and Control, Inc. ..........................11322Heinzen Manufacturing International .......11700Kronen .................................................12100Matrix Packaging Machinery ...................10507Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ...........11706Reiser ...................................................11922

Peeling MachinesA.B.L. Srl .............................................11719Atlas Pacific Engineering Company .........11904Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ...........11724FTNON USA, Inc. .................................12122Heat and Control, Inc. ..........................11322Heinzen Manufacturing International .......11700Kronen .................................................12100Nichimo International, Inc ......................11915North Star Engineered Products ..............11713Sormac BV ............................................11910Turatti Srl .............................................11722Vanmark Equipment/Grote Co. ................11917

Preparation MachinesCharlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ...........11724FTNON USA, Inc. .................................12122Heinzen Manufacturing International .......11700Kronen .................................................12100North Star Engineered Products ..............11713Sormac BV ............................................11910Turatti Srl .............................................11722

Urschel Laboratories ..............................11500

SharpeningUrschel Laboratories ..............................11500

Slicing MachinesA.B.L. Srl .............................................11719Atlas Pacific Engineering Company .........11904Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ...........11724FTNON USA, Inc. .................................12122Heinzen Manufacturing International .......11700Kronen .................................................12100Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC ...........11706Nichimo International, Inc ......................11915North Star Engineered Products ..............11713Sormac BV ............................................11910Turatti Srl .............................................11722Urschel Laboratories ..............................11500

SortersAccu-Label, Inc. ...................................12316Best Sorting ..........................................11709Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ...........11724FTNON USA, Inc. .................................12122Heinzen Manufacturing International .......11700Sormac BV ............................................11910Turatti Srl .............................................11722

Spin DryersCharlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ...........11724FTNON USA, Inc. .................................12122Heinzen Manufacturing International .......11700Kronen .................................................12100North Star Engineered Products ..............11713Sormac BV ............................................11910Turatti Srl .............................................11722

Washing Machines (cut vegetables)BioIonix, Inc. .......................................12106Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. ...........11724FTNON USA, Inc. .................................12122Heat and Control, Inc. ..........................11322Heinzen Manufacturing International .......11700Kronen .................................................12100Nichimo International, Inc ......................11915North Star Engineered Products ..............11713Sormac BV ............................................11910Turatti Srl .............................................11722Vanmark/Grote . .....................................11917

SafetyApparelBunzl Distribution, Inc. .........................11913

ConsultingBE Fleet. ..............................................12113Scientific Certification Systems ..............12213





EquipmentBE Fleet. ..............................................12113Best Sorting ..........................................11709Easy Fold Fixtures ...................................9827HarvestMark ..........................................11028RedLine Solutions, Inc. .........................11825Zenatek, Inc. .......................................10814

Inspection ServicesBE Fleet. ..............................................12113 GLOBALGAP c/o FoodPLUS GmbH .........12204NCSI Americas ......................................12205

Metal DetectorsHeat and Control, Inc. ..........................11322

Sanitation Supplies & EquipmentBacteria Control EquipmentBioIonix, Inc. .......................................12106KES Science & Technology, Inc. ............10300REYCO Systems, Inc. ............................11908

Cleaning Compounds & SolutionsBioSafe Systems, LLC ............................12210Fit Fruit and Vegetable Wash ..................11018PSSI ....................................................10200Pulse Instruments .................................12006

ContractorPSSI ....................................................10200

Detergent Dispensing SystemsPSSI ....................................................10200

Odor Control EquipmentKES Science & Technology, Inc. ............10300

Poly Aprons & GlovesBunzl Distribution, Inc. .........................11913

Soaps & DetergentsFit Fruit and Vegetable Wash ..................11018PSSI ....................................................10200

Spoilage Reduction SystemsGas Packaging MaterialsPraxair, Inc. .........................................11124

Post Harvest ApplicationsAir Treatment Corporation. ......................11122Apio, Inc. ............................................10311BioIonix, Inc. .......................................12106Easy Fold Fixtures ...................................9827Intelleflex .............................................10419KES Science & Technology, Inc. ............10300NatureSeal ............................................10811

Temperature/Atmospheric ControlBlast Freezing UnitsAir Treatment Corporation. ......................11122

Carbon Dioxide & Nitrogen Refrigeration SystemsPraxair, Inc. .........................................11124

Cold Storage Doors & HardwareAir Treatment Corporation. ......................11122Dade Service Corporation .......................11717

Cooling CoilsAir Treatment Corporation. ......................11122Dade Service Corporation .......................11717

Dry Ice, Blocks or PelletsPraxair, Inc. .........................................11124

Freeze TunnelsAir Treatment Corporation. ......................11122Praxair, Inc. .........................................11124

Humidity ControlDade Service Corporation .......................11717

Ice Making EquipmentAir Treatment Corporation. ......................11122

Recording & Monitoring Devices & ControlsDade Service Corporation .......................11717DeltaTRAK, Inc. ...................................10816Dickson ................................................12206Intelleflex .............................................10419Locus Traxx ...........................................11318Paksense ..............................................10407Zenatek, Inc. .......................................10814

RefrigerantsPraxair, Inc. .........................................11124

Refrigeration Systems & AccessoriesAir Treatment Corporation. ......................11122Dade Service Corporation .......................11717

Walk-In Coolers & FreezersAir Treatment Corporation. ......................11122Dade Service Corporation .......................11717

Transportation ServicesInternational ServicesZenatek, Inc. .......................................10814

Transportation-RefrigeratedESI Group USA .....................................10322Fox Packaging .......................................11305Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ...................10925

Truck LeasingBE Fleet ...............................................12113 Marengo Foods Company LLC ...................9826





VegetablesArtichokesColorful Harvest, LLC .............................10922Ippolito .................................................10204

ArugulaClassic Salads, LLC ...............................10820Diamond Direct Farms, Inc. .....................9924Hollandia Produce / Live Gourmet ...........10520Metz Fresh ............................................10204

AsparagusDiamond Direct Farms, Inc. .....................9924Dole Food Company ...............................10328Mission Produce, Inc. ...........................11205

Beans-snapDiamond Direct Farms, Inc. .....................9924

BeetsSan Miguel Produce, Inc. ......................10228Val Verde Vegetable Company .................10525Vanmark/Grote .......................................11917

Bibb LettuceHollandia Produce / Live Gourmet ...........10520

Bok ChoyMelissa’s ..............................................10222San Miguel Produce, Inc. ......................10228Val Verde Vegetable Company .................10525Vanmark/Grote .......................................11917

BroccoliApio, Inc. ............................................10311Coastline Produce ..................................10204Colorful Harvest, LLC .............................10922D & W Fine Pack ..................................10301Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10304Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10204Ippolito .................................................10204Mann Packing .......................................10204Val Verde Vegetable Company .................10525

Brussels SproutsDiamond Direct Farms, Inc. .....................9924Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10304Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10204 Ippolito .................................................10204Mann Packing .......................................10204

CabbageAndrew Smith Company .........................11715Frontera Produce, Ltd ............................11025Val Verde Vegetable Company .................10525

CarrotsColorful Harvest, LLC .............................10922Crunch Pak ...........................................10916D & W Fine Pack ..................................10301Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10304Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10204Val Verde Vegetable Company .................10525Vanmark/Grote .......................................11917

CauliflowerCoastline Produce ..................................10204Colorful Harvest, LLC .............................10922Ippolito .................................................10204Mann Packing .......................................10204

CeleryAndrew Smith Company .........................11715Coastline Produce ..................................10204Dole Food Company ...............................10328Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10304Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10204Ippolito .................................................10204

CilantroCoastline Produce ..................................10204Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ...................10925

ColeslawApio, Inc. ............................................10311

CollardsSan Miguel Produce, Inc. ......................10228Val Verde Vegetable Company .................10525Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ...................10925

CucumbersAndrew & Williamson Fresh Produce .......10422Eurofresh, Inc. .....................................10500JemD Farms-Red Sun and Golden Sun

Greenhouse Vegetables ........................10120Marengo Foods Company LLC ...................9826Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET ..................9224Mucci Farms/Mucci International

Marketing, Inc. ....................................9929Pure Hot House Foods, Inc. ...................10308The Oppenheimer Group ........................11128Village Farms ........................................15524

EggplantJemD Farms-Red Sun and Golden Sun

Greenhouse Vegetables ........................10120Marengo Foods Company LLC ...................9826Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET ..................9224





Mucci Farms/Mucci International Marketing, Inc. ....................................9929

Pure Hot House Foods, Inc. ...................10308

EggplantCoastline Produce ..................................10204San Miguel Produce, Inc. ......................10228

Green OnionsCoastline Produce ..................................10204Ippolito .................................................10204Val Verde Vegetable Company .................10525Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ...................10925

GreensSan Miguel Produce, Inc. ......................10228Val Verde Vegetable Company .................10525Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ...................10925

HerbsDiamond Direct Farms, Inc. .....................9924FreshPoint Dallas .................................10323North Shore Sales & Marketing ...............10316

HorseradishSun Belle Inc. ......................................10924

Hot House VegetablesHollandia Produce / Live Gourmet ...........10520JemD Farms-Red Sun and Golden Sun

Greenhouse Vegetables ........................10120Marengo Foods Company LLC ...................9826Pure Hot House Foods, Inc. ...................10308Village Farms ........................................15524Westmoreland Sales ...............................11228

KaleClassic Salads, LLC ...............................10820San Miguel Produce, Inc. ......................10228Val Verde Vegetable Company .................10525

LettuceAndrew Smith Company .........................11715Classic Salads .......................................10820Coastline Produce ..................................10204FreshPoint Dallas .................................10323Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10304Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10204Hollandia Produce / Live Gourmet ...........10520Ippolito .................................................10204Mann Packing .......................................10204

Mixed VegetablesAbracad Technoworks BV ........................12122Apio, Inc. ............................................10311FreshPoint Dallas .................................10323Ippolito .................................................10204

Mann Packing .......................................10204Melissa’s ...............................................10222

MushroomsDiamond Direct Farms, Inc. .....................9924Dole Food Company ...............................10328Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10304Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10204Monterey Mushrooms .............................10304

Mustard GreensSan Miguel Produce, Inc. ......................10228

OnionsCoastline Produce ..................................10204Frontera Produce, Ltd ............................11025Melissa’s ...............................................10222Potandon Produce, LLC ..........................10624Progreso Produce Company ....................10525Vanmark/Grote .......................................11917

ParsleyCoastline Produce ..................................10204Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ...................10925

PeasDiamond Direct Farms, Inc. .....................9924

PeppersAndrew & Williamson Fresh Produce .......10422Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. ......11113Frontera Produce, Ltd ............................11025JemD Farms-Red Sun and Golden Sun

Greenhouse Vegetables ........................10120Marengo Foods Company LLC ...................9826Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET ..................9224Melissa’s ...............................................10222Mucci Farms/Mucci International

Marketing, Inc. ....................................9929Pure Hot House Foods, Inc. ...................10308Sun Belle, Inc. .....................................10924The Oppenheimer Group ........................11128Vanmark/Grote .......................................11917Village Farms ........................................15524

PotatoesMelissa’s ..............................................10222Potandon Produce LLC ...........................10624Vanmark/Grote .......................................11917

RadishesWalter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ...................10925

RomaineAndrew Smith Company .........................11715Classic Salads, LLC ...............................10820





Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10304Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10204Ippolito .................................................10204Mann Packing .......................................10204

Salad MixAbracad Technoworks BV ........................12122Chiquita Brands North America...............11428Classic Salads, LLC ...............................10820Dole Food Company ...............................10328Metz Fresh ............................................10204Ready Pac Foods ...................................11300

Snow PeasDiamond Direct Farms, Inc. .....................9924Mann Packing .......................................10204Sun Belle, Inc. .....................................10924

SpinachClassic Salads, LLC ...............................10820Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10304Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10204Ippolito .................................................10204Metz Fresh ............................................10204San Miguel Produce, Inc. ......................10228

SquashAMF Farms, Inc. ..................................10819Mann Packing .......................................10204Marengo Foods Company LLC ...................9826Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ...................10925

Sugar Snap PeasDiamond Direct Farms, Inc. .....................9924Mann Packing .......................................10204Sun Belle, Inc. .....................................10924

Sweet CornColorful Harvest, LLC .............................10922Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ...................10925

Sweet PotatoesVanmark/Grote .......................................11917

TomatoesAndrew & Williamson Fresh Produce .......10422Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. ......11113Eurofresh, Inc. .....................................10500FreshPoint Dallas .................................10323JemD Farms-Red Sun and Golden Sun

Greenhouse Vegetables ........................10120Marengo Foods Company LLC ...................9826Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET ..................9224

Mucci Farms/Mucci International Marketing, Inc. ....................................9929

NatureSweet, Ltd. .................................12016O.P. Murphy & Sons ..............................10202Pure Hot House Foods, Inc. ...................10308Sun Belle, Inc. .....................................10924The Oppenheimer Group ........................11128Village Farms ........................................15524

Value-added/Fresh-cutApio, Inc. ............................................10311Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. ......11113Dole Food Company ...............................10328Fresh Appeal USA, Inc. .........................12227Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10304Grower-Shipper Association of Central California ...............................10204Mann Packing .......................................10204NatureSeal ............................................10811Pure Hot House Foods, Inc. ...................10308Ready Pac Foods ...................................11300Renaissance Food Group ........................10504San Miguel Produce, Inc. ......................10228SmartWash Solutions .............................11526Tiffany Gate Foods, Inc. ..........................9920Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. ...................10925

ZucchiniMarengo Foods Company LLC ...................9826

Warehouse/Distribution Services & EquipmentConsultantBE Fleet ...............................................12113RedLine Solutions, Inc. . ........................11208Symbology, Inc. . ...................................11208

Inventory ControlBunzl Distribution, Inc. .........................11913Intelleflex. ............................................10419Junction Solutions .................................12105Produce Pro Software .............................10813RedLine Solutions, Inc. .........................11825Sambrailo Packaging .............................11309Silver Creek Software, Inc. ....................11017

Pallet & PalletizationBE Fleet ...............................................12113Easy Fold Fixtures ...................................9827RedLine Solutions, Inc. .........................11825

RacksBE Fleet ...............................................12113ESI Group USA .....................................10322





Trucks, Fork & In-PlantBE Fleet ...............................................12113

(As of 3/16/12)




San Diego, California, May 14 -16, 2013

The UNITED FRESH 2013 show comes to San Diego, California, May 14 -16, 2013. UNITED FRESH 2013 marks a return to an independent show featuring four Learning Centers custom-designed by and for each industry segment: Grower-Shipper, Wholesaler-Distributor, Fresh-Cut Processor, and Retail-Foodservice. This show brings the fresh produce industry together in a popular location to focus on the growth and success of the industry and our valued partners. The UNITED FRESH 2013 show will occupy Halls B/C of the San Diego Convention Center adjacent to the Marriott Marquis and the Grand Hyatt San Diego. The convenient location of hotels, convention center and fantastic restaurants offers a fantastic convention destination for the entire fresh produce supply chain. For more information regarding UNITED FRESH 2013 planning, please visit the show management office in room A 201 at the Dallas Convention Center or the United Fresh Membership booth on the show floor, or contact John Toner at 202-303-3424 or via email at [email protected]

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Documents

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key food industry leaders

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industry best practices

aspects of food processing