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SHOWPREVIEWUNITEDFRESH.ORG

LEVERAGING CUSTOMER VALUESKeynote Speaker Walter Robb Whole Foods Co-CEO

OPENING PARTY ABOARD THE USS MIDWAYYour networking takes off from the flight deck of this historic aircraft carrier in San Diego Harbor.

KNOW YOUR MARKET. ENGAGE YOUR CONSUMER.United’s post-show conference delivers insights to understand today’s complex consumers.

Discover Fresh Horizons

UNITED FRESH 2013 · SAN DIEGO · MAY 14-16 3202-303-3400

SET YOUR COURSE FOR UNITED FRESH 2013 and discover new business, new contacts and fresh ideas to help your company grow and succeed. Be a prominent part of this strategic produce industry event while building sales and profitability with the excitement and innovation of fresh produce.

Join us in sunny San Diego for the only convention offering cutting-edge programs, expertise and networking opportunities to build your business. With legendary weather, beautiful beaches and a friendly, laid-back vibe, San Diego is the perfect destination for you to foster new partnerships and expand your business.

KNOW YOUR MARKET. ENGAGE YOUR CONSUMER.The post-show conference delivers powerful knowledge about trends that are influencing buying decisions in today’s food culture, in addition to new strategies designed to reach consumers at multiple touch points. Learn more on page 9.

Discover Fresh horizons

LEVERAGING CUSTOMER VALUESKeynote Speaker Walter Robb, Whole Foods Co-CEO, shares how the retailer’s core values provide connections with a loyal and

growing customer base.

See Page 8 for more details.

UNITED FRESH 2013 · SAN DIEGO · MAY 14-16 4 UNITEDFRESH.ORG

As the chairs of United’s Market Segment Boards, we are excited to invite you to join us in San Diego in May for United Fresh 2013. There’s no better event than United Fresh 2013 for produce industry

leaders, like you, to build their businesses, benefit from cutting-edge education, network with friends and colleagues, and enjoy all the great things to see and do in San Diego.

An experience like no other, this year’s Opening Party aboard the USS Midway is the perfect start for United Fresh 2013. Exploring its impressive flight deck, you’ll immerse yourself in the history and heroes of this historic aircraft carrier, all while admiring the city’s spectacular skyline reflecting across San Diego Harbor.

We’re especially proud to have Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb as keynote speaker. Walter has helped lead Whole Foods Market to become one of the nation’s most prominent retailers by understanding their customers’ values and leveraging that knowledge to build a loyal customer base.

Again this year, United Fresh continues its innovative trade show format that offers educational programming that’s tailored for each market segment, right alongside the show exhibits. It’s a great way to learn while never stepping away from the action on the trade show floor.

Knowing your market and engaging your customers are the themes for United’s post-show Marketing & Merchandising Conference, May 17. It’s a full day featuring top-notch speakers and sessions that are sure to help you understand marketplace trends, as well as inspire you to connect with consumers like never before.

With all of this and more, we’re confident that United Fresh 2013 is the best strategic decision to help your company grow and succeed. You know you’ve got to be here.

We look forward to seeing you this May in beautiful San Diego!

Join Us in san Diego


TUESDAY, MAY 14 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Registration Open

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm United Fresh Opening Party Aboard the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier

WEDNESDAY, MAY 158:00 am – 6:00 pm Registration Open

8:30 am – 10:30 am Opening General Session Breakfast

10:45 am – 11:45 am Market Segment Workshop Series

Noon – 5:00 pm Trade Show Open

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Trade Show Happy Hour

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Reception Honoring Women in Produce

THURSDAY, MAY 168:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open

8:30 am – 10:30 am General Session Breakfast

10:45 am – 11:45 am Market Segment Workshop Series

Noon – 5:00 pm Trade Show Open

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Chairman’s Reception & Produce Celebration Dinner

FRIDAY, MAY 17 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Post-Show Produce Marketing

& Merchandising Conference

sCHeDULe oF eVenTs

Let United Fresh treat you to exceptional dining at San Diego’s finest restaurantsYou could win a gift certificate to one of the best restaurants in San Diego!

Every Thursday, starting January 3 through May 2, 2013, United Fresh will draw one lucky winner from the United Fresh 2013 registered attendee list. Each winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to one of San Diego’s finest restaurants, courtesy of our promotional sponsor, Diversified Restaurant Systems, Inc.

BurlapSearsuckerHerringboneGabardineOn the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Bully’s EastBaci RistoranteGeorge’s at the CovePamplemousse GrillBertrand at Mister A’sAnd More!

REGISTER TODAY AT UNITEDFRESH.ORG TO IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING!


sHoW FLooR oPPoRTUniTiesUnited Fresh 2013 is the only produce event that caters to produce industry executives, offering distinct areas on the show floor to maximize sales to qualified attendees.

The United Fresh Marketplace features marketers and merchandisers of fresh produce for retail, foodservice and wholesale levels of trade. Exhibiting in the Fresh Marketplace is a great way to

launch new products, display new concepts and ideas, and promote brand awareness. You’ll be able to reach key buyers and decision makers from all segments of the produce industry!

United Fresh Tech is the produce industry’s only expo focused on the fresh-cut/value-added market, and all the tools, technology, equipment and services needed for an efficient and profitable produce supply chain.


Food Safety Demo Center The produce industry’s only dedicated exhibit area focused exclusively on food safety solutions for growers all the way to retailers. Attendees find exhibits from major universities, research institutions and government food safety agencies, as well as our annual research poster session.

Business SuitesThe fastest-growing segment of the show features private business suites where you can provide private hospitality for your guests, customer planning sessions and your own team meetings, then simply walk out the door a few short steps to the show floor.

United Fresh Learning CentersThe show floor learning centers feature daily, interactive discussions led by industry experts and thought leaders. This is an innovative place for dynamic content where members of the fresh produce industry can speak on topics they are passionate about and spark new creativity and innovation!

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

Fresh Marketplace Learning CenterGain critical business and customer insights with daily educational sessions on consumer trends, business strategies and marketing opportunities.

Featured Product ShowcaseThe popular Featured Product Showcase is a high profile viewing case that showcases the best products the produce industry has to offer. Located in the Lobby area outside Hall B2, see new products and services in today’s growing industry from United Fresh 2013 exhibitors.

New Product AwardsDisplayed at the United Fresh Membership Booth, attendees select the winners in this highly-desired award competition, including categories such as packaging, equipment, food safety tools and, of course, best new fruit or vegetable product.

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United Fresh 2013 offers customized educational opportunities for each segment of the produce industry. From inspirational general sessions to targeted education on and off the trade show floor, United Fresh 2013 delivers real value to all sectors of the industry.

GENERAL SESSIONS Wednesday Opening General Session Breakfast – May 15

Leveraging Customer Values Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter RobbWhat do produce consumers value most, and how can the produce industry and retailers work together to meet and exceed those expectations? Join us at the Opening Breakfast Session on Wednesday morning to hear insights from Whole Foods’ Co-CEO Walter Robb on how this innovative retailer leverages core values to attract a loyal and growing customer base.

We’ll also hear from United Fresh Chairman of the Board, David Krause, President of Paramount Citrus, as he welcomes the produce industry to San Diego.

Thursday General Session Breakfast and United Fresh Annual Meeting - May 16

Thursday morning join the produce community for a special breakfast to kick-start the day. You’ll hear from United Chairman-Elect, Ron Midyett, CEO of Apio, Inc, as he outlines the vision for your association moving forward.

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Market Segment Workshop Series Tuesday and Wednesday morning, following the General Sessions, join us for customized workshops devoted to each market segment: Grower-Shipper; Fresh-Cut Processor; Wholesaler-Distributor; and Retail-Foodservice.

Show Floor Learning CentersThe show floor learning centers feature daily, interactive discussions led by industry experts and thought leaders. This is an innovative place for dynamic content where members of the fresh produce industry can share their passion about the industry, sparking creativity and innovation!

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Know Your Market.Smart produce marketers know today’s consumer is sophisticated, demanding and connected. Gain powerful knowledge about where food dollars are spent, tools to understand complex consumer demographics, and thought-provoking research on marketplace trends that are influencing buying decisions in today’s food culture.

Engage Your Consumer.Learn inspiring new strategies designed to reach consumers at multiple touch points. Hear real-world examples about retail, foodservice and food companies that are changing the way consumers experience and interact with food, and discover key insights on engaging the next generation of produce consumers.


Take on the relaxed environment of sunny San Diego and build new business connections with friends, colleagues and industry leaders at United Fresh 2013. This is the perfect location to meet new customers and build excitement in one of the country’s most spectacular cities.

United Fresh Opening Party Aboard the USS Midway – May 14Climb aboard the historic USS Midway at United’s Opening Party!

Experience an unforgettable adventure as you explore one of America’s longest-serving aircraft carriers. Stroll the flight deck with a breathtaking view of San Diego’s harbor and explore aircraft spanning 50 years of military service. It’s the perfect way to catch up with friends and build new business contacts.

Trade Show Happy Hour – May 15Business takes on a more relaxed and friendly environment during happy hour on the show floor. Exhibitors offer a variety of hospitality for all attendees to enjoy while exploring the show floor and meeting with business contacts.

Reception Honoring Women in Produce – May 15United Fresh 2013 hosts one of the most popular networking events in the produce industry: The Reception Honoring Women in Produce. This annual reception honors all women in the produce industry and recognizes one outstanding woman in our industry.

Chairman’s Reception and Produce Celebration Dinner – May 16 Join in the celebration as retail teams from around the country honor their outstanding produce managers, and leading chefs are recognized for innovation in foodservice at this red carpet event.

The 2013 Produce Excellence in Foodservice AwardsDuring the evening’s festivities, we’ll honor the winners of the 2013 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 2013 Retail Produce Manager AwardsNext, we pay tribute to the 2013 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 consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

SPONSORED BY

“Salute to Leadership” Raffle

The produce celebration wraps up with the $25,000 Grand Prize drawing for the “Salute to Leadership” Raffle. Proceeds from the raffle help support the United Fresh Foundation’s Center for Leadership Excellence, providing valuable resources, training and development programs for industry leaders at all career levels.

Tickets are just $100 and the grand prize drawing for $25,000 is one of the highlights of the evening.

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San Diego is one of the country’s most popular travel destinations. The city offers a tantalizing variety of outdoor activities on its extensive beaches and natural deep-water harbors – a breathtaking sight in itself.

Bordered by the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert, the Laguna Mountains, and Mexico, the exciting city of San Diego offers endless opportunities for exploration and activities. Spend a day relaxing in one of the many beach communities, hiking in the east San Diego County mountains, exploring the iconic Gaslamp District or monkeying around the San Diego Zoo. There’s something for everyone in California’s second largest city.

Take time to discover Fresh Horizons in the United Fresh 2013 host city.

SAN DIEGO HOTELSPlanning your trip to San Diego has never been easier. Through our official housing partner, Experient, we offer reduced hotel rates at our headquarters hotels, the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina and the Manchester Grand Hyatt.

Just steps away from the San Diego Convention Center, the hotels serve as a welcoming escape after a long day on the trade show floor with serene views of the San Diego Bay. See everything the hotels have to offer and reserve your room today by visiting unitedfresh.org.

San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina

Manchester Grand Hyatt

Reserve your hotel room when you register online at unitedfresh.org.

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A.B.L. Srl 1328ABC Research Laboratories 1340Accu-Label Inc. 1327Ag-Pak, Inc. 812Air Treatment Corporation 1010Allen Lund Company 912AMF Farms, Inc. 535Andrew Smith Company 1228Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce 818Apio, Inc. 1039Arizona Leafy Green

Marketing Agreement 1447Associated Wholesale Grocers 553Atlas Pacific Engineering Company 1216Avocados From Mexico 432Bank of the West 940Bard Valley Medjool Date

Growers Association 434Bay Valley Foods/Naturally Fresh 528Best Sorting 1028Bing Beverage Company 737BioIonix Inc. 1343BioSafe Systems, L.L.C. 1347Blue Book Services 619Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. 1414Buddy Fruits 844Bunzl Distribution, Inc. 1526C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. 207California Leafy Greens

Marketing Agreement 1449Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. 1048Chelan Fresh Marketing 446Chiquita Brands North America 227Church Brothers, LLC 941Citrus America, Inc. / CITROCASA 840Colorful Harvest, LLC 628Costco 453Crunch Pak 745D & W Fine Pack 540Dade Service Corporation 919DAUMAR Corporation 1201Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc. 533Deerpoint Group, Inc. 1445Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. 243Delta Fresh Sales, LLC. 842DNE World Fruit Sales 615Dole Food Company 211Douglas Machines Corp. 1331Driscoll’s 400Easypak, LLC 1418Edible Software 1236ESI Group USA 1311eSoftware Professionals 546Eurofresh, Inc. 404Extrutech Plastics 1208Fit Fruit and Vegetable Wash 1034Food City/K-VA-T 1254FoodLink 617Formost Fuji Corporation 1244Fox Packaging 728Fresh Appeal USA, Inc. 1053Fresh Cut Magazine 1032

Fresherized Foods/Wholly Guacamole 1248Freshway Foods 543FTNON USA, Inc. 640GFF, Inc. 702Giro Pack, Inc. 522GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH 1350Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. 1316GreenGate Fresh LLLP 941Grower-Shipper Association

of Central California 941Grower-Shipper Association

of Central California 942HANNA instruments 1345HarvestMark 215Heat and Control, Inc. 1020H-E-B 1154Heinzen Manufacturing International 904Hollandia Produce / Live Gourmet 646IEH Laboratories 1342IFCO SYSTEMS 318iGPS (Intelligent Global

Pooling Systems) 736Ilapak, Inc. 1047Intelleflex 1141InterCrate Container Corp 1046International Paper 454Ippolito 941JemD Farms - Red Sun & Golden Sun

Greenhouse Vegetables 1128Junction Solutions 1232KES Science & Technology, Inc. 1411KMT Waterjet Systems 1428Kroger 1054Kronen 1102Kwik Lok Corporation 1310Leafy Greens Council 636LINKFresh Inc. 1420Locus Traxx 836Lookout Ridge Consulting 939MAF Industries Inc. 450Magnuson Corporation 1210Mann Packing 941Markem-Imaje 1308Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET 616Matrix Packaging Machinery 1238Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC 1304Melissa’s 612MEXBEST 412Mission Produce Inc. 632MIXTEC Group 541Multivac, Inc. 1016N2N Global 804N2N Global 1334Nature Fresh Farms 428NatureSeal 516NatureSweet, LTD. 846Naturipe Farms, LLC 512NCSI Americas 1348Nichimo International Inc 1000North Shore Sales & Marketing 650North Star Engineered Products 1204NSF Agriculture 1336

ODENBERG 1028ORICS 1322Packline West Inc. 1118Pacmac 1036PakSense 1315Paramount Citrus 328Paul Mueller Company 1307Phoenix Stretch Wrappers 1523Polymer Logistics, Inc. 822PRO*ACT, LLC 219Produce Business 602Produce Careers, Inc. 520Produce Pro Software 639Prophet North America 600Pulse Instruments 1422Pura Vida Farms 536Pure Hot House Foods Inc. 348Ramsay Highlander, Inc. 731Raytec Vision Spa 1041Ready Pac Foods 704RedLine Solutions, Inc. 1131Reichel Foods, Inc. 547Reiser 336Renaissance Food Group 748REYCO Systems, Inc. 1317Robbie 1136Safeway, Inc. 753Sambrailo Packaging 604San Miguel Produce, Inc. 700Sanitation Specialists 1433Sbrocco International, Inc. 438Silver Creek Software, Inc. 531Sormac B.V. 1222Staples Print Solutions 1100Sunkist Growers, Inc. 828Sysco 1354The Packer 915TMW Systems Inc 548TNA North America Inc. 1408TOMRA Sorting Solutions 1028Triangle Package Machinery Company 936Tropical Nut and Fruit 301Turatti Srl 1004UltraSource LLC 1512United Supermarkets 653Urschel Laboratories 1104Van der Graaf 1518Village Farms 223Vincent Corporation 1101VirtualOne 1320Volm Companies, Inc. 920Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. 816Well Pict Berries, Inc. 643West Coast Machinery Corporation 1042Wish Farms 539Yamato Corporation 1415Yucatan Foods 442

Exhibitor list as of 12/5/2012

Visit unitedfresh.org for new additions to the exhibitor list.

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A.B.L. Srl Booth# 1328www.ablcavezzo.it

Serving the market since 1978, ABL is the leader in the supply of machines and equipments for fruit processing. Among our range of equipments the ultimate technology for 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.

ABC Research Laboratories Booth# 1340www.abcr.com

ABC Research Laboratories, an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited testing facility, is one of the largest food testing labs in the US. We serve the entire spectrum of the food industry from pathogen and pesticide residue testing to nutritional labeling, FDA detention resolution & appliance benchmark testing. Dedication to personalized service, coupled with superior scientific practices, is the foundation of ABC Research’s success. Food testing experts ensuring food safety, quality & nutritional value.

Accu-Label Inc. Booth# 1327www.accu-label.com/

Accu-Label is a world leader in Labelling 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 U.S, Canada and Mexico! See our labellers in action on Youtube under “Fruit Labeler” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lncvo7Olyew

Ag-Pak, Inc. Booth# 812www.agpak.com

Ag-Pak has proudly supplied industry leading produce packaging equipment for 50 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 our booth to learn about our complete weighing and bagging systems and the revolutionary NEWTEC Celox optical potato/carrot grader - automated sizing and quality grading one machine!

Air Treatment CorporationBooth# 1010

Allen Lund Company Booth# 912www.allenlund.com

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. Allenlund.com

AMF Farms, Inc. Booth# 535www.baybabyproduce.com

AMF Farms/ Bay Baby Produce has 25+ years experience growing, packing & shipping. Our signature Pumpkin Patch Pals are individually painted Wee Be Littles with happy character faces & decorated with our trade marked feathery hair. We also carry an assortment of painted pie pumpkins, grab and go pumpkin paint kits, bulk pie, mini & 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 Smith Company Booth# 1228We 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 products 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.

Andrew Williamson Fresh Produce Booth# 818www.andrew-williamson.com

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, efficiency, quality, safety, and sustainability to deliver the highest quality produce, year round. By farming in multiple regions, using the newest technologies and focusing consistently on delighting the consumer, we provide reliable, solutions oriented service. Our brand is Limited Edition!

Apio, Inc. Booth# 1039www.apioinc.com

Apio, Inc. offers two of the strongest brands in fresh-cut vegetables – Eat Smart and GreenLine. We offer high quality, innovative produce solutions. Our product offerings include fresh-cut vegetables such as Broccoli florets, mixed vegetables, salad kits and party trays under the Eat Smart label. The GreenLine label includes Green Beans, Wax beans, French Beans and a variety of blends. Visit Apio at Booth #1039 for more information on Eat Smart and GreenLine products.

Arizona Leafy Green Marketing Agreement Booth# 1447www.arizonaleafygreens.org

Associated Wholesale Grocers Booth# 553www.awginc.com

Full line Wholesale Supermarket Distributor serving over 2500 stores with 7 divisions in 24 states.

Atlas Pacific Engineering Company Booth# 1216www.atlaspacific.com

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 Mexico Booth# 432avocadosfrommexico.com

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# 434www.naturaldelights.com

Growers and Shippers of the Worlds Finest Medjool Dates. Our quality standards, top of the line operation facilities and years of experience guarantee that you will receive only the best product


available The #1 Brand in the Medjool Date Category. We offer and ongoing trade program that supports sales trough year-round promotions, value-added new products, and category management backed by IRI/Nielsen data.

Bay Valley Foods/Naturally Fresh Booth# 528www.naturallyfresh.com

An Atlanta, Georgia manufacturer of refrigerated and shelf stable dressings, dips, and sauces in a variety of packaging formats, including single serve cups and pouches, tubs, retail glass and multi-serve food away from home sizes. Products are sold under Naturally Fresh brand and private label for leading food service distributors, national chains, and retailers. Our facilities include food processing and distribution centers across the nation. Visit www.naturallyfresh.com or Booth 528.

Best Sorting Booth# 1028www.bestsorting.com

TOMRA Sorting Solutions has unified two champions to become undoubtedly the preferred supplier for the food market’s sensor-based sorting and peeling needs. ODENBERG and BEST have created an invincible alliance when it comes to delivering sorting, safety and quality solutions throughout the process chain, as well as solutions for peeling, process analytics and chilling & freezing.

Bing Beverage Company Booth# 737gotbing.com

Petey’s Bing - Lightly Carbonated, moderately caffeinated, and completely delicious! Made with Real Bing Cherry Juice!

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BioIonix Inc. Booth# 1343www.bioionix.com

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 SuperOxidants™ 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, L.L.C. Booth# 1347www.biosafesystems.com

BioSafe Systems manufactures “Field to Fork” disease control products, with solutions for growers, packers, processors, shippers, and retailers. These environmentally-friendly products provide on-contact disease control without 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# 619www.producebluebook.com

Whether your sales team needs leads or your credit team needs Ratings & Scores - your Blue Book membership will give you the information needed to protect and grow your business. No matter how you operate in the industry - from Grower to Retail, Transporter to Packager, etc - we have the information and tools you need to make profitable business decisions. Membership also includes a full range of dispute resolution services.


Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc. Booth# 1414www.boschpackaging.com/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.

Buddy Fruits Booth# 844www.buddyfruits.com

A simple concept for eating fruit – a squeezable pouch filled with 100% fruit. That’s what Fabian Milon, a chef and restaurateur, had in mind when he set out on a mission to deliver 100% fruit in a fun, on-the-go way. In 2008, the dream became a reality, when Fabian and long-time friend and co-founder Jerome Lesur created Buddy Fruits. Four years later, Buddy Fruits has exploded in the U.S. With an expanding product line, Buddy Fruits is the fun, easy way to eat 100% fruit on the go.

Bunzl Distribution, Inc. Booth# 1526www.bunzldistribution.com

We can help meet your business needs by tailoring our Products/Services/Solutions/Technologies to improve your balance sheet, income statement and increase Plant Space that you need to increase production for your Food Processing requirements. Our commitment is to deliver increased asset productivity, on-time delivery, transparent IT systems, flexibility and competitive pricing that can improve cash flow and enhance your overall profitability.

C. H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. Booth# 207www.chrobinson.com

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# 1449www.lgma.ca.gov

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 inspection. 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.

Charlie’s Machine & Supply, Inc. Booth# 1048www.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 “SMALL MACHINES DOING BIG JOBS AND BIG MACHINES AT SMALL PRICES”. FREE Catalog.

Chelan Fresh Marketing Booth# 446

Welcome to Chelan Fresh Marketing at the United Fresh Show - Booth 446. We are proud to pack in two industry leading labels:

Chelan Fresh and Trout for over 400 growers. We are the sales and marketing arm of both Chelan Fruit Cooperative and Gebbers Farms. Chelan Fresh Marketing is the largest fruit marketing organization in Northern Washington. Our professional sales and marketing team are available to meet with you at the United Fresh Show or by appointment. Please stop by our Booth 446.

Chiquita Brands North America Booth# 227www.chiquita.com

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, pineapples, Healthy Snacks, salads and ingredients, the Chiquita and Fresh Express brands mean quality and freshness you can taste.

Church Brothers, LLC Booth# 941www.churchbrothers.com

Church Brothers, LLC is a truly vertically-integrated, family owned & operated grower/shipper of fresh produce servicing food service and retail segments across North America. Operating under the Church Brothers umbrella today are its own Farming, Harvesting, Processing, Food Safety and Trucking entities that will secure the highest quality delivered produce and excellent customer service.

Citrus America, Inc./ CITROCASABooth #840

Colorful Harvest, LLC Booth# 628www.colorfulharvest.com

Colorful Harvest grows premium quality fresh berries, and colorful heirloom style produce including Strawberries, Bushberries, Melons, Rainbow Crunch Carrots™, Orange, Purple & Green Cauliflower, Ruby Jewel™ Sweet Red Corn, and Seasonal Green Beans. www.ColorfulHarvest.com

Costco Booth# 453

Crunch Pak Booth# 745www.crunchpak.com

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 PackBooth #540

Dade Service Corporation Booth# 919www.DadeService.com

Since 1954, Dade Service Corporation has specialized in Ripening Room and Cold Storage Construction for the Produce Industry. Over the past 30 years, we have lead the industry in Ripening Room construction, constructing more than 1,000 rooms. Our Design-Build Services include: Perishable/Produce Distribution Facilities Pressurized Fruit Ripening Rooms Coolers and Freezers Rapid Chill Rooms Stop by our booth to see how we can service your cold storage and ripening room needs today!

DAUMAR Corporation Booth# 1201www.daumar.com


DAUMAR is a leading supplier of automatic bagging machinery and packaging materials fresh produce.DAUMAR will be displaying the AS-56 E-Pack and the NEW CB-67 Wicket bag machine during the United Fresh 2013.

Dave’s Specialty Imports, Inc. Booth# 533www.mydaves.com

Dave’s Specialty Imports is a leading marketer and distributor of conventional and organic blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. With three generations of family owned and operated business you can be sure you are getting quality product from quality people. Delivering berries from all growing regions, and excellent customer service year ‘round. Visit Booth # 533 and www.mydaves.com

Deerpoint Group, Inc. Booth# 1445www.thedeerpointgroup.com

Deerpoint Group - Your Food Safety Solution for Irrigation We offer a turnkey system which provides the grower a food safety solution for compliance of regulations for irrigation water. Deerpoint Group is the only company specializing in chemical water treatment, direct to the grower and we guarantee our results. Deerpoint Group, Inc. 4339 N. Selland Ave. Fresno, CA 93722 559-224-4000 www.thedeerpointgroup.com

Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. Booth# 243www.freshdelmonte.com

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.

Delta Fresh Sales, Inc.Booth #842

DNE World Fruit Sales Booth# 615www.dneworld.com

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# 211www.dole.com

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 highest standards in fruit, vegetables and nutrition education.

Douglas Machines Corp. Booth# 1331www.dougmac.com

Douglas Machines Corp. offers a full line of automated washing and sanitizing equipment for all containers commonly used in the fruit, vegetable, food processing and distribution industries. Over 80 standard models exist to quickly and efficiently clean trays, scale parts, pallets, lugs, totes, racks, bins, vats, barrels and buckets. Batch and continuous cleaning systems are available to clean several hundred to several thousand containers an hour. For a complete overview visit www.dougmac.com


Driscoll’s Booth# 400www.driscolls.com

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.

Easypak, LLC Booth# 1418

Edible Software Booth# 1236www.ediblesoftware.com

Edible Software is a comprehensive inventory control package that is implemented at clients’ sites throughout the US and Canada. Our package is in compliance with all government agency regulations regarding traceability, COOL, and PTI milestones. CPA designed and recommended, no other package even comes close. Get the advantage over your competitors – take a byte of Edible Software and get the taste you can trace!

ESI Group USA Booth# 1311www.esigroupusa.com

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# 546www.efooderp.com

eFood-ERP is an integrated business & accounting software solution designed for food manufacturers and distributors. Out-of-the-box functionality includes accounting, inventory, distribution, manufacturing, real-time costing & reporting. eFood-ERP also has the food industry tools you need like 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# 404www.eurofresh.com

“Eurofresh Farms is the leading year-round producer 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# 1208www.epiplastics.com

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 CFIA (Canada) accepted; ASTM–E84-09 Class A Rated for Smoke & Flame. We work with you in project design, ideas, and solutions! ISO 9001:2008 registered manufacturer, located in Manitowoc, WI.

Fit Fruit and Vegetable Wash Booth# 1034www.fitwash.com

Fit Fruit & 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# 1254

FoodLink Booth# 617www.foodlink.net

FoodLink is the network for fresh food, connecting the perishable goods supply chain from the farm to the customer with full traceability across an online network representing more than 2,000 companies including growers, packers, shippers, carriers, brokers, retail grocers and wholesalers. For more information, visit www.foodlink.net.

Formost Fuji Corporation Booth# 1244www.formostfuji.com

A leader in the Packaging Machinery Industry, Formost Fuji Corp. 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# 728www.foxbag.com

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# 1053www.fresh-appeal.com

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.

Fresh Cut Magazine Booth# 1032www.freshcut.com

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 Guacamole Booth# 1248www.fresherized.com

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 and more avocado. Our other flavors include Roasted Red Pepper and guacamole with Spicy Pico de Gallo.


Freshway Foods Booth# 543www.freshwayfoods.com

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.

FTNON USA, Inc. Booth# 640www.ftnon.com

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.

GFF, Inc.Booth #702

Giro Pack, Inc. Booth# 522www.giropack.com

Giro Pack is a leader in net packaging solutions. We specialize in the elimination of labor, increasing 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

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH Booth# 1350www.globalgap.org

GLOBALG.A.P. is a leading global certification program whose mission is to bring farmers and retailers together to produce and market safe food to protect scarce resources and build a sustainable future.

Golden Eagle Extrusions, Inc. Booth# 1316www.goldeneagleextrusions.com

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.

GreenGate Fresh LLLP Booth# 941www.greengatefresh.com

GreenGate Fresh,LLLP is a company guided by hands-on-management team with decades of industry experience. We are a grower,shipper, packer & processor who specialize in salads, slaws, custom grown wild rocket arugula, spring mix & spinach. At GreenGate we are committed to providing the food service industry ,club stores & retail with safe premium quality produce for an excellent value year-round. We market under the following brands GreenGate Fresh & Metz Fresh.

Grower-Shipper Association of Central California Booth# 941, 942www.growershipper.com

The Grower-Shipper Association of Central California (GSA), a trade

association representing over 300 growers, shippers, packers, processors and other agricultural businesses, will have a pavilion at United Fresh. Four GSA members are currently set to exhibit their products within the pavilion, including Church Brothers, Ippolito International, Mann Packing Company, and GreenGate Fresh.

HANNA instruments Booth# 1345www.hannainst.com

“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# 215www.HarvestMark.com

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# 1020www.heatandcontrol.com

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# 1154www.heb.com

Heinzen Manufacturing International Booth# 904Founded 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 & fruit industry. We offer complete turnkey operations, individual customized equipment & cost efficient modifications to large-scale process lines. Discover the equipment we manufacture & meet the people that deliver world class customer service. HMI understands that “SERVICE” is our #1 product

Hollandia Produce / Live Gourmet Booth# 646www.livegourmet.com

Experience the difference freshness can make with Live Gourmet and Grower Pete’s Organic brand living lettuces, cress and leafy greens by Hollandia Produce. Nurtured in a greenhouse and harvested with their roots intact our 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 or www.growerpetes.com and please visit us in booth 646 at United Fresh in San Diego

IEH Laboratories Booth# 1342IEH 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# 318www.ifco-us.com

IFCO is an international logistics service provider with more than 210 locations worldwide. IFCO operates a pool of over 170 million Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) globally, which are used primarily to transport fresh produce from growers to leading grocery retailers. IFCO is part of Brambles Limited.

iGPS (Intelligent Global Pooling Systems) Booth# 736www.igps.net

iGPS provides the world’s leading companies with the most advanced and cost-efficient pallet-based solutions available today. The company’s lightweight, 100% recyclable plastic pallets and associated technologies yield dramatic savings in transport and production costs and provide new levels of operating efficiency, product security, and customer satisfaction. For more information please contact us at 1-800-884-0225 or visit www.igps.net.

Ilapak, Inc. Booth# 1047www.ilapak.com

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.

Intelleflex Booth# 1141www.intelleflex.com

The Intelleflex Freshness Management™ solution for produce and perishables enables growers, producers, distributors and retail grocers to reduce loss due to spoilage. Intelleflex delivers actionable data 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™, maximize shelf-life and address traceability.

Intercrate Container Corp.Booth #1046

International Paper Booth #454

Ippolito Booth# 941www.ippolito.biz

This Ippolito Family started their produce business in 1946 and have strived to make quality their first priority. The wide variety of products all come with the quality freshness you would expect from the top producers in the world.

JemD Farms - Red Sun & Golden Sun Greenhouse Vegetables Booth# 1128www.jemdfarms.com

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 & new product launch support. Stop by to see our Red Sun “Artisan Series” which includes our new and innovative packaging options for our specialty greenhouse produce.

Junction Solutions Booth# 1232www.junctionsolutions.com

Junction Solutions provides solutions and services that address the high-volume, complex and shifting needs of today’s leading grower/shippers, wholesaler/distributors, fresh cut processors and retail foodservice companies. From building brand loyalty and providing source and safety info via any mobile device to optimizing trade promotions and warehouse operations while ensuring regulatory and PTI compliance, We Know Produce. Built on Microsoft® and Designed to Power Profitability.

KES Science & Technology, Inc. Booth# 1411www.kesair.com

AiroCide, a NASA developed food safety air sanitation preventive control technology, that will destroy airborne; mold, bacteria, allergens, unpleasant odors & VOC’s like ethylene gas. AiroCide will; ensure maximum shelf life, maintain optimum product integrity thus reducing food spoilage & 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# 1428www.kmtwaterjet.com

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 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# 1054

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.

Kronen Booth# 1102www.kronencorp.com

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# 1310www.kwiklok.com

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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.

Leafy Greens CouncilBooth #636


LINKFresh Inc. Booth# 1420www.linkfresh.com Inc.

LINKFresh Inc. is a software and IT consultancy with extensive fresh produce supply chain expertise. LINKFresh is a complete business management solution for the fresh produce supply chain. LINKFresh is fully integrated with the Microsoft Dynamics ERP suite, adding functionality specifically to meet the requirements of the fresh produce industry. LINKFresh customers include USA and Canada include: The Giumarra Companies, Gourmet Trading and L H Gray & Sons. www.linkfresh.com

Locus Traxx Booth# 836www.locustraxx.com

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.

Lookout Ridge Consulting Booth# 939www.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 bring agricultural and financial expertise to help clients make better decisions and achieve a greater peace of mind.

MAF Industries Inc.Booth #450

Magnuson Corporation Booth# 1210

Mann Packing Booth# 941www.veggiesmadeeasy.com

A leading provider of fresh and fresh-cut vegetables largely known for their stringless sugar snap peas, Mann ships over 35 fresh vegetables items including Arcadian Harvest™ Petite Whole Leaves, Better Burger Leaf™, and Broccolini®. The family-owned & operated business is committed to increasing fresh vegetable consumption and is a certified women’s business enterprise through WBENC. www.veggiesmadeeasy.com.

Markem-Imaje Booth# 1308www.markem-imaje.us

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 & apply systems, thermal transfer and direct thermal printers), as well as application software, consumables and related services.

Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET Booth# 616www.sunsetproduce.com

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

Matrix Packaging Machinery Booth# 1238www.matrixpm.com

Since 1988, the driving force behind Matrix 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# 1304www.maxwellchase.com

Maxwell Chase Technologies, LLC 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 & onions.

Melissa’s Booth# 612www.melissas.com

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.

MEXBEST Booth# 412

Mission Produce Inc. Booth# 632www.missionpro.com

Mission Produce is a global packer, importer 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 nationwide. Mission is a distributor for Frontera Foods, featuring guacamole mixes created by Chef Rick Bayless for our fresh avocados. Mission is a 50% owner of Chilean avocado packer and exporter, Cabilfrut.

MIXTEC Group Booth# 541www.mixtec.net

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? MIXTEC Group 818-541-0124 www.mixtec.net

Multivac, Inc. Booth# 1016www.multivac.com

Multivac specializes in packaging solutions for fresh fruits and vegetables, offering FreshSafe packaging ideally tailored to whole, sliced, diced, and chunked products. FreshSafe packaging can be created inline in thermoformed packs, in pre-made trays or in pouches with standard or customized packaging materials. If modified atmosphere packaging is not required, our T700 Seal Only Tray Sealer results in up to 30% less tooling cost and is also an ideal solution for fresh produce.


N2N Global Booth# 804, 1334www.n2nglobal.com

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.

Nature Fresh Farms Booth# 428

NatureSeal Booth# 516www.natureseal.com

NatureSeal’s vitamin/mineral blends continue to lead the fresh produce industry in offering formulations that maintain all of the natural fresh-cut qualities of over 30 produce items long after the produce is processed. NatureSeal enables processors 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# 846www.naturesweet.com

NatureSweet,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.

Naturipe Farms, LLC Booth# 512www.naturipefarms.com

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# 1348www.ncsiamericas.com

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, GlobalGAP, ISO 22000, and PrimusGFS.

Nichimo International Inc.Booth #1000

North Shore Sales & Marketing Booth# 650www.livingherbs.com

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# 1204www.northstarengineered.com

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 AgricultureBooth #1336

ODENBERG Booth# 1028

ORICS Booth# 1322www.orics.com

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# 1118www.packlinewest.com

PACK LINE 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# 1036

PakSense Booth# 1315www.paksense.com

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.

Paramount Citrus Booth# 328www.paramountcitrus.com

Paramount Citrus are growers who own, cultivate and harvest more than 47,000 acres of fresh citrus– Cuties® California Mandarins, navels and valencia oranges, minneolas, lemons, limes and grapefruit to ensure a year-round supply. Because we’re the largest vertically integrated citrus company in the U.S., we can provide you quality citrus all year long, from month to month and season to season. And it also means you can depend on us to get the quantity you need.

Paul Mueller Company Booth# 1307www.muel.com

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 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.

Phoenix Stretch Wrappers Booth# 1523

Polymer Logistics, Inc. Booth# 822www.polymerlogistics.com

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 & fold when empty to maximize truck space.

PRO*ACT, LLC Booth# 219www.proactusa.com

PRO*ACT is America’s leading distributor of fresh produce sourcing from premier national, regional and local 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. PRO*ACT provides integrated produce program distribution management.

Produce Business Booth# 602www.producebusiness.com

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# 520www.producecareers.com

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, Wholesalers/Distributors, Food Service Operators, Retailers, and Industry Suppliers.

Produce Pro Software Booth# 639www.producepro.com

TMTM

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.

Prophet North America Booth# 600www.prophetize.com

Prophet’s supply chain software is engineered with 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 functionality, within a complete ERP system. Prophet solutions are backed up by a team of professionals who are dedicated to helping you accomplish your information needs and profitability goals.

Pulse Instruments Booth# 1422www.pulseinstrument.com

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# 536www.pvfarms.com

Pura Vida Farms, LLC Based in Scottsdale, AZ, we are a grower, shipper and importer of fresh pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew and specialty melon products. With growing locations across the United States and in Costa Rica, we can grow our fruits in the best environment possible throughout different seasons of the year. Visit booth 536 to learn more!

Pure Hot House Foods Inc. Booth# 348www.pure-flavor.com

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

Ramsay Highlander, Inc. Booth# 731www.ramsayhighlander.com

Ramsay Highlanders Self Propelled Conveyor Systems are world Renowed for their field efficiency and engineering design. Each machine Ramsay manufactures comes with years field proven use and manufacturing experience. Ramsay Highlander will custom design build you your machine to meet your exact field requirements. From simple to complex machine design Ramsay Highlander is the company that all leading companys in the produce choose. Ramsay can build you the most simplist to most advanced machine

Raytec Vision Spa Booth# 1041At Raytec Vision, leading experts in development and production of colour and shape sorting equipments with professionals with more than 17 years experience in X-ray Inspection Technology have merged in one company. Raytec Vision as a unique partner 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 it is all our range of solutions for your plants.

Ready Pac Foods Booth# 704www.ReadyPac.com

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. is the leader in providing innovative fresh-cut solutions for over 40 years. We manufacture a full array of bagged salad blends and kits, Bistro® Bowl Salads, Ready Snax® Snack Packs, fresh-cut fruit, Parfaits and Disney-themed Cool Cuts® for kids. Ready Pac delivers high quality, fresh and convenient items to retailers and foodservice operators who are focused on offering the finest products that complimenting their consumers’ healthy & active lifestyle.

RedLine Solutions, Inc. Booth# 1131www.redlineforproduce.com

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.

Reichel Foods, Inc. Booth# 547www.reichelfoods.com

Dippin’ Stix are the consumer’s top choice for “fresh to go” produce snacks. Since 1997, Reichel Foods has been the innovative leader in its category. These healthy single serve snacks include Sliced Apples, Baby Carrots and Celery complimented with our signature recipe dips. Retailers benefit with sustainable packaging, extended shelf life, repeat sales and happy customers, at an affordable cost. Add incremental sales and profits to your produce section with a 10 for $10 Dippin’ Stix program.

Reiser Booth# 336www.reiser.com

Produce processing and packaging equipment solutions.

Renaissance Food Group Booth# 748www.rfgfoods.com

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.

REYCO Systems, Inc. Booth# 1317www.reycosys.com

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.

Robbie Booth# 1136www.robbiebagsandpouches.com

Fresh N Tasty Pouches offer 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. 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. Robbie’s full-service packaging solutions include printing, laminating, and conversion captilities.

Safeway, Inc. Booth# 753www.safeway.com

Sambrailo Packaging Booth# 604www.sambrailo.com

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# 700www.cutnclean.com

San Miguel Produce, Inc. is a vertically integrated, 3rd 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 provide 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 Booth# 1433

Providing peace of mind and innovation in outsourced sanitation management at potentially substantial savings.

Sbrocco International, Inc. Booth# 438

Silver Creek Software, Inc. Booth# 531www.silvercreek.com

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. www.silvercreek.com 208-388-4555

Sormac B.V. Booth# 1222www.sormac.nl

LEADING IN TECHNOLOGY Sormac specialises 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 (with 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.

Staples Print Solutions Booth# 1100staplesadvantage.com/print

Staples Print Solutions offers a comprehensive range of Product Identification Label solutions. With four decades of label expertise, we produce high-color, graphically consistent labels that will be an ambassador of your brand and differentiate your products in the marketplace. *Design, pre-press, ISO-certified production & nationwide distribution *Process & high-color content *Foil stamping & embossing *Promotional labels *Brand protection solutions *Food traceability *Non-pressure sensitive tags

Sunkist Growers, Inc. Booth# 828www.sunkist.com

Sunkist® is the oldest continually operating citrus 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.

Sysco Booth# 1354

The Packer Booth# 915www.thepacker.com

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, & rbcs.com.

TMW Systems Inc Booth# 548www.tmwsystems.com

TNA North America Inc. Booth# 1408www.tnasolutions.com

tna is a leading global supplier of integrated food packaging solutions with over 6,000 systems installed across more than 120 countries. The company provides a comprehensive range of products including spraying, distribution, seasoning, weighing, packaging, metal detection and identification solutions, plus system controls & integration solutions.

TOMRA Sorting Solutions Booth# 1028

Triangle Package Machinery Company Booth# 936www.trianglepackage.com

Triangle is a US 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.

Tropical Nut and Fruit Booth# 301www.tropicalfoods.com

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 Buffalo Nuts, ReCharge, Grabeez, Yorks Harvest Garden Chips, Tropical Dipping Chocolates and My Salad Bar salad toppings.

Turatti Srl Booth# 1004www.turatti.com

Turatti has a long history as world-leading specialist in the custom design and manufacture of machinery 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, dewatering, automated dryers, air dryers, peelers, coolers, mixers, fruit and customized equipments.

UltraSource LLC Booth# 1512www.ultrasourceusa.com

Since our founding in 1883, UltraSource has served the processing and packaging equipment needs of thousands of companies worldwide in the meat and poultry, seafood, produce, dairy, medical, and pharmaceutical industries. Whether it’s kill floor, further processing, vacuum or modified atmosphere packaging, or high-speed labeling, our comprehensive offering includes hundreds of products that enable us to custom tailor equipment solutions.

United Supermarkets Booth# 653www.unitedtexas.com

We are a Family owned, 4th generation, 95 year old, Regional Grocery Store Chain. We are located in West and North Texas.


Urschel Laboratories Booth# 1104www.urschel.com/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 – and continue – to rise to the demands of this dynamic industry.

Van der Graaf Booth# 1518www.vandergraaf.com

As the leading global supplier of conveyor belt drives, Van der Graaf has specially engineered their product to endure any demands of the bulk handling industry. Being completely sealed allows their drum motor to endure any environmental conditions. Their food approved SSV design enables the drum motor to be cleaned using 2000psi wash down pressure with the sealing system preventing against contaminates like water or product residue from penetrating the unit and eliminating any product build-up.

Village Farms Booth# 223www.villagefarms.com

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# 1101www.vincentcorp.com

A US 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# 1320www.virtualone.net

VirtualOne provides technology to solve safety and business challenges for the produce industry. We offer data collection, payroll, traceability and quality control solutions.

Volm Companies, Inc. Booth# 920www.volmcompanies.com

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 & graphic development. An American family owned company, Volm has served the industry for over 60 years.

Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc. Booth# 816www.rawl.net

Walter P. Rawl and Sons, Inc. is a third generation family owned and operated grower, shipper and processor located in Pelion, SC. We are a vertically integrated company with over 85 continuous years

of experience. Our growing area encompasses over 7000 acres, and our transportation fleet consists of over 63 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 816.

Well Pict Berries, Inc. Booth# 643www.wellpict.com

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 Machinery CorporationBooth #1042

Wish Farms Booth# 539www.wishfarms.com

Wish Farms, the largest strawberry shipper/grower in Florida, is proud to continue its tradition of providing high quality produce since 1922. It represents more than 1,500 acres, and ships approximately 3 million flats of strawberries, 6 million pounds of blueberries and 1 million packages of vegetables a year. Wish Farms utilizes FreshQC® to ensure quality by tying consumer feedback to the harvest time, place and picker.

Yamato Corporation Booth# 1415www.YamatoAmericas.com

Yamato is the North, Central and South American industry leader for multihead weighers, checkweighers, and casepackers. Yamato is known worldwide as the industry leader offering more than 100 models of combination weighers covering your product’s weighing, mixing or counting needs. Yamato’s product offerings, from the economical Alpha Series through the high-speed Sigma F1 Series, and on to the revolutionary Dataweigh Omega Series, can address virtually any packaging application.

Yucatan Foods Booth# 442www.cabofresh.com

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 Fresh™, a “lifestyle” produce brand. Items include: Authentic and Mild-Organic Guacamole; Mild and Medium Salsa; Bruschetta and NEW Avo-Hummus™, 50% avocado blended with 50% hummus. Yucatan Foods, 310-342-5363, www.cabofresh.com

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Questions about membership? Contact Miriam Wolk, senior director of membership, at 202-303-3410 or [email protected].


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