PMA FRESH SUMMIT VIRTUAL MARKETPLACE REVIEW October 13–15, 2020

4EARTH FARMS
Commerce, CA

Prospering during a pandemic requires reliable, quality oriented, solutions driven supply partners.  We offer branded and private label programs customized to your store’s specific needs.  Let’s talk about your holiday organic and conventional Brussels sprouts, green beans, French beans and more!

Visit us in the Marketplace to learn more. www.4earthfarms.com

ABL
Cavezzo (Modena) Italy

ABL is the world leading company in the fresh cut fruit processing equipment supply. Melon pineapple processing line to apple slicing machines as well as mango , citrus and kiwi line are just some of the capabilities in the Abl portfolio.

Complete solutions also for IQF, Dried and Canning industry available.

www.ablcavezzo.com

ABLE FREIGHT SERVICES, LLC
Los Angeles, CA

Able Freight is a global expert, shipping anything temperature-sensitive, mainly air freight of fruits and vegetables.  Located on the West Coast USA, Hawaii, & Mexico, with a 75+ agent network around the globe.  Focused in providing end-to-end logistics visibility by offering innovative solutions and access to proprietary cold-chain technology.

www.ablefreight.com/

ALLEN LUND CO
La Canada, CA

Allen Lund Company is a 3PL, working with shippers, growers and carriers across the nation to arrange the transport of dry, refrigerated and flatbed freight. Additionally, ALC has a logistics and software division, ALC Logistics, and an International division licensed as an OTI-NVOCC.

www.allenlund.com

AWE SUM ORGANICS
Santa Cruz, CA

Secure your winter Organic Grapes from Awe Sum Organics.  The leader of winter Organic Grapes. Organic Grape sales are booming!
Organic Grapes have the highest volume increase of any Top 10 fruit or vegetable at 125.3%.

Awe Sum Organics is offering Organic Winter Peruvian Grape promotions, loading on both coasts.

www.awesumorganics.com

BABÉ FARMS
Santa Maria, CA

Babé Farms boasts a year-round harvest of colorful baby and specialty vegetables that transform the ordinary produce aisle into a stunning visual feast! Family owned and operated, Babé Farms is the “couture” label top chefs and fine retailers look to for their gourmet vegetable needs.

www.babefarms.com

BEACHSIDE PRODUCE
Guadalupe, CA

Located in Guadalupe, CA, Beachside Produce is a year-round grower/shipper of a full line of conventional and organic vegetables, along with strawberries.

Visit us in the Marketplace and request a meeting  to talk with one of our team members and see what we are bringing  “From Our Family Farms….To Your Family’s Table”.

beachsideproduce.com

BFC SOFTWARE
Batavia, IL

BFC Software is designed specifically for Food Distribution and provides tools for complete traceability from raw materials at production through finished goods in the warehouse to point of delivery with off the truck scanning, protecting product, improving inventory management, and improving overall customer satisfaction all while increasing your bottom line.

www.bfcassociates.com

BLAND FARMS
Glennville, GA

Bland Farms is the largest grower, packer and shipper of sweet onions. This year our sweet potatoes are back! We have the team and experience to meet your demand for sweet onions and sweet potatoes. Meet with us to learn about our offerings including our Holiday Bin and Pink packaging!

blandfarms.com

BOBALU BERRY FARMS
Oxnard, CA

Welcome! We are excited to launch our new website, add to our sales team and share news about our 2021 strawberry program. Our company is on a growth track as we build customer partnerships and consumer enjoyment of our quality berries. Please visit us in the marketplace so we can share our story with you.

www.bobaluberries.com

BONDUELLE
Irwindale, CA

Bonduelle, home of Ready Pac Foods, is a purpose-driven brand working to create a better future through plant-based food. Visit our Marketplace page to learn more about our commitment to championing sustainable nourishment for generations to come, and check out our new Bistro bowls and salad kits.

www.bonduelle.com/en/

CKF INC.
Etobicoke, ON

This year, the Earthcycle brand is The EC383 is Earthcycle’s newest design: a 3 lb top sealable tray perfect for a range of produce including tomatoes, grapes, and cherries. This tray fits 3 down in master cases, offers maximum visibility, and matches industry standard top sealing tooling, meaning that no re-investment is required when making the switch.

www.ckfinc.com

CALAVO GROWERS, INC.
Santa Paula, CA

Calavo has a nearly 100-year history of meeting consumer demand for nutritious & delicious fresh food. Calavo Fresh markets avocados complemented by tomatoes & Hawaiian papayas. Calavo Foods prepares fresh foods made from avocados (guacamole) & salsa. Renaissance Food Group creates & distributes a portfolio of healthy, high quality lifestyle products.

www.calavo.com

CALIFORNIA AVOCADO COMMISSION
Irvine, CA

California avocado growers have been proud supporters of PMA for nearly five decades. Please visit the California Avocado Commission in the PMA Fresh Summit Marketplace to learn about next year’s California avocado crop, our marketing campaign, “The best avocados have California in them,” and plans for 2021 customized retailer promotions.

www.californiaavocado.com

CAMPOS BORQUEZ
Sonora Mexico

Campos Borquez is a leading grower and global distributor of premium organic superfoods. Four generations strong, family-owned, vertically integrated, regenerative farming and socially responsible, we believe in dignified partnerships with our colaboradores and retailers. We are committed to providing the most sustainable, tastiest and healthiest Avocados, Asparagus, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery and Grapes available.

camposborquez.com

CHESTNUT HILL FARMS
Coral Gables, FL

Chestnut Hill Farms is a leading grower and marketer of premium quality Costa Rican pineapples. We pride ourselves on our DNA, relentlessly pursuing reliable, effective solutions and unsurpassed results for our commercial partners. For dependable sourcing of pines and organic and Fairtrade bananas, learn more at www.chfusa.com.

www.chfusa.com

CHURCH BROTHERS FARMS
Salinas, CA

Introducing Church Brothers Farms Ready Sides™: 4 delicious, convenient fresh-vegetable sides that are ready in just 3 minutes in the microwave. With zero prep and zero mess, these products provide fresh, hearty, and healthy side dishes with restaurant-quality flavor. Learn more about our new retail offerings at PMA Fresh Summit!

www.churchbrothers.com

CLARIFRUIT
Rishon Le’zion, Israel

Clarifruit offers the world’s first automatic, end-to-end quality control and data analytics platform for the fruit and vegetable industry, adding consistency, accuracy and objectivity to QC processes for the entire fresh produce supply chain. The platform empowers stakeholders to make the right businesses decisions to reduce waste and maximize productivity.

www.clarifruit.com

DiMARE FRESH
Fort Worth, TX

DiMare Fresh is a leading provider of value-added distribution services in the form of repacking specialty packs, ripening, consolidation and delivery of refrigerated food, specializing in produce and floral. Visit our PMA Fresh Summit Marketplace page to discover how DiMare Fresh can be your solutions provider.

www.dimarefresh.com

DOLE FOOD COMPANY
Charlotte, NC

Dole helps customers differentiate themselves in fresh produce by providing the highest quality, award-winning category expertise and product innovation in the category. This year, Dole will be showcasing our brand-new four item line of meal solution “Just Add Chicken Kits”, three new Ready-to-Eat salads, and four new Chopped Salad line extensions.

www.dole.com

FIELD & FARMER
Carol Stream, IL

FIELD & FARMER BRANDED PRODUCTS are all Plant Based, Dairy Free & Allergen Free. The lineup consists of Refrigerated Dips, Dressings and Juices. Nothing Frozen or from Concentrate. No chemicals, preservatives, gums or artificial flavors.

Field & Farmer brands:  Only clean label, Fresh Produce ingredients.  BIG FLAVOR from SMALL FARMS!

Every Field & Farmer label has highlights from one of the farmers where we source. We are a B Corporation with a Mission. We share profits back with growers, compost all of our waste and donate 1% of our monthly revenue to organizations that support small farms. We make it a point to source “imperfect” Produce that would otherwise go to the landfill.

www.fieldandfarmer.co

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Tallahassee, FL

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services uses the “Fresh From Florida” brand to promote locally, regionally and internationally to consumers throughout the world where Florida-grown products are marketed. Stop by our virtual Fresh From Florida Pavilion at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit.

www.freshfromflorida.com

FLORIDA STRAWBERRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION
Dover, FL

Florida strawberries remain a popular consumer indulgence item with incredible health benefits and versatility of utilization. Production of Florida strawberries begins mid-December. Barring any weather disasters, Florida growers will have good supplies of the best strawberries in the world from Christmas through April. For a list of shippers visit www.floridastrawberry.org

www.floridastrawberry.org

FOX PACKAGING AND FOX SOLUTIONS
McAllen, TX

As consumers continue to make less frequent trips to the store, the importance of food security has soared creating a high demand for flexible packaging and packing automation. During PMA’s Fresh Summit, you’ll have access to a dedicated team from Fox Packaging and Fox Solutions who can extend their expertise to help you navigate your packaging programs and equipment solutions to help streamline your operations.

www.foxbag.com

GEORGIA GROWN
Atlanta, GA

Georgia Grown® helps agribusinesses grow by bringing producers, retailers, and consumers together in one powerful community. Georgia Grown members are certified local producers. From our world-famous Vidalia™ onions to our sweet and juicy peaches to our tasty pecans, you can taste and see why Georgia is NATURE’S FAVORITE STATE! 

www.georgiagrown.com

HENKEL & COHEN
Miami, FL

Henkel & Cohen, P.A., a Miami-based business law firm which has represented businesses in the U.S. fresh produce industry since 1994, will be participating as an exhibitor at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit 2020 between October 13–15.

www.miamibusinesslitigators.com

HOUWELING’S
Camarillo, CA

Houweling’s Paperboard Top Seal Punnets in collaboration with Bunzl are a small step in sustainability with potential to yield big results. For Consumers that want great produce packaged with a purpose this new packaging will be a 90% plastic reduction when compared to traditional 1lb clamshells.

www.houwelings.com

HYGIENA
Camarillo, CA

Hygiena delivers rapid microbial detection, monitoring and identification solutions to improve food safety: PCR pathogen testing (BAX,) ATP monitoring (EnSURE Touch) and report-ing (SureTrend Cloud), allergen detection (AllerTox, GlutenTox), microorganism (InSite) and indicator organism detection (MicroSnap). Visit our booth to learn more about our innovative solutions and world-class support team.

www.hygiena.com

IFOOD DECISION SCIENCES
Kenmore, WA

iFoodDS is excited to be a PMA Fresh Summit sponsor. Connect with us to learn more about our food supply chain platform for safety, traceability, and quality management. We give customers like you across the global supply chain real-time visibility, so you can optimize the safety, quality, and value of your produce.

www.idsfoodsafety.com/

JAC. VANDENBERG
Yonkers, NY

Jac. Vandenberg imports and distributes throughout North America over 12 million boxes of premium quality fresh produce each year from 11 different countries spanning five continents, and is the exclusive distributor of the Bagu and SUNRAYS brands. Stop by to learn more about our new sustainable packaging and the launch of SUNRAYS grapes this December!

www.jacvandenberg

JASA PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
Richmond, VA

JASA Packaging Solutions shows sustainable packaging solutions for different kinds of produce, including apples, tomatoes and kiwis. These paper packages are 100% recyclable and can be packed automatically by the JASA Sleever. JASA is your system integration partner for the design and realization of your complete packaging automation project.

www.jasapackaging.com

JUST MADE
Houston, TX

The juice market is changing and Just Made is leading the way. Every blend is loaded with unique tropical fruits that are loaded with health benefits. Everything that goes in the bottle makes a difference in the body. Plus for every bottle sold, we donate 5¢ to support education in our sourced farming communities. Just Made. Made Justly.

www.justmade.com

L&M COMPANIES
Raleigh, NC

As a year-round grower and supplier of fresh produce, our approach at L&M is rooted in innovation, excelling in farming, warehouse operations, sales & marketing. Visit our PMA Virtual Marketplace for new products including Goldies ^TM Premium Tearless Onions, Crimson Delight Crisp & Sweet Apples (now available in organic!) and more!

www.lmcompanies.com/

LGS SALES
New Rochelle, NY

LGS Sales Celebrates 30 Years as a Leading Fruit Importer. LGS has cultivated three decades worth of trusted and valued grower relationships around the globe. From Chile to Morocco, we source from countries with the best climates for each fruit to provide you with unbeatable flavor and quality. Visit lgssales.com/trade to find out how you can meet shopper demands for high quality fruit.

lgssales.com/trade

LINKFRESH
Los Angeles, CA

LINKFRESH develops and delivers ERP software solutions for the fresh produce industry – it is all we do, we are experts in our field. Our software solutions provide critical fresh produce industry functionality such as Grower Accounting, Traceability, Consignments, Farming and Quality Control. LINKFRESH is part of the Aptean family of mission-critical, industry-specific software solutions.

www.linkfresh.com

LOVE BEETS
Bala Cynwyd, PA

“Ready-to-eat beet brand, Love Beets, will be debuting its new sliced Perfectly Pickled Beets meant to elevate the traditional canned pickled beet and offer consumers a fresh and healthier alternative! Learn more about this new item, additions like Topped + Tailed Organic Raw Beets, plus the products you know and LOVE!”

www.lovebeets.com

MAGIC SUN FARMS
Richmond, VA

Magic Sun is a leading hydroponic tomato grower with greenhouses in central Mexico covering over 180 acres of production. It offers a broad line of conventional and organic tomatoes that are available year-round. Magic Sun maintains its roots as a grower and offers partners integrated programs including packing, shipping, marketing and merchandising.

www.magicsunfarms.com

MARIANI NUT COMPANY
Winters, CA

Mariani Nut Company is one of the world’s largest suppliers of premium almonds from California. This family-owned company has been growing and processing almonds for more than 45 years. A full range of packaging options are available for the retail environment along with attractive display options.  Learn more at www.marianinut.com.

www.marianinut.com

MICKY’S MINIS
Sappington, MO

Micky’s Minis is looking forward to presenting a number of new and exciting additions to our line of potted plants. Our offerings include Mini-Blooming, Mini-Succulents, Mini-Foliage, Mini Poinsettias, and Mini More items! Set up your appointment today. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

mickysminis.org/

NATURIPE FARMS
Salinas, CA

Bliss Bento is the newest product line from Naturipe Snacks. These ready-to-eat, indulgent and nutritious sweet treats will leave you feeling guilt-free and satisfied. Snack Sweet & Smart with these perfectly paired treats, available in four flavor combinations to satisfy your sweet tooth. Learn more at naturipesnacks.com.

www.naturipefarms.com

NATURESWEET
San Antonio, TX

Nature’s Sweet D’Vines™ Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine are delicious, nutritious and fabulous for cooking, salads and everything in between. They can be dipped, stuffed, stewed, fried, baked and used in sauces, casseroles and soups. Most importantly, we designed our greenhouses to protect the vines from pests and harsh weather which means we can grow year round for the perfect flavor and color. At Nature’s Sweet, we also use smart packaging for the ultimate freshness and protection of your D’Vines™ to help ensure your delight with every bite.

www.naturesweet.com

NORTH SHORE GREENHOUSES, INC.
Thermal, CA

North Shore Living Herbs + Greens wants to get together! Ever wonder how we keep our herbs fresh or what differentiates us from fresh cut herbs, or what hydroponically grown really means? Ask us anything! Meet Tyler Clear, our new Sales Manager and join Jules Buehler and Suzette Overgaag Live on October 13th to find out anything and everything you want to know about Living Herbs!

www.northshore.farm

OCEAN MIST FARMS
Castroville, CA

Ocean Mist Farms’ award-winning Season & Steam product line is expanding to include 5 more new nutritious shelf-ready options—all with the same convenience, customization and exclusive resealable bag technology shoppers love! All product is grown and processed in-house, guaranteeing the Gold Standard quality Ocean Mist Farms is recognized for! Email [email protected] for more information.

www.oceanmist.com

OPPY
Vancouver, BC

Growing, marketing and distributing fresh produce worldwide for over 160 years, Vancouver, BC-based Oppy delivers the best of the world’s harvest. Moving over 50 million boxes of fresh produce through its supply chain, Oppy offers popular favorites from avocados and berries to apples and oranges year-round, alongside innovative seasonal specialties.

www.oppy.com

PRODUCE CAREERS
Arroyo Grande, CA

The Fresh Produce Industry’s Recruiting Experts. 20+ year’s success placing Executives and Professionals — ALL Job Categories. Partner with organizations all throughout North America including Industry Suppliers, Grower/Shippers, Importers/Exporters, Fresh Cut Processors/ Food Manufacturers, Food Service Operators, & Retailers.

www.producecareers.com

PRODUCE PRO SOFTWARE
Woodridge, IL

Produce Pro Software is celebrating its 30th Anniversary as the leading all-in-one ERP software solution specifically designed for the produce industry. Providing innovative business and technology solutions, they combine powerful, cutting edge software while leveraging their perishable food industry expertise and consulting services. Want to streamline operations, increase profitability and deliver results you can see? Connect with us at PMA Fresh Summit, or visit producepro.com to learn more.

producepro.com

PROSEAL AMERICA, INC.
​Richmond, VA

Offering customers the complete packaging solution, Proseal manufactures an extensive range of manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic tray sealers, allowing for throughputs anywhere between 6 and 240 packs per minute. Paired with industry best lead times and 24/7 aftermarket support, Proseal offers efficient tray sealing solutions for any size organization.

www.proseal.com

PURE FLAVOR
Leamington, ON Canada

In the kitchen or at school, kids can now paint with a rich palette. Our Organic Sangria Medley Tomatoes come in all the naturally radiant colors kids love to snack on. Parents will appreciate the variety of flavors in a summer salad or hors d’oeuvre.

Learn More

PURE PALM PRODUCE
Bakersfield, CA

As a Premium California Date brand, Pure Palm delivers the freshest Organic and Conventional Dates at the peak of softness and sweetness. We are overwhelming shop- pers with fantastic quality and taste while alleviating retailers’ pain and increasing sales. Let Pure Palm help show you the way to Dating-Success!

www.purepalmproduce.com

SAFE FOODS CORPORATION
North Little Rock, AR

Safe Foods exist to ensure a safer food supply for the world. We partner with food processors across the globe to reduce foodborne pathogens, meet regulatory requirements, and extend shelf-life. We offer effective processing aids, smart equipment, analytics software and consulting services. Visit us on the marketplace or contact [email protected]

www.safefoods.net

SAGE FRUIT CO.
Yakima, WA

The growers at Sage Fruit Co. have been delivering the best apples, pears & cherries to customers for over three generations. Specializing in Organic and Conventional product, we farm several thousand acres throughout Washington and Oregon. Visit us in the Fresh Summit Marketplace to discuss our newest marketing opportunities.

www.sagefruit.com

SEALD SWEET/ GREENYARD USA
Vero Beach, FL

We are a leading global supplier of citrus, grapes, avocados, vegetables and much more. With our own state-of-the-art packing and cold storage facility strategically located close to the ports in NJ, we provide unique solutions for our customers. Operat- ing under the values as our parent company Greenyard, we continually strive “for a healthier future”.

www.greenyardusa.com

SINCLAIR
Fresno, CA

Sinclair is the world leader in fruit labeling technology, labels and service in the fresh produce industry. Sinclair labels, which includes a certified compostable option, are food-safe and complies with FDA and EU requirements. Sinclair has 10 label manufacturing sites worldwide with produce labeling technology installed in over 50 countries.

www.sinclair-intl.com

SORMAC
Northwood, OH

Large volumes require big solutions! Meet the new Sormac twin set-up SC-940/NextGen: a state-of-the-art centrifuge that dries up to 10,000 lbs. of leafy vegetables per hour and delivers a flawless product and is specially designed for the American market. Interested? Please call (567) 200-8420 or e-mail [email protected].

www.sormac-inc.com

STEMILT GROWERS
Wenatchee, WA

Say hello to Stemilt’s NEW Farm + Famous Paper Tote Bag! Featuring 8/4-lb. bags per case, the Farm + Famous paper tote bag has an earthy design that highlights the important work farmers do while offering retailers a grab-and-go pack that displays instantly at retail and meets consumer demand for sustainable packaging.

www.stemilt.com

Sun Belle Inc.
Oxnard, CA

For over 30 years, Sun Belle and Green Belle berries are leading brands of premium quality conventional and organic berries. Our strong dedication to complete customer satisfaction through the delivery of fresh berries from our five distribution centers located in Schiller Park, IL., Jessup MD., Miami FL., Oxnard, CA, and our newest location in Laredo TX. Connect with us virtually at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit to hear more about our multi-berry programs.

www.sun-belle.com

SUNVIEW MARKETING INTERNATIONAL
McFarland, CA

Sunview Marketing will showcase their grapes and raisins during the PMA virtual show. Customers can count on Sunview as your Single Source for conventional and organic grapes out of the San Joaquin Valley. We will proudly feature our proprietary brands Sweet Carnival, Stella Bella, Sparkle, Gem, Rosa and Sorella Bella.

www.sunviewmarketing.com

TAYLOR
North Mankato, MN

Among our diverse range of marketing communications capabilities, Taylor is a full-service provider of labeling and packaging solutions for the produce and floral industries. We offer everything from produce identification (PID), price look-up (PLU) and point-of-sale “prime” labels to shrink sleeves, pouches and films of every kind.

www.taylor.com

TOMRA SORTING
West Sacramento, CA

TOMRA Food, Compac and BBC Technologies have become the preferred supplier of sorting solutions for a wide range of fresh market applications – apples, potatoes, peppers, berries, onions, citrus, pickles and more. Our solutions offer unrivaled efficiency, capacity, technical specification and durability. Visit us at PMA Fresh Summit to learn more!

www.tomra.com

USDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE
Washington, DC

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) serves the needs of the U.S. Specialty Crops industry. AMS grades and inspects product to enhance communication between buyers and sellers, fosters fair trade, and partners with state & industry boards to help overcome marketing barriers.  AMS is excited to participate in this great event.

www.usda.gov/

VILLAGE FARMS
Delta, BC

Heavenly Villagio Marzano®, the one, the only, and the original Mini San Marzano tomato with full pure flavor, just one of the specialty tomatoes featured in our virtual Marketplace. Come visit us to discover how our Garden Fresh Flavor® is leading the industry with exclusive varieties and sustainable growing practices that are Good for the Earth® and better for people and the planet. 

www.villagefarms.com

WESTFALIA FRUIT USA
Oxnard, CA

Westfalia Fruit USA has a strong presence in California’s avocado industry, sourcing and packing local fruit and ripening to customer specification. The operation also works with avocado growers in Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru to ensure a consistent, year-round supply of quality fruit to retail customers. ​Trust the #avoexperts!

www.westfaliafruit.com