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Produce Show Daily Friday, October 19, 2018 1 2 Able Freight Services, Inc. Partners with Cargo Screening K9 Alliance Pioneering the use of commercial and independently certified explosive detec- tion canines in a cargo screening role, Able Freight has entered into a five-year agreement with The Cargo Screening K9 Alliance ® , LLC (CSK9) to support its cargo operations at four West Coast U.S. locations. It is anticipated that the exclusive partnership will begin in early November 2018 to coincide with full implementa- tion of the Transportation Services Administration's Third Party K9-Cargo (3PK9-C) initiative. "The introduction of 3PK9-C certified CSK9 teams as our primary screening method will allow Able Freight to shorten cargo processing times, increase cargo throughput, and lower our screening and freight handling costs," explains Grant Urata, Able's Compliance Director. "By leveraging the efficiencies of this program, we expect it will help to increase our rev- enues and maximize profits, while provid- ing a more efficient process for our clients." Paul Hammond, CSK9 President, noted that the implementation of third party K9 screening is going to "massive- ly change the industry for the better." "We are proud of the alliance we have built across the country to offer full national coverage to our clients," said Hammond. About Able Freight Services, Inc. Based in Los Angeles, California, Able Freight Services, Inc. is a global expert in importing and export- ing perishable com- modities from the United States to des- tinations worldwide. The company creates competitive advan- tages for customers by offering innova- tive solutions and access to proprietary cold-chain technology. Many of the world's most recognized brands trust Able Freight with their shipments. Able Freight Services' 26-plus years in the business and hundreds of years of collec- tive employee experience means clients benefit from industry-leading knowledge and responsiveness. Learn more at www.ablefreight.com. About Cargo Screening K9 Alliance, LLC CSK9 is a limited liability company under the umbrella of ITC Capital Partners. CSK9 was formed to bring together the indus- try's leading canine serv- ice providers. The core Alliance canine partners consisting of Vapor Wake K9 (VWK9), Vohne Liche Kennels (VLK), Southern Coast K9 (SCK9) and K9 Employment LLC, are strategically disbursed across four regional hubs: North East, South East, South Central and West. These four hubs provide national coverage, with regionally positioned management and operational capacity to facilitate efficient and expedited start-ups and maintain quality services and ensure consistency in delivery. Learn more at www.cargo screeningk9.com. For more information, visit booth #1427 or go to www.ablefreight.com. Fresh n' Sealed Tamper Evident Line Launches New Square Packages Lacerta is excited to introduce new square packages to the Fresh n' Sealed tamper evident family of containers. Lacerta's new upscale square bowls offer a contemporary look that gives your food stand-out shelf appeal. The new contain- ers range in size from 8 to 48 ounces. All with modern style, the packages are the perfect ways to show off your food in three different footprints: 4.5 inches, 6 inches and 7.5 inches for any application. The containers were designed with sleek lines for salads, pre-packaged meals, on- the-go foods and more. The smallest 4.5-inch squares are available in 8, 12, and 16 ounces, ideal for grab-and-go. The 6 inch are perfect for salads and premade meals with 24, 32 and 36 ounce options. The largest footprint, 7.5-inch square, also is avail- able in 24, 32 and 48 ounces. Both the 6 inch and 7.5 inch also offer a variety of film sealable inserts for all the salad or snack toppings one could ever want. Having film sealable inserts extends shelf life and offers a lot of options for assembling. With these containers, inventory management is simplified; there is no need for shrink bands, film, inventorying matching lids and other complexities. With Fresh n' Sealed, you get both security and peace of mind, along with a great way to differentiate your product from the competition. The packages are designed so that once closed, they provide security, leak resistance and freshness. In order to open the package, a tear strip must be removed to gain access to the newly exposed tabs to remove the lid. The design makes it simple for consumers to see if the pack- age has been tampered with. All the con- tainers are 100 percent recyclable, have flawless clarity and are easy to use. The containers are stackable and maximize the shelf, merchandising in supermarkets and convenience stores to best benefit your product. About Lacerta Group, Inc. Lacerta is a family-owned manufacturer of plastic food packaging. From concept to prototyping, mold-making and production, it is a turnkey man- ufacturer of custom and stock packaging, including party trays, on-the- go containers, prepared meal containers and more. The Fresh n' Sealed tamper evident line range from 1.5 to 120 ounce and has expanded to include parfaits, snack packs, square bowls and even microwavable containers. With Fresh n' Sealed packages, you get a refreshingly simple and streamlined design. For more information, visit www.lacerta .com, call 508.339.3312 or email sales@lacerta.com. Om Herbs from Growers Are Us Growers Are Us has teamed up with a certified organic grower in Colombia to find a solution to a recurring problem with waste. With this consumers will find a new way to enjoy fresh herbs at a great savings. Om Herbs were developed with the new technology to extend the shelf life so product stays fresher for a longer period of time versus clam shells that have lim- ited shelf life. With new innovative and economic friendly organic herb mixtures, Growers Are Us will stop excessive waste, put more money back in your cus- tomer's pockets and bring out the inner chef in all of us. The company is ready to excite the world with its new mixture of organic herbs. Some of the combinations include: Bouquet Garni (thyme, parsley, bay leaf, oregano), Meat O Mighty (oregano, thyme, bay leaf) and Fine Herbs (chives, tarragon, parsley). Its goal is to make cooking with herbs simple by specifical- ly pairing them together to create a savory dish. Om Herbs is a consumer friendly product with very little to no prep involved. These organic herbs are grown in the mountains of Colombia. The climate throughout the year makes this environment perfect for harvesting year round. With the company's proven bag technology, it helps preserve shelf life of the product. The bag was engineered for portion control "one time use" with pre- weighed portions of each individual herb in the mixtures. The design of the box will hold individual units where the box can be placed directly on the shelf in dif- ferent departments of the store. Growers Are Us has the ability to produce sustainable products in various sizes or presenta- tions with the option of private labeling. Aside from the value added products, it will have individual herbs that can be provided in bulk presentations for foodservice. For more information, go to www .growersareus.com, or call Dan Wahl at 305.606.2675 or Dave Fernandez at 954.303.8121. TropicalFruit Committed to Social Responsibility TropicalFruit Export S.A. is working towards a better future both for the envi- ronment and the community. After engaging heavily in turning its entire operation environmentally friendly and certifying Rainforest Alliance most of its associated growers, the company is look- ing for better standards for the communi- ty. In order to improve community stan- dards, TropicalFruit has focused strongly on helping its growers to acquire the Fairtrade certification. By promoting its growers to certify Fairtrade, the company intends to establish a fairer environment around workers and the community as a whole. Among all the social benefits that the certification provides to banana workers, there is a $1 premium per box that goes directly to the community's programs and infrastructure. TropicalFruit is currently working with five independent Fairtrade farms, and two associations that gather around – Fairtrade farms in both conventional and organic bananas. Additionally, TropicalFruit has recently become a member of Sedex, which is a non-profit organization that works to pro- mote labor rights, health and safety, the environment and overall business ethics. The company officially became a member this year to fully transparent its operation and to improve working stan- dards for employees. This year, TropicalFruit also has become a UN Global Compact member, which is a UN initiative that promotes human and labor rights, environment and anti-corruption practices for companies around the world. In TropicalFruit's goal to achieve full sustainability, it decided it was crucial to be part of this global network and to con- tribute to a sustain- able corporate world. Like last year's commitment to envi- ronmental action, this year TropicalFruit is entirely committed to social responsi- bility in its medium. Since the company believes human capital is its biggest asset, it wants to give everyone the chance to progress and overall support within the company and the community. For more information, go to www .tropicalfruitexport.com.