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Produce Show Daily 1 3 Wednesday, June 12, 2019 growing season for greenhouse growers in cold climate regions is typically in the 8-9 month range yearly. Grow lights allow us to extend that season to 12 months," says Joe Spano, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "We continue to expand our grow light acreage and encourage our grower partners to do the same. Our goal is to have all of our high- tech glass facilities 'under lights' in the near future." This year at the United Fresh Expo and Conference, Mucci Farms is high- lighting its response to the ongoing mar- ket demand to reduce plastic with its brand new Simple Snack Series. Part of its sustainability initiative known as GreenERhouse, SIMPLE is an acronym for: Sustainable Innovation Made Purposely for our Living Environment. "Simple Snack, Simple Pack," says Emily Murracas, Director of Marketing. "It's a cardboard container with 100 per- cent recyclable lidding film. Not only is Mucci Farms (Cont'd. from p. 1) the package sustainable, we have lots of real estate for branding and product info, including a QR code that leads people to our website where they can learn more about our sustainability program." In addition to sustainable packaging, the company is also placing an impor- tance on consumer education. "With so much information and a multitude of opinions particularly online, there's a lot of inaccurate information in the public domain regarding packaging, so another focus for us will be to leverage our media channels to get the right information out there," says Fernanda Albuquerque, New Product Development Manager. Currently in the soft launch stage, the Simple Snack series will have an ini- tial product offering of current popular Mucci Farms snacking items, including Sun Drops™ Grape Tomatoes, Blended Flavours™ snacking tomatoes and Sweet to the Point™ Pointed Mini Peppers. Stop by booth #9024 to talk with the Mucci Farms team. items they buy. Personalized products answer that need. Product differentiation is a valuable sales tool any time of year. It's especially important for inspiring impulse buys during the holidays when customers are seeking customized gifts. Upscale your look with color, pattern and texture in easy-to-apply finishes. Customized designs help differentiate your business and boosts your competi- tive edge. Attention to Detail When it comes to eye-catching designs, attention to detail can wrap up a sale. You don't need to stock specialty containers or expensive hand-decorated items to fill that void. Increase the perceived value of your utility containers or glass vases bought in bulk. Add dressmaking detail with deco- rative lace, fabric and beads; incorporate bands of feathers, felt, faux fur or natural wraps; adhere fresh foliage, like lambs ear, to container exteriors with adhsive; and enhance with felt wraps with adhe- sive backs or other self-sticking materials. The Secret to Attaching Decorative Accents Two of the best ways to attach decorative accents are UGLU and double-faced tape. Which adhesive works best depends on its use in each project. UGLU is clear and doesn't show through on glass vases. Double-faced tape is white and more eas- ily seen, but holds better in cold or humid temperatures. Rub glass surfaces first with alcohol to remove any oils, allowing adhesives to bond well. Design Containers (Cont'd. from p. 1) Added Décor Doesn't Have to Be Expensive A simple add-on can update the look without a big investment. Originality and uniqueness trump expense when it comes to decorative touches. When using deco- rative materials, remember to save the leftover bits and pieces. Gluing leftover pieces of wire, ribbon or wraps puts pen- nies into your pocket instead of the garbage. This trash will soon become cash when used efficiently. Save the leftover odds-and-ends of mixed materials in small plastic bins; one color per bin. Use these remnants to create bout art or wristlets for prom, floral jewelry, cor- sages for weddings and accessorizing wraps for vases, wine bottles or gift packaging. Keep an eye on incoming trends. Stay ahead of the curve by finding new ways to mix on-trend colors and materials. Differentiation Is a Continual Process Customers continuously look for fresh ideas. Differentiating your product helps to grow sales but it's a continual process. Popular new trends quickly become com- monplace. Keep one step ahead by embracing newer trends while incorpo- rating materials you have on-hand. How can you mix old and new prod- ucts to upscale your design containers and differentiate your business? For more free flower tips, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and the Oasis IDEA weekly blog at www.oasisfloral- products.com/floral-ideas. Learn more at www.smithersoasis.com. controlled because FruitGard has a high affinity for these zones and penetrates into boxes and bins. The February 2019 EPA registration further strengthened the case for FruitGard by certifying its envi- ronmental and human safety qualities. FruitGard is a dry, chlorine dioxide (ClO2) fumigant that Food Defend has been developing for over 15 years. First introduced in the potato storage industry in 2015, it quickly became the industry standard due to its proven superiority as an antimicrobial agent against fungal and bacterial rot organisms. FruitGard's rate of release can be varied with the use of an activator. The wipeout activator causes a steady release over eight hours for optimum post-har- vest control of the fungal and bacterial microorganism that cause decay and spoilage. On the other hand, FruitGard in air filtration drums needs no activator. This slower-release method conditions and cleans the air in large storage rooms, ripening rooms and similar operating environments. This product can also keep refrigeration coils and air ducts clean, Food Defend (Cont'd. from p. 1) reducing energy use, extending shelf life and improving the quality of products stored or produced in these environ- ments. Food Defend has established treat- ment SOPs and safety protocols for tomato, potato and cantaloupe grow- er/shippers and processors. FruitGard is non-corrosive to met- als and building materials; it will not harm cooling coils, insulation, motors or other parts of storage facilities. FruitGard is not a restricted use pesti- cide and no special certifications are needed for applicators. Storage and han- dling require no special conditions or practices. Spent FruitGard can be dis- posed of in a landfill. Contact Food Defend for more infor- mation about this breakthrough, propri- etary chemistry. It will conduct a compli- mentary sanitation process assessment and provide recommendations on whether an additional layer of protection makes sense for your food protection strategy. For more information, email dpaulshock @fooddefend.com, call 833.888.3381 or go to www.fooddefend.com. pouch. Other stations include a horizon- tal infeed belt and a pouch outfeed con- veyor. Standard features also include a pouch shaker to help settle product, as well as a Markem date coder. Key features and benefits include no fill – no seal. If a bag does not open, product will not be dispensed. Bags not filled will pass through the sealing station without sealing, saving product and wast- ed bags. It has a clean, open design for ease of sanitation and maintenance, stain- less steel frame (painted cast frame enclosed), ease of operation and superior service and support. "As pouches continue to gain popu- larity in the flexible packaging market, we see a definite need for automated solu- tions that will enable small- to medium- sized companies in a wide range of mar- kets to keep up with demand," says Ralph Hernandez, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Triangle Package Machinery Company. "Triangle has a long history of working with JDD in the Canadian mar- ketplace, and we saw a great opportunity to bring this technology to customers in the United States and Mexico. With the strength of Triangle's service and parts support, we are confident that customers Triangle (Cont'd. from p. 1) are not only getting a quality machine, but above and beyond service and support." With simple tool-less changeover and the ability to store up to 48 recipes, the system can easily run multiple prod- ucts or bag sizes. Pouch sizes range from 4 inches wide to 12 inches wide, depend- ing on model, while pouch heights range from 4 inches to 15 inches. The rotary pouch filler is suitable for a variety of markets, including granola, snacks, con- fectionery, dried fruit and nuts, as well as powders such as spices, sugars, baking mixes and more. The Triangle/JDD Rotary Pouch Machine is an ideal entry-level solution for businesses looking for the next step in packaging automation. About Triangle Package Machinery Company Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Triangle Package Machinery Company is a U.S. manufac- turer of vertical form fill seal (VFFS) bag machines, combination weighers, hori- zontal cartoning/bag-in-box systems and tray loading/depositing systems. For more information, call 800.621.4170, stop by booth #16015 or go to www.trianglepackage.com. Painted Pumpkins for Everyone Bay Baby Produce Inc., a North American grower and leader in painted pumpkins, long stem ornamentals and winter organic squash, offers a vast array of painted pumpkin styles to fit every personality and decorating style. Bay Baby Produce began with just 30 acres of soil, and a vision of creating a family-owned farm around the whimsi- cal notion of giving pumpkins a person- ality. The original Pumpkin Patch Pals characters were designed and developed as fun characters and ambassadors to kids and young kids at heart for healthy eating and exercise. Bay Baby Produce now offers a vast line of painted pumpkins from fun personalities to many other unique and trendy home decor styles. Stop by booth #9015 to check out the painted pumpkin bestsellers: silhouettes, fun faces, pets, skulls and more! Whatever your per- sonality or decorating style, Bay Baby Produce has the perfect painted pumpkin just for you. About Bay Baby Produce Inc. Bay Baby Produce, a woman-owned business for over 30 years, is located in the Skagit Valley, Burlington, Washington. This area is one of the most fertile growing regions in North America. Bay Baby Produce's mission is to be a consistently reliable source for high quality painted pump- kins, long stem ornamen- tals, organic squash and value-added products grown on its farm. For more information, email sales@ baybabyproduce.com or stop by booth #9015.