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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Produce Show Daily NEW HERB AND FLOWER CRYSTALS GIVE CHEFS AND MIXOLOGISTS A NEW FLAVOR PALETTE Fresh Origins, America's leading producer of MicroGreens and Edible is introducing Herb Flowers, Crystals TM and Flower Crystals TM. With dazzling, all-natural colors and the flavors of fresh flowers and herbs, the crystals are perfect ingredients for adding a distinctive finishing touch to any culinary creation. Carefully hand-harvested at the peak of flavor and color, fresh herbs and edible flowers are combined with pure cane sugar to create vibrant, flavorful crystals. Their crispy texture and concentrated flavor brighten up salads, pair well with savory dishes and add crunch to baked goods and desserts. The crystals can even be tossed into a cocktail for a surprise of color at the bottom of the glass, whose flavor will be savored in the last sip. "We're excited to introduce our Herb and Flower Crystals and eager to see how they inspire new trends," said David Sasuga, Founder of Fresh Origins. "The possibilities are endless!" Herb Crystals are available in Basil and Mint, and Flower Crystals are available in Fennel and Rose. Mini Herb and Flower Crystals―available in the same flavors but with a finer grain―will also be introduced. Best used for rimming the glasses of creative drinks and cocktails, their more delicate granules are perfect for inspiring forward-thinking mixologists. All are Kosher-certified and have no added flavorings or colors. About Fresh Origins Fresh Origins is America's leading producer of MicroGreens and Edible Flowers. Combining the benefits of an ideal climate with a deep passion for quality and innovation, Fresh Origins products are sought after by the finest restaurants and top chefs nationwide. In 2013, Fresh Origins will be also partnering with U.S. retailers to offer select products for home cooks to enjoy as well. Visit www.freshorigins.com for more information and recipes, and find the brand on Facebook and Twitter. For more information, please visit booth 628 or go online to www.freshorigins.com. BERNARD EGAN & COMPANY CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF BUSINESS Bernard Egan & Company, parent company of DNE World Fruit LLC was founded in 1914 and will be celebrating 100 years of business in 2014. The company began back in 1914 as a receiver and distributor of fruit and vegetables in New York City. In the 1920s, the company began investing in citrus groves and packinghouses in Florida and today Fellsmere Farms is one of the largest groves in the state of Florida. In 1935, the company pioneered a new concept in the citrus industry by selling direct from Florida to its largest customers. In 1937, Bernard A. Egan joined the company and worked in sales together with his brothers. In 1968, DNE Sales was formed as the marketing arm of the company. The company really began to grow. DNE pioneered the development of Japanese markets for fresh Indian River grapefruit as well as expanding European markets for fresh Florida citrus. The emphasis on quality was Bernard Egan's principle: "The only way to build a successful business is through consistent quality." By growing, packing and shipping the fruit, the company maintained control of the quality. The company's name changed from Egan, Fickett & Company to Bernard Egan & Company in 1989 on the 75th anniversary. In 1997 the company entered into a CREATIVE LABELS USES EPSON SUREPRESS FOR HIGH QUALITY PRINTING Creative Labels Inc., has purchased and installed the Epson® SurePress® L-4033A. Creative Labels will be using the inkjet digital label press to produce vibrant, highquality labels for numerous applications, including food and beverage, health and beauty, and technical goods. "The current prime label market is very competitive and the Epson SurePress allows us to respond to small run jobs that demand high quality," said Sandy Franzen, President and Co-Owner of Creative Labels. "We spent over a year testing label systems that lacked the commercial quality we were looking for. With the Epson SurePress, we are able to concentrate on sales, as we know we are producing labels that are both first class in quality and cost effective." Designed for prime label converters and commercial printers, the Epson 19 SurePress L-4033A, as well as the recently introduced Epson SurePress L-4033AW with White ink, delivers innovative printing features that expand printing capabilities, making it a cost-effective and reliable solution. The Epson SurePress also offers shortruns for easier and more efficient label printing, as well as Variable Data Printing for maximum label customization. "After looking at all the options in the strategic marketing alliance with Ocean Spray on fresh citrus. Through this alliance, DNE became the exclusive distributor of fresh citrus under the well-recognized "Ocean Spray" brand. This alliance has been very successful for both partners and continues to grow today. DNE has become a global marketer, packer and shipper. Through the years (1992 to present), the company has ventured outside of Florida citrus to be able to offer their customers year round quality citrus. As well as offering citrus from Texas and California, DNE imports summer citrus from Australia, South Africa, Chile, Peru and Mexico as well as Clementines from Spain and Morocco. Bernard Egan & Company is the largest marketer of fresh Florida citrus and one of the largest independently owned citrus marketers in the world. The company continues the family commitment to operating an organization driven by values of hard work, customer service, and produce excellence. For more information, visit booth 615 at United Fresh, go online to www.dneworld.com or call 1-800-3276676. market, the Epson SurePress provides us with better print quality than anyone else," said Chris Martin, Vice President and CoOwner of Creative Labels. "We were especially impressed with the quality looking as if it could have been printed on a flexo press, but in perfect register, with no quality problems generally associated with flexo. In addition, the price point is something we can actually see a return on investment from in the short run label market." For more information on Creative Labels, located at 6650 Silacci Way, Gilroy, Calif., call 408-842-0376 or email labels@creativelabels.com.