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P ro d u c e S h o w D a i l y W e d n e s d a y, J u n e 1 1 , 2 0 1 4 2 4 ROBINSON FRESH PROVIDES INNOVATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS With C.H. Robinson's recent unveiling of Robinson Fresh ® , a new global business brand that speaks to the company's fresh heritage and extensive experience in fresh produce, representatives of the company are attending the United Fresh show. Robinson Fresh encourages atten- dees to visit business suite #1269 during the show and learn the ways in which Robinson Fresh provides innovative business solutions. Robinson Fresh is an important ven- ture for C.H. Robinson in various ways. The brand reflects progress over the past 100 years as a fresh product supplier as well as the company's evolution through proprietary seed development, exclusive nationally recognized brands, new prod- uct marketing strategies and strategic acquisitions. The new brand unifies sev- eral of the company's acquired business brands, including Food Source ® , Rosemont Farms ® and Timco Worldwide under one name. "Robinson Fresh will connect our customer's needs and desires with the collective expertise of an organization that, for over a century, has developed unique products by utilizing talent, processes and technologies that can improve business outcomes in unex- pected ways," said Jim Lemke, Senior Vice President. "The service, value, quality and innovation customers have come to expect from all our businesses will continue to grow through Robinson Fresh." C.H. Robinson has been a longtime supporter of United Fresh: its mission as well as its annual fresh produce show. As Robinson Fresh continues to evolve, industry events like the United Fresh show will be an integral part of the com- pany's sales and marketing strategy. Robinson Fresh representatives look forward to meeting with customers at the 2014 United Fresh show and discussing the ways Robinson Fresh can help grow their fresh business. In addition, Robinson Fresh encourages customers who cannot attend the show to join in on the fresh conversation via the company's Twitter page @WeSpeakFresh. For more information, visit www .robinsonfresh.com, call 855-350-0014, email solutions@robinsonfresh.com or stop by booth #1269. BFC HELPS IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY AND TRACEABILITY By Sam Flannery, V.P. of Marketing and Sales BFC is the only stand-alone (bolt on), real time, best of breed warehouse man- agement system that was designed specifically for food distribution. From receiving, which features our User Defined Product Control Module (never again miss HACCP and other important data gathering), through our Directed and Virtual Slot putaway to our multilayered Replenishment process, you can be assured that the right product is received and lot tracked with Cool Chain integrity. Knowing, real time, where everything is located on your warehouse floor is the first step toward perfect order distribution. On the outbound side, BFC features the completely unique TruckBuilder ® module. TruckBuilder is the Load and Pallet Optimization software that ensures every route for every truck is loaded exactly like your company requires and that every pallet on the truck will be selected with a custom pick path and pick methodology. You can choose single pass-single pallet pick, single pass-dou- ble pallet pick or even single pass-triple pallet pick and do so by warehouse zone. TruckBuilder then generates the selection labels and issues voice com- mands. The system allows complete flexibility in the usage of any combination of scanning and voice selection. With TruckBuilder, you will see the perfect truck and the perfect pallet every time and do so with the least cost and the least time and distance traveled. Once the perfect pallets are selected, the BFC Loader Module ensures that the right pallet is loaded through the right door onto the right pallet position on the right truck. Once the perfect order truck leaves the dock, the BFC TRAX-Perfect Order delivery System takes over to control, via barcode scan, the delivery off of the truck. The system includes signature cap- ture and perfect order receipt. One thing that is known with certainty is that PTI and FSMA regula- tions are going to mandate the complete tracking, con- trol and record keeping of every lot to include cool chain integrity. BFC is ready and able to provide that level of compliance and traceability right now, which is a distinct competitive advantage for our existing and future clients. Please visit booth #2384 at the FMI/United Fresh show to find out how BFC can help you become the very best that you can be with high productivity and full traceability. For more information, stop by booth #2384, or visit the company online at www.bfcsoftware.com HEINZEN'S NEW AB300, AB50-EU OPERATE TO HIGHEST STANDARDS Heinzen Manufacturing's new automatic AB300 and AB50-EU centrifuge drying technology is designed specifically for the North American regional processor as well as the world market. This new dryer is based on HMI's industry standard batch dryer, the benchmark in the fresh cut industry. The design concept, driven by Heinzen's customers input, provides an automated version of its existing dry- ers while retaining flexibility and scala- bility. Designed to operate as a linear array, the system can be expanded from a single drum to a multi drum system. This feature greatly reduces the floor space required for expansion and supports a pre-engineered upgrade path when addi- tional volume is required. The AB300 is designed to the high- est sanitary standards and operates as a single centrifuge fully supported from one end. The drum is designed to rotate to gently discharge product once the spin cycle is complete. This new design fea- tures an end mounted cen- trifuge drum connected to an electric drive system. The centrifuge is available in two sizes: the large size drum is ideal for iceberg, romaine and cabbage, and the smaller drum is ideal for more deli- cate products such as spinach and spring mix products. HMI specializes in complete sys- tems integration and continues to inno- vate and update its product lines to meet the every changing need of the industry. Heinzen's vibratory product line contin- ues to expand and develop, and has proven to be full of world class machines. Heinzen's three-tier optical feed shaker features a 17/16-inch (27mm) stroke in widths up to 68 inches (1700mm) wide. The company offers a complete line of vibrato- ry dewatering conveyors with fully integrated filtration and process water tanks. Heinzen engi- neered process solutions have a proven design for all your process requirements with a full line of scale feed and distri- bution vibratory conveyors. For more information, call 800-655- 4675, visit www.heinzen.com or stop by booth #2049. ZEP INC. ENHANCES COMMITMENT TO FOOD SAFETY WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM Zep Inc., a leading consumable chemical packaged goods company that manufac- tures a wide variety of high-performance cleaning and sanitation chemicals, announced that it is further enhancing its commitment to food safety by offering its customers a customized sanitation tech- nology platform from GFSC Group. The Zep Inc./GFSC collaboration is designed to help food companies develop and implement a world-class safety and sanitation program managed with a customizable web-based docu- ment control system. "Food safety and detailed sanitation procedures are a top priority for food processors," said Tammy Nichols, Food Marketing Manager, Zep Inc. "Our col- laborative approach enables effective implementation of the sanitation program at every level, providing peace of mind and assurance for upcoming audits." Zep Inc. customers will be able to utilize GFSC to help them write and audit their HACCP plans, validate their critical control points and prepare for SQF audits and certifications. This program is fur- ther assurance to customers and con- sumers that their food has been produced, processed and handled according to the highest standards. Zep Inc. is dedicated to protecting its customers' brands through the profession- al support of its Food Safety Consultants, as they help food processors deliver high quality, safe food in their facilities on a consistent and continuous basis. Zep Inc.'s primary food safety cus- tomer commitment starts with its own education. Zep Food Division manage- ment has developed a superior education- al system which qualifies its technical representatives to obtain the certification of "Food Safety Consultant." To obtain this prestigious certification, qualified representatives undergo extensive multi- level training programs, including: Food Safety/Sanitation Pre-Requisite Program, Food Sanitation Certification School, AIB Food Safety Essentials' Training Program, Application Equipment and Microbiology Program and GFSI/SQF/HACCP Training School. Courses covered under these pro- grams include but are not limited to Food Microbiology, Microbial Testing, Food- Borne Illnesses, HACCP and GMP pro- grams, Chemistry of Cleaning, Cleaning Methods, Safety with Cleaning Chemicals, Personal Hygiene, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), SQF, as well as Antimicrobial Interventions and their application procedures. Zep Inc. is committed to providing ongoing training to keep Food Safety Consultants up-to- date on food industry regulations, research studies and new technologies. Zep Inc. Food Safety Consultants are strategically located across North America and readily available to serve food proces- sors on a local level," said Steve Nichols, Group President of Zep Inc. "When cus- tomers see their Zep Inc. Food Safety Consultant, they know the entire Zep Food Division is at their disposal, provid- ing training, products and systems – adding another layer of protection for your business and getting the job done." For more information, visit www .zepfooddivision.com, www.zepinc.com and www.gfscgroup.net.