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P ro d u c e S h o w D a i l y Fri d a y, O c to b e r 1 7 , 2 0 1 4 3 0 STELLAR DISTRIBUTING LOOKS INTO THE EYE OF THE TIGER FIG By Brian Lapin, Salesman, Stellar Distributing Stellar Distributing has been a leader in the produce market in such commodities as kiwi and limes for over 20 years. Figs, persimmons and pomegranates have also become major players for the company and continue to grow every year. Stellar Distributing has focused on shipping great quality produce at a great price, with the end goal in mind of not having the consumer pay an arm and a leg for those products. Innovative pack styles and new creative boxes allow that to be possible, and also help in preserv- ing the environment by cutting down the production of wasteful box styles and packs. Stellar Distributing has always wanted to be profitable, but not at the expense of the environment, and being creative in this way allows it to do both. This year, Stellar Distributing has refined the distribution of the still very new tiger fig. It has gone to great lengths to try and provide everyone that needs the tiger fig without compromising the quality. This strategy has paid off as is evident by the greater amount of produc- tion this year compared to the same amount left, next to none. It features yel- low and green stripes which resemble the stripes of a tiger. The inside flesh is rasp- berry red and the fig itself is sweeter than any of the other varieties. The tiger fig is the definition of great quality produce, and Stellar Distributing has made sure it gets into the hands of the consumers as quickly as possible. Stellar is aware that without the consumer, the company is worthless, so it operates keeping that in mind. When all is said and done, Stellar Distributing will be ready and able to provide the best produce available on the commodities they handle, because it cares about what it does. With the fig sea- son quickly approaching, it surely feels like this will be the year of the tiger again at Stellar Distributing. Learn more at booth #4432 during Fresh Summit. Visit www.stellardistributing.com, call 559-664-8400 or email sales@ stellardistributing.com. A&B PROUDLY PRESENTS THE 'CHERRY EVOLUTION' A&B Packing Equipment is very proud of its newest addition to its "Evolution Weigh & Fill" family, the "Cherry Evolution"! The "Cherry Evolution" packing machine is modeled after its flagship machine, the "Blueberry Evolution." With the same proven tech- nology that has brought its blueberry cus- tomers success for years, the "Cherry Evolution" has a similar style to bring that speed, gentleness, accuracy and ver- satility to the cherry industry. A&B Packing Equipment has not entered the cherry industry empty hand- ed. It has arrived on scene with years of experience handling some of the most fragile products on the market. Its gentle approach to packing has set it apart in the industry. The versatility of the Cherry Evolution is second to none. With the ability to accurately pack clamshells ranging from six ounces to four pounds, this Evolution can then be quickly trans- formed into a bagging system with the addition of its roll in bagger unit. Simply roll out the clamshell conveyor and roll in the bagger, and you are ready to bag! Both the bagger and clamshell systems can be quickly transitioned from one size to another as the need arises. The "Cherry Evolution" boasts speeds of up to 100 containers per minute, and still maintains accuracy lev- els unrivaled in the industry. The special- ly designed feed system, gives you full control of target weights, even without stopping the machine. With the speed and accuracies it offers, you stand to see huge savings in labor costs and time. When you join the A&B Packing family, not only do you get the fastest, most gentle and accurate pack equipment on earth, but you also gain access to its outstanding service department. It has a dedicated team of field service technicians that will be available for training and sup- port while you are in your busiest season. It would like to give a special thanks to its customers, from the Williamson family and the A&B team. It is committed to your success, as it has a direct effect on A&B Packing. It looks forward to working together, side by side, to meet all of your packing needs in the future. For more information, visit www.ab packing.com, call 269-539-4700 or email info@abpacking.com. IT'S TIME TO UNWRAP SWEETNESS WITH CUTIES Sweet, easy-to-peel Cuties ® Clementines from Sun Pacific are back in season and available in stores this fall. America's favorite brand of clementines have become a much-anticipated item for par- ents and kids of all ages. Moms love them as a natural, healthy, on-the-go snack for both her and her kids. Kids love them because they are sweet, seedless and easy-to-peel without the help of a grown-up. The love for this fruit goes beyond just nutrition and convenience, as Cuties have come to represent a sweet, small token of the love between parents and kids. Dad writes a sweet 'good luck' message on the peel for his little cutie before her big test. Mom puts a Cutie in her cutie's soccer bag for a sweet surprise after practice. Kids share Cuties at school, challenging one another to a 'peel off' and sharing lunchtime laughter. Cuties are an excellent source of Vitamin C, and a good source of potassi- um, fiber and folate. They are rich in antioxidants and packed with a number of vitamins. Cuties are available in two-, three- and five-pound bags or a five-pound box, and you can enjoy Cuties in a bottle year- round with Cuties Juices and Smoothies, which are 100 percent natural and avail- able in a variety of flavors. Both Cuties Clementines and Cuties Juice are Non- GMO verified by the Non-GMO Project. Sun Pacific has exciting plans for promoting the iconic brand for the 2014/15 season. Efforts include the launch of a new campaign encouraging consumers to Unwrap Sweetness; a part- nership with McDonald's that adds Cuties to every Happy Meal and to the restaurant's a la carte menu; and a sweet sweepstakes for moms and kids. Cuties are available at most major grocery retailers. To find Cuties Clementines and Cuties Juice nearest you, go to CutiesCitrus.com. About Sun Pacific Cuties Back in the early 2000s, Sun Pacific pio- neered California grown mandarins. Today, Sun Pacific farms more than 30 thousand acres of fresh fruit and is the exclusive grower and distributor of Cuties Clementines and Mandarins. Visit booth #544 for more details on Cuties Clementines and other Sun Pacific produce. After the show, learn more at www.sunpacific.com.