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P ro d u c e S h o w D a i l y S u n d a y, O c to b e r 1 9 , 2 0 1 4 6 6 BERNARD EGAN & COMPANY CELEBRATING 100TH ANNIVERSARY Bernard Egan & Company, parent com- pany of DNE World Fruit LLC, is cele- brating 100 years of success as a family- owned and operated business growing and marketing fresh citrus. 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 invest- ing 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 pio- neered 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 pio- neered the development of Japanese mar- kets 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 busi- ness 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 strategic mar- keting 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 contin- ues to grow today. DNE has become a global mar- keter, packer and shipper. Through the years (1992 – to current), the company has ventured outside of Florida citrus to be able to offer its customers year round quality citrus. As well as offer- ing 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 citrus marketers in the world. The company con- tinues the family commitment to operat- ing an organization driven by values of hard work, customer service and produce excellence. The company is honored and proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary in an industry that has grown tremendously in every aspect over the years. It thanks its employees, growers and customers for their participation in helping the compa- ny reach this significant milestone. For more information, visit www.dneworld.com, call 800-327-6676 or stop by booth #3602. SMARTTRAXX GO PROVES A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY Big data can come in small packages, and the SmartTraxx GO from Locus Traxx Worldwide proves this to be true. Following last week's release of the GO, more people than ever before are taking notice of the upstart Florida-based com- pany. To find out more, keep reading, but first a little perspective on the industry. One constant, undeniable threat has been nipping at the heels of the perishable transportation industry since its inception; product loss due to spoilage. Various methods of preserva- tion have been invented to combat this menace, starting with refrigerated transport using blocks of swiftly melt- ing ice, to more modern mechanical methods of cooling. Simply keeping a load cool isn't enough, however, since a constant temperature is essential to maximizing shelf life. One of the biggest mistakes food shippers make is assuming the specified temperature is maintained throughout the shipment. Transportation studies show tempera- ture spikes during loading, as products sit on the dock or tarmac. Afterward, even pre-chilled foods may take a day and a half to return to proper tempera- tures. Thus was born the niche industry of perishable shipment monitoring. First came the temp recorder, using the simplest of methods to record temper- ature over a set period of time, then came the….well no, that's pret- ty much where innovation ground to a halt. Farmers, food- shippers and retailers were left waiting and wanting, hoping for a positive read out on the temp logger, and a reprieve from the consequences of a rejected load. That all changed during the first few years of the 21st century, when a fledgling start-up company, Locus Traxx, debuted its SmartTraxx, real-time monitoring sys- tem. For the first time in the history of food transportation, temperature, location and security information were readily available online, in true real-time. Instead of discovering a problem after the fact, when it's too late to make a change, issues could be corrected as they occurred, max- imizing shelf life, and improving the selection of fresh and healthy food. Continuing its role as an innovator, Locus Traxx Worldwide has once more revolutionized the industry. Just one year ago, the highly antic- ipated SmartTraxx GO was finally launched. Retaining the power and intelligence of its SmartTraxx Portable predecessor, the GO bun- dles that power into a disposable, cost-efficient package. "SmartTraxx GO is the next step for the industry. It's the first true next gener- ation solution to perishable asset moni- toring. The 'GO' is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, yet powerful enough to monitor your shipment in true real-time from inside the trailer. Just pull the battery tab, throw it in with your load, and GO," said David Benjamin, CEO of Locus Traxx Worldwide. For more information, go to www.locus traxx.com or visit booth #2825. DREW'S LLC INTRODUCES NEW ORGANIC GODDESS DRESSING Drew's Organic Goddess Dressing is a wonderfully smooth and savory addition to any salad. It is created from a flavorful blend of organic ingredients including tahi- ni, soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds, garlic, parsley and green onions, with a pinch of sea salt and lemon juice for the finishing touch! Use Drew's Organic Goddess Dressing over fresh greens and vegetables as a salad dressing or substitute it in place of ranch dressing to make a truly gourmet dipping sauce. Try it drizzled over sliced grilled chicken accompanied by a side dish of basmati rice for a light and tasty meal. SRP: $3.69 to $3.99 (8-ounce bottle). Drew's is a premium producer of organic and Non-GMO Verified All- Natural salad dressings and salsas. Most varieties are certified gluten-free. All Drew's products are made in its SQF Level 2 certified facility in the beautiful green mountains of Vermont. Private label solutions are also available. For more information, go to www .chefdrew.com This one-of-a-kind snack line combines the premium California sun dried tomatoes and select spices to bring you a fat-free, lycopene-rich snack that is full of flavor. The two items are packed in a convenient resealable ziplock bag which locks in the delicious flavor and freshness. The launch of the new Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomato Snacks makes it easier for anyone who has ever faced the dilemma of choosing between a healthy and delicious convenient snack. "The new Bella Sun Luci snack Mooney Farms ( Cont'd. from p. 1) bags unite the much-loved BBQ spice and Smoky flavors with our premium sun dried tomatoes, and packs layers of great flavor in every bite," said Mary Mooney. "We found that fans of one flavor are often fans of the other – so we made it easier to enjoy them togeth- er as the ultimate savory and sweet snack combination." The suggested retail price is $2.99 for a 3.5-ounce bag. For more information, call 530-899- 2661, email mooneyfarm@aol.com, visit www.bellasunluci.com or stop by booth #3902. RM: We specialize in providing the fruit and vegetable industry with con- venient on-the-go products that pro- mote healthy eating habits among con- sumers. Handy Candy won the 2012 Impact Award at the 2012 PMA Fresh Summit in Anaheim for packaging, which was an incredible honor. PSD: What would you say makes your company unique? RM: What makes us unique is our flex- ibility to meet the demands of the con- sumer in all aspects: flavor, consisten- cy, user-friendly packaging, price points and distribution, as well as maintaining a sharp focus on ensuring that our customers get the highest qual- ity fruit available. PSD: Did your marketing strategy in the past year provide you the overall position you had projected? RM: Yes, I would say so. When rolling out any product on a national level, it is important to not compromise the integri- ty of the product by over-pursuing a goal. Our marketing strategy was to roll the product out in select areas, then grad- ually enter into new areas. We are hon- Handy Candy ( Cont'd. from p. 1) ored to say that Handy Candy is avail- able nationwide. PSD: What do you anticipate to be your greatest challenge in the year ahead? RM: I would say that our greatest chal- lenge ahead of us this upcoming year would be meeting the demand for new products. I would almost rather call it a blessing as opposed to a challenge. To help us meet these challenges, we are partnering ourselves with great growers and distributors across the country. PSD: To what do you attribute to your company's success? RM: We attribute our success to the con- sumer who has selected Handy Candy to be their product of choice, and to our net- work of growers and distributors. Without either of the two we would not be where we are today. PSD: How can our readers find out more about your company? RM: They can visit our website: myhandycandy.com or email Michael Lacey at mlacey@myhandycandy.com. For more information, visit myhandy candy.com or email Michael Lacey at mlacey@myhandycandy.com.

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