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P r o d u c e S h o w D a i l y S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 2 4 , 2 0 1 5 7 6 produce, the old adage, "We eat with our eyes first," was never more true. Vibrant colors and appetizing fresh product is what draws consumers to the fresh-cut produce category and is a key driver of sales. Lacerta's new Fresh N' Sealed tamper-evident bowls were designed to stand up on the shelf to merchandise fresh cut produce for maximum appeal. Attractive, crystal-clear round front panel makes produce look great. New Fresh N' Sealed bowls are available in popular 12- ounce, 16-ounce, 24-ounce and 32-ounce sizes. While merchandising appeal is criti- cally important, so is food safety. Fresh N' Sealed tamper evident bowls are the latest addition to Lacerta's Fresh N' Sealed family of tamper-evident contain- ers. Designed with a tear-off hinge, con- sumers must remove a pull strip to access the container's opening tabs to open. As an added feature, the tear strip also pro- vides stability to the container while it is standing on shelf. In addition to the new round bowls, the Fresh N' Sealed family of containers is also available in sizes ranging from 1.5-ounce portion cups all the way up to family-sized, 64-ounce rectangle con- Lacerta Group (Cont'd. from p. 1) tainers. In addition to available stock Fresh N' Sealed container sizes, Lacerta specializes in developing custom packag- ing, based on Fresh N' Sealed's design, to address customers' specific needs. All Fresh N' Sealed containers are made from crush and crack-resistant, crystal-clear PET material. PET is the material used for soda bottles, and, like soda bottles, all Fresh N' Sealed contain- ers are recyclable. With food processors in mind, easy-to-close hinged lids were designed for high-volume production environments. Important for consumers, Fresh N' Sealed containers' lids lock tight for a leak-resistant closure. About Lacerta Group, Inc. Lacerta Group is a family-owned busi- ness that was founded in 1993 and spe- cializes in thermoformed packaging. Lacerta produces thermoformed stock and custom food packaging with a pri- mary focus on fresh prepared foods. With a full design team and in-house mold-making capabilities, Lacerta pro- vides custom packages from design and material selection to molds and production. For more information, visit booth #5333, go to www.Lacerta.com or call 508.339.3312. beat when it comes to growing melons – the company starts at the southern tip of Florida and follows the prime season through Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas, and Indiana. But Frey Farms is not just all about watermelon in its native form – it's all about reaping the benefits of the fruit in a portable, convenient form like Tsamma Juice. "We're obviously very familiar with the health benefits of water- melon," says Sarah Frey-Talley, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Tsamma Juice and Frey Farms. "We've been growing the fruits and shipping them to the nation's top grocery retailers for over 30 years." Tsamma is available nationwide at The Fresh Market, Kroger, Whole Foods, Costco, HEB and Schnuck's, to name a few retailers. Through its rapid nationwide expansion, Frey Farms has put watermelon juice all over the American map. Frey-Talley says, "It wasn't long after Tsamma launched that I knew we'd be expanding the line to include more blends, but always with a watermelon base. Watermelon is an excellent base because it's 92 percent Frey Farms (Cont'd. from p. 1) water, packed with nutrients and low in sugar." Enter Tsamma Pink Guava and Tsamma Green (Spinach + Kale), both great-tasting and nutritious juices. Imagine the crisp, sweet taste of water- melon mingled with the tropical aroma of a ripe pink guava. Guava is a low-calorie food, rich in fiber, vitamin A, beta- carotene, lycopene, lutein and vitamin C. Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy skin. We've created a juice that rivals the flavor of Tsamma original and with a lycopene content unlike any juice on the market. Tsamma Green provides the hydrat- ing nutrients from watermelon with added nutrition from spinach and kale. Most importantly, it's delicious. A green juice that tastes good– one in a melon! Tsamma Greens contains one full serving (1 cup) of spinach and kale. Spinach is packed with vitamins, protein, potassium and fiber. As for kale, research has found at least 45 different antioxidant flavonoids that are provided in measura- ble amounts by kale. For more information, visit booth #4910 or go to www.tsammajuice.com. new, purely organic, purely 100 calorie, 50 percent less sugar, grab and go Generation Juice beverages under the Seminole Pride Noble brand. The Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Roe Family of Winter Haven have partnered to create fresh tasting, purely organic juice beverages. Just like their 100 percent Purely Organic Juices, these juice beverages are artisan-crafted by the families using their sustainable, pro- prietary LEP™ (Low Energy Preservation) process, so that you always have a healthy tasting, sweet juice beverage. And as always, their low carbon footprint, 100 percent sustain- able, BPA free bottles, carry the premi- um juice beverage. Generations Juice beverages contain 100 calories or less per 12-ounce bottle. The juices are naturally sweetened with organic stevia, with no added sugars or artificial sweeteners. Generation Juice beverages contain no added flavors or flavor packets. The juices are also free from artificial colors, ingredients or preservatives, and have no added vita- mins or minerals. Generations Juices are free of gluten, dairy, soy and tree nuts, and are 100 percent vegan. Generations Juices are Orthodox Union kosher, Certified USA and OTOC. The four new Generations Juice bev- erage flavors are Organic Flaxseed Kale Delight, Organic Cool Aloe Lemonade, Organic Chia Berry Burst and Organic Ginseng Mango Supreme. The new Seminole Pride Noble Generations Organic Flaxseed Kale Delight Juice Beverage is packed with Seminole Pride Noble (Cont'd. from p. 1) organic kale, spirulina and organic flaxseed. This wonder juice beverage offers health benefits with just a hint of organic apple juice, vanilla, and stevia with only 90 calories per 12 ounce bottle. The new Seminole Pride Noble Generations Organic Cool Aloe Lemonade will help you stay calm, cool, and nourished with the pucker of organic lemon juice, antioxidant rich peppermint and spearmint oil, alkaline forming aloe vera juice and just a touch of organic ste- via. Only 100 calories per 12 ounce bot- tle. The new Seminole Pride Noble Generations Organic Chia Berry Burst Juice Beverage gives you a jolt of super- foods and organic orange juice in just one beverage. It contains organic strawber- ries, blueberries, beets with organic chia seeds and stevia and has only 100 calo- ries per 12-ounce bottle. The new Seminole Pride Noble Generations Organic Ginseng Mango Supreme Juice Beverage contains sweet organic carrots. Organic mangos create a wholesome juice beverage with energiz- ing ginseng and organic stevia and only 100 calories per 12-ounce bottle. "Our family is always striving to provide our loyal customers and con- sumers with innovative, on trend, pure juices and beverages," says Morgan Roe, the President and third generation of the Seminole Pride Noble brand. Seminole Pride Noble artisan crafted juice is a purely organic and 100 calorie beverage for generations. For more information, call 877.662.5372, email sales@sempride.com, visit www .noblejuice.com or stop by booth #1821. PSD: Tell us more about the parent com- pany to Orchard Valley Harvest, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. HB: At John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS), we live for nuts. Over 90 years ago, Gaspare Sanfilippo emi- grated to the U.S. from Italy and start- ed a pecan shelling company with his son out of a rented storefront in Chicago. It continued to grow, and the passion for the nut business was passed down through the generations. Today, we are still family-run, just as dedicated to procuring, processing and packaging the best nuts in the busi- ness. We're as dedicated to our busi- ness as we are to making sure every ingredient used has the quality and flavor that our customers deserve. PSD: What is the Orchard Valley Harvest line? HB: Orchard Valley Harvest is our line of snack nuts, snack mixes, dried fruits, and recipe nuts, available primarily in the produce section of grocery stores, that contain no artificial ingredients. Our products are verified by the non-GMO Project. Consumers that purchase nuts in the produce section want products that are pure, simple and authentic. Orchard Valley Harvest meets their need for clos- er to the earth products while also appeal- ing to consumers who aspire to a healthy lifestyle but also want great tasting snacks. PSD: What are some of the emerging trends in this industry? HB: Consumers are always looking for great-tasting, convenient snacks that they feel good about eating and sharing with their family. Products with clean ingredi- ent lines that come in convenient on-the- go packs, but don't sacrifice taste are trending as well. Sanfilippo (Cont'd. from p. 1) PSD: How are these trends influencing the Orchard Valley Harvest brand? HB: We're really tapping into these trends with our new products. To meet consumers' desire for products they can feel good about, Orchard Valley Harvest is preservative free and non-GMO Project verified. Our multipacks and grab and go packages are perfect for the on- the-go consumer looking for convenient snacking solutions. And we do it all with- out sacrificing taste. PSD: What is the most recent innovation to the Orchard Valley Harvest line? HB: We are excited to introduce the lat- est additions to the Orchard Valley Harvest Grab & Go line, Cherries dipped in Dark Chocolate and Blueberries dipped in Dark Chocolate. Made with real cherries and blueberries that are dried and sweetened, both prod- ucts contain no artificial ingredients and have earned non-GMO Project Verified seals. PSD: What makes your company so suc- cessful? HB: John B. Sanfilippo & Son has expe- rienced significant growth over the years, achieving $878 million in retail sales in our most recent fiscal year. Our success is driven by several things. First, we always put the needs of our consumers and customers first. Second, we are a family-run business with a passion for the nut category that spans over 90 years, so we are always coming up with new ideas for our consumers. And finally we have a great team of employees who are dedicated to keeping John B. Sanfilippo & Son a leading company in the nut cat- egory. For additional information, visit booth #1169, call 732.741.3365 or visit www.orchardvalleyharvest.com.