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AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH PMA Lee M. Oser CEO and Editor-in-Chief Jules Denton Kim Forrester Carlos Velasquez Associate Publishers Lorrie Baumann Editorial Director Jeanie Catron JoEllen Lowry Associate Editors Yasmine Brown Jonathan Schieffer Graphic Designers Sarah Glenn Caitlyn McGrath Customer Service Managers Stacy Davis Kim Stevens Show Logistics & Distribution Lynne Hilton Anthony Socci Account Managers Enrico Cecchi European Sales Produce Show Daily is published by Oser Communications Group ©2016 All rights reserved. Executive and editorial offices at: 1877 N. Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ 85715 520.721.1300/Fax: 520.721.6300 www.osercommunicationsgroup.com European offices located at Lungarno Benvenuto Cellini, 11, 50125 Florence, Italy Produce Show Daily Sunday, October 16, 2016 4 CREATIVE CRUMBLES FROM FORMAGGIO If there's one thing New York-based Formaggio knows, it's cheese. It believes it's time for cheese-inclusive products to enhance the shopping experience in the produce department. Formaggio won over creative palates in the produce department with its Betta line some years ago. There's the renowned Betta Bleu, Betta Feta and Betta Brie products, which included fresh ingredients normally found in the produce department. The Feta product was a medal winner with the Wisconsin Cheese Maker's Association's (WCMA) World Cheese Championship, and the Betta Brie has been featured on programs appearing on the Lifetime network. What's next? Could there be more? Enter: Creative Crumbles. Formaggio Brand's new product line Creative Crumbles is indeed crumbled cheese-based, but each flavor is mixed with bits and pieces of fresh produce, making it the perfect complement for cooking and dressing fresh vegetables. This is a way for consumers to add fresh produce along with crumbled cheese to any number of a myriad of dishes, rang- ing from vegan-friendly entrees to steaks and pasta. The unrivaled ease with which a kitchen novice can create this level of gourmet challenges the concept that one must attend the Culinary Institute to hit such an epi- curean homerun – every time. Four varieties make up the Creative Crumbles line, including: Feta Cheese mixed with fresh oregano, bits and pieces of onions and olives; Bleu Cheese with cranberries, fresh celery, pieces of carrots, fresh herbs and spices, red pepper; Ricotta Salata with bits of sundried tomatoes and fresh sweet basil; and finally, Cojita with fresh cilantro for a delightfully refreshing fla- vor profile. Each one is mixed in an infused drizzle for incredible flavor. When asked about his company's continued mission to expand its pres- ence in the produce department, Formaggio Brand's Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Mongiello, says that there's only so much you can do with crumbled cheese, and more and more he's noticing that people are mixing it with fresh produce to achieve amazing results. "I thought it was a product whose time had come and will bring together very neatly the habits of people in the kitchen when it comes to crumbled cheese and fresh produce. We're just helping them along by doing the work for them in a way that is incredibly easy to use, clean and sparks their personal culinary creativity." For more information, go to www .formaggiocheese.com. SMALL BATCH, ORGANIC JUICE BLENDS THAT WILL CAPTIVATE Are you looking for a premium, refriger- ated, organic juice blend that will capti- vate Gen Y, or better yet, Gen Z? An organic juice that speaks to those target consumers? You have found it in Seminole Pride™ Noble's ® Purely Organic line of small batch juice blends. Two Florida families, the super minority Seminole Tribe of Florida and the fourth generation Roe family, have partnered to create small batch, purely organic juices. They believe in work- ing with farmers to source the best tasting, highest quality ingredients to make the freshest tasting juice, with nothing else ever added. They also believe in simple ingredients with a proven track record, but when com- bined in an innovative way create excitement. The Non-GMO Verified, small batch line of organic juices are crafted by Roe family Artisans that cold-pressed and process using LEP™ (Low Energy Preservation), so that their juice still has all of the flavors, vitamins and minerals. The company believes in keeping a low carbon footprint and ensures that the small batch, organic juice is offered in a 100 percent sustainable, BPA- free bottle that is produced right in the facility. Purely organic, small batch refrigerated juice blends are avail- able in four varieties: Organic Mint Lemonade with Aloe, Organic Orange Mango Carrot with Ginseng, Organic Orange Beet & Berries with Chia Seed and Organic Apple Vanilla Greens with Flaxseed Juice. Because Seminole Pride Noble is always transparent and always provides the freshest tasting juice, with nothing else ever added, their juice has: no added vitamins or minerals; no added flavors; no artificial colors, ingre- dients or preservatives; no added sugar (except for the Mint Lemonade); Non-GMO Verified; gluten free; USDA Organic, Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth; kosher; made in the U.S.A.; con- tains no allergens; 100 percent vegan; and bottles are BPA free and recyclable. Purely organic juice, purely small batch, purely Seminole Pride – Seminole Pride Noble, organic, artisan crafted juice for four gener- ations. For more information, visit booth #1709, go to www.noblejuice.com/ our-product, call 813.380.1032 or email ssullivan@sempride.com. YOU MADE THOSE INTERNATIONAL SALES – NOW HOW DO YOU GET YOUR PRODUCT THERE? With an unyielding focus on quality and innovation in the perishable sector of the air freight business, Able Freight Services has become the largest air freight forwarder on the West Coast in terms of raw tonnage. Its recent $15 mil- lion investment in infrastructure and services positions the company for fur- ther growth, with enhancements in capacity and processes. "The perishables industry has shown tremendous growth over the past five years," explains Orlando Wong, Able Freight Services' Vice President. "It has been the bright spot in the overall air- freight industry." Lured by the growth of the perish- able sector, many airlines and forwarders have begun to claim expertise in the han- dling of perishable shipments, hoping to capture market share in this industry seg- ment. The ability to handle this time-crit- ical cargo in a competent manner goes much deeper than "flashy marketing pro- grams," notes Wong. "We have been consistently focused on the perishable sector since our incep- tion in 1992," says Wong. "Today we ship close to 100 million kilos of perish- able cargo per year to over 60 countries, and we have continually invested in all aspects of the business, raising the bar for service." Wong provides a few examples of Able Freight Services' recent invest- ments: New state-of-the-art refrigeration technology operating in all of its facili- ties: two in Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Guadalajara (GDL) and two in Hawaii (HNL and KOA). Joint development of the Kold Kart™ refrigerated dolly, a proprietary technology that permits perishable ship- ments to be transported in a temperature- controlled unit between aircraft on the tarmac and airport cargo terminal. Kold Karts are designed with multiple-door access for ease of loading and come equipped with air ride suspension to min- imize vibration damage. Certification in the Safe Quality Food program (SQF2000), a prestigious requirement for the most demanding and quality-conscious shippers. Other certifi- cations include California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF); Woolworth's Quality Assurance (WQA); HACCP; and the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Development of process methodolo- gy for improved airline compliance to cold chain. The company's cold chain procedures are reviewed every six months to maintain its certifications and to meet cus- tomers and market needs. These invest- ments have posi- tioned Able Freight Services to respond to the most demanding require- ments of its cus- tomer base, says Wong. "This is the Able difference, and it's why the company has had the privilege of longevity in this critical industry," explains Wong. "Able Freight Services is always fresh, always able!" About Able Freight Services: Based in Los Angeles, California, Able Freight Services, Inc. is a global expert in importing and exporting perishable com- modities from the United States to desti- nations worldwide. The company creates competitive advantages for customers by offering innovative solutions and access to proprietary technology. Many of the world's most recognized brands trust Able Freight with their shipments. Able Freight Services' 24 years in the business and hundreds of years of collective employee experience means clients bene- fit from industry-leading knowledge and responsiveness. Visit Able Freight Services at booth #1916. For more information, go to www.ablefreight.com.