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Produce Show Daily 9 Sunday, October 16, 2016 IMAGE PLASTICS & PACKAGING DELIVERS FLEXIBLE PACKAGING THAT SATISFIES CUSTOMER NEEDS AND DELIVERS BRAND IMPACT Consumers today want their food prod- ucts packaged in a way that is easy to store, easy to open and can be resealed. Image Plastics & Packaging (IPP) can help you meet these customer needs with its complete line of flexible packaging, which includes stand-up pouches with zipper and slider capabilities, reinforced header pouches and a unique pouch line that includes a freezer bag for produce and vegetables. Additionally, it offers cooking bags, baking bags, soup bags and microwave cooking bags with auto- matic pressure valves. All of IPP's packaging is made with FDA-certified polyethylene, ensuring no plastic taste or smell after cooking. Packaging can be laminated and has a nine-color print capability, providing you with a high quality end product to meet your branding needs. Better yet, by part- nering with an overseas manufacturer, IPP's flexible packag- ing is priced at a much lower cost than domes- tic manufacturing, yet offers the same quality that you and your clients expect. What makes flexible packaging even more appealing are the environmental- friendly benefits it delivers. Technological advancements in the industry have resulted in a reduced use of plastic by way of package minimization, reduced waste in the distribution chain and reduced energy consumption during the recycling process. Research shows that consumers are willing to pay more for products packaged in a way that is easy to open, easy to store and that are better for the environment. There's no time like now to give it a try. In the business since 2002, Image Plastics & Packaging is an industry leader with the knowledge, resources and expertise to address any packaging needs. Both a distributor and manufacturer, it can provide any type of standard and custom packaging, includ- ing bags, boxes, stand-up pouches, labels, stretch film, RPC lids and more. It knows how important it is for packaging to represent a company's brand. The company works hand-in-hand with each client to understand its needs so it can create a quality packaging solution that exceeds expectations at an affordable price. For more information, visit booth #3827. MICHIGAN APPLES TASTE BETTER Michigan's unique climate, nutrient-rich soil, proximity to the Great Lakes and passionate apple growers all work together to create the best apples in the world. Consumer research has shown that shoppers believe Michigan Apples are fresher and taste better than the same varieties grown elsewhere. There are 825 family-run farms and more than 11.3 mil- lion apple trees in commercial produc- tion in the Great Lakes State. These trees bear flavorful, high quality apples year after year. Michigan is ideally situated in a great climate for growing apples. The lake effect from Lake Michigan delays spring and autumn, creates a cool, wet, summer and brings a lot of snow in the winter, which are all key conditions for apple growing. That lake effect, in addi- tion to the humid climate of the eastern United States, assists Michigan Apple growers in producing crisp, juicy apples. The extended growing season also leads to a wide variety of apples grown in Michigan. With more than 16 varieties commercially available, Michigan offers an apple for every taste. The most popular varieties include: Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious, McIntosh, Golden Delicious and Empire. The Michigan climate and soil are not the only things that make Michigan Apples deli- cious. Michigan Apple believes the apple grower is the most important factor in producing high-quali- ty apples, and Michigan Apple growers are the best in the business. Growers are part scientist and part artist – it is a unique and complex balance, making decisions based on weather, timing and potential threats such as disease and pests. Growers rely on research, experience and their 'gut' on a daily basis as they pro- duce their crop. Michigan Apple growers take great pride in being stewards of the land, preserving a healthy environment for future genera- tions. Michigan is lucky to have so many elements in its favor contribut- ing to the best tasting apples in the world. Visit Michigan Apple Committee at booth #2735. For more information, go to www.michiganapples.com. SUSTAINABLE SOILS: LEACH SALTS, BALANCE PH, ELIMINATE WETTING AGENTS By Stef Jenzeh, Vice President Marketing, Magnation Water Technologies Magnation stimulates a healthy and nutrient-rich environment by encourag- ing mellower soils with rainlike water. Rainlike water improves soil health with improved permeability and water-hold- ing capacity, washes out salts by 300 to 400 percent, balances calcium-to-magne- sium ratios and eliminates surface run- off, puddling and evapotranspiration. Magnation reduces salt adsorption ratios up to 50 percent, reduces salt buildup in soils and promotes uniform soil infiltra- tion and moisture retention for a healthy soil foundation and 20 to 30 percent water savings. By mimicking nature, Magnation systems use a specialized magnetic field and create turbulence to agitate the water molecules and reduce water clusters to smaller particles for better infiltration, solubility, absorption and flow. This pro- motes a mellower soil environment, bal- anced soil pH and improved nutrient uptake for healthier yields. Magnetic treatment of saline irriga- tion water is an effective method for soil desalinization. The application of a mag- netic field on water decreases the hydra- tion of salt ions and colloids, having a positive effect on salt solubility, acceler- ated coagulation and salt crystallization. Energized, rainlike water created by Magnation transforms min- erals from problematic to bioavailable … minerals and amendments become more available for plant growth. Magnation treats many water quality issues, including water hardness, calcium magnesium (CaMg), calcium carbonate (CaCO3), bicarbon- ates (HCO3), hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell), sodium adsorption ratios (SAR), boron toxicity, iron bacteria, nitrates, acidity (pH), algae and more. By treating your water quality, the growth cycle is enhanced with improved vitality and disease resistance, more productive use of inputs including water and fertiliz- ers, and a healthier soil environment. "We've noticed much better penetra- tion and retention of moisture in our high pH soils resulting in healthier, mellower soils with easier har- vest of our spuds, as well as sig- nificant reduction in scale in our cooling tower and much more uniform mist in our cooler using Magnation's systems," says AJ Ochoa, Terra Gold Farms, Othello, Washington. Better water quality and soil health with Magnation is a cornerstone for furthering food security, sustainably and efficiently. Bigger, better yields are produced with less water and inputs, and soils are sustainably healthier. Our sys- tems are chemical-free, energy-free and maintenance-free, with a fast ROI and the benefits returning season after sea- son. Visit Magnation Water Technologies at booth #584. For more information, call 888.820.0363, go to www.rainlikewater.com or email info@rainlikewater.com. SNOBOY DELIVERS CONSISTENT QUALITY SNOBOY provides fresh fruits and veg- etables of the highest quality to the high- ly demanding retail grocery industry. Environmental variables such as inclement weather, water shortages, pest infestations and import irregularities that disrupt and corrupt the availability of top quality fruits and vegetables make con- sistent supply a top issue in the produce business. Quality and consistency have a direct bearing on the reputation and repeat business of customers. SNOBOY offers a reliable and consistent supply of produce that does not sacrifice quality and is not vulnerable to seasonal scarci- ties. With SNOBOY, this level of consis- tency and reliability rests on the shoul- ders of quality assurance inspectors who are in the field every day examining what is available locally, nationally and inter- nationally to match up customer needs with the currently available supply. Leveraging experience and relationships with grower sources, they serve as representatives in the field to bring reliable supplies of produce to cus- tomers. If it does not meet the customers' specifica- tions and standards, then it does not pass the SNOBOY quality assurance inspection. The SNOBOY team meets expecta- tions, every time. Consistent quality, regardless of the season, combined with global purchasing power and strict adher- ence to safety standards make Amerifresh the best choice for produce needs. At SNOBOY, flexibility and pur- chasing power provide the value cus- tomers rely on. SNOBOY operates sales offices throughout the country to provide convenience and avail- ability. Its field sales associates are in direct contact with grow- ers through procurement opera- tions. Proximity to the farm results in a more knowledgeable, educated sales team. Living in and around the growing area plus an export sales office in Fresno, California give the SNOBOY team the market intelligence needed to forecast future markets. For more information, visit booth #1972 or go to www.amerifresh.com.