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Produce Show Daily Friday, October 20, 2017 5 2 Celebrating 30 Years at North Shore Innovation can sculpt new worlds, and 30 years of innovation can create amazing realities from audacious dreams. That's why North Shore Living Herbs + Greens is thrilled to celebrate its 30-year anniversary of innovation in hydroponic greenhouse growing. It started with that audacious dream: Founders Leo and Suzette Overgaag believe every American should enjoy the sublime delight of a fragrant herb garden in their own kitchen. With their family, support from the community and relentless pursuit, they proudly offer the freshest living produce on the market. "Our mission is to make every home cooked meal a special occasion!" said New Marketing Manager Chris Wada. "Walk into our greenhouse and you'll get it. For us, life is all about liv- ing in each moment. What better way to live? We deliver the freshest living herbs from the Overgaag's family farm to your family's table with all the nutri- tion, tenderness, flavor and fragrance Mother Nature intended. That's their passion and they've spent years inno- vating and perfecting the ideal environ- ment to produce herbs that stay fresh longer than any other options on the market. I'm a huge fan of the products we ship!" Thirty years also taught the Overgaags that innovation comes from a variety of inspirations. That's why North Shore invests in its employees with such enthusiasm. North Shore offers tuition reimbursement for higher education or language classes for employees. But it doesn't stop there. Each year, the chil- dren and grandchildren of all employees have an opportunity to receive the North Shore scholarship, assisting in their high- er education. "All you need to do is demonstrate that you care. Go above and beyond of what's expected," said Lupe Rodriguez, North Shore's Quality Control Supervisor. "By doing so, you'll be noticed for your efforts. Those who show- case that desire and interest in superior performance are offered amazing oppor- tunities to grow." "I call North Shore my family!" Rodriguez continued. "What I love the most is how Leo and Suzette treat all employees equally and with respect!" Additionally, North Shore recog- nizes success comes from supporting efforts to connect with a successful community. The company passionately educates local youth on agriculture and its immense impact, regularly offering greenhouse tours for students that are interested in agriculture or pursuing a culinary education. It also collaborates with the YMCA, local high schools and colleges to inspire them to cook with fresh, healthy ingredients. "How did 30 years just fly by?" Suzette laughed. "We're grateful for our partnerships and employees that have allowed us to offer the highest qual- ity ingredients to families throughout America. And we'll continue to focus on being sustainable and earth-friendly, giv- ing back to our planet that gives us so much. We'll continue educating our com- munity and the future of our world, our youth. We look forward to many more years of memorable experiences, and culinary adventures with Living Herbs." Visit North Shore at booth #3300. For more information, go to www.northshore.farm or call 760.397.0400. Zumex Strengthens Commitment to Supermarkets & Businesses with New Speed Pro +Plus Zumex ® Group, world leaders in the design and manufacture of commercial juicers, presents the new Speed Pro +Plus, its fastest and most robust design to meet all high demand juicing needs. The new Speed Pro +Plus series includes three models that adapt to the needs of each business: Speed Pro +Plus Self Service, Speed Pro +Plus Self Service Podium and Speed Pro +Plus Tank Podium. The new features include outstand- ing innovations that raise these automat- ic juicers to a higher service level, such as the automatic PulpOut system, the built-in extraction kit or its tap with front push button and bottle support. With the introduction of the new Speed Pro series models, Zumex contin- ues with its commitment to promoting healthy eating. Designed to offer maxi- mum performance and the simplest oper- ation on the market, the new Speed Pro +Plus series converts juicing into a unique experience, allowing consumers to instantly prepare fresh juice with the quick and easy self-serve option. The goal at Zumex is to utilize all of its resources to aid the customer in unlocking a source of revenue that will add value and margin to the business seg- ment. Zumex is a solutions expert and over 30 years of experience has led to its latest innovation, one that embodies its tried, tested and true motto, "easy to use, easy to clean." The Speed Pro Plus line is the perfect vehicle for the supermarket industry to simply create a private label product that will differentiate itself from all other products on the shelf in the orange juice category," says Nihat Bessolt, Zumex U.S Chief Sales Officer. Main Innovations of the Speed Pro +Plus The automatic PulpOut system: with a silicone conveyor belt that permits auto- matic, easy, hygienic and fast pulp removal, while it also increases autonomy and saves time. Furthermore, its triple filter sys- tem guarantees high production yield as well as maximum juice quality and optimal texture. The PulpOut System mode of use can be programmed using the machine's electronic display; either continuous or discontinu- ous depending on the type of pulp, and the Auto clean function, perfect to always keep the filter clean. Built-in extraction kit: per- mits removing the entire juice extraction unit in just one movement and in record time (10 seconds), so that it can be washed as one single piece in the dish- washer or under the tap. Tap with front push button: included in the table top and podium self-service models, they allow consumers to serve their juice at the touch of a finger, mak- ing it more convenient. Bottle support: available in the Speed Pro +Plus Self Service Podium model, it secures bottles during the juice extraction process under the tap, for the user's greater convenience. New podium: dou- bling the normal waste capacity, to provide the machine with greater autonomy. Its two bins can store up to 70 kilos of waste; around 330 squeezed oranges. Health and wellness habits continue to improve and new healthy trends are transforming the food and beverage marketplace. Consumers are changing their eating habits for a healthy lifestyle approach and supermarkets are adapting to their needs. Today, more supermarkets are offering freshly squeezed juice with no added sugar or artificial ingredients at their stores. With Zumex's customized juicing solutions, you'll strengthen the posi- tioning of your supermarket in the com- mitment to offering fresh products, increasing the quality and variety of your services. For more information, stop by booth #5108 or go to www.zumex.com. Image Plastics & Packaging Provides the Retail Advantage You Need Today, the importance of Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is widely understood in the produce industry. What was once considered a product primarily for long distance shipping and storage of produce, has now become almost a requirement at the store level. Retailers are savvy to the benefits of MAP packaging and expect it on product received – usual- ly at the expense of the grower or shipper. With a line of PEAKfresh products, Image Plastics & Packaging has been delivering MAP products such as pallet covers and box liners since the '90s. Used by growers and shippers nationwide, PEAKfresh products have a natural min- eral embedded in them that effectively keeps produce fresher for longer, especial- ly during transit and storage. In recent years, it has ramped up production of laser micro perforated MAP products, provid- ing great success to its clients in the pro- duce industry – primarily with stand up pouches. The beauty of laser perforation is that it can be performed on films of all gauges and widths, both in laminated or single layer. This gives you unlimited flexibility in the design of your packaging. When working with a client on retail packaging, it takes a step by step approach to ensure the end result will sat- isfy. With operations in the United States as well as overseas, it has a team that works hand in hand on each project. All client day to day activity is managed in the U.S., while all production of laser perforated MAP packaging takes place overseas. This unique combination allows Image Plastics & Packaging to provide an effec- tive product at an extremely competitive cost. The U.S. production team works around the clock to ensure there are no communication delays due to time difference, as well as to ensure the overseas operations are constantly in progress without complications or delays. With its volume of production, containers ship regularly to the U.S., ensuring reliable lead times. After identifying the commodity and quantity to be packaged, Image Plastics & Packaging's engineering team will cal- culate exactly how much perforation is needed to delay natural respiration as well as control CO 2 and moisture so that the aging process is impeded. Samples are then produced and tested to ensure proper functionality and satisfactory results. Clients have the option of pur- chasing plain bags or bags with custom print up to 10 colors. Artwork can be client-provided or designed by its creative team, which understands the importance of branding and is very experienced with the produce industry. With Image Plastics & Packaging's competitive pricing, the cost difference between laser perforated MAP products and regular stand up pouches is very little – especially when compared to the benefits. Laser perforating retail packaging will allow a longer shelf life for your produce and one that is specific to your commodity. The end result is less deterioration because of a premium state within your packaging. For more information, go to www.peak freshusa.com and www.imageplastics .com or stop by booth #4309.