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PMA 2012, Anaheim

Eng. Nur Abdrabbo, Raffaele Benedetti and Valerio Pollini from Unitec, specialised in sorting machines. www.unitec.com
Eng. Nur Abdrabbo, Raffaele Benedetti and Valerio Pollini from Unitec, specialised in sorting machines. www.unitec.com
Chris Veillon from Sunset Mastronardi, showing a new Sunset logo with the focus on Flavor. www.sunsetproduce.com
Chris Veillon from Sunset Mastronardi, showing a new Sunset logo with the focus on Flavor. www.sunsetproduce.com
The team of USA Pears
The team of USA Pears
Bethany and Steven Ceccarelli and Diana Ramirez from Farm Fresh Produce, the company experienced a big growth in the sweet potato business. www.farm-fresh-produce.com
Bethany and Steven Ceccarelli and Diana Ramirez from Farm Fresh Produce, the company experienced a big growth in the sweet potato business. www.farm-fresh-produce.com
Addie Pobst from CF Fresh, holds a new 2 pound bag with organic apples. The company already had 3 pound bag to their assortment, but now added the 2 pound bag. www.vivtierra.com
Addie Pobst from CF Fresh, holds a new 2 pound bag with organic apples. The company already had 3 pound bag to their assortment, but now added the 2 pound bag. www.vivtierra.com
Loren Queen from Domex Superfresh Growers holding Autumn Glory. www.superfreshgrowers.com
Loren Queen from Domex Superfresh Growers holding Autumn Glory. www.superfreshgrowers.com
The team of Washington Apple Commission shows the bin of Dulces Sanos. This is promotion for kids in Mexico.
The team of Washington Apple Commission shows the bin of Dulces Sanos. This is promotion for kids in Mexico.
Booth of Tom Lange a worldwide distributor of fruit and vegetables. www.tomlange.com
Booth of Tom Lange a worldwide distributor of fruit and vegetables. www.tomlange.com
Jeff from AgroFresh, a company dedicated to help growers up to retailers to keep produce fresh. www.agrofresh.com
Jeff from AgroFresh, a company dedicated to help growers up to retailers to keep produce fresh. www.agrofresh.com
Tara Doest, Sandra Stevenson,Guillermo Martinez, Greg Ganzerla and John Cottle from Peakfresh, they sell packaging that extends shelf life. www.peakfreshusa.com
Tara Doest, Sandra Stevenson,Guillermo Martinez, Greg Ganzerla and John Cottle from Peakfresh, they sell packaging that extends shelf life. www.peakfreshusa.com
The team of California Table Grape Commission was showed their focus on antioxidants in grapes together with chocolate. Both products are high in antioxidants. www.grapesfromcalifornia.com
The team of California Table Grape Commission was showed their focus on antioxidants in grapes together with chocolate. Both products are high in antioxidants. www.grapesfromcalifornia.com
Beverly Ferguson, Margaret Tomaszewska and Grant Ferguson from Chantler Packaging, the first packaging company in North America to achieve ISO 22000/ PAS 223. www.chantlerpackaging.com
Beverly Ferguson, Margaret Tomaszewska and Grant Ferguson from Chantler Packaging, the first packaging company in North America to achieve ISO 22000/ PAS 223. www.chantlerpackaging.com
Scott Marboe from Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers, promotes the applesnaq and pearsnaq. www.starranch.com
Scott Marboe from Oneonta Starr Ranch Growers, promotes the applesnaq and pearsnaq. www.starranch.com
The team of Stepac, manufacturers of plastic bags for food storage and long distance shipment of fresh produce. www.stepac.com
The team of Stepac, manufacturers of plastic bags for food storage and long distance shipment of fresh produce. www.stepac.com
Jeremy Haydn Davies, Pablo Juste Vela, Sandra Evans and Simon Balderson of Sirane, specialists in packing solutions, flying the flag for Britain as the only UK based company at this year's PMA.
Jeremy Haydn Davies, Pablo Juste Vela, Sandra Evans and Simon Balderson of Sirane, specialists in packing solutions, flying the flag for Britain as the only UK based company at this year's PMA.
Chloe Varennes besides a display of several products including: tri-color asparagus, peeled asparagus and their Box Top program for Green Giant blueberries. www.gourmettrading.com
Chloe Varennes besides a display of several products including: tri-color asparagus, peeled asparagus and their Box Top program for Green Giant blueberries. www.gourmettrading.com
Willem van Bork from Tacler, an online platform where the industry meets each other to do business. With already a big succes in Europe, they are looking more for American traders to participate. www.tacler.com
Willem van Bork from Tacler, an online platform where the industry meets each other to do business. With already a big succes in Europe, they are looking more for American traders to participate. www.tacler.com
Manuel and Mayra Velazquez de Leon and Bev Oster from Organics Unlimited, specially focused on organic bananas. www.organicsunlimited.com
Manuel and Mayra Velazquez de Leon and Bev Oster from Organics Unlimited, specially focused on organic bananas. www.organicsunlimited.com
Dorothea Baxter and Sharon Wong from Fruit Logistica. They will mark the organic and the fresh convenience exhibitors with a unique label, so they are easy to recognize. www.fruitlogistica.com
Dorothea Baxter and Sharon Wong from Fruit Logistica. They will mark the organic and the fresh convenience exhibitors with a unique label, so they are easy to recognize. www.fruitlogistica.com
Benjamin Martin and Richard Vollebregt from Cravo Equipment, the company provides retractable greenhouses. www.cravo.com
Benjamin Martin and Richard Vollebregt from Cravo Equipment, the company provides retractable greenhouses. www.cravo.com
Irfan Iziz from IFFCO (Dubai) and Nick Dulcich from Sunlight International, a grape grower packer and shipper. www.dulcich.com
Irfan Iziz from IFFCO (Dubai) and Nick Dulcich from Sunlight International, a grape grower packer and shipper. www.dulcich.com
The team of the Northwest Cherry Growers. Northwest cherries had a good campaign last season.
The team of the Northwest Cherry Growers. Northwest cherries had a good campaign last season.
Katharine Grove from Columbia Marketing International, standing with the Ambrosia brand. www.cmiapples.com
Katharine Grove from Columbia Marketing International, standing with the Ambrosia brand. www.cmiapples.com
Booth of Chile
Booth of Chile
Well Pict Berries year round available. They are about to promote recipes for kids. So kids can cook with berries from Well Pict. www.wellpict.com
Well Pict Berries year round available. They are about to promote recipes for kids. So kids can cook with berries from Well Pict. www.wellpict.com
The team of Village Farms showing their various produce. At the booth you could also see a video of the Chef from the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Who saw the greenhouse where the vegetables he uses are grown. www.villagefarms.com
The team of Village Farms showing their various produce. At the booth you could also see a video of the Chef from the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Who saw the greenhouse where the vegetables he uses are grown. www.villagefarms.com
Pete Overgaag from Hollandia Produce, they won PMA Impact Award in 2011, which lead to great feedback. www.livegourmet.com
Pete Overgaag from Hollandia Produce, they won PMA Impact Award in 2011, which lead to great feedback. www.livegourmet.com
Robert Dobrzanski and Ben Antongiovanni from Caramel Naturel, besides the dates they have this year for the first time their own production of grapes. www.caramelnaturel.com
Robert Dobrzanski and Ben Antongiovanni from Caramel Naturel, besides the dates they have this year for the first time their own production of grapes. www.caramelnaturel.com
"Charlie Eagle from Southern Specialties holds French green beans and Brussels sprouts. The left French green beans have a special holiday label: "A delicious Holiday treat." www.southernspecialties.com"
"Charlie Eagle from Southern Specialties holds French green beans and Brussels sprouts. The left French green beans have a special holiday label: "A delicious Holiday treat." www.southernspecialties.com"
The team behind Bravante grapes from Sunkist
The team behind Bravante grapes from Sunkist
Lance Freeman from Sunkist holding new Lil Snappers bag. They are working together with Stemilt Growers, the bags will be half citrus and half top fruit. www.sunkist.com
Lance Freeman from Sunkist holding new Lil Snappers bag. They are working together with Stemilt Growers, the bags will be half citrus and half top fruit. www.sunkist.com
This apple got a rebrand. As consumers said it had a tropical taste, the packaging was made tropical.
This apple got a rebrand. As consumers said it had a tropical taste, the packaging was made tropical.
Roger Pepperl from Stemilt Growers holding Lil Snappers bag filled with apples. www.stemiltgrowers.com
Roger Pepperl from Stemilt Growers holding Lil Snappers bag filled with apples. www.stemiltgrowers.com
The booth of Avocados from Mexico
The booth of Avocados from Mexico
Alecia A. Troy, Chad Hefner, John Nelson and H. Takahashi from Sakata, the seed breedin g company will turn 100 next year. www.sakata.com
Alecia A. Troy, Chad Hefner, John Nelson and H. Takahashi from Sakata, the seed breedin g company will turn 100 next year. www.sakata.com
Potato Jazz hired a Jazz band
Potato Jazz hired a Jazz band
Jessica Mecido, Jim and Megan Shanley from Shanley Farms were sampling their avocados and finger limes. www.shanleyfarms.com
Jessica Mecido, Jim and Megan Shanley from Shanley Farms were sampling their avocados and finger limes. www.shanleyfarms.com
Massimo Belotti from Nespak, showing his range of packaging solutions. www.groupeguillin.fr
Massimo Belotti from Nespak, showing his range of packaging solutions. www.groupeguillin.fr
Jan DeLyser from California Avocado Commission in the middle together with two chefs, who are crazy about the Californian avocadoes. www.avocado.org.
Jan DeLyser from California Avocado Commission in the middle together with two chefs, who are crazy about the Californian avocadoes. www.avocado.org.
DNE World Fruit Sales grower, marketer and packer of fresh citrus.
DNE World Fruit Sales grower, marketer and packer of fresh citrus.
New packaging for some of the Artisan series from JemD Farms.
New packaging for some of the Artisan series from JemD Farms.
Sabrina Pokomandy from JemD Farms besides the Artisan Series display of greenhouse vegetables.
Sabrina Pokomandy from JemD Farms besides the Artisan Series display of greenhouse vegetables.
Booth of Chiquita
Booth of Chiquita
Ken Martin, Dante Galeazzi and Tonya Hill from Rio Queen Citrus, they sell citrus only from Texas. www.rioqueencitrus.com
Ken Martin, Dante Galeazzi and Tonya Hill from Rio Queen Citrus, they sell citrus only from Texas. www.rioqueencitrus.com
Booth of Dole
Booth of Dole
Kymberly Meade, Ken Berger and Eleisha Ensign from TexaSweet citrus marketing. Texas citrus season just started and is looking good. www.texasweet.com
Kymberly Meade, Ken Berger and Eleisha Ensign from TexaSweet citrus marketing. Texas citrus season just started and is looking good. www.texasweet.com
Booth of Oppy
Booth of Oppy
Chef sampling produce from Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers
Chef sampling produce from Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers
Booth of European Flavors
Booth of European Flavors
Tom Taylor from NNZ, showing their nominated packaging for the PMA Impact Award 2012. www.nnzusa.com
Tom Taylor from NNZ, showing their nominated packaging for the PMA Impact Award 2012. www.nnzusa.com
David B. Anthony from Ruby Fresh promotes pomegranate arils ready to add in your salad. The boxes are devided in three parts: one with arils and two others with cheese or nuts. This gives a full meal if you put it on salad and you don't have to get messy from cutting a fresh pomegranate. www.rubyfresh.com
David B. Anthony from Ruby Fresh promotes pomegranate arils ready to add in your salad. The boxes are devided in three parts: one with arils and two others with cheese or nuts. This gives a full meal if you put it on salad and you don't have to get messy from cutting a fresh pomegranate. www.rubyfresh.com
Wes Clark from Truetrac, the company works on traceability. www.truetrac.com
Wes Clark from Truetrac, the company works on traceability. www.truetrac.com
Art Lopez from Exeter Engineering, standing at an optical sorting machine with X-ray to watch the inside from the fruit. The company makes the machines in a cost effective way, so they can offer it to low prices. www.exeter-engineering.com
Art Lopez from Exeter Engineering, standing at an optical sorting machine with X-ray to watch the inside from the fruit. The company makes the machines in a cost effective way, so they can offer it to low prices. www.exeter-engineering.com
Gary Ostrow from SGS, he saw quite a movement for packaging last year.
Gary Ostrow from SGS, he saw quite a movement for packaging last year.
Rachel Beckler from PakSense, the company makes labels monitor temperature and time of products through distribution www.paksense.com
Rachel Beckler from PakSense, the company makes labels monitor temperature and time of products through distribution www.paksense.com
Heather Biles from AiroCide, a NASA developed food safety preventive controls air sanitation technology. www.kesair.com
Heather Biles from AiroCide, a NASA developed food safety preventive controls air sanitation technology. www.kesair.com
Luca Rivoira, Julien Amar and Alice Chiu Ching from BioXtend, the company provides postharvest solutions. www.bioxtendco.com
Luca Rivoira, Julien Amar and Alice Chiu Ching from BioXtend, the company provides postharvest solutions. www.bioxtendco.com
Sarah Pau from PureFlavor holds a Grillers. www.pure-flavor.com
Sarah Pau from PureFlavor holds a Grillers. www.pure-flavor.com
Ken from Pure Flavor
Ken from Pure Flavor
Greg Akins from Catalytic Generators, the company provide ethylene application systems for fruit ripening and degreening. www.catalyticgenerators.com
Greg Akins from Catalytic Generators, the company provide ethylene application systems for fruit ripening and degreening. www.catalyticgenerators.com
Melanie Beretti and Brad Suggs from Sureharvest, they provide agribusiness solutions within software. www.sureharvest.com
Melanie Beretti and Brad Suggs from Sureharvest, they provide agribusiness solutions within software. www.sureharvest.com
Gabriel Tegenkamp and John Salinas from Church Brothers, promoting the Tuscan lettuce. www.churchbrothers.com
Gabriel Tegenkamp and John Salinas from Church Brothers, promoting the Tuscan lettuce. www.churchbrothers.com
Eric Fernandes, Tim Grady, A.J. Martinich and Michael Hetherington from Natureseal, the company provides solutions to keep cut produce fresh. www.natureseal.com
Eric Fernandes, Tim Grady, A.J. Martinich and Michael Hetherington from Natureseal, the company provides solutions to keep cut produce fresh. www.natureseal.com
Kaci Komstadius from Sage Fruit, the company just have n agreement with the Biggest Loser on their packaging. www.sagefruit.com
Kaci Komstadius from Sage Fruit, the company just have n agreement with the Biggest Loser on their packaging. www.sagefruit.com
Alan Asbury and Carla Conte from NatureSweet, a tomato producer. www.naturesweet.com
Alan Asbury and Carla Conte from NatureSweet, a tomato producer. www.naturesweet.com
Kendra Mills from Prince Edward Island Potatoes. www.peipotato.com
Kendra Mills from Prince Edward Island Potatoes. www.peipotato.com
David Nelson from Bard Valley Mejool Date Growers. The company was able to bring a real tree at the floor. www.naturaldelights.com
David Nelson from Bard Valley Mejool Date Growers. The company was able to bring a real tree at the floor. www.naturaldelights.com
Andrea Quiring from NatureFresh Farms is sampling the company's produce. www.naturefresh.ca
Andrea Quiring from NatureFresh Farms is sampling the company's produce. www.naturefresh.ca
The team of Mucci Farms, a greenhouse grower based in Canada. www.muccipac.ca
The team of Mucci Farms, a greenhouse grower based in Canada. www.muccipac.ca
Kyla Garnett and Kasey Kelley from Naturipe Farms. The company started with fresh cranberries in clamshells. Also the company launched dried blueberries and strawberries infused with 100% juice. With their selections label the goal is to get year round product. www.natureripefarms.com
Kyla Garnett and Kasey Kelley from Naturipe Farms. The company started with fresh cranberries in clamshells. Also the company launched dried blueberries and strawberries infused with 100% juice. With their selections label the goal is to get year round product. www.natureripefarms.com
Jack Tilley from Inline Plastics Corp. www.inlineplastics.com
Jack Tilley from Inline Plastics Corp. www.inlineplastics.com
Phil Short holding its packaging, wich was nominated for the PMA Impact Award 2012. www.vortexpackaging.com
Phil Short holding its packaging, wich was nominated for the PMA Impact Award 2012. www.vortexpackaging.com
Shannon from Aweta next to the sorting machine. www.aweta.nl
Shannon from Aweta next to the sorting machine. www.aweta.nl
Melissa Hartman de Barros from HLB Specialties.
Melissa Hartman de Barros from HLB Specialties.
Shiho Uzawa and Jaap Dane from Windset Farms, the company is growing and even double the size of their Santa Maria operation. www.windsetfarms.com
Shiho Uzawa and Jaap Dane from Windset Farms, the company is growing and even double the size of their Santa Maria operation. www.windsetfarms.com
John Pandol, showcasing his grapes.
John Pandol, showcasing his grapes.
Nelly Yunta of Crowley/Customized Brokers.
Nelly Yunta of Crowley/Customized Brokers.
Rick Dodd, Jordan Baxter and Audrey van Norman of Redline Solutions.
Rick Dodd, Jordan Baxter and Audrey van Norman of Redline Solutions.
"Glenn "Zipp" Wallace and Bob Colcord of DeltaTrak."
"Glenn "Zipp" Wallace and Bob Colcord of DeltaTrak."
Will McCarthy of Beachside Produce.
Will McCarthy of Beachside Produce.
Kim Florres of Seald Sweet with her oranges.
Kim Florres of Seald Sweet with her oranges.
Joty McDiarmid, Ravi and Gurinder Cheema, David Rydall and Mike Reed of B C Hot House Foods Ltd.
Joty McDiarmid, Ravi and Gurinder Cheema, David Rydall and Mike Reed of B C Hot House Foods Ltd.
Armando Peirone and Daniela Ballatore of Gullino.
Armando Peirone and Daniela Ballatore of Gullino.
Jennifer Burkett of Fair Trade USA.
Jennifer Burkett of Fair Trade USA.
Diana Henderson of Coastline with Ricardo Ortiz of Stepac. Coastline were promoting Little Gem lettuce at the PMA.
Diana Henderson of Coastline with Ricardo Ortiz of Stepac. Coastline were promoting Little Gem lettuce at the PMA.
Mauricio Padron (sitting), Douglas Cole, Valentina Herrera and Ole Shack Petersen of supply chain management company Damco.
Mauricio Padron (sitting), Douglas Cole, Valentina Herrera and Ole Shack Petersen of supply chain management company Damco.
Jane Proctor, Lyse McClelland, Natalie Kaliberda, Leyla Di Coli and Ron Lemaire of the Canadian PMA.
Jane Proctor, Lyse McClelland, Natalie Kaliberda, Leyla Di Coli and Ron Lemaire of the Canadian PMA.
Susan Aftwater and Hillary Femal of logistics company, IFCO, who specialise in reduction of energy consumption.
Susan Aftwater and Hillary Femal of logistics company, IFCO, who specialise in reduction of energy consumption.
James Allen, President and CEO of industry representation group, New York Apples.
James Allen, President and CEO of industry representation group, New York Apples.
Ron Drown of specialty produce company, Coosemans.
Ron Drown of specialty produce company, Coosemans.
Tom Papke and Steve Smith of Yakima Fresh, growers and exporters of top fruit and cherries.
Tom Papke and Steve Smith of Yakima Fresh, growers and exporters of top fruit and cherries.
Veronica Sanchez, Doug Ranno and Robbie Coyle of Coorful Harvest who were showcasing an extensive range at PMA, including heirloom variety carrots and vegetables, melons and berries.
Veronica Sanchez, Doug Ranno and Robbie Coyle of Coorful Harvest who were showcasing an extensive range at PMA, including heirloom variety carrots and vegetables, melons and berries.
Douglas McFarland, Marketing Director of Colorful Harvest next to one of the company's showcases, showing heirloom carrots and cauliflowers.
Douglas McFarland, Marketing Director of Colorful Harvest next to one of the company's showcases, showing heirloom carrots and cauliflowers.
Natalie Sexton of Natalie's showing some of her company's 100% natural fruit juices.
Natalie Sexton of Natalie's showing some of her company's 100% natural fruit juices.
Dany Sardoval, Brian Lapin and Robert Farnam of Catania, growers and distributers of fresh and organic produce, internationally.
Dany Sardoval, Brian Lapin and Robert Farnam of Catania, growers and distributers of fresh and organic produce, internationally.
Nader Musleh and John Tietz of berry specialists, Caifornia Giant.
Nader Musleh and John Tietz of berry specialists, Caifornia Giant.
Nour Abdrabbo of Unitec, providers of grading and sorting solutions.
Nour Abdrabbo of Unitec, providers of grading and sorting solutions.
Ken Christopher of Christopher Ranch, showing his company's specisality garlic.
Ken Christopher of Christopher Ranch, showing his company's specisality garlic.
Jim Provost and Neil Millman, distributors of garlic, ginger, shallots and specialty produce.
Jim Provost and Neil Millman, distributors of garlic, ginger, shallots and specialty produce.
Jonathan Needham and colleagues from GlobalGAP, who are planning to launch a new safety standards initiative in the near future.
Jonathan Needham and colleagues from GlobalGAP, who are planning to launch a new safety standards initiative in the near future.
A car licence plate spotted in the parking lot at the PMA exhibition.
A car licence plate spotted in the parking lot at the PMA exhibition.
Charlean Torres, Mae Hatchell, Barbara Pratt and Michael Masell at the stand of global logistics company, Maersk Line.
Charlean Torres, Mae Hatchell, Barbara Pratt and Michael Masell at the stand of global logistics company, Maersk Line.
Nic Kostman of cold chain monitoring solution company, TempTrip LLC.
Nic Kostman of cold chain monitoring solution company, TempTrip LLC.
Richard P. DiStasio and Lewis M. Taffer of iGPS, global pallet pooling company.
Richard P. DiStasio and Lewis M. Taffer of iGPS, global pallet pooling company.
Members of the biopesticide industry discussed the emergence of biopesticides in achieving higher crop yields. On the left is Executive Director of the Biopesticide Alliance, Bill Stoneman.
Members of the biopesticide industry discussed the emergence of biopesticides in achieving higher crop yields. On the left is Executive Director of the Biopesticide Alliance, Bill Stoneman.
Tanimura & Antle displayed new graphics for their line of produce. The packaging contains quick response codes that consumers can scan to view videos of how their produce is harvested.
Tanimura & Antle displayed new graphics for their line of produce. The packaging contains quick response codes that consumers can scan to view videos of how their produce is harvested.
Daniel Whittles of Rosemont Farms, a C.H. Robinson Company, stands next to the new Eco-Crate which will be used to transport corn. The old, conventional crate, foreground, shows how far transport containers have come.
Daniel Whittles of Rosemont Farms, a C.H. Robinson Company, stands next to the new Eco-Crate which will be used to transport corn. The old, conventional crate, foreground, shows how far transport containers have come.
The CantaBella melon from Timco, a C.H. Robinson company, features a smooth skin. The new variety is already drawing buzz.
The CantaBella melon from Timco, a C.H. Robinson company, features a smooth skin. The new variety is already drawing buzz.
First Fruits of Washington showed off their different apples. Their Opal variety, not pictured, has been successful with heavy consumer demand on account of its sweet taste.
First Fruits of Washington showed off their different apples. Their Opal variety, not pictured, has been successful with heavy consumer demand on account of its sweet taste.
The Idaho Potato Commission celebrated its 75th year. They commemorated the occasion by hauling a gigantic potato throughout the country.
The Idaho Potato Commission celebrated its 75th year. They commemorated the occasion by hauling a gigantic potato throughout the country.
Director of Sales for Mission Produce, Ron Araiza, stands in front of Mission's avocado display. He noted that demand for avocados has been up in both the domestic and foreign markets.
Director of Sales for Mission Produce, Ron Araiza, stands in front of Mission's avocado display. He noted that demand for avocados has been up in both the domestic and foreign markets.
European flavors, different companies from Italy promote the flavors out of Europe.
European flavors, different companies from Italy promote the flavors out of Europe.