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United Fresh 2015

All smiles in the Naturipe booth: from left to right Cammie Wheelus, Jesse Curtis and Jerry Moran. Naturipe won the award for best new fruit product with its New “On-the-Go” Fresh Blueberry Mix.
All smiles in the Naturipe booth: from left to right Cammie Wheelus, Jesse Curtis and Jerry Moran. Naturipe won the award for best new fruit product with its New “On-the-Go” Fresh Blueberry Mix.
The team of Nature Fresh Farms. In the back, you can see the company's micro greenhouse #GreenInTheCity.
The team of Nature Fresh Farms. In the back, you can see the company's micro greenhouse #GreenInTheCity.
The team of Pure Flavor
The team of Pure Flavor
Sangria tomatoes on display at the Pure Flavor booth.
Sangria tomatoes on display at the Pure Flavor booth.
Tracy Reeder, Janine Meyer and Lori Castillo from Naturesweet.
Tracy Reeder, Janine Meyer and Lori Castillo from Naturesweet.
Large collection of tomatoes on display at the Naturesweet booth. On the far right are Jubilee tomatoes. These tomatoes are all the same size and one tomato equals one sandwich. No more leftovers!
Large collection of tomatoes on display at the Naturesweet booth. On the far right are Jubilee tomatoes. These tomatoes are all the same size and one tomato equals one sandwich. No more leftovers!
The team of Mastronardi Produce. Mastronardi won the award for Best New Vegetable Product with its SUNSET® Flavor Bombs Cherry Tomatoes.
The team of Mastronardi Produce. Mastronardi won the award for Best New Vegetable Product with its SUNSET® Flavor Bombs Cherry Tomatoes.
Margaret Tomaszewska and Benjamin Singh from Food Freshly.
Margaret Tomaszewska and Benjamin Singh from Food Freshly.
The team of South African Summer Citrus
The team of South African Summer Citrus
The King of Citrus
The King of Citrus
They came all the way from Israel. Nimrod Vishnia Shabtai and Israel Ben-Tzur with BT9.
They came all the way from Israel. Nimrod Vishnia Shabtai and Israel Ben-Tzur with BT9.
Helen Aquino and Doug Kling from Village Farms
Helen Aquino and Doug Kling from Village Farms
Steve Trede and Greg Andersen showing part of Driscoll's berry selection.
Steve Trede and Greg Andersen showing part of Driscoll's berry selection.
Sharron Barnier, Ashley Aveiro, Emily Murracas and Danny Mucci with Mucci Farms.
Sharron Barnier, Ashley Aveiro, Emily Murracas and Danny Mucci with Mucci Farms.
An action shot of the RedSun Farms booth. Colleagues from Yerecic Label were visiting.
An action shot of the RedSun Farms booth. Colleagues from Yerecic Label were visiting.
Max Mastronardi and Matt Wright from TopLine Farms Westmoreland Sales proudly show the company's mini cucumbers and mini peppers.
Max Mastronardi and Matt Wright from TopLine Farms Westmoreland Sales proudly show the company's mini cucumbers and mini peppers.
Johannes Gunther and Juan Lindmayer representing Kronen's food processing equipment.
Johannes Gunther and Juan Lindmayer representing Kronen's food processing equipment.
Paula de Winter and Chayenne Wiskerke from Daily Shallot.The company is increasing its US focus.
Paula de Winter and Chayenne Wiskerke from Daily Shallot.The company is increasing its US focus.
Peter Berkhout with Gavita
Peter Berkhout with Gavita
A true delicacy and not easy to get by in the US: white asparagus. Carien Oyer with Teboza knows how to prepare them.
A true delicacy and not easy to get by in the US: white asparagus. Carien Oyer with Teboza knows how to prepare them.
Meindert van Wensen with Dalsem from the Netherlands and Ernst Van Eeghen with Twang Partner from Texas.
Meindert van Wensen with Dalsem from the Netherlands and Ernst Van Eeghen with Twang Partner from Texas.
From left to right Ronald Zwaga with Halopack, Chris Mills with Proseal, Martijn de Bruin with Perfotec and Bas Groeneweg with Perfotec. Perfotec focuses on extending the freshness of fresh produce.
From left to right Ronald Zwaga with Halopack, Chris Mills with Proseal, Martijn de Bruin with Perfotec and Bas Groeneweg with Perfotec. Perfotec focuses on extending the freshness of fresh produce.
The team of FAM / DeVille Technologies
The team of FAM / DeVille Technologies
The team of FTNON USA. From left to right, Richard van der Linde, David Gilmore, Mick Ellis, Stephen Eckert and Kevin Nobusada.
The team of FTNON USA. From left to right, Richard van der Linde, David Gilmore, Mick Ellis, Stephen Eckert and Kevin Nobusada.
Ron Sharples with Golden State Food Machinery, Inc. Golden State represents Sormac for the states of California, Arizona and Nevada.
Ron Sharples with Golden State Food Machinery, Inc. Golden State represents Sormac for the states of California, Arizona and Nevada.
Guus Treuen and his wife Monique van Soest with Marcelissen Processing Equipment.
Guus Treuen and his wife Monique van Soest with Marcelissen Processing Equipment.
Proudly showing large clamshells of strawberries. Nick Chappell and Anthony Gallino with California Giant Berry Farms.
Proudly showing large clamshells of strawberries. Nick Chappell and Anthony Gallino with California Giant Berry Farms.
Bill Schneider and Carlos Preciado with Melissa's show baby pineapple, star fruit, mangosteen and dragon fruit.
Bill Schneider and Carlos Preciado with Melissa's show baby pineapple, star fruit, mangosteen and dragon fruit.
Jose Marrero and Michael Ryshouwer standing next to the latest introduction from Bejo Seeds: Tasti-Lee tomatoes.
Jose Marrero and Michael Ryshouwer standing next to the latest introduction from Bejo Seeds: Tasti-Lee tomatoes.
Tasti-Lee tomatoes on display at the Bejo Seeds booth.
Tasti-Lee tomatoes on display at the Bejo Seeds booth.
Table grape season is in full swing at Robinson Fresh. Pictured are Kristi Harris and Jim Dorcy.
Table grape season is in full swing at Robinson Fresh. Pictured are Kristi Harris and Jim Dorcy.
Jeff Lair and Frank Sanchez with Blue Book Services
Jeff Lair and Frank Sanchez with Blue Book Services
The team of SunBelle!
The team of SunBelle!
John Riddle and Ed Lonergan with UltraSource.
John Riddle and Ed Lonergan with UltraSource.
Robert Frost and Carl Iversen with LinkFresh. Missing in the picture is Ron Myers who was talking with a customer.
Robert Frost and Carl Iversen with LinkFresh. Missing in the picture is Ron Myers who was talking with a customer.
Dippin' Stix from Reichel Foods, for anyone at any age.
Dippin' Stix from Reichel Foods, for anyone at any age.
Walking the floor and taking a photo opportunity: Raymond Palma and Mohsin Masud with Chantler Packaging, Inc.
Walking the floor and taking a photo opportunity: Raymond Palma and Mohsin Masud with Chantler Packaging, Inc.
David Sasuga with Fresh Origins
David Sasuga with Fresh Origins
A new product from Fresh Origins: Squash Blossom
A new product from Fresh Origins: Squash Blossom
Represented by Bob Meek and Creg Fielding, Fusion TMS offers transportation software.
Represented by Bob Meek and Creg Fielding, Fusion TMS offers transportation software.
A large selection of herbs in the booth and great smiles from Jeff Nickerson, Tanya Chew and Andy Whelan with Freeman Herbs.
A large selection of herbs in the booth and great smiles from Jeff Nickerson, Tanya Chew and Andy Whelan with Freeman Herbs.
Tim Harrington and Jorge Macias with Stemilt.
Tim Harrington and Jorge Macias with Stemilt.
Taylor Facile and J.C. Taylor with Nature's Eats
Taylor Facile and J.C. Taylor with Nature's Eats
Blake Ryan and Cortney Keenan with Tiger Cool Express, focused on delivering fresh produce efficiently and cost-effectively.
Blake Ryan and Cortney Keenan with Tiger Cool Express, focused on delivering fresh produce efficiently and cost-effectively.
Eric Hollins with DeltaTrak.
Eric Hollins with DeltaTrak.
Marcel van der Pluijm with Global Green Team proudly shows the company's latest innovation: Enjoya peppers.
Marcel van der Pluijm with Global Green Team proudly shows the company's latest innovation: Enjoya peppers.
Ineke Leidelmeijer with Agro Business Solutions sells software for agribusiness. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands and just opened an office in Chicago.
Ineke Leidelmeijer with Agro Business Solutions sells software for agribusiness. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands and just opened an office in Chicago.
Ger van Burik with Holland Fresh Group and Janet Coldebella with KLM Cargo.
Ger van Burik with Holland Fresh Group and Janet Coldebella with KLM Cargo.
Jim Busche and Mac Riggan with Chelan Fresh in Washington State. The company proudly shows its Rockit apples as well as new harvest cherries. According to Mac, it is the first time he has been able to bring fresh cherries to the show because of this year's early harvest.
Jim Busche and Mac Riggan with Chelan Fresh in Washington State. The company proudly shows its Rockit apples as well as new harvest cherries. According to Mac, it is the first time he has been able to bring fresh cherries to the show because of this year's early harvest.
Rockit: the flavor of this specialty gourmet apple is a cross between Gala and Fuji.
Rockit: the flavor of this specialty gourmet apple is a cross between Gala and Fuji.
Rich, Brett and Dominic with Yerecic Label.
Rich, Brett and Dominic with Yerecic Label.
On display from Renaissance Food Group: Portabella and Crimini mushrooms.
On display from Renaissance Food Group: Portabella and Crimini mushrooms.
The team of Allen Lund Company
The team of Allen Lund Company
Mike Bowe and David Federle with Dave's Specialty Imports.
Mike Bowe and David Federle with Dave's Specialty Imports.
Joan Wickham and Julie DeWolf with Sunkist Growers.
Joan Wickham and Julie DeWolf with Sunkist Growers.
From our family to yours...connecting the farmer with the consumer. Lemons on display at the Sunkist booth.
From our family to yours...connecting the farmer with the consumer. Lemons on display at the Sunkist booth.
Marcus Caswell from Wish Farms proudly shows strawberries.
Marcus Caswell from Wish Farms proudly shows strawberries.
Gloria Guinand and Aleksandra Malarzewski from Tiffany Gate freshfood systems.
Gloria Guinand and Aleksandra Malarzewski from Tiffany Gate freshfood systems.
Eric Halverson and Leah Brakke from Black Gold Farms preparing red potato wedges from Texas.
Eric Halverson and Leah Brakke from Black Gold Farms preparing red potato wedges from Texas.
Michele Youngquist with Bay Baby Produce has weebee little pumpkins with hats and hair on display.
Michele Youngquist with Bay Baby Produce has weebee little pumpkins with hats and hair on display.
George and Susan Kragie from Western Fresh Marketing had some delicious figs to try in their booth.
George and Susan Kragie from Western Fresh Marketing had some delicious figs to try in their booth.
Joe Gray and Rudy Placencia from Nichols Farms handed out pistachio nuts.
Joe Gray and Rudy Placencia from Nichols Farms handed out pistachio nuts.
David Anthony and Natalie King with Ruby Fresh proudly show pomegranate arils.
David Anthony and Natalie King with Ruby Fresh proudly show pomegranate arils.
Jim MacKinnon and Skip Reynolds with KMT Waterjet Systems.
Jim MacKinnon and Skip Reynolds with KMT Waterjet Systems.
E. Coli, Sal Monella and Liz Teria from Birko are promoting food safety.
E. Coli, Sal Monella and Liz Teria from Birko are promoting food safety.
Ben Zamore and Ron Gallop from Atlas Pacific Engineering Company.
Ben Zamore and Ron Gallop from Atlas Pacific Engineering Company.
Erika Unruh, Jim Fox and Suzette Overgaag representing North Shore living herbs. The company sells 23 herb varieties with the roots attached.
Erika Unruh, Jim Fox and Suzette Overgaag representing North Shore living herbs. The company sells 23 herb varieties with the roots attached.
Renee Cooper and Pete Overgaag from Holland Produce in front of their butter lettuce display.
Renee Cooper and Pete Overgaag from Holland Produce in front of their butter lettuce display.
Watercress and lettuce in the Hollandia Produce booth.
Watercress and lettuce in the Hollandia Produce booth.
New to the collection of Sid Wainer & Son: dried fruit and nuts.
New to the collection of Sid Wainer & Son: dried fruit and nuts.
John Mirusso, Scott Seddon, Shannon Curry and BJ McCormick with Pero Family Farms. Scott and Shannon show snack rings and snack snips with a yogurt-based ranch dressing.
John Mirusso, Scott Seddon, Shannon Curry and BJ McCormick with Pero Family Farms. Scott and Shannon show snack rings and snack snips with a yogurt-based ranch dressing.
Geoff Acheson, Jeff Davies and Gerd Uitdewilligen with PakSense.
Geoff Acheson, Jeff Davies and Gerd Uitdewilligen with PakSense.
Carson Braga, Marshall Braga, Rod Braga and Roger Zardo represent Braga Fresh Family Farms.
Carson Braga, Marshall Braga, Rod Braga and Roger Zardo represent Braga Fresh Family Farms.
Josie's Organics is the organic label of Braga Fresh Family Farms.
Josie's Organics is the organic label of Braga Fresh Family Farms.
Mike O'Brien and Mike Stephan from Monterey Mushrooms have a nice collection on display.
Mike O'Brien and Mike Stephan from Monterey Mushrooms have a nice collection on display.
Zohra Momin, Zulfikar Momin, Amirudin Momin and Salman Momin from Pakam Trading L.L.C. Zohra cut up some very tasty mangos to try.
Zohra Momin, Zulfikar Momin, Amirudin Momin and Salman Momin from Pakam Trading L.L.C. Zohra cut up some very tasty mangos to try.
Salvador Hernandez and Erik Sambrailo with Sambrailo Packaging.
Salvador Hernandez and Erik Sambrailo with Sambrailo Packaging.
Jennifer Dietrich and Krista Jones with Crunch Pak show that there are lots of options when it comes to sliced apples.
Jennifer Dietrich and Krista Jones with Crunch Pak show that there are lots of options when it comes to sliced apples.
Almost the end of day 1 and still smiling: Terri Fletcher, Doug Ranno, Rachel Monteagudo and John Cardenas with Harvest Sensations.
Almost the end of day 1 and still smiling: Terri Fletcher, Doug Ranno, Rachel Monteagudo and John Cardenas with Harvest Sensations.
Tired after a long day at the show: Hector Velazquez, Freddy Jiminez and Adrian Mendez with America Berry Farms.
Tired after a long day at the show: Hector Velazquez, Freddy Jiminez and Adrian Mendez with America Berry Farms.
Meg Hill, Justin Reyes and Kelsey Gay with MyCopia.
Meg Hill, Justin Reyes and Kelsey Gay with MyCopia.
1 lb Maitake on display at the Mycopia booth.
1 lb Maitake on display at the Mycopia booth.
Starbucks at United Fresh: attendees getting ready for day 2 of the tradeshow.
Starbucks at United Fresh: attendees getting ready for day 2 of the tradeshow.
Steve LeFevre with Wholesum Harvest proudly showing tomatoes.
Steve LeFevre with Wholesum Harvest proudly showing tomatoes.
Showing just a few varieties of their large selection of figs: Nick Cappelluti and Brian Lapin with Stellar Distributing.
Showing just a few varieties of their large selection of figs: Nick Cappelluti and Brian Lapin with Stellar Distributing.
Mark Cassius, Matt Mandel and Brett Burdsal with SunFed Perfect Produce. In the past year, the company has made the move from bulk into retail and consumer packaging.
Mark Cassius, Matt Mandel and Brett Burdsal with SunFed Perfect Produce. In the past year, the company has made the move from bulk into retail and consumer packaging.
Larry LaBute and Craig Klingbyle with Double Diamond Farms showing mini cucumbers and a three-pack of heirloom tomatoes.
Larry LaBute and Craig Klingbyle with Double Diamond Farms showing mini cucumbers and a three-pack of heirloom tomatoes.
Paul Slipper and Dariusz Chmielinski with Banding Systems showing some of their banding options.
Paul Slipper and Dariusz Chmielinski with Banding Systems showing some of their banding options.
The raspberries tasted delicious at the Well-Pict booth represented by Jim Grabowski.
The raspberries tasted delicious at the Well-Pict booth represented by Jim Grabowski.
Paul Kim, Linta Chain and Paul Eastman with House Foods. They prepared some very tasty tofu/vegetable dishes in their booth.
Paul Kim, Linta Chain and Paul Eastman with House Foods. They prepared some very tasty tofu/vegetable dishes in their booth.
Mandy Bottomlee, Kristyn Lawson and Kurt Penn with GoodFoods Group show some of the company's cold pressed juices. Their samples were in high demand by tradeshow attendees.
Mandy Bottomlee, Kristyn Lawson and Kurt Penn with GoodFoods Group show some of the company's cold pressed juices. Their samples were in high demand by tradeshow attendees.
Giden Feiner with Polymer Logistics and Dorn Wenninger from Walmart shaking hands on the partnership to introduce wood-grain crates at Walmart stores.
Giden Feiner with Polymer Logistics and Dorn Wenninger from Walmart shaking hands on the partnership to introduce wood-grain crates at Walmart stores.
The new wood-grain crate that Polymer Logistics introduced at United Fresh.
The new wood-grain crate that Polymer Logistics introduced at United Fresh.
The team of Green Giant Fresh. At the booth, they served cauliflower muffins.
The team of Green Giant Fresh. At the booth, they served cauliflower muffins.
Happy faces at the Maglio booth. Joseph Delgadillo, Paul Schulz and Richard Butera show the award-winning ReadyRipe Watermelon Pouch.
Happy faces at the Maglio booth. Joseph Delgadillo, Paul Schulz and Richard Butera show the award-winning ReadyRipe Watermelon Pouch.
An overview of the Mexico Pavillion. The avocados were very popular by tradeshow attendees.
An overview of the Mexico Pavillion. The avocados were very popular by tradeshow attendees.
An overview of The Wonderful Company booth with Halos and Scarlett's on display.
An overview of The Wonderful Company booth with Halos and Scarlett's on display.
Karen and Bob Lynch, representing Bella Blanca. Karen offered samples of the new harvest of premium white potatoes from California. Delicious!
Karen and Bob Lynch, representing Bella Blanca. Karen offered samples of the new harvest of premium white potatoes from California. Delicious!
Eric Sim and David Caldera with Orchard Valley Harvest, showing a nut mix.
Eric Sim and David Caldera with Orchard Valley Harvest, showing a nut mix.
Huw Griffith and George Shropshire with LoveBeets, showing beet juice and other beet products on display.
Huw Griffith and George Shropshire with LoveBeets, showing beet juice and other beet products on display.
Annette Kim, Paul Herman and Josee Ricard-Matthews with DuPont.
Annette Kim, Paul Herman and Josee Ricard-Matthews with DuPont.
Pallet cover from DuPont to protect temperature- sensitive commodities.
Pallet cover from DuPont to protect temperature- sensitive commodities.
Mitch Amicone with Amco Produce, proudly showing medley tomatoes.
Mitch Amicone with Amco Produce, proudly showing medley tomatoes.
Brian Elser with Sanitation Specialists
Brian Elser with Sanitation Specialists
At the Holland reception after the first day at the show: Carla and John Staios with VRE Systems, Raffaele Cantoni with Orlandelli and David Eygenraam with VRE Systems.
At the Holland reception after the first day at the show: Carla and John Staios with VRE Systems, Raffaele Cantoni with Orlandelli and David Eygenraam with VRE Systems.
Stephan van de Wall from the Consulate General of the Netherlands and Ineke Leidelmeijer with ABS.
Stephan van de Wall from the Consulate General of the Netherlands and Ineke Leidelmeijer with ABS.
Herwi Rijsdijk of ABC Westland and Myria van Raemdonck with the Consulate General of the Netherlands.
Herwi Rijsdijk of ABC Westland and Myria van Raemdonck with the Consulate General of the Netherlands.
Carien Oyer with Teboza, Pieter Foekens with FloraHolland and Herbert Wennink and Stephan van de Wall from the Dutch Consulate in Chicago.
Carien Oyer with Teboza, Pieter Foekens with FloraHolland and Herbert Wennink and Stephan van de Wall from the Dutch Consulate in Chicago.
Meindert van Wensen with Dalsem, Gary Lazarski with MightyVine, Angelique Koolschijn with Westland Marketing, Peter Berkhout with Gavita and Ger van Burik with Holland Fresh Group.
Meindert van Wensen with Dalsem, Gary Lazarski with MightyVine, Angelique Koolschijn with Westland Marketing, Peter Berkhout with Gavita and Ger van Burik with Holland Fresh Group.
Paula de Winter with Daily Shallot, Petrus Koek with Floral Group, Jos van Meer with Niagara Tulips and Karri Mast with FreshBlooms.
Paula de Winter with Daily Shallot, Petrus Koek with Floral Group, Jos van Meer with Niagara Tulips and Karri Mast with FreshBlooms.