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United Fresh 2018

A happy team at Mucci Farms!
A happy team at Mucci Farms!
Cutecumber Poppers were recently launched. It's a smaller one-bite cucumber and the product won the United Fresh Innovation Award for Best Packaging.
Cutecumber Poppers were recently launched. It's a smaller one-bite cucumber and the product won the United Fresh Innovation Award for Best Packaging.
The team of California Giant Farms: Eric Valenzuela, Morgan Maitoza and Tom Smith.
The team of California Giant Farms: Eric Valenzuela, Morgan Maitoza and Tom Smith.
Gordon Nobuto and Benjamin Singh with Food Freshly
Gordon Nobuto and Benjamin Singh with Food Freshly
Smiles in the booth of CMI Orchards. Bob Mast holds pouch bags with Northwest cherries and pears. Danelle Huber shows Kanzi and Ambrosia apples while George Harter holds Kiku and organic Fuji apples.
Smiles in the booth of CMI Orchards. Bob Mast holds pouch bags with Northwest cherries and pears. Danelle Huber shows Kanzi and Ambrosia apples while George Harter holds Kiku and organic Fuji apples.
Narciso Vivot and Kevin Frye with AgroFresh proudly stand in front of the 'Say Yes to Fresh' backdrop.
Narciso Vivot and Kevin Frye with AgroFresh proudly stand in front of the 'Say Yes to Fresh' backdrop.
Dan Wohlford with Oneonta Starr Ranch walks the show floor.
Dan Wohlford with Oneonta Starr Ranch walks the show floor.
The Sunset team proudly shows a variety of products, including the new Shazam! peppers and the award- winning Aloha pepper.
The Sunset team proudly shows a variety of products, including the new Shazam! peppers and the award- winning Aloha pepper.
Display of Aloha peppers. The pepper variety has been in the making for six years.
Display of Aloha peppers. The pepper variety has been in the making for six years.
Shazam! Shishito peppers were recently launched. 1 out of 10 is a hot pepper.
Shazam! Shishito peppers were recently launched. 1 out of 10 is a hot pepper.
Kara Badder and Ray Wowryk with NatureFresh Farms stand in front of the greenhouse. Kara shows TomZ tomatoes while Ray shows mini cucumbers in a pouch bag.
Kara Badder and Ray Wowryk with NatureFresh Farms stand in front of the greenhouse. Kara shows TomZ tomatoes while Ray shows mini cucumbers in a pouch bag.
Suzanne Wolter with Evans Fruit Company is walking the floor.
Suzanne Wolter with Evans Fruit Company is walking the floor.
Scott McDulin, Dave Yeager and Adam Chernow with Schmieding Produce. Scott proudly shows a bag of Skinny Potatoes.
Scott McDulin, Dave Yeager and Adam Chernow with Schmieding Produce. Scott proudly shows a bag of Skinny Potatoes.
Cat Gipe-Stewart and Paul Newstead with Domex Superfresh Growers attend the show.
Cat Gipe-Stewart and Paul Newstead with Domex Superfresh Growers attend the show.
Diego Morales with Don Limon America shows a mesh bag of limes.
Diego Morales with Don Limon America shows a mesh bag of limes.
Eric Fernandes with NatureSeal, Inc.
Eric Fernandes with NatureSeal, Inc.
Brett Burdsal with Suntreat is walking the floor and meets with Naturipe Farms' Dwight Ferguson.
Brett Burdsal with Suntreat is walking the floor and meets with Naturipe Farms' Dwight Ferguson.
The team of Naturipe Farms. From left to right: Jaqueline Padilla, Joe Dugo, Chris Coffman, Janis McIntosh, Dustin Hahn, CarrieAnn Arias and Marissa Ritter.
The team of Naturipe Farms. From left to right: Jaqueline Padilla, Joe Dugo, Chris Coffman, Janis McIntosh, Dustin Hahn, CarrieAnn Arias and Marissa Ritter.
Sabrina Pokomandy with Highline Mushrooms stands next to the cooler that contains several innovative packaging options for mushrooms, including bags and top seal.
Sabrina Pokomandy with Highline Mushrooms stands next to the cooler that contains several innovative packaging options for mushrooms, including bags and top seal.
The latest innovation in mushroom packaging are bags.
The latest innovation in mushroom packaging are bags.
Brown packaging for Highline's organic mushroom program.
Brown packaging for Highline's organic mushroom program.
Dan Kass and Brett Burdsal with Suntreat are walking the show.
Dan Kass and Brett Burdsal with Suntreat are walking the show.
Marsha Verwiebe with Volm Companies and Wim van der Meulen with Jasa Packaging proudly stand in front of the VP350, a Vertical Form, Fill and Seal bagger that makes certain styles of pouches. The company won the Innovation Award for Best New Packing/Processing Equipment with its Pouch Bagger that takes pre-made pouch bags and fills them.
Marsha Verwiebe with Volm Companies and Wim van der Meulen with Jasa Packaging proudly stand in front of the VP350, a Vertical Form, Fill and Seal bagger that makes certain styles of pouches. The company won the Innovation Award for Best New Packing/Processing Equipment with its Pouch Bagger that takes pre-made pouch bags and fills them.
Jeff Helseth with Twist Ease and Sarah Steffes & Patrick Byron with Insignia Systems. For the first time, the companies are co-exhibiting and the opportunities of the Twist Ease dispenser system in combination with advertising.
Jeff Helseth with Twist Ease and Sarah Steffes & Patrick Byron with Insignia Systems. For the first time, the companies are co-exhibiting and the opportunities of the Twist Ease dispenser system in combination with advertising.
Mario Cervantes, Ken Kurita and Pat Flynn with Hazel Technologies. The company develops products in the form of packaging inserts that slow ripening of produce due to ethylene.
Mario Cervantes, Ken Kurita and Pat Flynn with Hazel Technologies. The company develops products in the form of packaging inserts that slow ripening of produce due to ethylene.
Frank Camera and Gretchen Kreidler Austin with SunFed are walking the show.
Frank Camera and Gretchen Kreidler Austin with SunFed are walking the show.
Todd Baggett and Greg Emery with RedLine Solutions proudly show the Zebra TC 8000 scanner and Zebra MC 3300 scanner.
Todd Baggett and Greg Emery with RedLine Solutions proudly show the Zebra TC 8000 scanner and Zebra MC 3300 scanner.
Mariette Hilborne and Jack Lidiard with Marco Limited.
Mariette Hilborne and Jack Lidiard with Marco Limited.
Sara Pettit, Jodi Carkner and Kellie Starback with Awe Sum Organics show Zespri's organic SunGold kiwifruit. It comes in a 1 lb. clam shell as well as a 1 lb. pouch bag.
Sara Pettit, Jodi Carkner and Kellie Starback with Awe Sum Organics show Zespri's organic SunGold kiwifruit. It comes in a 1 lb. clam shell as well as a 1 lb. pouch bag.
Luuk Rutten and Roy Lemmen with Sormac.
Luuk Rutten and Roy Lemmen with Sormac.
Phil Fendyan and Caitlin Merrill with Renaissance Food Group proudly showing RFG's wide selection of fresh- cut produce.
Phil Fendyan and Caitlin Merrill with Renaissance Food Group proudly showing RFG's wide selection of fresh- cut produce.
Ray Mason, Kyle Moynahan, Harold Paivarinta and Leona Neill with Red Sun Farms.
Ray Mason, Kyle Moynahan, Harold Paivarinta and Leona Neill with Red Sun Farms.
Mariana Palma Camarena and Guillermo Cardenas with Coliman Produce are part of the Mexico Pavilion.
Mariana Palma Camarena and Guillermo Cardenas with Coliman Produce are part of the Mexico Pavilion.
Tom Rawles, Leslie Simmons and Vince Ferrante with Dave's Specialty Imports.
Tom Rawles, Leslie Simmons and Vince Ferrante with Dave's Specialty Imports.
The team of NatureSweet Tomatoes. From left to right Carla Conte, Jim McErlean, Olivia Storvik, Lori Castillo and Chad Hershey.
The team of NatureSweet Tomatoes. From left to right Carla Conte, Jim McErlean, Olivia Storvik, Lori Castillo and Chad Hershey.
Brighthouse Organics grape tomatoes and now also available in organic is the tomato medley.
Brighthouse Organics grape tomatoes and now also available in organic is the tomato medley.
Twilights used to be part of a tomato medley, but are now available on their own by popular demand.
Twilights used to be part of a tomato medley, but are now available on their own by popular demand.
Miss Chiquita Banana
Miss Chiquita Banana
Nairobi Lopez with Camposol
Nairobi Lopez with Camposol
Jody Jackson and Laurie Langston with Tomra / Compac.
Jody Jackson and Laurie Langston with Tomra / Compac.
The team of Apeel Sciences is ready to release Apeel- treated citrus. From left to right: Andy Hamilton, CEO with EcoFarms, Camille Hanna, Michelle Masek and James Rogers with Apeel Sciences. James proudly shows the difference between a lemon that's treated with Apeel versus a non-treated lemon.
The team of Apeel Sciences is ready to release Apeel- treated citrus. From left to right: Andy Hamilton, CEO with EcoFarms, Camille Hanna, Michelle Masek and James Rogers with Apeel Sciences. James proudly shows the difference between a lemon that's treated with Apeel versus a non-treated lemon.
Matt Wright with Westmoreland-TopLine Farms
Matt Wright with Westmoreland-TopLine Farms
JC Myers and Bob Hartmann with Fresh Alliance show Margaritaville-licensed limes in a 1 lb. pouch bag.
JC Myers and Bob Hartmann with Fresh Alliance show Margaritaville-licensed limes in a 1 lb. pouch bag.
Tony Otto with MagicSun proudly shows tomatoes on the vine.
Tony Otto with MagicSun proudly shows tomatoes on the vine.
Jeff Lair, Leticia Lima and Dough Nelson with Blue Book Services.
Jeff Lair, Leticia Lima and Dough Nelson with Blue Book Services.
Nick Wishnatzki, Marcus Caswell and James Peterson with Wish Farms proudly show a flat of strawberries and a 32 oz. clamshell of blueberries.
Nick Wishnatzki, Marcus Caswell and James Peterson with Wish Farms proudly show a flat of strawberries and a 32 oz. clamshell of blueberries.
Ernst van Eeghen with Church Brothers Farms walks the show floor.
Ernst van Eeghen with Church Brothers Farms walks the show floor.
Annette and Joel Starling with Millstream Farms. Annette shows microwaveable sweet potatoes as well as the Red Murasaki variety. Joel shows the Covington sweet potato.
Annette and Joel Starling with Millstream Farms. Annette shows microwaveable sweet potatoes as well as the Red Murasaki variety. Joel shows the Covington sweet potato.
Michael Celani and Diana Salsa with Wonderful Citrus. The trees and tractor were offered as promotional displays to retailers during Wonderful's Halo season.
Michael Celani and Diana Salsa with Wonderful Citrus. The trees and tractor were offered as promotional displays to retailers during Wonderful's Halo season.
Yasmani Garcia and Jovanni Bernal with Sweet Seasons show jackfruit and are proud Mexico advanced to the next round of the world cup.
Yasmani Garcia and Jovanni Bernal with Sweet Seasons show jackfruit and are proud Mexico advanced to the next round of the world cup.
Ricardo Hernandez with Royalhalo from Mexico exhibits in the Mexico Pavilion.
Ricardo Hernandez with Royalhalo from Mexico exhibits in the Mexico Pavilion.
Kevin Blackmore and Mike Blomerley with Autogrow
Kevin Blackmore and Mike Blomerley with Autogrow
Juices from SoNatural, a Portuguese company that is led by third-generation farmers. It's 100% juice that doesn't contain conservatives, sugar or water.
Juices from SoNatural, a Portuguese company that is led by third-generation farmers. It's 100% juice that doesn't contain conservatives, sugar or water.
Baltazar Garcia, Maryam Nikkhah and Travis Roderick with Pete's Living Greens.
Baltazar Garcia, Maryam Nikkhah and Travis Roderick with Pete's Living Greens.
"Pete's Living Greens won the Food & Beverage 2018 award for its Salicornia or "Sea Beans"."
"Pete's Living Greens won the Food & Beverage 2018 award for its Salicornia or "Sea Beans"."
Mission Produce is represented by Gwendolyn Jackimek, Brent Scattini, Denise Junqueiro and Julianna St Geme.
Mission Produce is represented by Gwendolyn Jackimek, Brent Scattini, Denise Junqueiro and Julianna St Geme.
John Zaninovich, Chance Kirk and Justin Gonzalez proudly show Razzle Dazzle and Family Reserve Grapes from VBZ & Sons, Inc.
John Zaninovich, Chance Kirk and Justin Gonzalez proudly show Razzle Dazzle and Family Reserve Grapes from VBZ & Sons, Inc.
Anne-Marie Roerink with 210 Analytics presented at the SmartFood Learning Center and walked the show floor.
Anne-Marie Roerink with 210 Analytics presented at the SmartFood Learning Center and walked the show floor.
Danielle Michaels with PlantTape
Danielle Michaels with PlantTape
Stewart Lang and Mac Riggan with Chelan Fresh show Koru apples, as well as Orondo Ruby and Rainier cherries.
Stewart Lang and Mac Riggan with Chelan Fresh show Koru apples, as well as Orondo Ruby and Rainier cherries.
Close-up of Orondo Ruby cherries
Close-up of Orondo Ruby cherries
Gary Lazarski, Regan Northrop and Daniel Murphy with MightyVine are attending the show.
Gary Lazarski, Regan Northrop and Daniel Murphy with MightyVine are attending the show.
Jerry Blanton with Madison Chemical Company.
Jerry Blanton with Madison Chemical Company.
Jay McEvoy and Stephanie Camp with Emerson
Jay McEvoy and Stephanie Camp with Emerson
Kenny Kataoka and Fernando Sanchez with Melissa's show dragon fruit, organic grapes and an organic ready-to- drink coconut.
Kenny Kataoka and Fernando Sanchez with Melissa's show dragon fruit, organic grapes and an organic ready-to- drink coconut.
Greg Au and Kenny Lund with ALC Logistics
Greg Au and Kenny Lund with ALC Logistics
Kevin Payne and Todd Clayton with Zest Labs
Kevin Payne and Todd Clayton with Zest Labs
Anthony Leombruno, Donald Alford and Dino Iacovino with Altar Produce.
Anthony Leombruno, Donald Alford and Dino Iacovino with Altar Produce.
The team of Pure Flavor. From left to right: Paul Murracas, Tiffany Sabelli, Jamie Moracci, Marina Davidson and Chris Veillon.
The team of Pure Flavor. From left to right: Paul Murracas, Tiffany Sabelli, Jamie Moracci, Marina Davidson and Chris Veillon.
Pure Flavor just launched its re-brand and the company is also expanding in the Southeastern US in Georgia. The photo shows Georgia-labeled tomatoes.
Pure Flavor just launched its re-brand and the company is also expanding in the Southeastern US in Georgia. The photo shows Georgia-labeled tomatoes.
Erika Anguiano and Antonio Gudino with Colimex Tropical Fruit.
Erika Anguiano and Antonio Gudino with Colimex Tropical Fruit.
Tulio Garcia, Carol Pineda, Alexander Garcia and Christian Garcia with Miami Agro Import.
Tulio Garcia, Carol Pineda, Alexander Garcia and Christian Garcia with Miami Agro Import.
Mike DeCramer with Truly Good Foods has a lot of products on display and proudly shows Praline Pecans.
Mike DeCramer with Truly Good Foods has a lot of products on display and proudly shows Praline Pecans.
Avocados from Mexico are represented by Oscar Garcia and Eduardo Serena.
Avocados from Mexico are represented by Oscar Garcia and Eduardo Serena.
Mark Schweihs with Freshcourt shows a new 2 kilogram box of avocados.
Mark Schweihs with Freshcourt shows a new 2 kilogram box of avocados.
The new smaller 2 kg. box of avocados from Freshcourt targets foodservice and specialty stores who don't move enough avocados to buy a large double-layered box.
The new smaller 2 kg. box of avocados from Freshcourt targets foodservice and specialty stores who don't move enough avocados to buy a large double-layered box.
Jose Marrero, James Webster, Debbie Letourneau and Michael Ryshouwer with Flavorful Brands show Tasti-Lee tomatoes.
Jose Marrero, James Webster, Debbie Letourneau and Michael Ryshouwer with Flavorful Brands show Tasti-Lee tomatoes.
Pouch bags with Tasti-Lee tomatoes are available in conventional as well as organic.
Pouch bags with Tasti-Lee tomatoes are available in conventional as well as organic.
William Ison with Earth Source Trading proudly shows Corona-branded limes. The Corona bin stackers are now available in the beer and liquor areas of grocery stores in the US.
William Ison with Earth Source Trading proudly shows Corona-branded limes. The Corona bin stackers are now available in the beer and liquor areas of grocery stores in the US.
Falon Rufty with Onions 52 shows a single-wrapped onion. The new packaging helps differentiate organic onions from conventional onions at the store level. PLU stickers easily come off onions.
Falon Rufty with Onions 52 shows a single-wrapped onion. The new packaging helps differentiate organic onions from conventional onions at the store level. PLU stickers easily come off onions.
Liz Erickson Monson, Ryan Sugrue and Zoe Maas with Robinson Fresh.
Liz Erickson Monson, Ryan Sugrue and Zoe Maas with Robinson Fresh.
Shelbi Kautz, Rudy Placencia and Tristan Simpson with Nichols Farms show the company's Nic's Mix, a combination of pistachios and almonds.
Shelbi Kautz, Rudy Placencia and Tristan Simpson with Nichols Farms show the company's Nic's Mix, a combination of pistachios and almonds.
Eloy Cortes with Blue Book Services
Eloy Cortes with Blue Book Services
Robin Poulsen, Nicole Baum and Kristopher Marx with Gotham Greens proudly show the company's new raw uncooked salad dressings.
Robin Poulsen, Nicole Baum and Kristopher Marx with Gotham Greens proudly show the company's new raw uncooked salad dressings.
Gotham Greens' salad dressings will be launched with WholeFoods Market in the Northeast the week of July 4th. They are all basil-based and there are two vegan and two non-vegan options.
Gotham Greens' salad dressings will be launched with WholeFoods Market in the Northeast the week of July 4th. They are all basil-based and there are two vegan and two non-vegan options.
Monique Blajos with Peri & Sons shows the BBQ Bloomer onion. The packaging explains how in four easy steps this onion is perfect for summer BBQs.
Monique Blajos with Peri & Sons shows the BBQ Bloomer onion. The packaging explains how in four easy steps this onion is perfect for summer BBQs.
Stephen Yubeta and Roberto Tarriba with Farmer's Best.
Stephen Yubeta and Roberto Tarriba with Farmer's Best.
The ladies from HERE proudly show their cold-pressed juices, dips, spreads and salad dressings. They are all plant-based and made with Midwestern local produce. From left to right: Megan Klein, Anne Owen and Neveen Elias.
The ladies from HERE proudly show their cold-pressed juices, dips, spreads and salad dressings. They are all plant-based and made with Midwestern local produce. From left to right: Megan Klein, Anne Owen and Neveen Elias.
Maribel Davila, AJ Bernstein and Alan Hilowitz with Bonduelle Fresh Americas. This is the first time the company exhibits under the Bonduelle name (formerly Ready Pac Foods).
Maribel Davila, AJ Bernstein and Alan Hilowitz with Bonduelle Fresh Americas. This is the first time the company exhibits under the Bonduelle name (formerly Ready Pac Foods).
The team of Sun Belle
The team of Sun Belle
Golden Berries from Sun Belle
Golden Berries from Sun Belle
Marcus Seiden and Madeline Ulivieri with Snack it Forward promote the company's Peatos; a classic cheese snack without the calories.
Marcus Seiden and Madeline Ulivieri with Snack it Forward promote the company's Peatos; a classic cheese snack without the calories.
Mikelea Kelley and Kyla Oberman with Tanimura & Antle are walking the show.
Mikelea Kelley and Kyla Oberman with Tanimura & Antle are walking the show.
It has become a tradition. Wholly Guacamole serves guacamole to show attendees.
It has become a tradition. Wholly Guacamole serves guacamole to show attendees.
John Toner with United Fresh presents the Innovation Awards.
John Toner with United Fresh presents the Innovation Awards.
With its Cutecumber poppers Mucci Farms takes home the award for Best New Packaging.
With its Cutecumber poppers Mucci Farms takes home the award for Best New Packaging.
SUNSET won an award in the category Best New Vegetable Product with its Aloha peppers.
SUNSET won an award in the category Best New Vegetable Product with its Aloha peppers.
Volm Companies' new VP 350 pouch bagger received the award for Best New Packaging Equipment.
Volm Companies' new VP 350 pouch bagger received the award for Best New Packaging Equipment.
RJ Hassler and his father Rick Hassler won an award in the category Best New Food Safety Solution with the Food Freshness Card. The card keeps produce fresh longer and cuts spoilage in half. Just put it in your refrigerator.
RJ Hassler and his father Rick Hassler won an award in the category Best New Food Safety Solution with the Food Freshness Card. The card keeps produce fresh longer and cuts spoilage in half. Just put it in your refrigerator.
Apeel won the award for Best New Fruit Product. It's all about extending shelf-life and reducing food waste. The photo shows non-Apeel treated citrus versus citrus treated with Apeel over a 30-day period.
Apeel won the award for Best New Fruit Product. It's all about extending shelf-life and reducing food waste. The photo shows non-Apeel treated citrus versus citrus treated with Apeel over a 30-day period.
Peggy Hutson, Shane Lewis and Linzy Witherspoon with Luna. The company won the award for Best New Indoor Growing Technology with IUNU.
Peggy Hutson, Shane Lewis and Linzy Witherspoon with Luna. The company won the award for Best New Indoor Growing Technology with IUNU.
Food Origins won the award in the category Best New Field Technology with its Food Origins Data Collection Platform.
Food Origins won the award in the category Best New Field Technology with its Food Origins Data Collection Platform.
Next year, United Fresh will be held from June 10 to 12 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
Next year, United Fresh will be held from June 10 to 12 at McCormick Place in Chicago.