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United Fresh 2016

Ribbon cutting at the official opening of the United Fresh trade show on Tuesday, June 21st.
Ribbon cutting at the official opening of the United Fresh trade show on Tuesday, June 21st.
The team of Sunset/Mastronardi with Paul Mastronardi in the middle proudly showing his Produce Man of the Year Award. Congratulations!
The team of Sunset/Mastronardi with Paul Mastronardi in the middle proudly showing his Produce Man of the Year Award. Congratulations!
Krysten DeGiglio with Village Farms showing the company's cherry no.9 and cabernet tomatoes
Krysten DeGiglio with Village Farms showing the company's cherry no.9 and cabernet tomatoes
Ashley Averno, Nick Williamson and Bianca Bennett. Ashley shows the award winning Smuccies. Bianca holds the company's new living basil product.
Ashley Averno, Nick Williamson and Bianca Bennett. Ashley shows the award winning Smuccies. Bianca holds the company's new living basil product.
First shipments of South Africa citrus for the season have arrived in the US. From left to right: Stu Monaghan with Seald Sweet and Stiaan Engelbrecht and Philipetri Fourie representing Summer Citrus from South Africa.
First shipments of South Africa citrus for the season have arrived in the US. From left to right: Stu Monaghan with Seald Sweet and Stiaan Engelbrecht and Philipetri Fourie representing Summer Citrus from South Africa.
Steve Lutz, Don Patella and Bob Mast with Columbia Marketing International, showing apricots that are in season currently.
Steve Lutz, Don Patella and Bob Mast with Columbia Marketing International, showing apricots that are in season currently.
Started this year, co-branding of Daisy Girl Organics with CMI's line of exclusive apple varieties.
Started this year, co-branding of Daisy Girl Organics with CMI's line of exclusive apple varieties.
Karin Gardner, Brett Libke and Glen Arrowsmith (Zepsri) with Oppy, showing Zespri SunGold as well as organic kiwifruit.
Karin Gardner, Brett Libke and Glen Arrowsmith (Zepsri) with Oppy, showing Zespri SunGold as well as organic kiwifruit.
Proudly showing different tomato products as well as lettuce are Alan Asbury, Marina Davidson, Kiley Gray and Ken Paglione with Pure Flavor.
Proudly showing different tomato products as well as lettuce are Alan Asbury, Marina Davidson, Kiley Gray and Ken Paglione with Pure Flavor.
Dino Dilaudo and Matt Wright with Westmoreland-TopLine Farms. Dino shows the company's new organic Tomato on the Vine product.
Dino Dilaudo and Matt Wright with Westmoreland-TopLine Farms. Dino shows the company's new organic Tomato on the Vine product.
Carlos Visconti with RedSun Farms showing Gourmet tomatoes. Carlos explained that in order to be selected for this product, the tomato varieties need to meet strict quality requirements.
Carlos Visconti with RedSun Farms showing Gourmet tomatoes. Carlos explained that in order to be selected for this product, the tomato varieties need to meet strict quality requirements.
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Kyla Oberman with Naturipe Farms shows the company’s new packaging for organic blueberries: compostable top seal pack.
Kyla Oberman with Naturipe Farms shows the company’s new packaging for organic blueberries: compostable top seal pack.
Kyla Oberman, Jacqueline Padilla and Cammie Wheelus with Naturipe Farms
Kyla Oberman, Jacqueline Padilla and Cammie Wheelus with Naturipe Farms
Gordon Nobuto and Benjamin Singh representing Food Freshly
Gordon Nobuto and Benjamin Singh representing Food Freshly
Sarah Duvall and Dave Orsborn with Naturesweet. Sarah shows Cherubs in a new larger packaging.
Sarah Duvall and Dave Orsborn with Naturesweet. Sarah shows Cherubs in a new larger packaging.
Sandy Jurach and Patrick Riordan with California Giant Berry Farms
Sandy Jurach and Patrick Riordan with California Giant Berry Farms
Tim Youmans, Doug Ronan, Frank Spagnuolo (Loblaw) and Jay Johnson with Driscoll’s
Tim Youmans, Doug Ronan, Frank Spagnuolo (Loblaw) and Jay Johnson with Driscoll’s
Steve Page and Greg Akins with Catalytic Generators
Steve Page and Greg Akins with Catalytic Generators
Nick Martino, Jeremy Shenk and Ken Mobley with Earth Source Trading proudly show their latest product: lemon-lime combo bags. It is a partner product with Sunkist.
Nick Martino, Jeremy Shenk and Ken Mobley with Earth Source Trading proudly show their latest product: lemon-lime combo bags. It is a partner product with Sunkist.
Emidio Cappussi, Chris Mastronardi and Paul Sabelli with Double Diamond Farms in the company's beautiful contemporary booth.
Emidio Cappussi, Chris Mastronardi and Paul Sabelli with Double Diamond Farms in the company's beautiful contemporary booth.
Bert Boyd, Nick Dulcich and Ethan Williams with Sunlight International in front of the Pretty Lady grape brand sign.
Bert Boyd, Nick Dulcich and Ethan Williams with Sunlight International in front of the Pretty Lady grape brand sign.
The team of NatureFresh surrounding the company’s new TOMZ product. Clockwise from front left: Matt Quiring, Spencer Lightfoot, Herman Fehr, Matt McRae and Chris Veillon. TOMZ are a combination of grape, cherry, medley and cocktail tomatoes grouped together for a premium snacking product.
The team of NatureFresh surrounding the company’s new TOMZ product. Clockwise from front left: Matt Quiring, Spencer Lightfoot, Herman Fehr, Matt McRae and Chris Veillon. TOMZ are a combination of grape, cherry, medley and cocktail tomatoes grouped together for a premium snacking product.
Tim Ossun, Chris Brown, Tim Grady and Eric Fernandes with NatureSeal.
Tim Ossun, Chris Brown, Tim Grady and Eric Fernandes with NatureSeal.
Mitch Amicone and Kat Tomoski with Amco Produce. Mitch proudly shows the company’s newest product: organic tomatoes on the vine.
Mitch Amicone and Kat Tomoski with Amco Produce. Mitch proudly shows the company’s newest product: organic tomatoes on the vine.
Close-up photo of Amco’s Organic TOV’s.
Close-up photo of Amco’s Organic TOV’s.
Evan Jones, Chris Mills, Gari Wyatt, Rachael Muir and Ivo Hendriks with Perfotec/ProSeal
Evan Jones, Chris Mills, Gari Wyatt, Rachael Muir and Ivo Hendriks with Perfotec/ProSeal
Tim Reardon, Leticia Lima, Bill Zentner and Tim Hickey with Blue Book Services
Tim Reardon, Leticia Lima, Bill Zentner and Tim Hickey with Blue Book Services
Michael Simmons and Nick Cappelluti with Stellar Distributing showing limes and figs.
Michael Simmons and Nick Cappelluti with Stellar Distributing showing limes and figs.
Tracy Gilmore with Schur Star Systems proudly showing examples of the company’s packaging
Tracy Gilmore with Schur Star Systems proudly showing examples of the company’s packaging
Russel Schlager with Hughes Equipment Company
Russel Schlager with Hughes Equipment Company
Russell talks to customers at the booth
Russell talks to customers at the booth
Steve Elfering and Glen Reynolds with Potandon Produce
Steve Elfering and Glen Reynolds with Potandon Produce
Nicole Schmoll and Nicole Ly with Reichel Foods
Nicole Schmoll and Nicole Ly with Reichel Foods
Sharon Robb with North Bay Produce proudly shows ready-to-eat blueberry snack packs that were launched last year.
Sharon Robb with North Bay Produce proudly shows ready-to-eat blueberry snack packs that were launched last year.
Hillary Femal and Paul Pederson with IFCO Systems US show an example of the company's crates.
Hillary Femal and Paul Pederson with IFCO Systems US show an example of the company's crates.
Danny Murphy, Regan Northrop and Gary Lazarski with Mightyvine. On display are the company’s first harvest of Robinio and Roterno tomatoes, targeting the Chicago market and its surroundings.
Danny Murphy, Regan Northrop and Gary Lazarski with Mightyvine. On display are the company’s first harvest of Robinio and Roterno tomatoes, targeting the Chicago market and its surroundings.
Beautiful specialty products on display at the booth of Coast Produce Company. Pictured are Mark Morimoto and Tony Moreno.
Beautiful specialty products on display at the booth of Coast Produce Company. Pictured are Mark Morimoto and Tony Moreno.
Having fun at Kitchen22 with Stephanie Milon, Damien Callery and Mauricio LoLuz. The soups were delicious.
Having fun at Kitchen22 with Stephanie Milon, Damien Callery and Mauricio LoLuz. The soups were delicious.
Jorge Macias, Roger Pepperl, Jocelyn Gerard and Tim Harrington with Stemilt. Jocelyn shows tasty Skylar Rae cherries.
Jorge Macias, Roger Pepperl, Jocelyn Gerard and Tim Harrington with Stemilt. Jocelyn shows tasty Skylar Rae cherries.
Scott McDulin with Schmieding Produce
Scott McDulin with Schmieding Produce
Becky Wallet and Roger Niebolt with Cargo Data
Becky Wallet and Roger Niebolt with Cargo Data
Leslie Simmons and Mike Bowe with Dave’s Specialty Imports
Leslie Simmons and Mike Bowe with Dave’s Specialty Imports
Brad Maaske with Wholesale Produce Supply. The company had many different produce items on display, including many tomato varieties.
Brad Maaske with Wholesale Produce Supply. The company had many different produce items on display, including many tomato varieties.
Patrick Paulmeier with Calavo Growers in the role of Chef.
Patrick Paulmeier with Calavo Growers in the role of Chef.
David Krause with the Wonderful Company
David Krause with the Wonderful Company
A happy team at Maglio Companies
A happy team at Maglio Companies
Héctor Silva Fabián and María Luisa González with berries Paradise were exhibiting on the Mexican Pavillion
Héctor Silva Fabián and María Luisa González with berries Paradise were exhibiting on the Mexican Pavillion
Triple H represented by Alicia Garza Gastélum, Armando Alvarado and Eduardo Abitia.
Triple H represented by Alicia Garza Gastélum, Armando Alvarado and Eduardo Abitia.
Ruben Orduno Sanchez and Fernando Higuera Sanchez with Alfer
Ruben Orduno Sanchez and Fernando Higuera Sanchez with Alfer
Gerd Uitdewilligen, Amanda Kreig, Chase Barnes, Kelci Richardson and Phil Tripoli Sr. with PakSense.
Gerd Uitdewilligen, Amanda Kreig, Chase Barnes, Kelci Richardson and Phil Tripoli Sr. with PakSense.
Vania Aguilar Barbosa, Victor Aguilar and Custodio Aguilar with Coliman Produce
Vania Aguilar Barbosa, Victor Aguilar and Custodio Aguilar with Coliman Produce
Tom Ryan, Ray Matronardi and Chris Badaoa with DelFresco Produce
Tom Ryan, Ray Matronardi and Chris Badaoa with DelFresco Produce
Natalie Erlendson and Gordon Robertson with Sun World, proudly showing a selection of the company’s grapes.
Natalie Erlendson and Gordon Robertson with Sun World, proudly showing a selection of the company’s grapes.
Joan Wickham with Sunkist showing a lemon-lime combo bag that is a partnership with Earth Source Trading.
Joan Wickham with Sunkist showing a lemon-lime combo bag that is a partnership with Earth Source Trading.
Nikki Hartman with Locus Traxx
Nikki Hartman with Locus Traxx
Brisa Beltran, Jessica Brown, Lauri Buell and Tony Giaimo with Cabo Fresh
Brisa Beltran, Jessica Brown, Lauri Buell and Tony Giaimo with Cabo Fresh
Proud team of Chahena specializing in avocados from Mexico
Proud team of Chahena specializing in avocados from Mexico
Rudy Cordova with Rio Produce
Rudy Cordova with Rio Produce
Ray Mastronardi with DelFresco Produce and Kevin Kantati with Caxton Mark
Ray Mastronardi with DelFresco Produce and Kevin Kantati with Caxton Mark
Steven Goldner and Roy Duleba showing a selection of Coast Tropical’s tropical fruit
Steven Goldner and Roy Duleba showing a selection of Coast Tropical’s tropical fruit
Luuk Rutten and Roy Lemmen with Sormac
Luuk Rutten and Roy Lemmen with Sormac
Dave Andrist with Cam Packaging, a start-up company that targets the organic produce market
Dave Andrist with Cam Packaging, a start-up company that targets the organic produce market
Chris Romito with Compac, showing the company’s zip bag
Chris Romito with Compac, showing the company’s zip bag
Edward O’Malley and Greg Gattis with Royal Rose, showing new packaging for Treviso and Mediterranean Hearts.
Edward O’Malley and Greg Gattis with Royal Rose, showing new packaging for Treviso and Mediterranean Hearts.
New packaging that includes more consumer information
New packaging that includes more consumer information
Manny De La Cruz and Tim Kacvinsky with Nogales Produce, showing specialty produce items
Manny De La Cruz and Tim Kacvinsky with Nogales Produce, showing specialty produce items
George and Susan Kragie, showing figs that are in season at the moment
George and Susan Kragie, showing figs that are in season at the moment
Adrian Down of RedLine Solutions
Adrian Down of RedLine Solutions
Christian Montalvo with Sanitation Cleaning
Christian Montalvo with Sanitation Cleaning
Daniel Terrault with Mirabel
Daniel Terrault with Mirabel
Kristen Esposito, Will Seide, Len Moskowitz and Parshv Shah with Produce Pro Software
Kristen Esposito, Will Seide, Len Moskowitz and Parshv Shah with Produce Pro Software
Amirudin Momin and Zulfikar Momin with Pakam Trading LLC. The company had delicious pine nuts and mango fruit for attendees to try.
Amirudin Momin and Zulfikar Momin with Pakam Trading LLC. The company had delicious pine nuts and mango fruit for attendees to try.
Chad Hartman and Mike DeCramer with Truly Good Foods showing some healthy snacks.
Chad Hartman and Mike DeCramer with Truly Good Foods showing some healthy snacks.
Jeffrey Cook, Rich Falkowski and Thomas Gordon with Procuro, Inc.
Jeffrey Cook, Rich Falkowski and Thomas Gordon with Procuro, Inc.
Jim Spolsdoff and Kayce Pavlovich with Sensitech
Jim Spolsdoff and Kayce Pavlovich with Sensitech
Chris Alcorn and Ken Dreyer with Madison Chemical Co.
Chris Alcorn and Ken Dreyer with Madison Chemical Co.
Alison Lupel Chiaro and Linda Mallers with Farm Logix
Alison Lupel Chiaro and Linda Mallers with Farm Logix
Mark Freitas and Tim Wight with Hayssen Flexible Systems
Mark Freitas and Tim Wight with Hayssen Flexible Systems
Jessica Damiani with Crunchies
Jessica Damiani with Crunchies
Katharine Grubbe with FarmedHere
Katharine Grubbe with FarmedHere
Andy Currie, Greg Lureman and Joe Gabree with Ag-Pak
Andy Currie, Greg Lureman and Joe Gabree with Ag-Pak
Jennifer Poulson and Jeff Kelly showing specialty products from Frieda's
Jennifer Poulson and Jeff Kelly showing specialty products from Frieda's
Michelle Cervantez with Cool Pak and Shari Krueger with Destiny Packaging showing some examples of packaging products.
Michelle Cervantez with Cool Pak and Shari Krueger with Destiny Packaging showing some examples of packaging products.
The team of Sun Belle
The team of Sun Belle
Scott Seddon and Shannon Curry with Pero Family Farms showing new organic side dishes.
Scott Seddon and Shannon Curry with Pero Family Farms showing new organic side dishes.
A new product from Pero as part of the healthy, organic side dishes line. The line was launched at United Fresh.
A new product from Pero as part of the healthy, organic side dishes line. The line was launched at United Fresh.
Danielle Sorano with the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
Danielle Sorano with the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association
Ricardo Islas and Christan Korte with Bizerba
Ricardo Islas and Christan Korte with Bizerba
Kevin Peterson with Allen Lund Company
Kevin Peterson with Allen Lund Company
Andy Duff, Marsha Verwiebe, Daniel Mueller and Kevin Fischer showing different packing products of Volm Companies.
Andy Duff, Marsha Verwiebe, Daniel Mueller and Kevin Fischer showing different packing products of Volm Companies.
Frank Camera, Eduardo Herbst, Kim Kinnavy and Brett Burdsal show different produce items of SunFed Produce.
Frank Camera, Eduardo Herbst, Kim Kinnavy and Brett Burdsal show different produce items of SunFed Produce.
Michael Ryshouwer with Bejo Seeds
Michael Ryshouwer with Bejo Seeds
Tracy Hart and Craig Gilkey with Sorma USA
Tracy Hart and Craig Gilkey with Sorma USA
Jose Luis Carrasco and Abraham Gonzalez with AGQ Labs & Technological Services.
Jose Luis Carrasco and Abraham Gonzalez with AGQ Labs & Technological Services.
Lena Adebowale with Melissa's showing a new product: kool cabbage.
Lena Adebowale with Melissa's showing a new product: kool cabbage.
Another new product from Melissa's: Hamona, a ready- to-drink coconut.
Another new product from Melissa's: Hamona, a ready- to-drink coconut.
Baby potatoes that can be roasted on the bbq in the bag.
Baby potatoes that can be roasted on the bbq in the bag.
Many different lettuce varieties on display at the Hollandia Produce booth. From left to right: Amber Rappozo, Brian Cook and Baltazar Garcia.
Many different lettuce varieties on display at the Hollandia Produce booth. From left to right: Amber Rappozo, Brian Cook and Baltazar Garcia.
Justin May with Dade Service Corporation
Justin May with Dade Service Corporation
Custodio Aguilar and Eduardo Serena with Avocados from Mexico
Custodio Aguilar and Eduardo Serena with Avocados from Mexico
Chris Loehman with Kwik Lok, a company that specializes in bag closing, coding & labeling solutions
Chris Loehman with Kwik Lok, a company that specializes in bag closing, coding & labeling solutions
Keith White and John Hanson with Paxiom
Keith White and John Hanson with Paxiom
Jay Dyer from Borton Fruit showing the Rockit apple. Borton Fruit and Chelan Fresh had a shared booth to promote its Rockit apples.
Jay Dyer from Borton Fruit showing the Rockit apple. Borton Fruit and Chelan Fresh had a shared booth to promote its Rockit apples.
Jim Rawson with Mueller refrigeration products
Jim Rawson with Mueller refrigeration products
Michael Johnston and Jeff Gibbs with Maxwell Chase
Michael Johnston and Jeff Gibbs with Maxwell Chase
John Kadinger representing Key Technology
John Kadinger representing Key Technology
Mike St. Clair and Dave Mulder with Reiser were happy to post for a picture.
Mike St. Clair and Dave Mulder with Reiser were happy to post for a picture.
Brenda Flaim and Cindy Flaim from R&R Flaim with Eric Nieman from Produce Business in the middle
Brenda Flaim and Cindy Flaim from R&R Flaim with Eric Nieman from Produce Business in the middle
Kenny Mills and Paul Kim with House Foods
Kenny Mills and Paul Kim with House Foods
Andy Spencer with Sid Wainer & Son
Andy Spencer with Sid Wainer & Son
Show attendees trying out a portable massager
Show attendees trying out a portable massager