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If a crisis situation arises, please call 1-877-599-9595 immediately.
12th Annual
Watermelon Industry
Reception
Hosted by NWA & NWPB
Where: Bourbon Heat
711 Bourbon Street,
New Orleans, LA
BOOTH #1018!
Saturday, October 19th – Sunday, October 20th
Featuring Chef Joe Poon, Watermelon Queens, & NWPB Staff
Expo Hours:
When: Saturday, October 19th
8:30 p.m.
Tickets for the reception are
available on a first come, first served
basis at our booth on Saturday
during expo hours.
Saturday, October 19th – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 20th – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
See you there!
Points of Interest
NWPB Board Meeting st
Friday, November 1 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Crisis Communication Training nd
Produce for Better Health Foundation offers the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters™ health initiative. This program demonstrates that eating MORE fruits and vegetables does matter to all of us. It’s a great way to stay healthy and a perfect fit for busy lives. Visit: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/ for more info. Saturday, November 2 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Lake Buena Vista, FL Sponsored by:
International Paper
PECO Pallet
Seminis
MultiCorr
Without their generosity, this reception
would not be possible.
Thank you!
RockTenn
Nunhems
Ayco Farms
Rose Research
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As a leader in the corrugated packaging industry, International Paper safeguards the delivery and enhances the appeal of millions of products every day. International Paper offers innovative packaging solutions to meet the needs of those in the farming and agriculture sector. Furthermore, the innovations in display ready packaging, wax-­‐
free packaging, and high performance bulk packaging help ensure fresh fruits and vegetables arrive at market in the best condition. Together, with over 40 years of experience in bulk packaging International Paper and its Tri-­‐Wall brand will offer a "system-­‐wide" approach to bring value, innovation, and service to customers. In addition, with various print and graphic options International Paper can meet the needs of retailers as they focus on drawing customers to their products. 2
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PECO Pallet is a North American leader in pallet rental services with an outstanding reputation for q uality, service, and environmental sustainability. PECO’s red wood block pallets are used by leading manufacturers to ship grocery and consumer goods p roducts to retailers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. PECO Pallet’s experienced service and operations teams work closely with manufacturers, retailers, and depots to reduce costs and improve efficiency throughout the supply chain. PECO Pallet is committed to providing the highest quality pallets and the best customer service in the pallet pooling industry. PECO manufactures sturdy wood block pallets and maintains the quality of its pallet pool by rigorously inspecting, sorting, cleaning and repairing pallets each time they cycle through a depot. PECO also takes great pride in maintaining a customer satisfaction rating above 99.5%. The company has built strong working relationships with many of the nation’s top manufacturers and distributors. Environmental sustainability is nothing new at PECO Pallet. The company was founded on the basic principle of reusing pallets to conserve resources. PECO’s pallets are built from responsibly forested timber and are continually repaired, reused and recycled. By efficiently managing pallets within a controlled loop, PECO turns pallets an average of 4 times per year. Strict control and maintenance standards extend pallet life to over 10 years. No harmful chemicals or hazardous materials are ever u sed on PECO p allets, and all materials are eventually reused or recycled. Nothing goes to the landfill. In January 2012, PECO Pallet launched an upgrade to RED<>LINK®, the company’s web-­‐based pallet management tool. Using a new, streamlined interface, users can log in from anywhere 24 hours a day to place orders, check delivery dates, view invoices, enter transactions, or track pallet flows. All transactions are updated in real time to ensure that data is reliable and accurate. PECO’s program also integrates seamlessly with existing EDI systems to place orders and report transfers. PECO Pallet is based in Irvington, New York, and maintains over 550 service centers and manufacturing plants throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. In recent years, PECO has added more top manufacturers and distributors to its North American service network, and the company has seen 30%+ growth in total pallet issues each year since 2007. In February 2011, majority ownership of PECO Pallet was acquired by the Pritzker Group, a private investment firm. For more information, visit www.pecopallet.com. 3
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Increase Sales with Bulk Bins from RockTenn Your packaging must do more than protect your product; it also has to help sell your product and set you apart from the competition. At RockTenn, our team of professionals can assist you in choosing the best options for your bulk bin packaging needs to deliver visual impact at the point of sale. Advantages: • Increased brand awareness and added visual impact • Ease of shoppability • Ease of transit thru the supply chain • Product protection to ensure more sellable product and fewer “throwaways” • Availability of packaging on demand • Reduction in packaging waste Visit us at PMA, Booth #5939, or visit www.RockTenn.com. Multicorr is centrally located in Louisville, KY, and offers warehouse services in major produce markets. With exceptional quality and unparalleled service we have quickly become one of the premier sheet feeder and produce bin suppliers east of the Rockies. Contact: Jane Jennings Marketing Manager 360-­‐601-­‐7860 The vegetable seed business of Bayer CropScience operates under the name of Nunhems. Nunhems is the global specialist in vegetable genetics and services. As a globally integrated group of teams Nunhems builds unique customer relationships and shares products, concepts and expertise with the professional horticultural production industry and supply chain. The portfolio of Nunhems consists of 2,500 varieties in 28 vegetable crops, including leading varieties of carrot, cucumber, leek, lettuce, melon, onion, pepper, tomato and watermelon. With more than 1,600 employees, Nunhems is present in all major vegetable production areas in the world. More information about Nunhems at www.nunhemsusa.com. Ayco is one of the largest vertically integrated grower/packer/shipper from Central America. Production areas include Guatemala, Honduras, USA and a new growing operation in Mexico. Our new offices in Irapuato, Mexico supported by our new sales and marketing office in McAllen,Texas offering a new line of product: Greenhouse Colored Bell Peppers, Hot House Tomatoes, Broccoli Crowns, Asparagus and Cucumbers. Ayco is committed to continuing its focus and execution on all aspects of food safety and quality assurance. Our new facility in Pompano Beach, with it's 3,000 pallet positions also includes a full service capacity “clean room” for cutting and value added projects as well as High Humidity Pre Coolers and Ripening rooms. Please join us at our booth #503 to hear more about our NEW direction and our marketing programs. What sets rose research apart from other marketing research companies is our innovative services, in-­‐depth experience, marketing insights, client service and commitment to quality research. From our president on down, rose research has the experience to tackle the most complex research problems. With experience in virtually every product category, (including normative data) – -­‐ from concept testing to satisfaction studies, to sales estimating, our research staff can help you solve problems by providing marketing intelligence utilizing state-­‐of-­‐the art methodologies. To learn more about our services, please visit www.roseresearch.com. 4
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3361 Rouse Road, Suite 150
Orlando, FL 32817
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