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Produce: Fresh-cut
New Mann facility adds fruit to fresh-cut lineup
Mann Packing, a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh and one of the largest
suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America. has opened a new
facility in Gonzales, Calif., that will process not only vegetables but
also fruits.
The Gonzales plant joins Mann Packing facilities in the California
cities of Salinas, Chualar and Delhi and in Yuma, Ariz. It is the only
facility in the region to process both vegetables and fruits, according to
Mann Packing.
The new facility features 130,000 square feet of state-of-the-art
production for fruit and vegetables with full-fledged automation,
increased capacity and with the ability to continue expanding. In
addition, the Gonzales facility holds a variety of features designed to
strengthen Mann Packing's focus on food safety and quality, including
its full cold chain from reception of raw material to delivery of finished
product to ensure freshness, its improved environmental monitoring
program and its updated QMS technology for instant information
sharing.
" Our commitment to our customers and consumers is to supply the
freshest produce with optimum standards of food safety, quality and a
never-ending improvement of our customer service, " said Parker Javid,
vice president of sales for Mann. " We are humbled by the families across
the country that choose our wholesome vegetables for their dinner
tables and do not take that responsibility lightly. With the opening of this
safe and innovative facility we are so excited to continue to share with
our consumers both new and existing products and continue to build a
bright future together with them. "
In addition, the Gonzales facility has a state-of-the-art sanitation and
cleaning protocols. Beyond face masks, hair nets and constant hand
sanitation, the new facility has separate processing and raw material
areas. Additionally, the facility also boasts a 260-foot-tall wind turbine to
help Mann continue its mission of sustainable processing. Wash water
from the facility will also be reclaimed into industrial waste systems for
use on local golf courses and city landscaping.
The Gonzales facility is important for Mann Packing as it continues
to expand upon its innovation processing and will produce everything
from Mann family-favorite slaws to gourmet vegetables and new veggie
sides, including its award-winning lineup of Broccolini baby broccoli,
Caulilini baby cauliflower and Nourish Bowl salads.
Del Monte expands organic fresh-cut production
Del Monte Fresh Produce is expanding its organic fresh-cut fruit
production in North America, specifically in the United States and
Canada. This expansion will allow Fresh Del Monte to continue growing
its fresh-cut fruit and organic fresh-cut fruit businesses nationally, while
diversifying its variety of produce SKUs.
For over 20 years, Fresh Del Monte has offered conventional fresh-cut
fruit processing nationwide. The expansion to organic fresh-cut fruit
production comes as a result of popular trends and rising demand for
organic products.
Produce is cut-to-order at each facility for direct, next day deliveries
and pickups.
" We are excited to now be expanding and processing organic freshcut
fruit, " said Kirk Teske, vice president, product management and
sales, fresh-cut, North America. " Our team is always working to find
new and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our consumers, and
we are excited to offer our customers greater freshness and efficiencies
in the organic fresh-cut fruit category. "
Fresh-cut sides from Church Brothers
SALINAS, CALIF.-BASED CHURCH BROTHERS FARMS' latest innovation is a series
of fresh-cut veggies perfect for side dishes.
Church Brothers Farms Ready Sides cook in just three minutes with zero prep
and zero mess. Each side contains 8 ounces of fresh vegetables and a seasoned
butter sauce for a burst of undeniable flavor, according to the company.
The sides feature fresh-cut cauliflower, broccoli and carrot and come in four
delicious flavors: Caramelized Onion and Bacon, Homestyle Buttery Garlic,
Savory Italian Herb, and Mediterranean Lemon Thyme.
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