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MEET THE NATURIPE GROWER OWNERS
HORTIFRUT • Leading producer of
Chilean Blueberry industry • Vital Berry integration
completed June 2013 • Pioneering leader of
organic blueberry production
• 300+ growers in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, Guatemala, USA and Europe
• 3 generations in farming since 1971
• Largest California blueberry grower
• Innovators: infused berries; ready-to-eat
MUNGER FARMS
• Strawberry industry leader since 1917
• Producer of proprietary strawberries, raspberries and blackberries
• Growing in California, Florida and Mexico
NATURIPE BERRY
GROWERS
• World’s largest grower cooperative of cultivated blueberries
• Grower-owned co-op since 1936
• Growers located in all major US growing regions from Florida to the Northwest & BC Canada
MBG MARKETING
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• We are growers – over 750 small and medium working
family farms in North and South America
• Global leader in production, sales and marketing of blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries
• Largest private berry Variety Improvement Program – Developing new berries with improved flavor, consumer appeal and broader harvest times
• Firm commitments to sustainability, uncompromised quality standards and food safety initiatives
• Award winning innovations for organic and conventional fresh berries in the retail and foodservice channels
ABOUT NATURIPE FARMS
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WE ARE THE BERRY EXPERTS
Innovative breeding programs
– Continual improvement
– Unique, proprietary varieties
– Advancing horticultural science
Advanced harvesting practices
– Proper fruit handling starts in the field
– Strict quality measures throughout
– Stringent third party auditing
– Traceability back to the field
Latest processing technologies
– “Systems” approach from field to fork
– State-of-the-art sorting/processing equipment
– Commitment to food safety and quality
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To ensure year-round availability with a commitment to “locally grown,” seasonal produce, our fresh berries are farmed in the most optimal growing regions throughout North and South America
With multiple growing regions, Naturipe® harvests and ships orders promptly to ensure the highest quality from the in season growing areas
NATURIPE FARMS – PRODUCER ACROSS
ALL MAJOR GROWING REGIONS
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A Focus On The Future VARIETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Naturipe Sensation
2013 Release
1975
Pacific Deluxe & Majestic
LARGEST PRIVATE BERRY BREEDING PROGRAM • Unique & proprietary varieties • Improved flavor and quality attributes • Higher yielding plants • Enhanced storage, handling and shipping • 10 year selection and development process • 8 NEW Blueberry varieties released 2013
Rocio
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NATURIPE MARKET GROWTH
• Naturipe is growing our direct to customer value-added business with an expanded and more diversified ingredients offering and additional intermediary processing techniques.
• The initiative will provide expanded opportunities to collaborate with our berry experts and global food manufacturers in the innovation and product development process.
– Providing reliable and effective ingredient inputs
– Create strategic aligned long term relationships with the grower suppliers
– Expand the use of improved technology to strengthen the already strong “good for you” message of berries
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A Focus On The Future
EXPANDED “VALUE ADDED” PROCESSING CAPABILITIES
US$ 60 Million (Grower) Investment
Delano, CA 2011 Berry industry's first
Ready to Eat processing facility 2012 Innovative State of the Art Dried Berry Infusion plant
New IQF plant Opening Summer 2014
NEW State of the Art IQF Plants Bloomingdale, MI (opened 2013)
Alma, GA (opened 2014)
Manor, GA 2012 RTE Processing and expanded shipping and warehousing facility
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NATURIPE PROJECT DISCUSSION
New processing facility under consideration (Online target 2015)
• To include puree and juice processing facilities, aseptic processing and packaging, cold storage
• Room for expansion to accommodate customer specific needs and or market demands
• Site is in South Haven, MI. (Southwestern Michigan) within ½ mile of a major interstate
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EXPANDED PROCESSING CAPACITY
– A FOCUS ON THE FUTURE
New 2013
IQF Facility
Bloomingdale, MI
Organic &
Conventional
Blueberries
- 14 M lbs. capacity
- Polybag
capabilities
New 2014
IQF Facility
Delano, California
Organic &
Conventional
Blueberries
2014 – Polybag
capabilities
IQF Facility
Molina, Chile
Organic & Conventional
Blueberries & Raspberries
• Polybag capabilities
2014
Addition of IQF Facility
Colbun, Chile
New 2014
IQF Facility
Alma, Georgia
Organic &
Conventional
Blueberries
14 M Lbs. capacity
Polybag capabilities
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NATURIPE IS LEADING THE CATEGORY
Naturipe Farms expected IQF blueberry volume for 2014/2015 is 30-40 million pounds
33%
67%
Michigan
Naturipe
ROM50% 50%
California
Naturipe
ROM
50% 50%
Georgia
Naturipe
ROM
25%
75%
Chile
Naturipe
ROM
WE ARE A TOTAL BERRY
SOLUTION
FRESH • VALUE ADDED • FROZEN
INFUSED•PURÉES•JUICES•CONCENTRATES
Naturipe® delivers very unique advantages: • Partner directly with the grower/owners • Global leader in production, sales and marketing • Conventional and Organics • Proprietary Varieties • Year-round availability under a common standard • Safe, traceable fruit • A single point-of-contact for all your berry needs:
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STRAWBERRIES
Delicious, beautiful and good for you – what could be better than a Naturipe® Strawberry?
Healthy strawberries are a significant source of antioxidants and vitamin C
Naturipe® Strawberries:
• Organic and conventional varieties
• Grown/harvested in the U.S. and Mexico
• Multiple pack sizes available:
– 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, 4lb
– Club store and foodservice packs
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NEW “BOUQUET” LONG STEM STRAWBERRY
• New distinctive premium pack
• Creative “product positioning”
• 14 oz. = approx. 10 stems
Premium Long Stem strawberries presented in a box similar to that of long stemmed roses. Providing healthy and tasty alternative to flowers… or addition to any special event
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RTE EXTENDED SHELF LIFE
STRAWBERRIES
• Convenient packaging
• Ready to eat, open & serve!
• Pre-washed, no preservatives
• Premium strawberries, hand sorted. Calyx and minimal top removed
• Improved berry appearance, condition and uniform color
• Extended shelf life of up to 14 days when properly refrigerated
• National distribution from CA & GA Year round supply
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BLUEBERRIES
They may be small in size, but Naturipe® Blueberries are big on flavor and health benefits
Blueberries are healthy, natural and growing in popularity!
Naturipe® Blueberries:
• Conventional, organic and extended shelf life varieties
• Grown/harvested in the U.S., Canada and South America
• Available in pack sizes: 4.4oz, 6oz, 11oz, 24oz, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb and more!
Ask about our new HEAT SEAL
Blueberry packaging!
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ORGANIC BLUEBERRIES
WITH NEW SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
Extending our sustainability effort and meeting the needs & demands of organic customers • Appeals to the organic consumers with an
environmentally responsible package.
• Plant based fiber (bottom) trays and Flow Wrap Overwrap reduces PET plastics by 85%
• Available Summer 2014
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RTE EXTENDED SHELF LIFE BLUEBERRIES
• Convenient packaging
• Ready to eat, open & enjoy!
• Pre-washed, no preservatives
• Improved berry appearance, condition and uniform color
• Extended shelf life of up to 3 weeks when properly refrigerated
• Flexible packaging options from single serve, 3-in-1 to bulk, our packaging options are flexible for all operation types
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FEATURES BENEFITS
Unique to foodservice Brings multiple new opportunities for product innovation
Long shelf life Minimized waste for maximum profit
Pre-washed Ready-to-use, saving on labor
Multiple uses Versatile as a filling, topping, side or snack
Numerous packaging options Flexible for all operation types
Triple-inspected Highest quality
Healthiest fruit Multiple health benefits not found in other fruits
Flavorful Tartness and/or sweetness spices up any product
Great appearance Vibrant color adds excitement to any application
Traceable Fully-compliant; ensures quick response should questions arise
Multiple growing regions Year-round supply
RTE EXTENDED LIFE PRODUCT
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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RASPBERRIES
Delicate, sweet and flavorful, Naturipe® Raspberries deliver a mouth-watering taste sensation
Add a touch of elegance to dishes by using raspberries as a garnish or in a finishing sauce.
Raspberries are a significant source of antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber.
Naturipe® Raspberries:
• Organic and conventional varieties
• Grown/harvested in the U.S., Mexico and South America
• Available in pack sizes: 6oz and 12oz
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BLACKBERRIES
Naturipe® Blackberries are simply luscious because they are nurtured and picked at the peak of perfection
This hearty berry has hints of sweet and lively tartness perfect for salads, desserts and more!
Blackberries are a delicious source of antioxidants, vitamins A, B, C, E, calcium, fiber and iron
Naturipe® Blackberries:
• Organic and conventional varieties
• Grown/harvested in the U.S., Mexico and South America
• Available in pack sizes: 6oz, 12oz & 18oz
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CRANBERRIES
Glossy red, tart and tangy, Naturipe® Cranberries are full of flavor and bring a delightful taste to any dish. Our family of growers take pride in providing the highest quality fresh cranberries available. A staple on the family table during the holidays, cranberries are the fruit of the Fall.
Naturipe Cranberries:
Organic and conventional varieties
available in pack sizes:
- 7.5oz.
- 8oz.
- 12oz.
- 2lbs
- 3lbs
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EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE KIT
New & Improved!
“Kick the can” is the new holiday season motto when it comes to our new Cranberry Sauce Kit. This convenient, microwavable fresh homemade cranberry sauce is a great alternative to the traditional canned format.
NEW Holiday Orange Flavor
• Make-It-Yourself Kit includes:
- Fresh Cranberries
- Gourmet flavoring pack
- All natural
- No preservatives
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IQF FROZEN BERRIES
• Available berries include:
– Blueberries, Organic & Conventional
– Raspberries, Organic & Conventional
– Blackberries
• Packaging:
Cartons
Totes
Poly
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PURÉES
• Available items include:
– Blueberry
• Single-Strength Frozen Purée
• Single Aseptic Purée
• 20 Brix Aseptic Purée
• 30 Brix Frozen Purée
• Packaging:
5 gallon pails
55 gallon drums
Aseptic bag in a box
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JUICES AND CONCENTRATES
• Available items include:
– Blueberry
• 65 Brix Concentrate
• 65 Brix Organic Concentrate
• Packaging
5 gallon pails
55 gallon drums
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FROZEN BERRIES
Available berries include:
– Blueberries
– Strawberries
– Raspberries
– Blackberries
Packaging: Multiple pack sizes available
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COLD INFUSED BLUEBERRIES
• Quality-graded berries from our family farms are sweetened by cane sugar, thendried to a specific moisture
• Patented process and state-of-the-art equipment provide infused berries,which are superior in flavor, mouth feel, natural color retention and size
Closed Loop Infusion Process retains the natural juices and flavor essence from the fruit, and keeps it in the fruit
Most other infusion processes strip the fruit of portions of these elements
• No additional flavoring or coloring added to the process
• Infused berries are preservative free
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WE USE A UNIQUE LOWER TEMPERATURE
PROCESS TO CREATE INFUSED BERRIES
RESULTS IN SUPERIOR…
• Flavor • Mouth feel • Color • Appearance
Lower temperatures
Closed loop
Exclusive license to a patented process
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BENEFITS
• No corn syrup • Clean label • Products catered
to your needs
Non-caloric sweeteners
WE HAVE GREAT FLEXIBILITY IN OUR
INFUSION INPUTS…
Cane sugar Blueberry juice
Lowest cost fruit juice
Fresh
Ready to Eat Blueberries
Ready to Eat Strawberries
Dried Cold Infused
Frozen (IQF)
Frozen Straight Pack
Purées
Juice
Concentrates
Growing the berry category by expanding the unique flavors, health benefits and versatility of berries through innovations;
1. Culinary Development Service• Educating Chefs and Restaurants
2. New Product Development (NPD)• New products & applications• New ingredient formulation• New product concepts
3. Customized Berry Product Ideation
A Focus On The Future PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
INNOVATIVE
PRODUCTS AND
APPLICATIONS
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YOUR CORE ACCOUNT TEAM
Erin MederNaturipe Farms
Senior Account Manager(239) [email protected]
John HeffernanNaturipe Farms
Account Manager(239) [email protected]
Corporate Office Naturipe Farms LLC
P.O. Box 4280 Salinas, CA 93912
Phone: (831) 443-2358 [email protected] naturipefarms.com