“Sit back and relax while we take you
on a brief SmartFresh Produce Tour!”
Our flagship product, SmartFresh, the breakthrough technology
that temporarily slows ripening to maintain quality, is also a breakthrough
success opportunity for suppliers. Our unique SmartFresh programs ensure
that retailers can buy with confidence and consumers will enjoy best-quality
produce from harvest time to check out line. Extensive research shows
both retailers and consumers are more satisfied with SmartFresh quality
produce, so keep an eye out for exciting new programs in the near future!
Research confirms SmartFresh deliver apples
consumers want to buy and eat…
Packers, shippers and exporters call SmartFresh technology
the most important advance in years within their segment of the fruit
industry. SmartFresh quality apples are crisper, crunchier and juicier
and maintain their quality and vibrant appearance longer so consumers
can enjoy the wonderful differences in varieties without being limited
by seasons. Apples stored with SmartFresh result in greater overall
consumer satisfaction over longer periods of time can also lead to better
prices as well as increased demand. SmartFresh customers are also able
to take advantage of superior inventory management support capabilities
for advanced flexibility and order fulfillment. For consumers? Simply
a great eating experience time after time!
In independent testing, consumers’ overall
acceptance and purchase interest were significantly higher for
SmartFresh quality
melons…
Unlike traditional imported melons that must be picked
before they're ripe because of shipping time, SmartFresh for Cantaloupes
allows melons to be harvested closer to full, flavorful maturity so
retailers can offer cantaloupes with sweeter flavor, greater firmness
and a more appealing appearance. In consumer research SmartFresh quality
melons scored significantly higher in inside appearance, color, condition,
firmness and freshness. No more pale, wan and "cardboardy"
melons. No more dwindling cold weather sales. And, a whole new opportunity
to change consumer's minds about winter melons. How sweet it is!
Consumers know a ripe banana when they see
one-- the bright yellow color makes it obvious…
Bananas are a proven and important indicator for produce
department success. With SmartFresh for Bananas the fruit maintains
its firm texture, beautiful yellow color and delectable sweet flavor
longer so packers, shippers and exporters can consistently offer retailer
the kind of bananas that are always in demand by consumers. SmartFresh
for Bananas is a unique program that extends bananas purchase power
from ripening through shipping to retail and beyond. We never lose our
focus on delivering bananas with extended yellow life and tropic-fresh
appeal. The result? Increased customer satisfaction, repeat purchases
and customer loyalty…what could be sweeter?
The tomato options consumers expect are expanding
-- from field grown to greenhouse, heirloom to specialty types
such as cherry
and grape are expanding…
Retailers are particularly excited about SmartFresh
for Tomatoes, one of the world's most popular fruits. The SmartFresh
quality management system produces tomatoes that keep their distinct
vine ripened color and desirable firmness over longer periods of time
than other tomatoes. That means tomato suppliers can now offer retailers
more consistent, high-quality tomatoes, often leading to less spoilage,
reduced waste and significant cost savings. No matter what variety you
offer your customers, our quality innovation makes the most of the characteristics
consumers want so your tomatoes can be firmer, fresher looking, have
better-developed color --and with better vine health, that lovely ripe
aroma. Tomato. Tom-ah-to. Either way, your customers will be lining
up!
