MEET THE NATURIPE FOODS 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
MUNGER
FARMS
• 3 generations in
farming since 1971
• Largest California
blueberry grower
• Innovators: infused
berries; ready-to-eat
MBG
MARKETING
• 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
Bodtke Farms - MI
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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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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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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
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 2013
IQF Facility
Bloomingdale, MI
Organic &
Conventional
Blueberries
- 14 M lbs. capacity
- Polybag
capabilities
Opening in 2014
IQF Facility
Alma, Georgia
Organic &
Conventional
Blueberries
14 M Lbs. capacity
Polybag capabilities
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NATURIPE IS LEADING THE CATEGORY
Michigan
33%
67%
California
Naturipe
ROM
50%
Georgia
50%
50%
50%
Naturipe
ROM
Chile
25%
Naturipe
ROM
75%
2014/2015 Harvest Expected to yield over 40 Million
Pounds of High Quality IQF Blueberries
Naturipe
ROM
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A Focus On The Future
EXPANDED “VALUE ADDED” PROCESSING CAPABILITIES
$ 60 Million (Grower) Investment
Alma, GA
New State of the Art IQF Plant Planned
Opening 2014
Manor, GA
2012 RTE Processing facility
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
Bloomingdale, MI
NEW State of the Art IQF Plant
(opened Summer 2013)
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A Focus On The Future
VARIETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Rocio
Pacific
Deluxe & Majestic
LARGEST PRIVATE BERRY BREEDING PROGRAM
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Unique & proprietary varieties
Improved flavor and quality attributes
Higher yielding plants
Enhanced storage, handling and shipping
10 year selection and development process
7 NEW Blueberry varieties released 2013
Naturipe
Sensation
2013 Release
1975
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WE ARE A
TOTAL BERRY
SOLUTION
Naturipe® delivers very unique advantages:
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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:
FRESH • VALUE ADDED • FROZEN
INFUSED•PURÉES•JUICES•CONCENTRATES
IQF FROZEN BERRIES
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Available berries include:
– Blueberries,
Organic & Conventional
– Raspberries,
Organic & Conventional
– Blackberries
• Packaging:
 Cartons
 Totes
 Poly
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PURÉES
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Available items include:
– Blueberry
• Single-Strength Frozen Purée
• Single Aseptic Purée
• 20 Brix Aseptic Purée
• 30 Brix Frozen Purée
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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
– Raspberries
– Blackberries
Packaging: Multiple pack sizes available
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NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS USING
BLUEBERRIES WORLDWIDE
Source: USHBC
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DRIED INFUSED BLUEBERRIES
• Quality-graded berries from our family farms are sweetened by cane sugar, then
dried 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
Closed loop
Exclusive license to a
patented process
Lower temperatures
RESULTS
IN SUPERIOR…
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Flavor
Mouth feel
Color
Appearance
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…AND IN PRODUCT AND PACKAGING OPTIONS
Attributes
– Flavor
– Moisture
– Mouth feel
– Etc.
Sizes
– Classic: baking
– Premium: sprinkles
– Fancy: snacks, cereal
– Custom
Fill and packaging
– Flexible fill weights
– Flexible pack options
We can customize
to meet your specific
menu/operational needs!
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DRIED INFUSED BERRIES ARE…
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Unique for ingredient & foodservice applications
– The new generation of dried fruit
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High-quality
– Surpasses other common dried fruits
in flavor and texture
– High-perceived value
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Flavorful with a soft texture
– Deliciously complex flavor
– Tender texture great for any application
Concept Only
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DRIED INFUSED BERRIES
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
FEATURES
Long shelf life
Storage
Numerous packaging options
Food safety
Traceable
Made in the USA
BENEFITS
12 months; extended use, minimal waste/maximum profit
Refrigerated storage is recommended, but not required
Convenient to store, handle and serve
Requires no prep, sorting or washing
Ensures quick response should questions arise
Supports locally grown efforts
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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!
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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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RTE EXTENDED LIFE PRODUCT
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
FEATURES BENEFITS
Unique to foodservice
Long shelf life
Pre-washed
Multiple uses
Numerous packaging options
Triple-inspected
Healthiest fruit
Flavorful
Great appearance
Traceable
Multiple growing regions
Brings multiple new opportunities for product innovation
Minimized waste for maximum profit
Ready-to-use, saving on labor
Versatile as a filling, topping, side or snack
Flexible for all operation types
Highest quality
Multiple health benefits not found in other fruits
Complex flavor, ranging from sweet to sour, spices up any application
Vibrant color adds excitement to any application
Fully-compliant; ensures quick response should questions arise
Year-round supply
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YOUR CORE ACCOUNT TEAM
John Shelford
Strategic Advisor
269.434.8090
[email protected]
Lizabeth Danek
Value-Added Account Manager
503.887.3270
[email protected]
Melanie LaPerriere
Director – Value Added Sales
269.330.1931
[email protected]
Agustin Cmet
Value-Added Account Manager
269.275.8530
[email protected]
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