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2015 Foodservice Conference & Expo Directory 2015 FOODSERVICE CONFERENCE & EXPO DIRECTORY JULY 24 – 26, 2015 MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA USA pma.com/foodservice Accelerate Your High Performing Leaders. Optimizing the Impact of Mid-Level Leaders September 14-17, 2015 | Chicago, Illinois YOU NEED A TEAM THAT CAN TRANSLATE STRATEGY INTO BUSINESS RESULTS. This program provides one-of-a-kind leadership training designed to optimize the impact of your ascending mid-level leaders and ultimately, your bottom line. Expert-led Sessions Collaborative Group Exercises Diverse Interactive Learning REGISTER NOW at pmafoundation.com GENERAL INFORMATION What’s Inside General Information Welcome to Monterey 2 2015 Annual Partners 2 2015 Foodservice Conference Committee Members 2 Schedule At A Glance 3 Registration Hours 3 Program Schedule 4 Sponsor and Events Recognition 7 Business Type Color Legend 8 Gold Circle Supporters 9 Exhibit Hall Map & Exhibitor Listings Exhibit Hall Map 10 Exhibitors by Booth 11 Exhibitor Listings 12 Product Categories & Fresh Ideas Exhibitors by Product Category 29 Fresh Ideas Showcase 37 Produce Marketing Association The 2015 Foodservice Conference & Expo Directory is published 1500 Casho Mill Road by PMA for the Foodservice Conference & Expo attendees. Newark, DE 19711 While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, PMA makes no +1 (302) 738-7100 warranties, expressed or implied, related to the information Fax: +1 (302) 731-2409 provided. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, pma.com stored or transmitted without the written permission of PMA. For additional information regarding PMA or the PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo, visit pma.com/foodservice. 2015 PMA FOODSERVICE CONFERENCE & EXPO DIRECTORY | 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 2015 Annual Partners Welcome to Monterey! (as of June 10, 2015) Calavo Growers In our business, we know that being successful means doing two things: wowing California Avocado Commission customers with flavorful and distinctive dishes, and managing our operations efficiently Chiquita Brands, N.A. and effectively. We know what you’re dealing with — it’s a big order. Driscoll’s Duda Farm Fresh Foods That’s why we’re excited to invite you to the 2015 PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo, Earthbound Farms July 24–26 as we Innovate the Plate. This is the only event that’s devoted to fresh produce Giumarra Companies in foodservice, covering the full breadth of the supply chain. Whether you grow, supply, Green Giant Fresh prepare or serve fresh produce, you simply can’t miss this gathering of more than 1,800 International Paper professionals in beautiful Monterey, California — the ‘salad bowl’ of the nation. Mariani Nut Company Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® This event is created especially for you — we’ve worked with our colleagues at PMA Melissa’s to design an all-new program for 2015 based on what you’ve told us you need to Monsanto Naturipe Farms grow your business. You asked for more networking, more hands-on learning, more Ocean Mist Farms insights into consumer tastes and trends. We listened, and we’ll deliver. At this Oppy year’s event, you’ll discover: Robinson Fresh Sunkist Growers • Better-than-ever opportunities for produce suppliers and foodservice buyers to Sunlight International meet, discuss new products and conduct business in our brand new Networking Sysco/FreshPoint Lounge and Education Center. The lounge and center is a place to meet Taylor Farms with potential clients, hold impromptu meetings and visit our sponsors. Well-Pict Berries • The all-new Hands-On Fruit & Vegetable Training, where you’ll pick up a ZESPRI International knife and learn how to cut, prep, store and serve all kinds of fresh produce. • Tastings and presentations from chefs showcasing the global tastes Foodservice Conference and consumer trends driving innovation in foodservice. Committee • A best-in-class Foodservice Produce Expo with more than 160 Fritz Stelter, Field Fresh Foods, Inc. (Co-Chair) companies displaying the latest products and services. Jeff DeBoer, Sysco Corporation (Co-Chair) Cultivate valuable business connections. Discover tastes and trends. Create powerful Marci Allen, DMA Solutions, Inc. change in your business. Join us as we Innovate the Plate. Glenn Beckham, PFG - Thomas Proestler Erin Burke, Starbucks Coffee Company Lisa Cronan, Gourmet Garden Herbs & Spices Best regards, Nick Eubank, Chick-fil-A, Inc. Mark Givens, The HMC Group Marketing Inc. Heather Hammack, Famous Software, LLC Laura Kornegay Hearn, Nash Produce Cathy Leffingwell, Brinker International Joe Loiacano, Wendy’s Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. Matt Mandel, SunFed Doug Meyer, West Pack Avocado, Inc. Daniel Moznett, Grower Direct Marketing LLC. Fritz Stelter Jeff DeBoer Joe Murphy, Fresh Horizons, LLC Co-Chair, Foodservice Conference Committee Co-Chair, Foodservice Conference Committee Larry Narwold, Mann Packing Field Fresh Foods, Inc. Sysco Corporation Kyla Oberman, Naturipe Farms Allan Sabatier, Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc. Brent Scattini, Gold Coast Packing, Inc. Dean Taylor, Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® Colista Yates, TGI Friday’s Max Yeater, Pro*Act, LLC 2 | PMA.COM/FOODSERVICE GENERAL INFORMATION Schedule At A Glance Schedule subject to change. Thursday, July 23 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Registration Desk Open: PMA Networking Break 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Foodservice Conference & Expo Location: San Carlos Foyer, Monterey Marriott PMA Foundation Joe Nucci Location: Portola Lobby, Monterey Memorial Golf Tournament* Conference Center 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course PMA Foundation Women’s Fresh 7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Perspectives Reception* 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Breakfast “On the Move” Location: Ferrantes Bayview Room, PMA Foundation 5K Race for Location: San Carlos Foyer, Monterey Marriott 10th Floor, Monterey Marriott Talent Packet Pick-up Party Location: The Wharf Marketplace 8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Sunday, July 26 Friday, July 24 Location: San Carlos 1-4, Monterey Marriott 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open: PMA 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Foodservice Conference & Expo Hands-On Fruit & Vegetable Training* 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Location: Portola Lobby, Monterey Conference Center Location: Ferrantes Bayview Room, What’s Hot? A Menu Trends Forecast th Location: San Carlos 1-4, Monterey Marriott 10 Floor, Monterey Marriott 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Networking Café 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Location: Alvarado Lobby, Monterey Registration Open: PMA Foodservice Networking Break Conference Center Conference & Expo Location: San Carlos Foyer, Monterey Marriott Location: Portola Lobby, Monterey Conference Center 10:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Networking Lounge & Education Center Open 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. It’s all about that BASE: Meet Today’s Consumer Location: San Carlos 1-4, Monterey Marriott PMA Foundation 5K Race for Talent Packet Location: San Carlos 1-4, Monterey Marriott Pick-up and Registration Open 11:25 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Portola Lobby, Monterey Conference Center From Business Intel to Mobile Pay: Tech Sunday Networking Breakfast in the Networking Lounge 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Trends to Build Your Business Location: San Carlos 1-4, Monterey Marriott Networking Lounge & Education Center Open Location: San Carlos 1-4, Monterey Marriott Location: San Carlos 1-4, Monterey Marriott 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Foodservice Produce Expo 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Chef Talks: A Strolling Lunch Location: DeAnza, Serra Ballrooms and Happy Hour in Networking Lounge Location: Steinbeck Foyer, Monterey DeAnza Foyer, Monterey Conference Center & Education Center Conference Center Location: San Carlos 1-4, Monterey Marriott 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Happy Hour on the Show Floor 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The New Food Generation Culture: How Location: DeAnza, Serra Ballrooms and Opening Reception: A Taste of FSC Consumer Trends are Shaping Your Business DeAnza Foyer, Monterey Conference Center Location: Custom House Plaza, located Location: San Carlos 1-4, Monterey Marriott behind the Portola Hotel *Separate registration required. Saturday, July 25 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. PMA Foundation 5K Race for Talent* Registration Location: Promenade between Fisherman’s Wharf and Portola Hotel The PMA Registration Desk will be located in the Portola Lobby of the Monterey Conference Center. Pre-registered attendees who received their badges in the mail 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. need only stop by to receive their bag containing Foodservice Conference information. Networking Café Open Exhibitors who pre-registered as booth personnel only, do not have to stop at the Location: Alvarado Lobby, 2nd Floor, Registration Desk, unless they need to pick up their badge. Badge holder straps are Monterey Conference Center available throughout the center. REGISTRATION HOURS Friday, July 24 Saturday, July 25 Sunday, July 26 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 2015 PMA FOODSERVICE CONFERENCE & EXPO DIRECTORY | 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Program Schedule Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, July 26 Thursday, July 23 Friday, July 24 Saturday, 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. / Shot gun start 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at 1:00 p.m. Hands-On Fruit & Vegetable Training Networking Café PMA Foundation Joe Nucci Memorial Monterey Marriott – Ferrantes Bayview Alvarado Lobby, 2nd Floor, Golf Tournament Room, 10th Floor, Monterey Marriott Monterey Conference Center Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course Test your knife skills and prep Here’s the place to take a break, get online Golfers will enjoy an afternoon on the links techniques with fruits and vegetables to catch up on emails, print documents and in the company of fellow produce industry under the guidance of Jill Overdorf, recharge your laptop or mobile devices.
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