Your Total Berry Solution
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 NATURIPE BERRY GROWERS Strawberry industry leader since 1917 Producer of proprietary strawberries, raspberries and blackberries Growing in California, Florida and Mexico 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 2
ABOUT NATURIPE FARMS 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 3
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 4
NATURIPE FARMS PRODUCER ACROSS ALL MAJOR GROWING REGIONS 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 5
A Focus On: YEAR-ROUND SUPPLY MAJOR GROWING AREAS 6
A Focus On The Future VARIETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Rocio Pacific Deluxe & Royal 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 7 NEW Blueberry varieties released 2013 A new set of releases expected in 2016! Naturipe Sensation 2013 Release 1975 7
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 8
A Focus On The Future EXPANDED VALUE ADDED PROCESSING CAPABILITIES US$ 60 Million (Grower) Investment State of the Art IQF Plants Bloomingdale, MI (opened 2013) Alma, GA (opened 2014) Delano, CA 2011 Berry industry's first Ready to Eat processing facility 2012 Innovative State of the Art Dried Berry Infusion plant IQF plant (opened 2014) Manor, GA RTE Processing and expanded shipping and warehousing facility 9
NATURIPE PROJECT DISCUSSION New processing facility under consideration (Online target 2016) 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 10
EXPANDED PROCESSING CAPACITY A FOCUS ON THE FUTURE New 2014 IQF Facility Delano, California Organic & Conventional Blueberries 2014 Polybag capabilities IQF Facility Molina, Chile Organic & Conventional Blueberries & Raspberries Polybag capabilities IQF Facility Bloomingdale, MI Organic & Conventional Blueberries - 14 M lbs. capacity - Polybag capabilities IQF Facility Alma, Georgia Organic & Conventional Blueberries 14 M Lbs. capacity Polybag capabilities IQF Facility Colbun, Chile 11
NATURIPE IS LEADING THE CATEGORY Michigan California 67% 33% Naturipe ROM 50% 50% Naturipe ROM Georgia Chile 50% 50% Naturipe ROM 75% 25% Naturipe ROM Naturipe Farms expected IQF blueberry volume for 2014/2015 is 45-55 million pounds 12
WE ARE A TOTAL BERRY SOLUTION 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: FRESH VALUE ADDED FROZEN DRIED INFUSED JUICES CONCENTRATES
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 15
NEW BOUQUET LONG STEM STRAWBERRY 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 New distinctive premium pack Creative product positioning 14 oz. = approx. 10 stems 16
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 17
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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 (RTE) Grown/harvested in the U.S., Canada and South America Available in pack sizes: 4.4oz, 6oz, 11oz, 18oz, 24oz, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb and more! Ask about our New HEAT SEAL & 1 Pound Blueberry packaging! 19
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% 20
READY TO EAT FRESH FRUIT SNACKS 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 Available in: 100% Blueberry Grape-Blueberry Mango-Blueberry 21
RTE EXTENDED LIFE PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS FEATURES BENEFITS Unique to foodservice Brings multiple new opportunities for product innovation Long shelf life Pre-washed Multiple uses Numerous packaging options Triple-inspected Healthiest fruit Flavorful Great appearance Traceable Multiple growing regions 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 Tartness and/or sweetness spices up any product Vibrant color adds excitement to any application Fully-compliant; ensures quick response should questions arise Year-round supply 22
NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS USING BLUEBERRIES WORLDWIDE 23 Source: USHBC
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RASPBERRIES Delicate, sweet and flavorful, Naturipe Raspberries deliver a mouth-watering taste sensation 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 25
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BLACKBERRIES Naturipe Blackberries are simply luscious because they are nurtured and picked at the peak of perfection 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 27
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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 29
IQF FROZEN BERRIES Available berries include: Blueberries, Organic & Conventional Raspberries, Organic & Conventional Blackberries Packaging: Cartons Totes Poly 31
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 32
JUICES AND CONCENTRATES Available items include: Blueberry 65 Brix Concentrate 65 Brix Organic Concentrate Packaging 5 gallon pails 55 gallon drums 33
FROZEN BERRIES Available berries include: Blueberries Strawberries Raspberries Blackberries Packaging: Multiple pack sizes available 34
WARM INFUSED DRIED 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 35
A Focus On The Future PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION Growing the berry category by expanding the unique flavors, health benefits and versatility of berries through innovation. 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 INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS Fresh Ready to Eat Fresh Fruits Ready to Serve: - Blueberries - Strawberries Warm Infused Dried Blueberries Frozen (IQF) Frozen Straight Pack Juice Concentrates Purées & more!
YOUR CORE ACCOUNT TEAM Jim Roberts Naturipe Farms Vice President of Sales - East (239) 598-6047 jroberts@naturipefarms.com Brian Jenny Naturipe Farms Sr. Dir./GM RTE Business Development (239) 552-4713 bjenny@naturipefarms.com Archie Taylor Naturipe Farms Senior Account Manager (239) 598-6041 ataylor@naturipefarms.com Fernando Aguiar Naturipe Farms Senior Account Manager (239) 598-6050 faguiar@naturipefarms.com 37
Corporate Office Naturipe Farms LLC 1611 Bunker Hill Way Suite 250 Salinas, CA 93906 Phone: (831) 443-2358 sales@naturipefarms.com naturipefarms.com