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CPMA 2010

CPMA started Wednesday night with an opening reception.
CPMA started Wednesday night with an opening reception.
Hugging, kissing, and a cheering welcome...
Hugging, kissing, and a cheering welcome...
A speech during the Delegates' Luncheon by Steve Thomson, BC Minister of Agriculture and Lands.
A speech during the Delegates' Luncheon by Steve Thomson, BC Minister of Agriculture and Lands.
Brian Williams, CTV/TSN Sports Commentator, was the keynote speaker during the lunch.
Brian Williams, CTV/TSN Sports Commentator, was the keynote speaker during the lunch.
Brian Williams and Brian Williams
Brian Williams and Brian Williams
"John Groh handed out the "The Produce News Fresh Health Award" to Larry McIntosh of Peak of the Market."
"John Groh handed out the "The Produce News Fresh Health Award" to Larry McIntosh of Peak of the Market."
Steve Thomson and Adrian Abbott, CPMA 2010 chair, officially opened the CPMA 2010.
Steve Thomson and Adrian Abbott, CPMA 2010 chair, officially opened the CPMA 2010.
The booth of Smartfresh
The booth of Smartfresh
The team of Mastronardi promote their produce especially the Kumato, which is still one of their customers favourite products.
The team of Mastronardi promote their produce especially the Kumato, which is still one of their customers favourite products.
Cristie Matter of Pear Bureau Northwest promotes the USA Pears brand. This year will be the 5th anniversary for the Chef Program. This will be celebrated with some International Chefs.
Cristie Matter of Pear Bureau Northwest promotes the USA Pears brand. This year will be the 5th anniversary for the Chef Program. This will be celebrated with some International Chefs.
Addie Pobst and Jodi Carkner promote the Abate Fetel pear under the brand Viva Tierra. It is a sweet and long, banana-shaped, pear.
Addie Pobst and Jodi Carkner promote the Abate Fetel pear under the brand Viva Tierra. It is a sweet and long, banana-shaped, pear.
Chris Hodge and Lance Conley promote fresh squeezed Florida Orange juice.
Chris Hodge and Lance Conley promote fresh squeezed Florida Orange juice.
Steve Hattendorf and Fernando Balart E. at the Chilean Fresh Fruits booth. A law has just been passed which allows Chilean pomegranates and baby kiwis to enter the United States.
Steve Hattendorf and Fernando Balart E. at the Chilean Fresh Fruits booth. A law has just been passed which allows Chilean pomegranates and baby kiwis to enter the United States.
Chris Scott of Washington Apples
Chris Scott of Washington Apples
Aman Chatha, Tony Cho and C. Rob Jackson of Village Farms. They have a new 3lb pack for Beef and Roma tomatoes and a 2lb pack for Tomatoes on the Vine.
Aman Chatha, Tony Cho and C. Rob Jackson of Village Farms. They have a new 3lb pack for Beef and Roma tomatoes and a 2lb pack for Tomatoes on the Vine.
Madeline Sabovich and Nick Dulcich of Sunlight International
Madeline Sabovich and Nick Dulcich of Sunlight International
Chris Yli-Luoma promotes Zespri at the Oppenheimer booth.
Chris Yli-Luoma promotes Zespri at the Oppenheimer booth.
Rob Fugel, Marcel van der Pluijm and Wally Robanske
Rob Fugel, Marcel van der Pluijm and Wally Robanske
Milko Vaassen of Aweta
Milko Vaassen of Aweta
B.J. Thurlby and Tom Corah of Washington State Fruit Commission. An early season estimate is 15,000,000 boxes of cherries, according to B.J. Thurlby.
B.J. Thurlby and Tom Corah of Washington State Fruit Commission. An early season estimate is 15,000,000 boxes of cherries, according to B.J. Thurlby.
Julia Inestroza and Brian Miller of Gourmet Trading. They have new bagged asparagus (green, white and mix) and a new label for the blueberry box.
Julia Inestroza and Brian Miller of Gourmet Trading. They have new bagged asparagus (green, white and mix) and a new label for the blueberry box.
Meera Thanapalsingam, Ron Kuriyedath and Theresa Almonte of SGS
Meera Thanapalsingam, Ron Kuriyedath and Theresa Almonte of SGS
Celyne Goulet and Brendan Foley of Nature Seal.
Celyne Goulet and Brendan Foley of Nature Seal.
Robert Verloop of Naturipe Farms
Robert Verloop of Naturipe Farms
Naturipe Farms has a new variety of blueberries: Rocio
Naturipe Farms has a new variety of blueberries: Rocio
Naturipe Farms presents two new varieties of raspberries: Pacific Royal and Pacific Delight
Naturipe Farms presents two new varieties of raspberries: Pacific Royal and Pacific Delight
Chris Davis of RedLine Solutions
Chris Davis of RedLine Solutions
Maggie Peek of BC Tree Fruits stands next to a display retail pallet.
Maggie Peek of BC Tree Fruits stands next to a display retail pallet.
Terry Crockett promotes the Daisy Girl display.
Terry Crockett promotes the Daisy Girl display.
Loren Queen of Domex holds a new 3lb tightfill bag for the Canadian market.
Loren Queen of Domex holds a new 3lb tightfill bag for the Canadian market.
Paul Mastronardi let his Mexican visitors taste some of his produce.
Paul Mastronardi let his Mexican visitors taste some of his produce.
John Newell and Jaap Dane of Windset Farms
John Newell and Jaap Dane of Windset Farms
On the left Mike and Dave of Faceforward Software and on the right Vince and Doug of Famous Software.
On the left Mike and Dave of Faceforward Software and on the right Vince and Doug of Famous Software.
The team of Driscoll's
The team of Driscoll's
Lance Freeman of Sunkist presents new packaging for the Gold Nugget mandarin.
Lance Freeman of Sunkist presents new packaging for the Gold Nugget mandarin.
B.C. Hot House has a single label full color front and back on the packaging. Harold Paivarinta, Robyn Corscadden and Craig Laker present the label.
B.C. Hot House has a single label full color front and back on the packaging. Harold Paivarinta, Robyn Corscadden and Craig Laker present the label.
Wilhelmina de Jager of the BC Blueberry Council.
Wilhelmina de Jager of the BC Blueberry Council.
"Suzanne Wolter and Mark Zirkle of Rainier Fruit are promoting blueberries and cherries. The cherries will be available early June - mid August. The blueberries will be available from mid June till mid July. For the blueberries there is a new label "From the heart of Washington"."
"Suzanne Wolter and Mark Zirkle of Rainier Fruit are promoting blueberries and cherries. The cherries will be available early June - mid August. The blueberries will be available from mid June till mid July. For the blueberries there is a new label "From the heart of Washington"."
Ian Chantler Ferguson shows a plastic packaging, which will remove the ethylene gas to extend the shelf life.
Ian Chantler Ferguson shows a plastic packaging, which will remove the ethylene gas to extend the shelf life.
Lygdel de Leon and Shane Rodrigues of DB Schenker
Lygdel de Leon and Shane Rodrigues of DB Schenker
Shannon Boase (on the right) and her trade show sister Zsuzsi are promoting some new shapes and sizes regarding packaging and also provide free labels with the packaging, which send the message to substantiate sustainability.
Shannon Boase (on the right) and her trade show sister Zsuzsi are promoting some new shapes and sizes regarding packaging and also provide free labels with the packaging, which send the message to substantiate sustainability.
The free labels of Earthcycle, which send the message to substantiate sustainability.
The free labels of Earthcycle, which send the message to substantiate sustainability.
Jan Berk of San Miguel promotes the Jade brand. Under the Jade brand, there are 8 Asian cooking greens available year round.
Jan Berk of San Miguel promotes the Jade brand. Under the Jade brand, there are 8 Asian cooking greens available year round.
Miss carrot and brocolli
Miss carrot and brocolli
Misionero has 4 varieties of Garden Cuts Salad Kits: Butter Wedge, Iceberg Wedge, Cosmopolitan, Romaine Caesar. Danny Canales and Phillip Moreland show the 4 kits.
Misionero has 4 varieties of Garden Cuts Salad Kits: Butter Wedge, Iceberg Wedge, Cosmopolitan, Romaine Caesar. Danny Canales and Phillip Moreland show the 4 kits.
Rob Pinkerton and Jez Balsa of Paramount Citrus.
Rob Pinkerton and Jez Balsa of Paramount Citrus.
Jasey-Jay Anderson, the blueberry grower who won the gold medal on parallel giant slalom during the Olympic Games.
Jasey-Jay Anderson, the blueberry grower who won the gold medal on parallel giant slalom during the Olympic Games.
Jasey-Jay Anderson with Glenn Baty, president of Star Produce.
Jasey-Jay Anderson with Glenn Baty, president of Star Produce.
Red Prince
Red Prince
The team which represents the Californian Tomato Farmers.
The team which represents the Californian Tomato Farmers.
The team of C.H. Robinson, the company that provides services to help you enhance your supply chain.
The team of C.H. Robinson, the company that provides services to help you enhance your supply chain.
Russ Mikolasy presents 6 varieties of Calavo Salsa sauces.
Russ Mikolasy presents 6 varieties of Calavo Salsa sauces.
Thomas Fresh is an importer of Fresh Produce for the Canadian market.
Thomas Fresh is an importer of Fresh Produce for the Canadian market.
Amanda Fleming of Pacific International Marketing
Amanda Fleming of Pacific International Marketing
Robert Boudreau, Savoura, and Nicolas Moisan, Agri-Food Export Group.
Robert Boudreau, Savoura, and Nicolas Moisan, Agri-Food Export Group.
Jean Robin Duval of Turbana
Jean Robin Duval of Turbana
Steven Marzello, Paul D. Mahoney and Peter Martino of FDP East an importer of citrus, top fruits and grapes from the Southern Hemisphere.
Steven Marzello, Paul D. Mahoney and Peter Martino of FDP East an importer of citrus, top fruits and grapes from the Southern Hemisphere.
Corey Hill and Kellie Weaver of Dulcinea, a new member of CPMA.
Corey Hill and Kellie Weaver of Dulcinea, a new member of CPMA.
Andy Ma of Hebei Baifeng Agricultural Product Development
Andy Ma of Hebei Baifeng Agricultural Product Development
Dennis Verkooy, Marcel van der Pluijm (Greenery) en Jur de Graaf in the Kuehne + Nagel booth.
Dennis Verkooy, Marcel van der Pluijm (Greenery) en Jur de Graaf in the Kuehne + Nagel booth.
Gus Nunez and Chris Denning of Bard Valley Medjool
Gus Nunez and Chris Denning of Bard Valley Medjool
Phil Adrian of Coastline presents the relaunching of the American Classic brand.
Phil Adrian of Coastline presents the relaunching of the American Classic brand.
The booth of Windset Farms
The booth of Windset Farms
The team of Well-Pict berries
The team of Well-Pict berries
Brian Hawes Of Ocean Mist Farms
Brian Hawes Of Ocean Mist Farms
Gary W. Van Sickle at the California Pavilion.
Gary W. Van Sickle at the California Pavilion.
Mike Sandmann promotes boxes of ClimaGuard container board, which offers increased packaging strength under high-humidity conditions.
Mike Sandmann promotes boxes of ClimaGuard container board, which offers increased packaging strength under high-humidity conditions.
Mix it up!™ Recipe Contest: International Herbs
Mix it up!™ Recipe Contest: International Herbs
New Product Showcase: VegPro International
New Product Showcase: VegPro International
Best Booth Award (Inline): Earth Fresh
Best Booth Award (Inline): Earth Fresh
Best Booth Award (Pavilion): Mexbest
Best Booth Award (Pavilion): Mexbest
Cactus nopalitos
Cactus nopalitos
Papayas of Frutas Casas
Papayas of Frutas Casas
All kinds of fruit and vegetables of One Earth Gourmet.
All kinds of fruit and vegetables of One Earth Gourmet.
Snow peas of Rancho Capilla de Guadelupe
Snow peas of Rancho Capilla de Guadelupe
Asparagus and green onions
Asparagus and green onions
Limes and berries of Growers Union
Limes and berries of Growers Union
Frozen fruit and vegetables, free of pesticide and biological control.
Frozen fruit and vegetables, free of pesticide and biological control.
Mangoes
Mangoes
Avocados of Apeam
Avocados of Apeam
Coconut of Cocul
Coconut of Cocul
Miss Evacado and Red Prince charming
Miss Evacado and Red Prince charming
Mexican Ambassador Francisco Barrio Terrazas makes a speech at the Mexican Party.
Mexican Ambassador Francisco Barrio Terrazas makes a speech at the Mexican Party.
Mariachis
Mariachis
Concentrate...
Concentrate...
And swing...
And swing...
Variety Night at the love boat
Variety Night at the love boat
A view from the Pan Pacific hotel.
A view from the Pan Pacific hotel.
Tina Turner
Tina Turner