Del Monte Fresh Produce to showcase fresh cut fruit and vegetables at CPMA expo
Del Monte Fresh Produce to showcase fresh cut fruit and vegetables at CPMA expo
Del Monte Fresh Produce will be showcasing the fresh cut fruit and vegetable line from its distribution facility in Oshawa, Ontario, at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Annual Convention & Trade Show in Calgary on April 12-14.
“Del Monte” brand fresh cut products are prepared and packaged in its facilities, which are equipped with state-of-the-art processing equipment.
“Our facilities operate under strict food-safety and quality management systems,” said Dionysios Christou, vice president of marketing for Del Monte Fresh Produce.
The Del Monte family of fresh cut fruits and vegetables.“’Del Monte’ fresh cut products are pre-cut and conveniently packaged so users don’t have to do any of the work,” he continued. “Our delicious fresh cut fruits and vegetables are ready to be enjoyed at any time. We offer a range of party trays and pack sizes, in a variety of packaging types and of different cuts.”
He added that the company will also present its core items, such as bananas, pineapples, melons and deciduous fruits during the expo.
Del Monte Fresh Produce will be represented by several members of its Canadian and U.S. sales and marketing teams at its booth, No. 517, at the event.
Christou noted that Canadian retailers, wholesalers, producers and importers from several countries attend the CPMA expo.
“We are always excited about the CPMA show, primarily because we conduct a lot of business in Canada,” he added. “It’s a great venue, and a good opportunity to see many of the accounts we sell. In addition, we like the convention itself, and find it a great platform to showcase new and existing products. We also expect to be able to meet with current and potential customers in an environment where there is high interest in conducting business.”
Canadian consumers, Christou explained, continue to change their eating habits in a way that aligns with their busy lives.
“The move towards healthy eating and snacking can now, more than ever, be satisfied with the wide range of Del Monte Fresh fruits and vegetables,” he said. “’Del Monte’ is a brand that Canadian consumers know and trust to deliver premium quality healthy products for every occasion.”