Company: Olivia’s Organics
Phone: 617-884-1816
Web Site: www.oliviasorganics.com
Category: Salads

Description: Eating healthy on the go is easier than ever with Olivia’s Organics Single-To-Go Salads. They come in three varieties: spring mix with balsamic dressing, classic chopped romaine with garlic croutons and Caesar dressing, and baby spinach with ranch.

Each salad comes with a fork and is packaged in a 100% recyclable package that doubles as a bowl.

Company: Misionero Vegetables
Phone: 831-675-5045
Web Site: www.misionero.com
Category: Salads

Description: Iceberg wedge, romaine leaves, cosmopolitan and butter wedge are the four new SKUs in Misionero Vegetables new Garden Cuts salad kits. Iceberg wedge contains bleu cheese, bacon bits and ranch dressing, romaine has croutons, parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing. Cosmopolitan has shredded cheese, tortilla chips and a salsa ranch dressing and the butter wedge has dried cherries, toasted almonds and a tangy citrus dressing.

Weights vary slightly, but are designed to have two servings and retail for $3.99 to $4.49.

Company: RPE Inc., CSS Farms Inc., Plover River Farms Inc. and Pro-Health
Phone: 715-335-8050
Web Site: www.rpespud.com
Category: Potatoes

Description: About 20 SKUs of fingerling, small red, white, yellow and purple and specialty sized potatoes under the Tasteful Selection brand are slated to hit shelves in May. The brand is a conglomeration of RPE Inc., CSS Farms Inc., Plover River Farms Inc. and Pro-Health.

A “clean and sophisticated” design speaks to core potato consumers and the brand hopes to capture the premium nature of the product.

Company: Del Campo Supreme
Phone: 520-281-4733
Web Site: www.delcamposupreme.com
Category: Packaging

Description: Nogales, Ariz.-based Del Campo Supreme is helping the fight against cancer with two new labels. A portion of the sales of its Pink Pearl and Yellow Pearl branded grape tomatoes goes to cancer research. The products are available in selected retailers in Canada and are traceable using HarvestMark.

Company: Brooks Tropicals
Phone: 305-247-3544
Web Site: www.brookstropicals.com
Category: Packaging

Description: Brooks Tropicals has a new box for its papayas. The display-ready corner post boxes use less cardboard and provide more rigidity when stacking. The result? Less fruit bruising and happier shoppers.

Company: Calavo Growers Inc
Phone: 805-525-1245
Web Site: www.calavo.com
Category: other

Description: Calavo added salsa to its refrigerated line with the acquisition of Lisa’s Salsa Co. Santa Paula, Calif.-based Calavo Growers Inc plans to expand availability of the brand under the Calavo Salsa Lisa brand beginning in April.

Company: Ventura Foods
Phone: 800-339-1051
Web Site: www.maries.com
Category: Salad Dressings

Description: Ventura Foods, the makers of the Marie's brand of dressings, has a trio of new potato salad dressings that make perfect potato salad as easy as adding potatoes. They are available in three flavors: Classic, Dijon Herb and German. Just add prepared potatoes.

Company: The Bottle Box
Phone: 818-686-2522
Web Site: www.thebottlebox.com
Category: Packaging

Description: Eco-conscious consumers and retailers can take pride in this plastic clamshell. The Bottle Box is made from 100% post-consumer recycled beverage bottles. Large containers are made from at least five recycled water bottles and, thanks to the abundance of recycled material, are priced competitively with virgin PET containers.

Company: Naturally Fresh Inc.
Phone: 404-765-9000
Web Site: www.naturallyfresh.com
Category: Salad Dressings

Description: Naturally Fresh Inc. is bringing a recognizable brand to the produce department. The Atlanta-based company is marketing a line of refrigerated dressings under the Hooters label. The line includes Hooters Bleu Cheese and Ranch and is offered in 12-ounce jars. They're designed to merchandise along with other refrigerated salad dressings.

Company: The Michael Cutler Co.
Phone: 800-258-6646
Web Site: www.michaelcutlerco.com
Category: Carrots

Description: Onions aren’t the only thing that benefits from the rich soil around Vidalia, Ga. Vidalia Sweet carrots from The Michael Cutler Co. are grown, processed and packed in Statesboro, Ga., and benefit from unique weather and soil conditions that create a sweeter-than-average carrot.