Mann Packing Adds Grapes To Its Lineup
March 10, 2021 Mann Packing, a subsidiary of Del Monte Fresh Produce and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America, will include a fresh-cut fruit area at its new facility in Gonzales, CA.
The new section of the plant will allow the company to grow its fresh-cut fruit and organic fresh-cut fruit business, which includes pineapples, melons, and grapes. Fruit will be cut to order, which will allow for the elimination of inventorying and for deliveries to be made directly from the Gonzalez plant.
“Our team is always working to find new and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our consumers and we are excited to offer our customers greater freshness and efficiencies by combining both fresh-cut fruit and vegetables on one truck and in a direct shipment from our plant,” Parker Javid, Vice President of Sales at Mann’s, said.
In addition, the Gonzales facility boasts state-of-the-art sanitation and cleaning protocols, allowing for a high focus on food safety for cut fruit. Beyond face masks, hair nets, and constant hand sanitation, the new facility has separate processing and raw material areas. Additionally, the facility also features a 260-foot-tall wind turbine to help Mann Packing continue its mission of sustainable processing. Wash water from the facility will also be reclaimed into industrial waste systems for use on local golf courses and city landscaping.
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