Mann Packing To Celebrate Diamond Anniversary At PMA Fresh Summit

SALINAS, Calif. –  Mann Packing, a leading supplier of washed and ready-to-eat vegetables, will celebrate the company’s 75th year in business and highlight two products in the new products showcase at PMA Fresh Summit in Anaheim in booth #1538 of the Salinas Valley Grower Shipper Pavilion.

Mann’s Veggies and Hummus fresh vegetable tray featuring Sabra Classic hummus — a popular dip with kids – will be in the Just 4 Kids showcase and Snap Pea Sensations kits will be featured in the Fresh Summit new product showcase. In addition, Mann’s refreshed Family Favorites brand and new packaging design is a finalist for the 2014 PMA Impact Award.

As part of the company’s year-long 75th anniversary celebration, three employees are participating in the inaugural Tour de Fresh, a fund-raising bike ride from Salinas to Anaheim.

“It’s a great cause that supports something we’re all very passionate about at Mann’s—addressing the child obesity issue and doing our part to contribute to the health and well being of children.,” said Craig Grantham, director of sales operations and Mann’s Tour de Fresh team captain.  The money raised by the Mann Tour de Fresh team will support salad bars in schools. 

To further the celebration and the importance of developing healthy eating habits, a special video entitled, “Operation Salad,” featuring Mann’s Gina Broccolini, will debut during the show.

Kim St George, director of marketing and innovation, said, “Our brand promise is about making healthy eating easy – especially making eating veggies easy – and Operation Salad is a light-hearted look at the importance we need to place as a country on developing better eating habits.”

For more information about Mann Packing, its product line and promotional opportunities please visit www.veggiesmadeeasy.com.

About Mann Packing Company

Mann Packing is located in Salinas, CA, in the heart of America’s salad bowl. Mann’s carries the distinguished certification by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)—the most widely recognized and respected certification in the United States for women's business enterprises.

An industry leading, third-generation supplier of premium fresh vegetables—including commodity products and fresh veg mixes, dishes and salads—Mann’s is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2014.

Staying on the cutting edge of package and product innovation has made Mann’s a regarded consumer brand; being vigilant on food safety practices and compliancy regulations has made them a trusted brand among retailers and consumers alike. Solid relationships with its grower partners ensure Mann’s ability to continually offer the freshest, most wholesome vegetable products in the market.

Source: Mann Packing Company