MOUNT PLEASANT, Utah — Green Polka Dot Box Incorporated announced that it secured another contract for the sale of its Living Produce™ with J&J Distributing, a national organic produce distributor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The 20-year agreement with J&J, valued at over $70 million dollars in total sales revenue, will be executed in several stages over the term of the Agreement. Beginning in January 2014, the first phase includes mandates for the development of organically grown bell peppers in all color varieties, red and green leaf lettuce, leafy green vegetables, cucumbers, green beans and assorted tomato varieties, including organic heirlooms. While the initial contract phase is limited to the mentioned varieties, future phases will include a larger selection of the Living Produce™ as growing and processing capacities increase.
Green PolkaDot Box is extremely proud of its partnership with J&J Distributing. Referring to the landmark agreement, GPDB CEO Rod Smith commented: "We are very pleased with the symbiotic business relationship this extraordinary agreement facilitates. Not only do we help J&J expand it's market share through cleaner, sustainable Living Produce™, our deal enables Green PolkaDot Box to leverage its relationship with J&J to develop more ready-to-eat, fresh organic foods for overnight delivery to our membership. Our deal with such a high quality, reputable purveyor of organic produce is also a significant move to ensure the growth of our Living Produce™ program, leading to benefits for all health-minded consumers at affordable prices."
James Hannigan, President of J&J Distributing, stated, "J&J Distributing is excited to partner with the Green PolkaDot Box. It is a company dedicated to sustainable organic farming in an indoor environment offering constant supplies of organic fresh produce. Both companies are committed to offering everyone the opportunity to eat a healthy nutritious diet while doing everything possible to reduce the massive carbon footprint left by traditional conventional farming. Organic is the future and the future is now."
The partnership with J&J Distributing enables GPDB to develop and grow a variety of organic produce for its unique delivery platform; and it also opens up a sustainable program for distribution of a steady, year-round supply of Living Produce™ and other organic varieties to the wholesale buyers—in the U.S. at affordable prices.
As announced earlier this month, GPDB has purchased a 40-acre site for development of its first Living Produce Growing Center near Spring City, Utah. The Company has already commenced site work in preparation for construction of up to 180 climate-controlled greenhouses and a full-scale produce processing facility. The Spring City site is planned to fulfill the J&J contract, among others, and meet the projected demands of a growing membership for weekly next-day delivery of Living Produce™.
Benefits of Living Produce
Superior Plant Nutrients: Living Produce™, based on proprietary growing technology, delivers the full spectrum of nutrients required for healthy, sustainable plant growth. "Customers will be able to see and taste the difference," says Smith. Consumers will also know the vitamin/mineral content of each plant and their respective benefits in promoting a strong, healthy immune system.
"In many cases," Smith explains, "the varieties we offer alive when harvested locally and delivered, same or next day to commercial customers. These plants we sell can remain alive for 7-10 days before they begin to deteriorate."
Year-Round Availability: Our Living Produce™ will be grown in "closed" indoor, climate-controlled growing centers, enabling year-round production of popular favorite varieties and other rare species that are sometimes very hard to get.
Less Environmental Impact: Living Produce™ grown with vertical technology requires about 88% less land mass for production and up to 95% less water normally required. But that's not all. With some varieties the growing cycle is only 30-90 days; meaning that harvest yields can be up to 12 times the normal yield of traditionally grown plants.
Enhanced Food Safety: Smith also said: "Because vertical growing of Living Produce™ can take place in closed system of green house facilities we can maintain a clean growing and handling environment, eliminating overspray from pesticides, herbicides, cross-pollination of GMO's and harmful pathogens, enhancing food safety."
About J&J Distributing In 1978, James and Deborah Hannigan launched J&J with a 300 square foot facility, four employees, and a passion for quality fruits and vegetables. Today, with an innovative 100,000 square-foot warehouse in the heart of the beautiful city of Saint Paul, Minnesota, J&J is manned by 200 experienced and dedicated people who are ready to serve its clients. J&J has a full range of conventional, organic, and value-added fresh and dried products to take care of clients' every need. http://www.jjdst.com
Green PolkaDot Box (GPDB) is America's premier online membership club for organic and non-GMO natural foods at wholesale pricing. It is the only major online store that refuses to carry any products or ingredients containing Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). GPDB leverages proprietary technology with its dynamic, interactive website and member relationship management software to provide a unique shopping and membership experience. The Company plans to grow membership with individuals and families looking for natural non-GMO products and organic choices for up to a 60% discount off retail prices. Living Produce ™ benefits include superior plant nutrients, enhanced food safety, year-round availability, lowest pricing with FREE home delivery and less environmental impact
For more information on Green PolkaDot Box visit www.greenpolkadotbox.com
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