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Your Total Berry Solution

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MEET THE NATURIPE GROWER OWNERS

HORTIFRUT • Leading producer of

Chilean Blueberry industry • Vital Berry integration

completed June 2013 • Pioneering leader of

organic blueberry production

• 300+ growers in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, Guatemala, USA and Europe

• 3 generations in farming since 1971

• Largest California blueberry grower

• Innovators: infused berries; ready-to-eat

MUNGER FARMS

• Strawberry industry leader since 1917

• Producer of proprietary strawberries, raspberries and blackberries

• Growing in California, Florida and Mexico

NATURIPE BERRY

GROWERS

• World’s largest grower cooperative of cultivated blueberries

• Grower-owned co-op since 1936

• Growers located in all major US growing regions from Florida to the Northwest & BC Canada

MBG MARKETING

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• We are growers – over 750 small and medium working

family farms in North and South America

• Global leader in production, sales and marketing of blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries

• Largest private berry Variety Improvement Program – Developing new berries with improved flavor, consumer appeal and broader harvest times

• Firm commitments to sustainability, uncompromised quality standards and food safety initiatives

• Award winning innovations for organic and conventional fresh berries in the retail and foodservice channels

ABOUT NATURIPE FARMS

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WE ARE THE BERRY EXPERTS

Innovative breeding programs

– Continual improvement

– Unique, proprietary varieties

– Advancing horticultural science

Advanced harvesting practices

– Proper fruit handling starts in the field

– Strict quality measures throughout

– Stringent third party auditing

– Traceability back to the field

Latest processing technologies

– “Systems” approach from field to fork

– State-of-the-art sorting/processing equipment

– Commitment to food safety and quality

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To ensure year-round availability with a commitment to “locally grown,” seasonal produce, our fresh berries are farmed in the most optimal growing regions throughout North and South America

With multiple growing regions, Naturipe® harvests and ships orders promptly to ensure the highest quality from the in season growing areas

NATURIPE FARMS – PRODUCER ACROSS

ALL MAJOR GROWING REGIONS

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A Focus On: YEAR-ROUND SUPPLY – MAJOR GROWING AREAS

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A Focus On The Future VARIETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Naturipe Sensation

2013 Release

1975

Pacific Deluxe & Majestic

LARGEST PRIVATE BERRY BREEDING PROGRAM • Unique & proprietary varieties • Improved flavor and quality attributes • Higher yielding plants • Enhanced storage, handling and shipping • 10 year selection and development process • 8 NEW Blueberry varieties released 2013

Rocio

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NATURIPE MARKET GROWTH

• Naturipe is growing our direct to customer value-added business with an expanded and more diversified ingredients offering and additional intermediary processing techniques.

• The initiative will provide expanded opportunities to collaborate with our berry experts and global food manufacturers in the innovation and product development process.

– Providing reliable and effective ingredient inputs

– Create strategic aligned long term relationships with the grower suppliers

– Expand the use of improved technology to strengthen the already strong “good for you” message of berries

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A Focus On The Future

EXPANDED “VALUE ADDED” PROCESSING CAPABILITIES

US$ 60 Million (Grower) Investment

Delano, CA 2011 Berry industry's first

Ready to Eat processing facility 2012 Innovative State of the Art Dried Berry Infusion plant

New IQF plant Opening Summer 2014

NEW State of the Art IQF Plants Bloomingdale, MI (opened 2013)

Alma, GA (opened 2014)

Manor, GA 2012 RTE Processing and expanded shipping and warehousing facility

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NATURIPE PROJECT DISCUSSION

New processing facility under consideration (Online target 2015)

• To include puree and juice processing facilities, aseptic processing and packaging, cold storage

• Room for expansion to accommodate customer specific needs and or market demands

• Site is in South Haven, MI. (Southwestern Michigan) within ½ mile of a major interstate

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EXPANDED PROCESSING CAPACITY

– A FOCUS ON THE FUTURE

New 2013

IQF Facility

Bloomingdale, MI

Organic &

Conventional

Blueberries

- 14 M lbs. capacity

- Polybag

capabilities

New 2014

IQF Facility

Delano, California

Organic &

Conventional

Blueberries

2014 – Polybag

capabilities

IQF Facility

Molina, Chile

Organic & Conventional

Blueberries & Raspberries

• Polybag capabilities

2014

Addition of IQF Facility

Colbun, Chile

New 2014

IQF Facility

Alma, Georgia

Organic &

Conventional

Blueberries

14 M Lbs. capacity

Polybag capabilities

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NATURIPE IS LEADING THE CATEGORY

Naturipe Farms expected IQF blueberry volume for 2014/2015 is 30-40 million pounds

33%

67%

Michigan

Naturipe

ROM50% 50%

California

Naturipe

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50% 50%

Georgia

Naturipe

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25%

75%

Chile

Naturipe

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WE ARE A TOTAL BERRY

SOLUTION

FRESH • VALUE ADDED • FROZEN

INFUSED•PURÉES•JUICES•CONCENTRATES

Naturipe® delivers very unique advantages: • Partner directly with the grower/owners • Global leader in production, sales and marketing • Conventional and Organics • Proprietary Varieties • Year-round availability under a common standard • Safe, traceable fruit • A single point-of-contact for all your berry needs:

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STRAWBERRIES

Delicious, beautiful and good for you – what could be better than a Naturipe® Strawberry?

Healthy strawberries are a significant source of antioxidants and vitamin C

Naturipe® Strawberries:

• Organic and conventional varieties

• Grown/harvested in the U.S. and Mexico

• Multiple pack sizes available:

– 1lb, 2lb, 3lb, 4lb

– Club store and foodservice packs

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NEW “BOUQUET” LONG STEM STRAWBERRY

• New distinctive premium pack

• Creative “product positioning”

• 14 oz. = approx. 10 stems

Premium Long Stem strawberries presented in a box similar to that of long stemmed roses. Providing healthy and tasty alternative to flowers… or addition to any special event

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RTE EXTENDED SHELF LIFE

STRAWBERRIES

• Convenient packaging

• Ready to eat, open & serve!

• Pre-washed, no preservatives

• Premium strawberries, hand sorted. Calyx and minimal top removed

• Improved berry appearance, condition and uniform color

• Extended shelf life of up to 14 days when properly refrigerated

• National distribution from CA & GA Year round supply

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BLUEBERRIES

They may be small in size, but Naturipe® Blueberries are big on flavor and health benefits

Blueberries are healthy, natural and growing in popularity!

Naturipe® Blueberries:

• Conventional, organic and extended shelf life varieties

• Grown/harvested in the U.S., Canada and South America

• Available in pack sizes: 4.4oz, 6oz, 11oz, 24oz, 2lb, 5lb, 10lb and more!

Ask about our new HEAT SEAL

Blueberry packaging!

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ORGANIC BLUEBERRIES

WITH NEW SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

Extending our sustainability effort and meeting the needs & demands of organic customers • Appeals to the organic consumers with an

environmentally responsible package.

• Plant based fiber (bottom) trays and Flow Wrap Overwrap reduces PET plastics by 85%

• Available Summer 2014

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RTE EXTENDED SHELF LIFE BLUEBERRIES

• Convenient packaging

• Ready to eat, open & enjoy!

• Pre-washed, no preservatives

• Improved berry appearance, condition and uniform color

• Extended shelf life of up to 3 weeks when properly refrigerated

• Flexible packaging options from single serve, 3-in-1 to bulk, our packaging options are flexible for all operation types

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FEATURES BENEFITS

Unique to foodservice Brings multiple new opportunities for product innovation

Long shelf life Minimized waste for maximum profit

Pre-washed Ready-to-use, saving on labor

Multiple uses Versatile as a filling, topping, side or snack

Numerous packaging options Flexible for all operation types

Triple-inspected Highest quality

Healthiest fruit Multiple health benefits not found in other fruits

Flavorful Tartness and/or sweetness spices up any product

Great appearance Vibrant color adds excitement to any application

Traceable Fully-compliant; ensures quick response should questions arise

Multiple growing regions Year-round supply

RTE EXTENDED LIFE PRODUCT

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

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NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS USING

BLUEBERRIES WORLDWIDE

Source: USHBC

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RASPBERRIES

Delicate, sweet and flavorful, Naturipe® Raspberries deliver a mouth-watering taste sensation

Add a touch of elegance to dishes by using raspberries as a garnish or in a finishing sauce.

Raspberries are a significant source of antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber.

Naturipe® Raspberries:

• Organic and conventional varieties

• Grown/harvested in the U.S., Mexico and South America

• Available in pack sizes: 6oz and 12oz

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BLACKBERRIES

Naturipe® Blackberries are simply luscious because they are nurtured and picked at the peak of perfection

This hearty berry has hints of sweet and lively tartness perfect for salads, desserts and more!

Blackberries are a delicious source of antioxidants, vitamins A, B, C, E, calcium, fiber and iron

Naturipe® Blackberries:

• Organic and conventional varieties

• Grown/harvested in the U.S., Mexico and South America

• Available in pack sizes: 6oz, 12oz & 18oz

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CRANBERRIES

Glossy red, tart and tangy, Naturipe® Cranberries are full of flavor and bring a delightful taste to any dish. Our family of growers take pride in providing the highest quality fresh cranberries available. A staple on the family table during the holidays, cranberries are the fruit of the Fall.

Naturipe Cranberries:

Organic and conventional varieties

available in pack sizes:

- 7.5oz.

- 8oz.

- 12oz.

- 2lbs

- 3lbs

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EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE KIT

New & Improved!

“Kick the can” is the new holiday season motto when it comes to our new Cranberry Sauce Kit. This convenient, microwavable fresh homemade cranberry sauce is a great alternative to the traditional canned format.

NEW Holiday Orange Flavor

• Make-It-Yourself Kit includes:

- Fresh Cranberries

- Gourmet flavoring pack

- All natural

- No preservatives

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IQF FROZEN BERRIES

• Available berries include:

– Blueberries, Organic & Conventional

– Raspberries, Organic & Conventional

– Blackberries

• Packaging:

Cartons

Totes

Poly

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PURÉES

• Available items include:

– Blueberry

• Single-Strength Frozen Purée

• Single Aseptic Purée

• 20 Brix Aseptic Purée

• 30 Brix Frozen Purée

• Packaging:

5 gallon pails

55 gallon drums

Aseptic bag in a box

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JUICES AND CONCENTRATES

• Available items include:

– Blueberry

• 65 Brix Concentrate

• 65 Brix Organic Concentrate

• Packaging

5 gallon pails

55 gallon drums

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FROZEN BERRIES

Available berries include:

– Blueberries

– Strawberries

– Raspberries

– Blackberries

Packaging: Multiple pack sizes available

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COLD INFUSED BLUEBERRIES

• Quality-graded berries from our family farms are sweetened by cane sugar, thendried to a specific moisture

• Patented process and state-of-the-art equipment provide infused berries,which are superior in flavor, mouth feel, natural color retention and size

Closed Loop Infusion Process retains the natural juices and flavor essence from the fruit, and keeps it in the fruit

Most other infusion processes strip the fruit of portions of these elements

• No additional flavoring or coloring added to the process

• Infused berries are preservative free

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WE USE A UNIQUE LOWER TEMPERATURE

PROCESS TO CREATE INFUSED BERRIES

RESULTS IN SUPERIOR…

• Flavor • Mouth feel • Color • Appearance

Lower temperatures

Closed loop

Exclusive license to a patented process

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BENEFITS

• No corn syrup • Clean label • Products catered

to your needs

Non-caloric sweeteners

WE HAVE GREAT FLEXIBILITY IN OUR

INFUSION INPUTS…

Cane sugar Blueberry juice

Lowest cost fruit juice

Fresh

Ready to Eat Blueberries

Ready to Eat Strawberries

Dried Cold Infused

Frozen (IQF)

Frozen Straight Pack

Purées

Juice

Concentrates

Growing the berry category by expanding the unique flavors, health benefits and versatility of berries through innovations;

1. Culinary Development Service• Educating Chefs and Restaurants

2. New Product Development (NPD)• New products & applications• New ingredient formulation• New product concepts

3. Customized Berry Product Ideation

A Focus On The Future PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION

INNOVATIVE

PRODUCTS AND

APPLICATIONS

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YOUR CORE ACCOUNT TEAM

Erin MederNaturipe Farms

Senior Account Manager(239) [email protected]

John HeffernanNaturipe Farms

Account Manager(239) [email protected]

Corporate Office Naturipe Farms LLC

P.O. Box 4280 Salinas, CA 93912

Phone: (831) 443-2358 [email protected] naturipefarms.com