New Product Extends Life Of Produce
HOUSTON, Texas Consum
ers will now be able to store their
fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and
flowers for weeks, or even months
before they spoil thanks to Evert-
Fresh bags, a new chemical-free
packaging product available in
grocery and health food stores.
The bags, which are made of pro
cessed oya stone, absorb and
remove ethylene gas which causes
aging and ultimate deterioration in
produce and flowers.
Unlike ordinary plastic bags,
Evert-Fresh bags “breathe” so that
damaging gases produced by fresh
produce arc removed. An anti
fogging treatment minimizes
moisture, inhibits bacteria growth
and reduces vitamin C loss up to
Evert-Fresh bags are sold In the produce department of most grocery and health
food stores. The chemical-free bags are lined with processed oya stone, a mineral
that absorbs ethylene gas which causes deterioration in fruits, vegetables, herbs
and flowers. In addition, bulk Evert-Fresh film Is available in double-tube rolls, rang
ing In width from 6- to 40-inches.
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“This product appeals to the
health conscious,” said Tom
Stewart, president of Evert-Fresh
Corporation, a Houston-based
company. “Our reusable bags
allow consumers to purchase lar
ger quantities of produce, and
store the product. Consumers like
the lower bulk prices and the con
venience of making fewer trips to
the grocery store.”
The bags also encourage health-
ier eating, according to Stewart
“Most working people eat a lot of
fast food lunches because of con
venience," Stewart said. “That is
not only unhealthy, but expensive.
With Evert-Fresh bags, workers
can bring healthy produce to
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work, and have salads for lunch. If
unexpected business lunches
come up every day for a week, the
produce will still be good the next
week or the week after.”
The product also appeals to far
mers because it extends the length
of time they have to get produce to
market, according to Stewart.
“Our packaging, which is reus
able, allows farmers to store pro
duce longer preventing glut supp
ly situations,” Stewart said. “In
addition, our bags and film allow
farmers and shippers to plan more
efficient travel itineraries for their
deliveries.”
Dole Tropifresh conducted
shelf life tests using Evert-Fresh
film on its fresh
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In a salute to dairy fanners, Lancaster Farming wants to show our
readers how versatile and great tasting dairy products are when used in
appetizers, dips, soups, breads, main dishes, vegetables, desserts,
beverages, snacks, and salads.
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Please send your recipe using a sizable quantity of at least one of the
following ingredients; milk, cream, sour cream, butter, yogurt, butter
milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, ricotla cheese, cream cheese or any
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Results showed that asparagus
wrapped in Evert-Fresh film
deteriorated significantly less than
that wrapped using their existing
commercial packaging. Stemilt
Research and Development lab
conducted similar test using pears.
Analysis indicated that Evert-
Fresh film slowed the maturing
process with relation to pear firm
ness, sugar content and color.
The bags are sold in packages
of 10 and are available in small,
medium and large sizes. Prices for
the bags start at around $2.49 per
package. They can be found in the
produce sections of most grocery
and health food stores. Bulk
Evert-Fresh film is available in
double-tube rolls, ranging in
width from 6- to 40-inches. How
ever, Evert-Fresh film can be cus
tom manufactured to meet any
size requirements. For more infor
mation about the bags or film con
tact Evert-Fresh at (713)
529-4593.