North Bay Produce to Showcase Blueberry Portfolio and Reduced-Plastic Packaging at Southern Innovations; Sarah Quackenbush Shares


Fri. September 6th, 2024 - by Peggy Packer

TRAVERSE CITY, MI - A high-quality portfolio of blueberries is certainly enough to attract attention at the Southeast Produce Council’s upcoming Southern Innovations event. Add in the draw of delicious, fresh blueberry cinnamon rolls and you’ve got a must-stop booth on your itinerary. Ahead of the fast-approaching trade show, Sales Manager Sarah Quackenbush shared a preview of what attendees can expect from North Bay Produce.

Sarah Quackenbush, Sales Manager, North Bay Produce
Sarah Quackenbush, Sales Manager, North Bay Produce

“Quality and eating experience are expected to be outstanding out of Peru this season, and we look forward to sharing these berries with attendees,” Sarah said ahead of the show. “We’re also proud to share our topseal paper punnets that we have introduced as a reduced-plastic alternative to the traditional clamshell.”

Showcasing the quality and flavor of its blueberries, North Bay Produce is welcoming attendees to its booth with delicious blueberry cinnamon rolls made by the grower’s own Sharon Robb.

North Bay Produce's topseal paper punnets, introduced as a reduced-plastic alternative to the traditional clamshell, will be on display at Southern Innovations

As a proud grower-owned cooperative that prioritizes reinvestment in its growers to ensure the longevity and sustainability of its grower members, the upcoming trade show provides an opportunity for North Bay Produce to highlight its company values and nurture industry partnerships.

“Southern Innovations is always a beneficial and fun show to attend,” Sarah added. “There is great attendance and participation from the industry, including from the retailers, and the show provides a tremendous venue to share what we’re working on.”

Showcasing the quality and flavor of its blueberries, North Bay Produce is welcoming attendees to its booth with delicious blueberry cinnamon rolls

Find out more with a stop by booth #200 during the show!

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