Stemilt Growers has a large scale marketing campaign in the works for the company's Pinata apples. The company is presenting new display bins and cartons that suggest Pinata's classic apple flavors with a tropical twist. Piñata will also be available in smaller sizes in its popular Lil Snapper three pound package. Merchandising tools will present a QR code that links consumers to information about the apple and the company. Roger Pepperl, Marketing Director, tells AndNowUKnow, "The Pinata trees are at their peak in maturity and nutrient balance, which will produce premium apples in flavor and appearance. It is going to be a home run year."<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Kwik Lok is introducing its' newest style printer, the 901. The water-based ink is heat-set into the lok and can be applied at over 80 bags per minute. Gary Ellington, Regional Sales Manager, tells AndNowUKnow, “The printers have quickly gained popularity. We had 80 standing orders before it was out the door.” The company’s printing options meet food package print requirements for pricing, dates, codes, and traceability information. Customers can put 2D bar codes on the loks which can then be scanned with a smart phone. The codes link them to the field where the produce was harvested from, as well as recipes or other information of the packers choosing.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
