<p style="text-indent:0px; line-height:12px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;line-height:130%"> Lake Oswego, OR</span><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">By Eric Anderson<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">3.15.13</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><img src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacyWriterImages/natureworx-march-15-banner.jpg" alt="03/15/2013 - marnin blast -images" />Natureworx is offering Fresh ‘n Smart™ products – intelligent packaging that extends post-harvest shelf-life, reduces food and packaging waste and positions growers as a responsible supplier. Natureworx’s Fresh ‘n Smart™ packaging systems work hand in hand with Mother Nature to suspend the natural ripening process, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Many growers nationwide have saved on CO2 monitoring systems and labor costs by switching to Fresh ‘n Smart™ environmentally-intelligent packaging. Tia Ross, founder of NatureWorx said, “My blueberry growers are able to pick and ship without the need for gas. We are working on new packaging for broccoli too, eliminating the waxed boxes with ice. The technology shows great results on other produce from strawberries, cherries to peppers. It’s just so exciting to think about this revolutionary change in the produce industry.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Fresh ‘n Smart™ prevents dehydration and weight loss, extends the season and allows produce to retain its natural flavor and nutritional value.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">“Fresh ‘n Smart™ is a game changer. We will rewrite the produce industry’s protocol manual. The technology is just hitting the United States. Natureworx and Fresh ‘n Smart™ are ready to roll,” said Keith Dunne, Technical Sales Manager.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Interested growers should contact Tia Ross at Natureworx (503) 709-1153 or Keith Dunne (559) 903-8313 for a Fresh ‘n Smart™ packaging demonstration.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Hood kits and liners are available now.</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://www.natureworxpkg.com/" target="_new"> Natureworx </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
