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Service on the Cutting Edge
Apio was ahead of its time in 1996 when it developed and launched the Eat Smart� brand. Eat Smart, created as a way to promote a health centered message to the end consumer, first appeared in the production of three pound vegetable mixes mostly intended for open display – or bulk bin – merchandising in grocery stores. Soon after the success of the open display programs, Eat Smart moved into smaller, pre-packaged formats, setting the standard in the industry for the use of 12-oz packaging.
During this same year, Apio and Landec Corporation, collaborated to market fresh cut produce using Landec’s proprietary BreatheWay® specialty packaging technology to extend freshness naturally. In 1999, Apio was acquired by Landec, and through this acquisition, Apio and the Eat Smart brand a wholly owned subsidiary of Landec.
Eat Smart fresh cut vegetables are available in a variety of package sizes and product configurations including our popular patented “flip and serve” party tray for club, retail and food service segments in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Did you know?
Eat Smart® branded bagged cut vegetables sells faster than any other brand in the category and contributes $738 dollars per million of total store sales, leading our closest competitor by $462.∗
∗Source: Perishables Group Freshfacts® Powered by Nielsen 52 Weeks Ending 7/23/11
Eat Smart Party Trays
Our patented design provides superior taste and quality that consumers come back for. How do we do it?
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