date:Aug 20, 2013
As the competition for shelf space in the grocery store intensifies, produce and packaging companies are trying harder to lure consumers with new and attractive containers.
In the central San Joaquin Valley, a leading producer of fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts, three companies have rolled out, or will soon introduce, several new products: premium peaches in an easy-to-carry box, fresh salad toppings and de-stemmed grapes in a plastic bag.
Food companies say the new products and packages