OCTOBER 2009: MANN introduces Butternut Squash cubes!


Team Mann finishing a 5K run in Anaheim,CA, while attending the Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit. They are getting their exercise and keeping in shape.



They probably ate broccoli to re-energize when they were done!

Butternut Squash is Coming!!!
By popular demand Mann will be selling Butternut Squash cubes, in our convenient steam in the bag packaging. Just in time for fall this tasty vegetable will be available mid November in many of our retail outlets. If you don't see it, ask your produce manager to order it. Butternut Squash is delicious roasted, toasted, pureed or mashed. A welcomed addition to soups and casseroles. A good source of Vitamin A and potassium. And we have it all peeled and cubed for you. All you have to do is steam it in the bag and add it to your favorite recipe. Look for a Hungry Girl "tastelicious" recipe on the back of the 12 oz and 20 oz packages arriving soon!





Pre-schoolers Diet Mimics Unhealthy Adult Diet
By Caroline Scott-Thomas, 20-Oct-2009 for Food Navigator

Many American preschoolers do not eat any fruit or vegetables in a given day and most eat too much sodium and saturated fat. A situation reminiscent of adult habits, according to NestlÈ-sponsored research.

The results of the NestlÈ Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS), carried out by non-partisan research organization Mathematica Policy Research, were presented at the American Dietetic Association's Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo this week. The last FITS study was carried out in 2002, and comparisons show that there have been some significant improvements in infant nutrition during the intervening six years, although there are still areas of concern, NestlÈ said.

In particular, consumption of sweets and sweetened beverages among infants aged nine to 11 months has dropped from 59 percent in 2002 to 43 percent, and mothers are breast feeding their children for longer, with 33 percent of nine to 11 month old babies still receiving breast milk, compared to 21 percent in 2002
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New Fresh Package Design for Mann's Fresh Vegetables
Mann's Fresh Vegetables have a new fresh look. All of our products are in the newest, convenient microwavable steam bags. See our website for more updates Mann's Products









Mayo Clinics 10 Tips to Reduce Blood Pressure
According to the Mayo clinic we can all follow 10 steps to reduce blood pressure, that does not involve medication:

1. Loose extra pounds.
2. Exercise 30-60 minutes 4-5 times a week.
3. Eat a healthy diet rich in grains, fresh fruit & vegetables, low fat dairy products. Avoid saturated fats and processed foods high in cholesterol. Always read the nutrition labels on your purchases.
4. Reduce sodium consumption.
5. Limit alcohol consumption.
6. Avoid tobacco products & second hand smoke.
7. Reduce caffeine intake.
8. Reduce stress: Breathe. Meditate. Laugh more.
9. Get regular medical check ups.
10. Have a support system of friends & relatives.


Trick or Treat Party Trays Available at Safeway and Affiliates, Nationwide.
If you are looking for a special party tray for your Halloween celebration, treat the big and little goblins and monsters to Mann's Trick or Treat Halloween special. It contains fresh veggies, dip, meat and cheese. When you are shopping for your holiday ghoul treats like candy corn, candy pumpkins, vampire teeth, grim reaper staffs, blood caps for the kiddies, grab a Mann's party tray from Safeway. Look for the label below.





Mann's Fall Into Fall On-Pack Coupon
Mann Packing is steaming things up this fall aiming to keep shoppers in fresh produce and out of the frozen food aisle. We are offering a $0.55 savings on-pack coupon when you buy 2 packages of Mann's Broccoli & Carrots, Broccoli & Cauliflower or Vegetable Medley. All from our Steam in Bag product line. This annual promotion started shipping on October 5th, so look for it at your local market.







The Women & Men Behind Mann!
Mann Employee Profile
Employee: Lesli McAlister, AR Manager

Lesli McAlister just celebrated her 10th anniversary working at Mann Packing. The married, Salinas resident heads up the accounts receivable team.

"I've worked for a lot of large and small companies and the thing that is most enjoyable about Mann is that it's a family business and there is a family feel," Lesli said. "We have a good group and work well together and that's important.
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Consumer Questions & Answers
Most frequently asked questions for October 2009:

Question # 1 : Where I shop in NYC, they are selling a product called Aspiration as California Broccolini. Is it Mann's Broccolini??

Answer # 1 : Excellent question. No it is not Mann's Broccolini. We own the trademark on Broccolini, so if it does not say Mann's, it is not Broccolini. Plus, Aspiration is grown in Mexico. We would be happy to contact them and let them know they have an advertising error. Maybe we can sell them the "real thing".

Consumer Spotlight: Our consumer Casey, from Minnesota just discovered our "Steam in Bag" produce. After one package of the Broccoli Cauliflower, she went back for 4 more. Casey has told her friends, mom and the produce clerk about the steam feature, and they are all buying it now!

Fall is in the air. Some states are already experiencing snow. Brrrrrr! The holidays are just around the corner. Remember to eat your fresh vegetables through the cold weather. Add them to stews, make comforting soups and salads. Keep moving and stay healthy.

Sincerely,

Susan Cameron
Mann Packing Co.
Fresh Vegetables Made Easy!