{"id":14970,"date":"2019-10-22T15:55:13","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T15:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/?p=14970"},"modified":"2025-08-14T19:49:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T19:49:25","slug":"highlights-at-the-2019-pma-fresh-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/?p=14970","title":{"rendered":"Highlights from the 2019 PMA Fresh Market"},"content":{"rendered":"

I just returned from the 2019 PMA Fresh Summit. It was a lot to see and digest, but here are my initial trend picks for the show. I’ll have individual product features coming up in the new few weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Winner of the THRIVE Summit Challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ProteoSense, an Ohio-based startup, as the winner\u00a0of the\u00a0THRIVE<\/span>\u00a0Fresh<\/span>\u00a0Summit<\/span>\u00a0Challenge and\u00a0recipient of a coveted spot in the\u00a0THRIVE<\/span>\u00a0VI Accelerator Program focused on accelerating companies with the\u00a0best-emerging technologies to advance the future of food and agriculture.\u00a0ProteoSense<\/b> is commercializing a solid-state biosensor technology for food safety testing, RapidScan\u2122, a high-sensitivity, field-portable system to detect foodborne pathogens without incubation and reducing test time from days to minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sustainable Packaging<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Several exhibitors displayed their biodegradable or sustainable packaging, but Mucci Farms had packaging that fired on all cylinders. They even won the Fresh Summit 2019 Best Sustainable Packaging Award.<\/p>\n

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The packaging is completely plastic-free, which is EXACTLY what the consumer has been asking for. The package is composed of a tray made from agricultural waste. The lidding film is made of sugar-cane and wood fibers using a process that emphasizes social and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n

Fresh MarketFood Hits<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Mushrooms <\/strong>are busting\u00a0out of the dark and into the light in many functional food forms. From mushroom jerky, air-dried mushroom snacks to plant-based (fungus-based?)\u00a0 ‘pulled pork’. Some of my favorites from the PMA Fresh Summit:<\/p>\n

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Giorgio<\/strong> has a tasty vegan portabella mushroom ‘pulled pork’ concept coming out in about 6 weeks. I’ll be sure to look for it, as it would be excellent as a standalone sandwich, or added to a vegan chili. It’s tasty, tangy and has a great BBQ flavor.<\/p>\n

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Shrooms has created an addicting portabella mushroom jerky in a variety of enticing flavors like roasted teriyaki and pizza. This is a flavorful, healthy snack food that I could eat all day long and not feel any guilt! There are no artificial ingredients and it’s minimally processed.<\/p>\n

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Guans is also launching an air-dried mushroom ‘crisp’. As a large mushroom grower, they offer varieties of mushrooms and they are more ‘intact’ in shape soI can identify the difference between a shitake and an oyster mushroom. They are fun as a topping, or as a snack.<\/p>\n

I hope to be playing with these mushroom products soon in some blog posts to demonstrate different ways to enjoy these new products.<\/p>\n

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Avocados<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Carribean avocados are making a move in the Western market. They have a smoother skin, and they are typically much bigger than a Haas avocado. Desbry Farms<\/strong> is growing these beauties in Florida, so keep your eyes peeled!<\/p>\n

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The texture is creamy and juicier. Look for them in your local markets, or ask if Tropical Avos are on their way?<\/p>\n

Fermented foods <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The west coast wants the east to try more KimChi and the east coast wants the west to eat more Sauerkraut. I say, eat both – If you like one, you’ll most likely love the other, and both are great for you and will add a lot more flavor dimension to mealtime! Two brands nailing their craft:<\/p>\n

Cleveland Kraut<\/strong> – flavorful, unique and gourmet combinations. They ferment old school – which means, raw, unpasteurized and lacto-fermented Sauerkraut full of natural probiotics, nutrients, and flavor.<\/p>\n

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You’ll Cleveland Kraut in the refrigerated section in your local markets,<\/p>\n

Naysoya Kimchi <\/strong>– The spicy kimchi is very tasty, but it’s a different taste than sauerkraut. It’s a combination of Napa cabbage, radish, red pepper powder, pear, garlic, salt and is not as ‘tart’ as sauerkraut.<\/p>\n

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Nasoya also doesn’t use heat to make their product, and it too is made in the authentic Korean way of fermentation. The process results in a one-of-a-kind authentic Korean kimchi packed with probiotics, essential amino acids and minerals.<\/p>\n

Nut based dips<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Fresh Cravings Nut Dips <\/strong>– These nutrient-dense dips are packed with protein and spicy flavored dips that are very versatile.<\/p>\n

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These indulgent dips are packed with superfoods like chia seeds, hemp seeds, cashews and almonds but free from dairy, gluten, artificial preservatives, and added sugars\u2014perfect to satisfy any craving.<\/p>\n

I didn’t intend on wandering into the floral section, but the enchanting scents of blooms lured me in. I’m so glad I did because I learned so much!<\/p>\n

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Fun fact – Amaryllis was always the ‘Christmas’ flower to me as I thought they only bloomed around December. It’s all a lie! Amaryllis can bloom ANY time of the year, as growers can use temperatures in storage to force or subdue growth.<\/p>\n

Amaryllis flowers are sturdy, gorgeous and would add to any living centerpiece or cut arrangement any time of the year. White amaryllis flowers for summer weddings! Absolutely! I have some bulbs from\u00a0Bloomaker, so I hope to feature them here once they start to flower.<\/p>\n

I love seeing hearty cut plants in floral arrangements. Not only do they last a long time, but they look earthy and beautiful. So just a thought, but one San Diego grower, Dramm Echter Farms,\u00a0 asked what I thought of THIS as a floral filler or addition?<\/p>\n

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WOW – you mean, Pot!? This green Mary Janey type of plant is actually HEMP (not the THC get ya high type), but yes it looks virtually the same. Hemp as a flower filler is incredibly fun, creative and would be great to add to any sustainable event, wedding, foodie event, etc.<\/p>\n

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That’s the first rundown of the PMA Fresh Summit! I’ll have more product highlights in the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

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