MONTEREY, Calif. —Glendale, Wis.-based Maglio Companies was featuring its Mango Cheeks and Pineapple Spears at the International Fresh Produce Association Foodservice Conference Expo on July 29.
The individually wrapped and 100% usable fruit, in easy-peel packaging, boasts over 45 days of shelf life (from production), according to the company. The fresh fruit items are cut ripe and then vacuum-sealed.
Sam Maglio said the Foodservice Conference was a good experience.
“Getting people out and seeing them again in person is always great,” Maglio said. The mix of attendees at the show included a good representation of K-12 school foodservice professionals, he said, and that was a positive.
Maglio said the success of the Mango Cheeks led to the company’s recent introduction of Pineapple Spears.
“You can buy a canned pineapple, but it’s not the same experience that you get with the fresh pineapple,” he said.
Both for chefs and retail operations, Maglio’s Mango Cheeks and Pineapple Spears have applications, he said. The fruit items also work with the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, he said.
