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92% less GHG generation from package production40% source reduction27% less landfill waste[1,2,5]

85% waste reduction from1 can to 1 pouch

Sustainably Smart + Superior Innovation + Reliable Quality =

Environmentally Responsible Cost Savings Solution

#10 Pouches ProvideMajor Gains in the areasof Sustainability, Safety,

and Cost Reduction

Data Sources: (1) Franklin Associates study. (2) US Environmental Protection Agency. (3) “Sustainable Packaging on the Rise” The Green Economy Post, March 2010. (4)“Sustainable Packaging Innitiatives” Industry Week, February 2009. (5) Walmart Scorecard Packaging Evaluation.

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Our products are packed the same day they are harvested, and maintain an 18-month shelf life.

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THE POUCH ADVANTAGE

Our goal is to ensure a healthy environment. In partnership with our suppliers, we use economically viable practices to protect sensitive areas, improve air, water, and soil quality, protect wildlife resources and conserve non-renewable mineral resources. We reduce waste and pollution through technological innovation, conserve energy and limit our use of water, pesticide and nutrient inputs to those biologically required for a successful crop.

SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT

CERTIFICATIONS & RECOGNITIONS

Tomato Product Line 6/#10 Pouch

Tomato Sauce

Tomato Paste

Whole Peeled Tomatoes

1.06 Tomato Puree

Extra Heavy Conc. Crushed

1” Diced Tomatoes in Juice

Petite Diced Tomatoes

Ground Peeled in Puree

Prepared Pizza Sauce

Random Strips in Puree

Fire Roasted Salsa

Fire Roasted Diced

Chunky Marinara

Whole Peeled in Puree

Higher product quality: No BPA coating is used on pouches as it is in cans.

Increased ease of usability: Can openers are not needed. Pouches come with an easy to use tear strip.

Reduced liability: The #10 pouch eliminates the risk of injuries due to accidental product drop or when operating, handling, and disposing of sharp-edge containers.

Increased consumer’s safety: The #10 pouch eliminates potential food contamination caused by metal shavings inadvertently falling into the product.

Easy to store at the point of use: Due to its higher cubic efficiency, more pouches fit on a shelf than cans, while their lighter weight makes them more convenient.

MORE BENEFITS OF THE #10 POUCH

Sun-Dried Product Line 5lb Bag-in Box

Sun-Dried Tomato Halves

Sun-Dried Tomato Julienne Cut

PACKAGE FEATURESEasy openPuncture resistanceGrease resistance

Ordering and Additional Information:Bradley Ross (916) 692-6004 bross@morningstarco.com

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