PLANT-BASED MEALS • CLIMATE-FRIENDLY GROWING • THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MAGIC • CELEBRATE EARTH DAY • SPRING WELLNESS Spring 2023 | 10 th edition INFLUENCER AND CHEF RECIPES Spring weather can be unpredictable but as greenhouse growers, we bring certainty and consistency to the table. As the days become longer and everyone starts to head outdoors, our fruit and vegetable plants continue to thrive indoors, in our sustainable greenhouse ecosystems. SPEND MORE TIME WITH FAMILY AND LESS TIME COOKING WITH THESE QUICK AND EASY RECIPES! THE POWER GREENHOUSE OF AEvery Day is Earth Day in the Greenhouse! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The People Behind The Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solara® Mini Melons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Positive Relationship with Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cool As Cucumbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Forward with 31 Days of Body Movements! . . . . . . . . 3 Simple Plant-Based Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plant-Based Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Ultimate Spring Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Mocktail with Royal Flavor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meal Planning Benefits & Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Chefs at James L. Dunn Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 28 30 32 CONNECTED PURE-FLAVOR.COM 21 12 24 14 6 WHAT’S INSIDE As a nutritionist or personal trainer, you could become a Pure Flavor® brand partner and work with a brand that strives to Live Deliciously®. We have lofty goals of bringing North Americans along on our journey to promote healthy & active lifestyles. As a brand partner, your lively content can be a part of our social media, eNewsletters, media publications, and, of course, the Live Deliciously® magazine – Pure Flavor® products were seen in brand partner content 175+ million times in the last year alone! ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT KEEPING ACTIVE AND WHAT YOU PUT IN YOUR BODY? Send an email to: community@pure-flavor.com CELEBRATE EARTH DAY APRIL 22 22Your Own Personal Paradise. Spring is upon us! Let’s delight the senses with the crisp, refreshing, and oh-so-smooth flavors of the Alonna™ Canary Melon. Cut into lunar-like wedges for an after-school snack, diced into a salad at lunch, or even blended into a mocktail for the evening - the tropical allure of this sustainably grown melon inspires culinary magic for any occasion! DISCOVER ALONNA™ NEW!EVERY DAY IS EARTH DAY GREENHOUSE! IN THE We show up every day to consistently grow fresh fruits & vegetables for you to enjoy, but we also focus on the planet and sustainability practices. Often it is the little things that add up so when we look at all the little things inside the greenhouse from a sustainability standpoint, we feel we are making a big impact. From tiny pests, to lighting and water, every single element in the greenhouse changes the outcomes. 45 As we continue to grow innovative fresh fruits & vegetables we also ensure to focus on sustainable innovation in our greenhouses. The more we build and grow, the bigger impact we will have on the planet, and we are here to ensure it is a positive impact. As you bite into your favorite greenhouse grown Tomato, Cucumber, Pepper, Melon, or Strawberry be confident in knowing that each one comes from a sustainable, eco-friendly environment. 5 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) We use good bugs like Ladybugs to take care of the bad bugs in our greenhouses. This method eliminates spraying so you can enjoy produce the way it should be, all natural! SUSTAINABLE GROWING PRACTICES High-tech greenhouse climate control systems carefully regulate energy consumption to ensure plants are thriving in an optimal environment without energy waste. CLOSED LOOP IRRIGATION SYSTEM This system avoids waste by capturing any water the plant does not consume and reusing it to replace what is lost from evaporation. RECYCLED GROWING MEDIUM Our plants are grown in coconut fiber and other recycled mediums. Selecting the right growing medium is critical to overall plant health and strength but also to sustainability. PACKING AUTOMATION Our investment in packing automation allows us to efficiently supply millions of Tomatoes, Peppers, and Cucumbers year-round! SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING With the use of supplemental lighting we can grow year-round by providing the plants with the optimal amount of light. MISTING SYSTEM We maintain favorable and consistent growing conditions through misting systems that keep humidity levels above 30% to encourage continuous plant growth. ENERGY SCREENS Regulating sunlight entering the greenhouse and insulating with energy screens allows us to maintain a stable climate in the greenhouse. Here are some of the things that we do every day to make a difference. LEARN MORE 6 What are the 3 main things you do every day? • I scout the crop for various pests and diseases • I deploy different biologicals to target different pests in the crop • I communicate with the growers to discuss which actions should be taken if a problem occurs What do you love most about your job? I feel like my work is very important to the health and well-being of the crop, I feel very appreciated, and I love being part of such an amazing team. What is your favorite Pure Flavor® product and why? My favorite Pure Flavor® product are the Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers. They are such an easy on-the-go snack that are delicious and hydrating. Our team wakes up excited each day to tend to the greenhouse fruits & vegetables that are nestled under the glass. Each member is committed to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor® to communities across North America. Their passion ensures the consistent delivery of more produce for you to enjoy, with less impact on the environment. Let’s take a look at what they are up to and what excites our team about being a part of the greenhouse industry: ANGELA REDEKOP IPM SCOUT THE PEOPLE BEHIND MAGIC THE7 What do you love most about your job? What I love most about my job at Pure Flavor® Farms is the varied challenges that I face on a daily basis and the ways I overcome them as a grower. Every day is different, and I have yet to experience one that has been the same. Daily, I am given the opportunity to take these challenges on to further learn and grow my skills. But at the end of the day, being in a greenhouse surrounded by plants, insects, and a nice warm climate to work in all year round... who wouldn’t love that? What is your favorite Pure Flavor® product and why? By far my favorite Pure Flavor® product are the Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers that we grow. The size, taste, and crunch of them cannot be beaten. Although I have grown them for Pure Flavor®, so maybe I am biased. What are the 3 main things you do every day? I oversee production, greenhouse operation and maintenance. I make sure everyone has what they need to do their job the best they can. What are the 3 main things you do every day? I am an Operational Grower that primarily focuses on the organic side of cucumber production for our farm. I am growing Long English and Mini Cucumbers. • I ensure the greenhouse climate is in a perfect balance between the plant’s needs and ours as a farm in terms of cucumber production • I spend a lot of time within my crop to better understand how the plants are thriving which is critical to growing. Labor is also a large aspect of growing • I’m very involved with the planning and delegating within the greenhouse. Labor is the key factor between a good crop and a bad one. What do you love most about your job? First and foremost, I enjoy being a part of the agricultural industry. I enjoy watching the crop grow from small plants to the first flower, then waiting for the first harvest. It’s amazing to see the beautiful fresh bell peppers come in to the packhouse to be packaged and then watching them go out the door. I feel fulfilled knowing that I am making a difference in the world by providing fresh, healthy produce to people. Furthermore, I really enjoy coming to work every morning to a nice clean organized workplace. Coming from a background of conventional farming, all the work we did had to be planned around the weather. Working in a greenhouse with a controlled environment is great, where we as a team can sit down to plan the work that needs to get done, without having to worry about the elements. Finally, I appreciate the sense of community that comes with working in a greenhouse. I work with a dedicated team of individuals who are just as passionate about working with bell peppers as I am. What is your favorite Pure Flavor® product and why? I love Uno Bites™ Nano Cucumbers because they are great as a snack, and I enjoy knowing they are a healthy choice. DAVE LOEWEN GENERAL MANAGER DETEMPORADA FARMS STEVEN-JAMES COUILLARD OPERATIONAL GROWER Solara® Mini Galia Melons will whisk you away on a tropical adventure with every bite. The Tastefully Tropical™ and ever-so-sweet melon is the perfect additiontoeverymeal. Abright startinthe morning, layered on salads at lunch, or diced at dinner, the always available greenhouse grown melon reminds you that it can be paradise every day. A tropical paradise. Every day of the year! ® 83. FRUITY AROMA The Latin origin of the word Solara® translates to ‘of the sun’. From the name to the eating experience, everything about it takes you on a tropical escape in any season. And did we mention they are packed with vitamins to keep your immune system at its peak as the season changes? Solara® Mini Galia Melons are grown sustainably 365 days a year, so they are always ripe and ready. They are the perfect slice of paradise bringing tropical culinary adventures to every menu. Join our Solara ® Mini Galia Melon adventures 9Next >