Green PolkaDot Box Incorporated (OTCBB:GPDB)
announced today that it secured another contract for the sale of
its
Living Produce™ with
J&J
Distributing, an international organic produce distributor
headquartered of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The 20-year contract, valued at over $70,000,000, will be
executed in several stages over the term of the
Agreement. Beginning in January 2014, the first phase includes
mandates for the development of organically grown bell peppers in
all color varieties, red and green leaf lettuce, romaine lettuce,
cucumbers and assorted tomato varieties, including organic
heirlooms. While the initial contract phase is limited to the
mentioned varieties, future phases will include a larger selection
of the Living Produce™ as growing and processing
capacities increase.
Green PolkaDot Box is extremely proud of its partnership
with J&J Distributing. Referring to the landmark
agreement, GPDB CEO Rod Smith commented: "Our deal with such a high
quality, reputable purveyor of organic produce is both an equitable
and significant move to ensure the growth of our Living
Produce™ program, leading to benefits for all health-minded
consumers."
Mr. James Hannigan, President of J&J Distributing, stated,
"J&J Distributing is excited to partner with the Green PolkaDot
Box. It is a company dedicated to sustainable organic farming in an
indoor environment offering constant supplies of organic fresh
produce. Both companies are committed to offering everyone the
opportunity to eat a healthy nutritious diet while doing everything
possible to reduce the massive carbon footprint left by traditional
conventional farming. Organic is the future and the future is
now."
The partnership with J&J Distributing enables GPDB to
develop and grow an immense variety of organic produce for its
genius delivery platform; but it also opens up a sustainable
program for distribution of a steady, year-round supply of Living
Produce™ and other organic varieties to the wholesale buyers—in the
U.S. at affordable prices.
As announced earlier this month GPDB has purchased its first 40
acre site and broken ground on development in Spring City, Utah for
fulfillment of this contract which will commence upon completion of
the first phases of development for Living Produce Growing Center
in Utah.
Benefits of Living Produce
Superior Plant Nutrients: Living Produce™,
based on proprietary growing technology, delivers the full spectrum
of nutrients required for healthy, sustainable plant
growth. "Customers will be able to see and taste the
difference," says Smith. Consumers will also know the
vitamin/mineral content of each plant and their respective benefits
in promoting a strong, healthy immune system.
"In many cases," Smith explains, "the varieties we offer alive
when harvested locally and delivered, same or next day to
commercial customers. These plants we sell can remain alive for
7-10 days before they begin to deteriorate."
Year-Round Availability: Our Living Produce™
will be grown in "closed" indoor, climate-controlled growing
centers, enabling year-round production of popular favorite
varieties and other rare species that are sometimes very hard to
get.
Less Environmental Impact: Living
Produce™ grown with vertical technology requires about 88% less
land mass for production and up to 95% less water normally
required. But that's not all. With some varieties the
growing cycle is only 30-90 days; meaning that harvest yields can
be up to 12 times the normal yield of traditionally grown
plants.
Enhanced Food Safety: Smith also said: "Because
vertical growing of Living Produce™ can take place in closed system
of green house facilities we can maintain a clean growing and
handling environment, eliminating overspray from pesticides,
herbicides, cross-pollination of GMOs and harmful pathogens,
enhancing food safety."
About J&J Distributing: In 1978, James and
Deborah Hannigan launched J&J with 300 square feet, 4
employees, and a passion for quality fruits and vegetables. Today,
with an innovative 100,000 square-foot warehouse in the heart of
the beautiful city of Saint Paul, Minnesota, J&J Distributing
is manned by 200 experienced and dedicated people who are ready to
serve its clients. J&J has a full range of conventional,
organic, and value-added fresh and dried products to take care of
clients' every need. http://www.jjdst.com
Green PolkaDot Box (GPDB) is America's premier
online membership club for organic and non-GMO natural foods at
wholesale pricing. It is the only major online store that refuses
to carry any products or ingredients containing Genetically
Modified Organisms (GMO). GPDB leverages proprietary technology
with its dynamic, interactive website and member relationship
management software to provide a unique shopping and membership
experience. The Company plans to grow membership with
individuals and families looking for natural non-GMO products and
organic choices for up to a 60% discount off retail prices.
Living Produce ™ Benefits include Superior Plant Nutrients,
Enhanced Food Safety, Year-Round Availability, Lowest Pricing with
FREE Home Delivery and Less Environmental Impact.
For more information on Green PolkaDot Box visit
www.greenpolkadotbox.com or to view the Company profile:
http://greenstocksrock.com/images/company_links/GPDB_250x100.pdf
Green PolkaDot Box CEO Updates the company's progress -- to
view the CEO Interview go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulHZGRp-0Lg
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