Popeye Fresh

	Why is Popeye the #1 name in fresh spinach?
	Popeye is a well-recognized icon of American culture. In a recent consumer awareness study, 99% of consumers named "Popeye" when seeing his picture and when asked what food they associate with Popeye, 94% of consumers said "Spinach"! Consumers will also find the Popeye Spinach brand to be the most complete line of spinach salads on the market, with Popeye Field Select, Baby Spinach, Blends (Spinach Riviera & Venetian Spinach), Spinach Kit and Microwaveable Spinach products.
	Where is Popeye Spinach grown?
	100% of Popeye spinach is grown in California. The mild climates and quality soil found on ranches in the Salinas and Imperial Valleys have classified them as ideal for spinach cultivation.
	Are pesticides used on Popeye spinach?
	Food Safety is of utmost concern to the producers of Popeye fresh spinach. As a result, we contract with the industry leaders in pesticide control and food safety regulation to monitor all aspects of the growing process. Working with these third party experts ensures full compliance with federal, state and local pesticide and microbiological regulations, promising fresh, food safe products that Popeye Spinach consumers have enjoyed for years.
	Where is Popeye Spinach produced?
	Popeye Spinach is processed in two state-of-the-art processing facilities in California in order to ensure proximity to growing regions. In the spring, summer and fall, Popeye Spinach products are produced in Salinas, CA (Salinas Valley). During winter months, the production process takes place in El Centro, CA (Imperial Valley).
	How is Popeye Spinach produced?
	Popeye spinach is cut in the field by a spinach-harvesting machine that cleanly cuts the leaves and conveys them to bins. The bins are transported to our processing facility right after harvest. Upon arrival, the spinach is inspected and graded to ensure all specifications are met. The spinach is then washed in chilled, purified water, tumble dried and gently packaged. Technicians oversee the entire process, verifying that all quality, food safety and freshness parameters are met and maintained throughout the production run.
	Are preservatives used to keep Popeye Spinach products fresh?
	No preservatives are used to maintain the freshness of Popeye Spinach products. The technology used to package the spinach, coupled with proper refrigeration, "naturally preserves" the products, keeping them fresh for nearly 3 weeks after harvest.
	How should I store my Popeye Spinach salads?
	Popeye Spinach salads should be kept refrigerated until ready to serve. Once opened, keep remaining contents in original package, squeeze air out of bag, reseal tightly with clips and store in refrigerator crisper.
	How long will my Popeye Spinach salads stay fresh?
	All Popeye Spinach products have a 17-day shelf life. This is indicated by the "use by date" stamped on the upper right corner of the package. However, it is not uncommon for products that have been kept under consistent, 34-degree refrigeration to remain fresh for days beyond the "use by date". Salads that deteriorate before the "use by date", have most likely suffered some sort of temperature abuse during the life of the product. As your spinach get close to the "use by date", gently rinsing the produce will help to "refresh" the vegetables.
	Is it necessary to wash Popeye Spinach before eating it?
	All Popeye Spinach products are thoroughly washed and packed - ready to eat! The spinach is washed in chilled water with no additives or preservatives, and our chilled water temperature never reaches higher than 34 degrees. This washing method lengthens the shelf life of Popeye spinach, as the cold chain is not broken throughout the process.
	How do I open my Popeye "resealable" package?
	No scissors are needed to open the Popeye Spinach 10 oz. Field Select "resealable package" thanks to the handy perforation found on the front of the package. The zipper on Popeye resealable packaging is attached to the front side of the bag, not the top of the bag as in the standard zip-lock style. When looking at the front of the package, you will see a perforated line running across the bag near the top. Open the perforation by running your finger along the entire strip. This will expose the resealable zipper. Grasp the top of the zipper and pull apart to open. To close, simply squeeze out the excess air and reseal using the zipper.
	Where can I buy Popeye Spinach products?
	Popeye Spinach products are available throughout the United States and Canada. If your local grocery or club store doesn't carry the items you are looking for, inform the store produce manager that you would like to purchase these items from their store. They may be able to obtain the product from the store's warehouse.
	Who produces fresh spinach and salads under the Popeye Spinach brand?
	River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC has a multi-year license agreement with King Features Syndicate for the exclusive right to sell Popeye branded fresh salads and vegetable items throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. For more information on the parent company to Popeye fresh spinach, please visit www.RiverRanchFreshFoods.com.
	How can I gain a license agreement with King Features Syndicate?
	For information on licensing any of the characters owned by King Features Syndicate, including the Popeye family of characters, please visit the Licensing section of www.KingFeatures.com.