Equipment

SortiPack sytem to move beyond just cucumbers, tomatoes

SortiPack is a modular system for automatic grading, sorting and packing which Crux Agribotics launched successfully in 2019. SortiPack, can be adapte... continue reading »

Timken introduces hygienic housing units for bearings to combat hazards

The Timken Company, a leader in engineered bearings and power transmission products, is helping customers engineer a stronger line of defense in foo... continue reading »

Volm acquires stake in palletizing company Solidtec

Volm Companies, an industry leader in packaging and equipment solutions to the fresh produce industry, has announced that its partner, Manter Internat... continue reading »

Matrix vertical, flexible packaging lines to showcase at WestPack

Matrix Packaging Machinery is an industry-leading manufacturer of vertical form fill seal machines operating widely throughout the food packaging indu... continue reading »

Study reveals information gaps in LED lighting for indoor greenhouses

While LED lighting can enhance plant growth in greenhouses, standards are needed to determine the optimal intensity and colors of light, according to ... continue reading »

Key Technology adds to root crop portfolio with acquisition of Herbert

Key Technology has added to its potato and vegetable processing portfolio with the acquisition of Herbert Solutions. Herbert has established itself... continue reading »

TOMRA introduces 3A potato sorter

TOMRA Food has introduced the TOMRA 3A, a vision sorter for the separation of a range of foreign material from unwashed potatoes. Developed in res... continue reading »

Northwest Food and Beverage World to focus on cutting-edge technology

Northwest Food and Beverage World 2020, the largest regional food and beverage industry conference in North America, will take place Feb. 17-19, at th... continue reading »

LG to debut indoor gardening appliance for greens and herbs

LG Electronics (LG) will unveil an indoor gardening appliance at the CES 2020 trade show — the manufacturer’s first foray into indoor gardening. ... continue reading »

Food Trends Watch 2020: Beets, mushrooms and fermentation

Each year, Produce Processing visits international trade shows around the world to get a handle on the next big food trends. Some trends spark consume... continue reading »