Facility Operations

IFPA technology accelerator seeks climate-smart innovation

The International Fresh Produce Association’s technology accelerator, Fresh Field Catalyst, seeks applicants for its six-month program. IFPA is l... continue reading »

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New survey service evaluates facilities’ steam systems

Steam systems maintenance provider American Plant Maintenance has launched its steam trap survey service for processing facilities. The surveys, wh... continue reading »

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Food Freshly presents ‘In-Field’ method of produce preservation in trials

Shelf-life solutions specialist Food Freshly’s ‘In-Field’ method of preserving freshly harvested produce has been presented to industry professi... continue reading »

Mission Produce names foodservice veteran president and COO

Fresh Hass avocado distributor Mission Produce Inc. has appointed foodservice industry veteran John Pawlowski as president and chief operating officer... continue reading »

Vestaron insecticide wins EPA approval for indoor, greenhouse use

Crop protection company Vestaron Corp. has obtained EPA approval for its second active ingredient, which targets pests including aphids, mites, drosop... continue reading »

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Lipman Family Farms opens fresh-cut facility in Florida

Lipman Family Farms has opened a new fresh-cut operation in Florida, marking its seventh such facility in North America. The grower/packer/shipper ... continue reading »

Companies join forces to launch new stainless steel conveyors

Conveyor technology companies Garvey and Dorner, with more than 100 years of combined manufacturing experience, have launched a new line of stainless ... continue reading »

Fox Packaging eliminates PFAS from packaging

Fox Packaging has eliminated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its flexible packaging options, the company said in a March 4 news releas... continue reading »

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IFPA program matches school districts with produce suppliers

The International Fresh Produce Association has entered the matchmaking business. In late February, IFPA coordinated more than 120 “speed dating�... continue reading »

Dole to sell Progressive Produce in $120 million deal

Dole plc has reached an agreement to sell its 65% equity stake in subsidiary Progressive Produce LLC in a deal worth $120 million. The equity stake... continue reading »