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Fruit Logistica names 2017 Innovation Award nominees

The ten selected innovations for the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) will be presented from Feb. 8-10, in a special exhibition area at Fruit ... continue reading »


Hygiena to acquire DuPont’s food safety diagnostics business

Hygiena, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company that specializes in rapid food safety and environmental sanitation testing, will acquire DuPont’s global... continue reading »


New method developed for detecting acrylamide in french fries

French-fried potatoes are a popular side dish; but when potatoes are cooked to a golden brown or overcooked, a potentially toxic compound called “ac... continue reading »


FDA clarifies use of fruit, vegetable juice as color additives

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance to clarify when juices from fruits and vegetables may be used as color additives for ... continue reading »


Monsanto shareowners approve merger with Bayer

Monsanto announced that at a special meeting of shareowners held today, shareowners of the company approved the merger of Monsanto with a wholly owned... continue reading »


FRUTIC Symposium to be held during Fruit Logistica 2017

The 10th international FRUTIC Symposium, focused on the quality and safety of fresh horticultural commodities, is being held at the CityCube, Berlin o... continue reading »


Heat and Control breaks ground on new facility

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Nov. 4, to celebrate the development of a new manufacturing site for Spray Dynamics. The new facility will be... continue reading »


Food Safety Net Services names chief science officer

Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) has named Robert Brodnick, Ph.D., chief science officer. Brodnick brings diverse leadership experience to the company,... continue reading »


Nathan Dorn to help build United FreshTEC Conference

Nathan Dorn has joined United Fresh's team as senior technology adviser to help build its education and trade show technology platform, supporting the... continue reading »


TOMRA launches new naming method for sorting machines

TOMRA Sorting Food has launched a new way of naming its food sorting machines to bring clarity and simplicity to the way its next generation of sorter... continue reading »