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PMMI Foundation awards 6 workforce development scholarships
Six students won scholarships from the PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, to purs... continue reading »
BranchOut launches new crunchy fruit crisps multipack
Food technology company BranchOut Food has launched its new Crunchy Fruit Multipack featuring 18 snack-sized packs of the company’s crunchy pineappl... continue reading »
KeHE Distributors extends partnership with national retailer
National fresh and specialty product distributor KeHE Distributors has extended its distribution partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market, signing a 10... continue reading »
Specialty crop trade receives $8.3 million boost
USDA is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help boost U.S. specialty crop trade and market access. The 11 recipients include the U.S. Highbush Bluebe... continue reading »
Key Technology to showcase new application for optical sorter
Key Technology will showcase a new application for its next-generation COMPASS optical sorter for chips at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, set for Sept. 29-Oct. ... continue reading »
Fresh carrot grower and distributor expanding into Southeast
Fresh carrot grower and distributor Bolthouse Fresh Foods is expanding into the Southeast with a new growing and packing facility in Georgia. Plant... continue reading »
USDA officials confirmed; relief for farmers considered
The Senate confirmed three new USDA officials on Sept. 18 as the department mulls aid for U.S. farmers amid ongoing trade disputes. Dudley Hoskins'... continue reading »
New pick and pack system to debut later this month
Postharvest processing and packaging equipment company Sorma Group will premiere its new pick and pack system at Fruit Attraction 2025, set for Sept. ... continue reading »
Industry greets labor developments with cautious optimism
Recent labor decisions have agricultural industry insiders cautiously optimistic that long-lasting reform may be on the horizon. In early Septemb... continue reading »
IFPA emphasizes importance of specialty crops to Congress
The International Fresh Produce Association urged Congress to prioritize specialty crops during testimony before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee ... continue reading »
