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Tasteful Selections unveils 3-pound mesh pillow pack for potatoes

RPE specialty potato brand Tasteful Selections has unveiled a new 3-pound mesh pillow pack for its Honey Gold, Ruby Sensation and Sunburst Blend varie... continue reading »


Ohio glass company launches lower-carbon wine bottle in France

O-I Glass has launched a lightweight glass wine bottle with lower-carbon packaging in the French market. The bottle is part of the Ohio-headquartered ... continue reading »


2022 Census of Agriculture shows decline in farms, rise in new producers

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service's 2022 Census of Agriculture shows a continued decline in the total number of U.S. farms, though... continue reading »


MULTIVAC labeling technology to take stage at Anuga FoodTec

MULTIVAC’s TopCLOSE self-adhesive labeling technology will be showcased at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, Germany from March 19-22. The company will demo... continue reading »


Oregon-based fruit distributor changes name to Pacific Coast Fresh Co.

Portland, Oregon-based Pacific Coast Fruit Co. has changed its name to Pacific Coast Fresh Co. to emphasize the company’s evolution to include fresh... continue reading »


TOMRA showcases technology, unveils new organizational structure

TOMRA Food showcased sorting, grading and packing solutions at Fruit Logistica in Berlin earlier this month and unveiled a new organizational structur... continue reading »


USDA forecasts a $40 billion drop in net farm income in 2024

The USDA’s 2024 Farm Income Forecast predicts a $40 billion drop in net farm income in calendar year 2024, the second consecutive year of a projecte... continue reading »


Insecticide granted emergency use in Greece to target tomato leafminer

Vestaron Corp. has been granted emergency authorization to provide farmers in Greece with an insecticide targeting infestations of tomato leafminer, m... continue reading »


Produce industry veteran joins California grower in newly created position

Produce industry veteran Jeff Oberman has joined California grower Dobler & Sons in the newly created leadership position of chief operating offic... continue reading »


Krohne to showcase measuring instrument solutions at Food Processing Expo

Krohne will showcase its measuring instrument technology at the 2024 Food Processing Expo, to be held Feb. 13-14 in Sacramento, California. The Mas... continue reading »