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New projects eye blue light, bubbles and smartphone-based infrared in produce safety

Antimicrobial blue light, ultra-fine bubbles and smartphone-based infrared cameras may seem unrelated, but each technology is part of a Center for Pro... continue reading »

Sanitizer efficacy in apple packing line dump tanks studied

Although several researchers have examined potential pathogen cross-contamination from wash water in fresh-cut produce operations, little data exists ... continue reading »

Wastewater treatment can help meet pollutant requirements

Fresh produce processors in the U.S. must meet wastewater effluent requirements for the EPA as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System... continue reading »

Kronen finalizes kosher washing line

There are already several washing lines in use around the world that are specially adapted to the requirements of kosher washing. An additional washin... continue reading »

Spin dryer, prep washing and smart machines highlight latest from Kronen

Hygienic design, improved sanitation and enhanced efficiency are three of the biggest demands placed on food processing equipment manufacturers today.... continue reading »

AquaHD, Automated Produce Equipment announce water processing partnership

Automated Produce Equipment (APE) has announced a partnership with AquaHD for the purpose of supplying cutting-edge water processing technology. Ma... continue reading »

Dilution Solutions announces new peracetic acid control panel for wash water

Dilution Solutions has announced a new peracetic acid (PAA) control panel designed to minimize the spread of pathogens, such as E. coli and listeria, ... continue reading »

Project taps plasma technology to disinfect wash water

Drexel University research team is working to harness technology similar to that used in plasma televisions and fluorescent lights to develop an effec... continue reading »

SmartWash Solutions releases updated water line monitoring platform

SmartWash Solutions has release PPDL 2020, which features significant enhancements to Process Pro Data Live (PPDL), the online tool for produce proces... continue reading »

Early-stage processing water purification can help reduce usage, costs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports one in six Americans gets sick from eating contaminated food each year. Pressure on produ... continue reading »