Resources - Produce Processing

Innovation impetus: Packaging advances driven by convenience, sustainability

While convenience still reigns as king, nearly all produce packaging may soon be recyclable, biodegradable or both.
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New North American headquarters helping packaging company expand footprint

SOMIC Packaging Inc. has opened its new North American headquarters in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The 48,000-square-foot facility provides the...
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Packaging primary focus in fresh produce supply chain

With global import pressures making the already delicate and time-sensitive process of packaging and shipping fresh produce even more crucial to co...
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End-of-line processing last line of defense for food safety

FSMA’s (Food Safety Modernization Act) Produce Safety Rule is about assessing the risks of potential contamination. Those assessments are especia...
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News Headlines

August 20, 2025
Triangle Package Machinery to debut vertical form fill seal bagger

August 19, 2025
Salad kits targeting millennial, Gen Z consumers

August 18, 2025
Partnership to expand Fresh Del Monte Produce’s avocado, lime distribution

August 15, 2025
Mission Produce leadership in Central and South America transitioning

August 14, 2025
Postharvest solutions company expanding presence in Brazil

August 13, 2025
Applications open for IFPA Emerging Leaders Program

August 12, 2025
NIFA outlines Extension efforts to ensure fresh produce safety

August 11, 2025
PACK EXPO Las Vegas registration fees to increase next month

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Latest Articles

Coalition works to increase PET thermoform acceptance and capture

PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a widely diffused polymer favored by the packaging industry for its versatility and recyclability. Thermoformed... continue reading »

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Tech takes aim at single-use plastic wraps for cucumbers

As sustainability gains greater currency with consumers and retailers, concerns about single-use plastics in the produce industry are growing. Acco... continue reading »

Frozen produce including green beans and corn in plastic bags

Frozen food advances showcase flexibility, efficiency

Over the past few years, the premium frozen food industry has witnessed remarkable growth, according to research platform Mordor Intelligence. An u... continue reading »

Miami company has been refining refrigeration for 40 years

Commercial refrigeration company Amerikooler’s ongoing innovations aim to improve efficiency, embrace technology and even eventually help with disas... continue reading »

Innovation impetus: Packaging advances driven by convenience, sustainability

New North American headquarters helping packaging company expand footprint

Packaging primary focus in fresh produce supply chain

End-of-line processing last line of defense for food safety