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

September 8, 2025
Frozen vegetables recalled because of listeria concerns

September 4, 2025
Biopesticide uses chitosan to fight pests in tree nuts, citrus and grapes

September 3, 2025
USDA discontinues use of Agricultural Labor Survey

September 3, 2025
$15M award to help connect, bolster California’s food-producing regions

September 2, 2025
Mama’s Creations acquires ready-to-eat meals manufacturer

August 28, 2025
Court vacates 2023 Labor Department AEWR methodology rule

August 28, 2025
Automated pineapple wax dosing machine launches

August 27, 2025
Finalists chosen in $3M ag business startup competition

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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