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Initiative driving innovative paths to sustainability

As regulations aimed at increasing the sustainability of packaging are passed in the U.S., Canada and the EU, the impetus to find workable, cost-effec... continue reading »

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Resources available to help recruit, retain employees

The shortage of labor, especially skilled workers, is a chronic lament in manufacturing. As technology and markets have evolved, the knowledge and qua... continue reading »

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TOMRA technology helps cherry packer refine operations

Prima Frutta Packing is a family-owned business based in Linden, California, founded in 1991 by Tim Sambado to pack produce from orchards on and aroun... continue reading »

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Labor survey provides look at challenges facing processors

This year Produce Processing’s parent company, Great American Media Services (GAMS), conducted multiple labor surveys seeking input from fruit, vege... continue reading »










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