Resources - Produce Processing

AI packaging potential: Tech can boost accuracy, efficiency

It may sound like hype, but artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize how manufacturers conduct packaging and processing operations.
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Defect details: Metal detection vs. X-ray

Metal detection and X-ray inspection offer differing capabilities. Although both inspection solutions can detect metal contaminants, X-ray inspecti...
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Automation answers helping mitigate costs, labor shortages

From inflationary pressure on inputs and rising costs to a shortage of workers across the produce industry, it is clear that fruit and vegetable pr...
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HPP landscape evolving with customer preference

High-pressure processing is nothing new for the juice and beverage industry. But the focus of the long-trusted technology is evolving.
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News Headlines

March 21, 2025
FDA extends deadline to meet enhanced traceability requirements

March 21, 2025
IFPA talks tariffs with White House officials

March 19, 2025
PMMI foundation adds new workforce development partner

March 19, 2025
ReposiTrak expands data-sharing capabilities of traceability network

March 18, 2025
Federal disaster relief funds expected to begin rollout

March 18, 2025
National Council of Agricultural Employers seeks new leader

March 18, 2025
Registration open for IFPA’s Washington Conference

March 17, 2025
Logistics investment firm acquires fresh cut processor Freshway Foods

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Coming Events

Food + Beverage Environmental Conference (FBEC)
March 31 – April 3, 2025

GFSI Conference
March 31 – April 3, 2025

Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Convention and Trade Show
April 8 – 10, 2025

Viva Fresh Expo
April 10 – 12, 2025

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Latest Articles

Bunches of yellow bananas hanging from trees as the sun sets

Chiquita focused on improving communities, reducing footprint

With regulations and scrutiny increasing in the U.S. and beyond, sustainability has become more than an industry buzzword. It’s shaping the way comp... continue reading »

Peanut butter is spread on a muffin with shells scattered to the side

Thermal equipment company tackles sticky problem presented by nut butters

A popular trend necessitated some ingenuity for a supplier of industrial thermal technology equipment. Nut butter products are popping up on grocery s... continue reading »

New water, traceability rules on the horizon

The new FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) Produce Safety Rule preharvest water provisions and traceability rule compliance dates are coming soon, a... continue reading »

A ruby red pineapple pictured with the dark red box it's soldin

Pricey pineapple designed to power sustainability, not promote waste

A $400 pineapple may not seem, at first glance, a paragon of processing sustainability. But Fresh Del Monte’s chief sustainability officer says the ... continue reading »

AI packaging potential: Tech can boost accuracy, efficiency

Defect details: Metal detection vs. X-ray

Automation answers helping mitigate costs, labor shortages

HPP landscape evolving with customer preference